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Event:
GAMMA#1113 Cleever v Kalske
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Taïa misses with a body shot.
Taïa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dustfinger is just out of range.
Dustfinger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taïa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Dustfinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taïa fails to land the takedown.
Taïa moves away from the strike by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger punishes Taïa's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Taïa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dustfinger quickly recovers to half guard.
Taïa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dustfinger's head.
Taïa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taïa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dustfinger's head.
Taïa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taïa misses with a head shot. Dustfinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taïa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dustfinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Taïa wants to control from the top but Dustfinger keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taïa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taïa distracts Dustfinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taïa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taïa throws a big right hand that misses.
Dustfinger keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Taïa throws a big right hand that misses.
Taïa throws a big elbow that misses.
Taïa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Taïa landing some decent shots from guard.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Taïa wants to control from the top but Dustfinger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taïa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taïa throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely. #ES2#
Dustfinger manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taïa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Dustfinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Taïa is looking to counter punch.
Taïa avoids the body shot from Dustfinger.
#T3#
A jab from Dustfinger misses.
Taïa throwing a counter right hand but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Dustfinger misses with a looping right.
Taïa looks to land a right hand but Dustfinger moved out of range.
Dustfinger misses with the combination.
Henry Dustfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taïa scores with a nice strike.
Taïa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taïa swinging wildly here.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Taïa saw that one coming.
Taïa lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Taïa misses.
Dustfinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dustfinger misses with a wild body shot.
Taïa throwing a counter right hand but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Taïa shoots in looking for a takedown. Dustfinger tries to sprawl out of it but Taïa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dustfinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dustfinger tries a quick counter leg kick but Taïa is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Taïa looks to throw the jab but Dustfinger is out of range.
Taïa has his takedown stuffed
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Taïa.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taïa with a jab.
Taïa misses with a hook.
Dustfinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taïa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taïa misses with a combination
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taïa.
Dustfinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taïa has been working on his balance at GAMMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dustfinger.
Taïa cracks Dustfinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taïa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dustfinger under the eye.
Taïa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dustfinger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Baariq Taïa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Dustfinger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taïa throws out a loose jab but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taïa misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Taïa misses.
Nice cross by Dustfinger.
Taïa misses with a hook. Dustfinger ducked under it nicely.
Taïa slips a straight right by Dustfinger.
Taïa scores with the left hand. Dustfinger knows he should have avoided that one.
Dustfinger ducks right into an uppercut from Taïa.
Taïa lands with a good body shot.
Dustfinger scores with a decent looking hook.
Taïa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taïa throws a combination that misses
and Dustfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taïa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taïa throws an off balance right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.#T1#
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dustfinger counters with a straight right hand.
Dustfinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dustfinger dodges the punch combination from Taïa.
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dustfinger throws out a powerful jab.
Dustfinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taïa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dustfinger.
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
Taïa swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dustfinger counter with a right hand.
Taïa misses with a wild body shot.
Dustfinger misses with a looping left.
Taïa scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Taïa slips a straight right by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taïa doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dustfinger scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Taïa.
Taïa misses with an uppercut.
Dustfinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Dustfinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taïa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger dips to his left and cracks Taïa with an uppercut!
Taïa walks into a stiff left hand from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taïa at a distance.
Jab, jab by Taïa - just one landing.
Dustfinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Taïa gets the takedown into side control.
Dustfinger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Taïa fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Taïa misses with a hook to the body
and Dustfinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dustfinger dips to his left and cracks Taïa with an uppercut!
Taïa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dustfinger.
Taïa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dustfinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dustfinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taïa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dustfinger.
Taïa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taïa moves out of range of the strikes.
Dustfinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taïa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taïa lands with a straight right. Dustfinger didn't see that one coming.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taïa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taïa misses with a wild body shot.
Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taïa.
Taïa lands with a hook. Dustfinger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taïa throws a poor cross that misses
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taïa goes for a double leg but Dustfinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dustfinger continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Dustfinger breaks the clinch.
Taïa swinging wildly here.
Taïa shoots and misses
and Dustfinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taïa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dustfinger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dustfinger throws a hook but Taïa blocks it.
Taïa looks to throw the jab but Dustfinger is out of range.
Taïa staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dustfinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dustfinger stuffs the takedown.
Taïa lands an overhand right.
Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Taïa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taïa fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Dustfinger. That snapped Taïa's head back.
Dustfinger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Taïa slips a jab from Dustfinger.
Taïa sizes up Dustfinger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustfinger sizes up Taïa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dustfinger lands an overhand right.
Taïa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dustfinger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dustfinger lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Dustfinger moves out of range as Taïa strikes.
Dustfinger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taïa missing with a left hand there. Dustfinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taïa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dustfinger tests Taïa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baariq Taïa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger jabs at Taïa's body.
A jab lands there for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taïa lands with a shot to the body.
Taïa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dustfinger. Dustfinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dustfinger cracks Taïa with an open hand slap.
Dustfinger moves out of range as Taïa strikes.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Taïa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dustfinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taïa throws out the jab.
Dustfinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taïa misses with a right hand
and Dustfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustfinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taïa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dustfinger counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Taïa is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dustfinger measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Taïa! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1109 Bond v Honorio
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Dustfinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anudo in his tracks.
Dustfinger scores with a hook to the body. Anudo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anudo misses with an uppercut.
Anudo shoots for a takedown but Dustfinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anudo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dustfinger finds it's way round the side to connect with Anudo's head. #TD2#
Anudo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dustfinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dustfinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anudo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dustfinger wants to stand up but Anudo is controlling him.
Anudo postures up in Dustfinger's guard and throws a big left but Dustfinger blocks it. #T1#
Anudo trying to control but Dustfinger is working from the bottom.
Anudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dustfinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dustfinger is fending him off so far but Anudo persists. Nope, Dustfinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Anudo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dustfinger counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anudo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Anudo.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anudo counters with a low kick, right behind Dustfinger 's knee. #T2#
Dustfinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dustfinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Henry Dustfinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Anudo.#TD2#
Anudo gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anudo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dustfinger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anudo is controlling him well.
Anudo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anudo trying to control the action but Dustfinger is working from the bottom.
Dustfinger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Dustfinger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Anudo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dustfinger's legs.
Anudo keeps trying to improve his position.
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dustfinger some visible discomfort.
Dustfinger taking a bit of punishment here - Anudo scoring with strikes.
Anudo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Anudo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dustfinger is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Anudo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dustfinger is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Anudo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anudo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dustfinger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dustfinger throws out a leg kick but Anudo moves out of range and Dustfinger only half commits.
Dustfinger backing away here, and Anudo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dustfinger connects with a crisp jab.
Dustfinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anudo.
A telegraphed right hand from Dustfinger misses the target.
Dustfinger swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Dustfinger lands with a good body shot.
Anudo throws a head kick but Dustfinger moves out of range.
Dustfinger connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dustfinger is out of range and Anudo settles back down.
Anudo tries to move into range but Dustfinger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dustfinger looks to throw the jab but Anudo is out of range.
Dustfinger misses with a straight left. #T1#
Dustfinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anudo looks for a takedown but Dustfinger sprawls well.
As Anudo backs away, Dustfinger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the body kick from Anudo.
Anudo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anudo with a poor takedown
and Dustfinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Anudo counters with a single leg into guard. Dustfinger didn't expect that.
Dustfinger wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position.
Anudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dustfinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anudo on the ground.#T2#
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dustfinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anudo throws a big elbow that misses.
Dustfinger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anudo is controlling him.
Anudo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dustfinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dustfinger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anudo trying to control the action but Dustfinger is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anudo working the head with strikes.
Dustfinger being controlled for a moment.
Anudo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dustfinger really wants to buck Anudo off and get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anudo controlling the pace for now.
Dustfinger is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dustfinger manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Dustfinger, under a barage of strikes from Anudo.
Anudo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anudo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo thows a huge punch but Dustfinger dodges it nicely.
Anudo thows a huge punch but Dustfinger dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Anudo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dustfinger defends well and Anudo ends up having to push Dustfinger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dustfinger missing with a left hand there. Anudo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dustfinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dustfinger ducks under a wild hook from Anudo.
Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
letting Anudo counter with a right hand.
Dustfinger scores with a nice strike.
Dustfinger throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Anudo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anudo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Anudo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dustfinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dustfinger is refusing to be controlled, as Anudo sits in half guard. #T1#
Anudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Anudo is working for a submission of some sort.
Henry Dustfinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustfinger is trying to stand up here but Anudo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anudo throws a strike but Dustfinger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dustfinger wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position.
Anudo trying to control but Dustfinger is working from the bottom.
Dustfinger is looking to stand up but Anudo isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dustfinger misses with a jab to the body
and Anudo counters with a good low kick that Dustfinger was not able to check.
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that lands on Anudo's shoulder, as Anudo tries to avoid the shot.
Anudo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anudo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dustfinger misses the target.#T3#
Anudo throws a solid leg kick but Dustfinger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anudo.
Anudo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anudo throws a low kick, looking for Dustfinger's leg but Dustfinger calmly moves out of range.
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that lands on Anudo's shoulder, as Anudo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dustfinger takes a swing at Anudo's ribcage but misses.
Dustfinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo throws a looping overhand right but Dustfinger ducks down to avoid it.
Dustfinger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dustfinger takes a swing at Anudo's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Dustfinger takes one to the side of the head.
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anudo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Dustfinger gets caught napping as Anudo dives in and scores a takedown. Dustfinger manages to retain guard.
Dustfinger wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustfinger throws a good cross that connects.
Henry Dustfinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Anudo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
Dustfinger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mac Anudo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anudo shoots in looking for a takedown but Dustfinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anudo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Dustfinger.
I think Anudo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A relieved looking Mac Anudo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1106 Benjamin v Kruth
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Thorsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dustfinger misses.
Thorsby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dustfinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dustfinger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Thorsby was well out of range.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Thorsby moved out of range nicely.
Dustfinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the body.
Dustfinger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thorsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby scores with a punch to the head.
Dustfinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thorsby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dustfinger scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Dustfinger misses.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Thorsby drops Dustfinger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dustfinger looks back up at him and smiles so Thorsby waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Dustfinger is rocked!
Thorsby lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dustfinger up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Thorsby from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dustfinger's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
Svend Thorsby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Henry Dustfinger had this to say: 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1100 Kurt v Hawk
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Beard missing with a left hand there. Dustfinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Beard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dustfinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dustfinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beard throws an overhand right that lands on Dustfinger's shoulder, as Dustfinger tries to avoid the shot.
Dustfinger swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Beard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dustfinger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beard is looking to work some ground and pound but Dustfinger has wrist control.
Beard throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dustfinger is retaining full guard.
Beard wants to control from the top but Dustfinger keeps moving.
Dustfinger wants to stand and escape but Beard is having none of it. #T1#
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dustfinger is retaining full guard.
Dustfinger keeping moving, preventing Beard from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beard wants to pass the guard but Dustfinger is keeping the position.
Dustfinger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beard.
Dustfinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beard.
Dustfinger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dustfinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Henry Dustfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Beard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dustfinger's guard.#T2#
Dustfinger keeping moving, preventing Beard from controlling successfully.
Beard throwing strikes but missing.
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dustfinger is retaining full guard.
Beard chips away with some ground and pound.
Dustfinger wants to get back to his feet but Beard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dustfinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dustfinger has momentary wrist control but Beard slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Beard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dustfinger is keeping the position for now.
Beard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dustfinger keeping full guard, as Beard tries to pass.
Beard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beard throws a big right hand that misses.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beard throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##ES2#
Dustfinger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dustfinger moves away.
Beard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Beard was well out of range.
Beard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beard slips under a jab from Dustfinger.
Nice defenses there by Beard.
Dustfinger throws a hook but Beard avoids it easily.#TD#
Beard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dustfinger was covering up waiting for the punch and Beard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beard throws an elbow that misses. Dustfinger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beard's guard. Nice move by Dustfinger!#REVB#
Beard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jarrod Beard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dustfinger, as that shot connected.
Beard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dustfinger.
Beard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dustfinger.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dustfinger moves away.
Dustfinger cracks Beard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Beard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beard throwing shots but Dustfinger is blocking nicely.
Beard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jarrod Beard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Beard wants to control but Dustfinger is keeping him busy.
Dustfinger has hold of Beard's hands but Beard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dustfinger tries to kick Beard off but Beard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dustfinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beard is trying to control the action in half guard but Dustfinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beard lands with a punch from half guard.
Dustfinger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dustfinger keeps working. #T2#
Beard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dustfinger defending well though.
Dustfinger has hold of Beard's hands but Beard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Beard misses with a head shot. Dustfinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Beard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dustfinger is retaining full guard.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Beard pushing down on Dustfinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beard is keen to just control but Dustfinger is a slippery customer.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dustfinger can do to turn this around?
Beard winds up and cracks Dustfinger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beard thows a huge punch but Dustfinger dodges it nicely.
Beard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beard thows a huge punch but Dustfinger dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Dustfinger is not content to let Beard control the position.
Beard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dustfinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beard.
Beard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dustfinger defending well though.
Beard throwing shots but Dustfinger is blocking nicely.
Dustfinger is trying to stand back up but Beard is controlling him
Beard lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#That has opened up Henry Dustfinger's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dustfinger is looking to escape.
Beard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Beard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Dustfinger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Beard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dustfinger sprawls well. Dustfinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
Dustfinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dustfinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beard misses with a shot to the body
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dustfinger misses the jab.
Beard with a nice cross.#TD#
Beard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dustfinger is looking to escape.
Beard scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Beard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dustfinger tries to kick Beard off but Beard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beard drops an elbow to the side of Dustfinger's head.
Beard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henry Dustfinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beard unloads with some huge strikes here! Dustfinger is out! Beard wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!
Henry Dustfinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1092 Young v Beard
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Young.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger slips a straight right by Young.
Dustfinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Young seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dustfinger ducks under a wild hook from Young.
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Young.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young throws out a loose jab but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Dustfinger misses
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dustfinger looks winded!
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dustfinger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Young dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Young!
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1088 John v Mesquita
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Levesque misses with a lunging right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a straight right hand.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Levesque's head but Levesque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Levesque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dustfinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Levesque. Levesque circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Levesque lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Dustfinger misses with a hook. Levesque ducked under it nicely.
Levesque ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dustfinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustfinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dustfinger is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Levesque flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Levesque is out cold! Dustfinger holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
A less than humble Henry Dustfinger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1083 Dustfinger v Young
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Young digs a good body shot into Dustfinger's ribs.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dustfinger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young drops his hands momentarily and Dustfinger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dustfinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dustfinger misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Young counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dustfinger! Young lets Dustfinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Dustfinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dustfinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Young misses with a hook.
Dustfinger ducks under a wild hook from Young.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Dustfinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
It looked like Dustfinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dustfinger throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Dustfinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Dustfinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dustfinger is breathing heavily.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dustfinger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left lands for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger scores with a nice head shot.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dustfinger misses with a looping left.
A jab from Dustfinger does it's job there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dustfinger tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dustfinger looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Dustfinger throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Young swings for the body but Dustfinger moves out of range.
Dustfinger clobbers Young with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dustfinger works Young's body with a nice hook.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Dustfinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Dustfinger counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young defending well as Dustfinger loads up on a big left hand.
Dustfinger throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young misses with a body shot.
Dustfinger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dustfinger at a distance.
Dustfinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dustfinger rather than just go for the knockout.
Dustfinger throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Dustfinger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Dustfinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dustfinger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young throws a pinpoint strike between Dustfinger's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dustfinger crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Young scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young very nearly forgot to thank Action Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Henry Dustfinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1077 Dustfinger v Graves
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
Graves is looking for the big counter here.
Dustfinger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut.
Dustfinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Dustfinger there.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Dustfinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut.
Graves misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustfinger loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Dustfinger misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dustfinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dustfinger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.#T1#
Dustfinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Graves throws a right hand that Dustfinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dustfinger also avoids with ease.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dustfinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dustfinger misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Dustfinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a big right hand! Oh Dustfinger is in trouble here! Graves follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Graves!
An out of breath Tyrone Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1072 Dustfinger v Drop
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Dustfinger misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drop! But no joy.
Dustfinger misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Dustfinger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a lazy right hand but Drop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drop.
Drop throws a hook to the side of Dustfinger's head but Dustfinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drop.#CUT#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Dustfinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dustfinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dustfinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drop slips a jab from Dustfinger.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drop loads up on a big right hand but Dustfinger slips the punch.
Dustfinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
A clash of legs there as Dustfinger blocks the low kick.#KD#
Dustfinger drops Drop with a beautiful combination! Drop stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dustfinger is looking for the KO!
Drop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drop tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Dustfinger counters with a nice right hand that sends Drop toppling to the canvas! Drop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dustfinger finish him?!#ROC#Drop is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Drop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drop slips a jab from Dustfinger.
Drop throws out a powerful jab.
Dustfinger punishes Drop's body with a nice straight punch.
Drop throws a jab but it's blocked by Dustfinger.
Drop moves out of range of the strikes.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drop slips a jab from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger loads up on a big right hand but Drop slips the punch.
Drop throws out a counter right but Dustfinger avoids it with no problem.
Drop looks to throw the jab but Dustfinger is out of range. #KD#
Dustfinger sends Drop crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dustfinger is motioning to the referee to let Drop up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
Drop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dustfinger throws the left hand but Drop avoids the punch easily.
Dustfinger throws a shot from downtown. Drop moves away and avoids it.
Drop works Dustfinger's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Drop.
Dustfinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Drop is just out of range.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy left from Drop finds it's target.
Dustfinger misses the jab.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Drop was well out of range.
Dustfinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
Drop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#That has opened up Martin Drop's cut even more.
Drop throws a hook but Dustfinger blocks it.
Dustfinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Drop is just out of range.
Drop slips under a jab.
Drop ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.#T3#
Drop slips under a jab from Dustfinger.
Drop slips under a jab from Dustfinger.
Drop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drop.
Drop connects with a right hand. Dustfinger shakes it off.
Dustfinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drop throws out the jab.
Drop misses with a hook.
Dustfinger misses with a straight left.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Drop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dustfinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dustfinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
A little jabbing left from Drop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dustfinger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Drop coming out on top.
A jab from Dustfinger misses.
Dustfinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Drop counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Drop looks to land a left hand but Dustfinger moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop misses with a hook
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dustfinger punishes Drop's body with a nice straight punch.
Dustfinger throws the left hand but Drop avoids the punch easily.
Dustfinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drop under the eye.
Dustfinger throws a sloppy body shot
and Drop counters with a straight right hand.
Drop misses with a straight left.
Drop connects with a looping right hand.
Dustfinger throws an off balance right hand
and Drop counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Drop throws a body kick that misses
letting Dustfinger counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dustfinger stuns Drop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drop takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#The cut above Martin Drop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dustfinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dustfinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dustfinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Drop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Drop blocks a jab.
Drop unleashes a big counter combination but Dustfinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Drop might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dustfinger has got the better of the exchanges.
Dustfinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dustfinger misses with a straight left.
Drop misses with a looping right.
Drop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dustfinger misses the target.
Drop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dustfinger will feel that in the morning.
Drop is looking to clinch.
Dustfinger misses with a body punch
and Drop counters with a stiff right hand.
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustfinger misses with a left hand
and Drop counters with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger sizes up Drop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dustfinger missing with a left hand there. Drop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drop catches Dustfinger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Drop scores with a four punch combination!
Dustfinger connects with the punch.
Drop swings for the body but Dustfinger moves out of range.
Drop lands a jab.
Dustfinger avoids the body shot from Drop.
Drop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Drop's head but Drop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dustfinger ducks right into an uppercut from Drop.
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
Drop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dustfinger ducks under a wild hook from Drop.
Drop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.#T2#
Drop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustfinger throws a big shot that misses.
Drop misses with a low kick.
Drop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dustfinger.
Drop ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Drop staying out of range there.
Drop throws a combination that misses
and Dustfinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drop was well out of range. Poor timing from Dustfinger.
Drop scores with a leg kick.
Drop avoids the body shot from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Drop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dustfinger lunges at Drop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drop's hand. #T3#
Drop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dustfinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Drop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Dustfinger cracks Drop with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dustfinger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Drop to stand back up!
Drop is still on wobbly legs! Can Dustfinger finish him?#CUT#Martin Drop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dustfinger.
Drop seems to have recovered his senses.
Dustfinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dustfinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Drop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Drop lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dustfinger misses with a body punch
and Drop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drop scores with a nice right hand.
Dustfinger takes one on the button.
Drop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dustfinger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drop scrambles back to his feet.
Drop misses with a straight left.
Henry Dustfinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Drop throws an off balance right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Dustfinger lands the left hand.
Dustfinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drop can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Dustfinger misses the target.
Drop looks to land a left hand but Dustfinger moved out of range nicely.
Drop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dustfinger.
Drop ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.#KD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dustfinger cracks Drop with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dustfinger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Drop to stand back up!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Martin Drop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1065 Robson v Bond
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Wrecks defending well as Dustfinger loads up on a big left hand.
Wrecks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dustfinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrecks was well out of range. Poor timing from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrecks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrecks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dustfinger scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Wrecks drops Dustfinger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dustfinger looks back up at him and smiles so Wrecks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dustfinger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Dustfinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Wrecks.
Wrecks is looking to counter punch.
Dustfinger jabs at Wrecks's body.#T1#
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that lands on Wrecks's shoulder, as Wrecks tries to avoid the shot.
Dustfinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Dustfinger throws a shot from downtown. Wrecks moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Wrecks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Wrecks misses.
Wrecks ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#KD2#
Dustfinger lands a big right hand that sends Wrecks crashing to the mat! Dustfinger stays standing though and waves Wrecks back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
Dustfinger wobbles Wrecks with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Dustfinger dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Wrecks to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Dustfinger!
In his post fight interview, Henry Dustfinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Fleximario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Fleximario tries to counter by clinching up but Dustfinger breaks away and moves out of range.
Fleximario digs a good body shot into Dustfinger's ribs.
A jab from Fleximario misses.
Fleximario throws a body shot but no joy.
Fleximario scores with a hook to the body. Dustfinger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Dustfinger. That snapped Fleximario's head back.
Dustfinger lands a nice shot that snaps Fleximario's head back.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dustfinger. Fleximario does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Fleximario slips under a jab.
Fleximario tries to counter by clinching up but Dustfinger breaks away and moves out of range.
Dustfinger looks to land a right hand but Fleximario moved out of range.
Jab from Dustfinger.#T1#
A nice combination there by Dustfinger.
#CUT2#It looks like Hawk Fleximario has been cut.
Fleximario throws a sloppy head kick and Dustfinger moves out of range easily.
Dustfinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleximario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleximario with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming.
Fleximario works Dustfinger's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Dustfinger.
A left lands for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dustfinger cracks Fleximario with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dustfinger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleximario throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fleximario scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.#T2#
Good leg kick by Fleximario.
Fleximario lands the left hand.
Dustfinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Fleximario quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dustfinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
Dustfinger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Dustfinger lands a left and a right that send Fleximario crashing to the mat, dazed. Dustfinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Fleximario's head but Fleximario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fleximario is looking to counter punch.
Dustfinger misses with the combination.
Dustfinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dustfinger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dustfinger duly obliges.
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dustfinger moves away.
Dustfinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dustfinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario. #T3#
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleximario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fleximario misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Fleximario appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fleximario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.
Fleximario swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Fleximario missing with a left hand there. Dustfinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dustfinger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fleximario with a body shot.
Dustfinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario.
Dustfinger swings for the body but Fleximario moves out of range.
Good work by Dustfinger as he checks the leg kick.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Fleximario delivers a nice body kick.
Dustfinger looks winded!
Dustfinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fleximario thuds his right hand into Dustfinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
Dustfinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fleximario cracks Dustfinger with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dustfinger tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fleximario pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dustfinger is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Henry Dustfinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Dustfinger tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Dustfinger misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dustfinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Dustfinger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dustfinger finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dustfinger slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Dustfinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dustfinger.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Dustfinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson slips a jab from Dustfinger.#T1#
Johnson tries to move into range but Dustfinger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson tries a low kick but Dustfinger avoids it.
Dustfinger scores with a body shot.
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dustfinger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Dustfinger.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Dustfinger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Dustfinger cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dustfinger finish him?
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dustfinger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a one two combo.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dustfinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Dustfinger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Dustfinger connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T3#
Johnson moves forwards but Dustfinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Dustfinger had a free shot at his head there.
Dustfinger batters Johnson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Johnson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Dustfinger lands a final crushing right hand to drop Johnson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Dustfinger is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Dustfinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dustfinger misses with a looping right.
As Dustfinger backs off Washington throws a huge counter combo but Dustfinger manages to avoid it all.
Dustfinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dustfinger blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington misses with a leg kick.
Dustfinger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands.
Nice shot lands for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Dustfinger saw that one coming.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dustfinger missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dustfinger drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Washington's head, knocking him out cold! Dustfinger is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Dustfinger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Amir was well out of range.
Dustfinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amir counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
A big right from Dustfinger misses.
Amir moves out of range of the strikes.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Dustfinger throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amir wants to clinch.
Amir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dustfinger finds it's way round the side to connect with Amir's head.
Dustfinger misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely.
Amir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL2#
Amir darts in and clinches Dustfinger up against the cage.
Amir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Dustfinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dustfinger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dustfinger lunges at Amir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amir's hand.
Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
and Amir makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dustfinger really felt that one!
A big right from Amir misses.
Dustfinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Dustfinger misses.
Dustfinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Dustfinger misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustfinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dustfinger throws an off balance right hand
and Amir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dustfinger misses the jab.
Amir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Dustfinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.
Amir throws a front kick aimed at Dustfinger's knee but Dustfinger avoids it well.
Dustfinger throws the left hand but Amir avoids the punch easily.
Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Amir uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Amir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dustfinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Amir plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dustfinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amir lands a nice hook to Dustfinger's body. Dustfinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dustfinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dustfinger misses with a hook.#T3#
Amir slips a jab from Dustfinger.
Amir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dustfinger throws out the jab.
Dustfinger throws a sloppy body shot
and Amir counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dustfinger throws a big shot that misses.
Dustfinger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dustfinger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more.
Amir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amir misses the jab.
Dustfinger throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range.
Dustfinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dustfinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Amir counters with a nice leg kick.
Amir lands a leg kick that knocks Dustfinger off balance momentarily.
Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dustfinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Donk. Dustfinger catches Amir right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
letting Amir counter with a right hand.
Dustfinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Dustfinger stalks Amir and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amir's face. Amir staggers backwards, shaken.
Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
and Dustfinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Henry Dustfinger's cut is getting worse.
Dustfinger throws a leg kick but Amir moved away.
Amir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger cracks Amir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Amir darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Dustfinger is rocked!
Amir lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dustfinger - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Amir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Amir!
A very excited looking Ali Amir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Henry Dustfinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
SYN 1050 Hlervu vs Kutvonen IV
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Dustfinger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veto. Veto obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Veto counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger misses with a low kick.
A jab from Dustfinger does it's job there.
Veto throws a hook but Dustfinger avoids it easily.
Dustfinger lands with a nice combination. Veto backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Jaycee Veto has been cut.
Veto slips under a jab from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Dustfinger lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dustfinger misses with a combination
and Veto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dustfinger scores with a nice strike.#CUT#That has opened up Jaycee Veto's cut even more.
Dustfinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veto defending well as Dustfinger loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Dustfinger lands a big right hand that sends Veto crashing to the mat! Dustfinger stays standing though and waves Veto back to his feet!#T1#
Dustfinger throws a monster overhand right that drops Veto! Dustfinger follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
After the fight, Henry Dustfinger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SYN 1045 New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Sampson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dustfinger throws out the jab.
Dustfinger throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
Dustfinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sampson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dustfinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dustfinger. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dustfinger swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dustfinger's knee momentarily.
Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dustfinger thinking.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.#T1#
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Sampson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dustfinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dustfinger misses with a left hand
and Sampson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dustfinger! Sampson lets Dustfinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustfinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dustfinger throws a lazy right hand but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Dustfinger lands with an overhand left.
Dustfinger jabs at Sampson's body.#T2#
Sampson throws a wild body kick that Dustfinger sees coming a mile off.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
Sampson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dustfinger looks to throw the jab but Sampson is out of range.
Dustfinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dustfinger throws an off balance right hand
and Sampson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dustfinger's knee momentarily.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
Sampson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dustfinger blocks it well.
Dustfinger misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dustfinger! Sampson lets Dustfinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Dustfinger is rocked!
Sampson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dustfinger misses with a hook
and Sampson counters with a huge left! Dustfinger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sampson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dustfinger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sampson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Dustfinger throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Dustfinger finds it's target.
Dustfinger tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dustfinger cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Dustfinger misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dustfinger throws a big counter combination but Obama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dustfinger throws a combination that misses
and Obama counters with an outside leg kick.
Dustfinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obama on the side of the head.
Dustfinger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with an outside leg kick.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a huge left! Dustfinger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Obama isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dustfinger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Obama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Our winner, Tom Obama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Dustfinger loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger misses with a double jab
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Puno slips under a jab from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Dustfinger throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the leg kick from Puno.#T1#
Dustfinger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Puno counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dustfinger! Puno lets Dustfinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Dustfinger is rocked!
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Puno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Dustfinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dustfinger is breathing heavily.
Dustfinger switches off momentarily and Puno cracks him with a monster right hand! Dustfinger topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Puno dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Puno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno!
Our winner, Adan Puno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Henry Dustfinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Dustfinger misses.
Dustfinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Rozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozhkov misses with a hook
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger swings for the body but Rozhkov moves out of range.
Dustfinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozhkov manages to avoid it.
Rozhkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.#TD2#
Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Dustfinger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Rozhkov misses its intended target.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Rozhkov counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozhkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Rozhkov blocks a jab.
Rozhkov lands with a straight right. Dustfinger didn't see that one coming.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut.
Dustfinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Rozhkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustfinger misses with the combination.
Rozhkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dustfinger defends it well.
Dustfinger loads up on a big right hand but Rozhkov slips the punch.
Rozhkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rozhkov lands with a good body shot.
Dustfinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Rozhkov works Dustfinger's body with a nice hook.
Dustfinger blocks a jab.
Dustfinger is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Rozhkov finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustfinger lands with a right hand.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Rozhkov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Rozhkov lands a jab to Dustfinger's midsection.
Dustfinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rozhkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dustfinger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dustfinger kicks Rozhkov off and gets to his feet.
Dustfinger misses the body punch
and Rozhkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rozhkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dustfinger is just out of range.
Dustfinger throwing a counter right hand but Rozhkov manages to avoid it.
Rozhkov throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.#KD#
Dustfinger drops Rozhkov with a beautiful combination! Rozhkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dustfinger is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Dustfinger throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rozhkov slips a jab from Dustfinger.
Rozhkov throws an off balance right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a nice body shot.
Dustfinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozhkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Rozhkov drives through with a takedown into Dustfinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rozhkov looking to sit in guard and control but Dustfinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dustfinger postures up.
#T3##SU#
Rozhkov is working an open guard so Dustfinger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dustfinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rozhkov blocks a jab.
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rozhkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozhkov.
Rozhkov moves away from the strike by Dustfinger.
Rozhkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dustfinger defends it well.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rozhkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dustfinger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dustfinger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dustfinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rozhkov looks to land a right hand but Dustfinger moved out of range.#T4#
Rozhkov ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Rozhkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dustfinger's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozhkov is in close to Dustfinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dustfinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov is standing up over Dustfinger. Dustfinger looks to escape but Rozhkov dives into side control.
A control attempt from Dustfinger but he's now mounted!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dustfinger is trying to stand up.
Rozhkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dustfinger is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dustfinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dustfinger throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Rozhkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Dustfinger sneaks out the side door and pushes Rozhkov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dustfinger tries to move into range but Rozhkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Rozhkov's head but Rozhkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rozhkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dustfinger with a body shot.
Dustfinger lands with a straight right. Rozhkov didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rozhkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Rozhkov saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Rozhkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dustfinger at a distance.
Rozhkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dustfinger misses with a body shot
and Rozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozhkov scores with a hook.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozhkov.#KD#
Dustfinger lands a left and a right that send Rozhkov crashing to the mat, dazed. Dustfinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rozhkov is rocked!
Dustfinger fakes the body blow, causing Rozhkov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rozhkov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Dustfinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pustik.
Pustik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dustfinger scores with a jab to the body.
Pustik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dustfinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dustfinger thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Pustik has closed the distance and engaged Dustfinger in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pustik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pustik throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pustik. #TD#
Pustik gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pustik misses with a head shot. Dustfinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pustik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pustik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pustik throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##ES2#
Dustfinger has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pustik is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pustik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dustfinger.
Pustik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dustfinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Dustfinger manages to break the clinch.
Dustfinger throws a hook but Pustik blocks it.
Dustfinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pustik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Pustik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dustfinger!
Pustik sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dustfinger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustfinger pushes Pustik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pustik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pustik working the ground and pound from side control.
Pustik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Pustik crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Pustik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dustfinger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #ES2#
Dustfinger explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dustfinger lands a nice hook to Pustik's body. Pustik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dustfinger lands a jab-cross combination.
Pustik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dustfinger on the side of the head.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pustik manages to avoid it.
Dustfinger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pustik rather than just go for the knockout.
Dustfinger staying out of range there.
Pustik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dustfinger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pustik has time to react.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dustfinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Pustik saw that one coming.
Pustik's corner calls for a 1-2. Pustik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dustfinger tests Pustik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dustfinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Pustik closes the distance and clinches up with Dustfinger, looking for a takedown. Pustik pushes Dustfinger against the cage but Dustfinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prokop Pustik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pustik defending well as Dustfinger loads up on a big left hand.
Pustik throwing a counter right hand but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Pustik looks for a takedown but Dustfinger sprawls well.
Pustik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pustik throws a hook to the side of Dustfinger's head but Dustfinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Pustik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dustfinger to the mat! Dustfinger manages to get full guard.
Pustik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pustik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dustfinger is looking to stand up but Pustik isn't so interested in that idea.
Pustik is in close to Dustfinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dustfinger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pustik is controlling him.
Pustik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Pustik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pustik stops Dustfinger from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pustik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pustik lands a couple of elbows.
Dustfinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pustik throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Pustik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Dustfinger kicks Pustik off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pustik connects with a jab.
Pustik goes for a double leg but Dustfinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dustfinger continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Dustfinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pustik needs to keep his hands up - Dustfinger had a free shot at his head there.
Dustfinger misses with a hook. Pustik ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Dustfinger misses.
Good exchange - Dustfinger coming out on top.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dustfinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pustik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Dustfinger lands a left and a right that send Pustik crashing to the mat, dazed. Dustfinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Pustik is rocked!
Dustfinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pustik staying out of range there.
Oh Pustik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dustfinger is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pustik flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pustik is out cold! Dustfinger holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Spong misses the jab.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Dustfinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Nice sprawl there from Dustfinger as Spong shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Dustfinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Spong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dustfinger to the ground. Spong is now in Dustfinger's guard.
Dustfinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Dustfinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.
Spong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Dustfinger has wrist control.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Dustfinger is looking to stand up but Spong isn't so interested in that idea.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dustfinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong won't allow Dustfinger to get back to his feet.
Spong postures up and lands a big shot to Dustfinger's brow.
Spong postures up in Dustfinger's guard and throws a big left but Dustfinger blocks it.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dustfinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dustfinger wants to get back to his feet but Spong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spong advances position into side control!#T3#
Spong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Spong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dustfinger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dustfinger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Spong lands some shots froms side control.
Spong trying to control the position but Dustfinger is working away.
Dustfinger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger prevents Spong from improving position.
Spong working the body and head with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Spong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dustfinger, who protects the arm well.
Spong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dustfinger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Spong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Spong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dustfinger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dustfinger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Dustfinger.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Dustfinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dustfinger takes one to the chin there.
Dustfinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dustfinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spong.
Dustfinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dustfinger swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Dustfinger takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dustfinger misses the target. #T1#
Dustfinger misses with a looping left.
Henry Dustfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spong lands a jab to Dustfinger's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dustfinger throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Dustfinger lands with an overhand left.
Dustfinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dustfinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
Henry Dustfinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.#TD2#
Spong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dustfinger has hold of Spong's hands but Spong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Dustfinger kicks Spong off and gets back to his feet.
Dustfinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Spong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dustfinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Spong distracts Dustfinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dustfinger keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spong wants to control from the top but Dustfinger keeps moving. #T3#
Spong looking to pass the guard.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong won't allow Dustfinger to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dustfinger tries to kick Spong off but Spong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dustfinger taking some punishment here, with Spong in his half guard.
Dustfinger wants to get back to his feet.
Dustfinger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Spong is looking for a kimura here.
Dustfinger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dustfinger misses the shot to the body.
Dustfinger stuffs the takedown.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Spong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dustfinger is trying to stand.
Dustfinger taking some punishment here, with Spong in his half guard.
Dustfinger is trying to stand.
Spong passes to full mount!
The referee warns Dustfinger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dustfinger's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Spong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spong lands with some strikes.
Spong with good strikes from the mount here!
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Spong lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Dustfinger is rocked!
Spong lands a big shot to the head and Dustfinger winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Spong!
A relieved looking Daniel Spong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Henry Dustfinger had this to say: 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
RISE 192: Dustfinger v Nikolau
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Nikolau digs a good body shot into Dustfinger's ribs.
Nikolau misses with the body kick
and Dustfinger counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau throws a sloppy head kick and Dustfinger moves out of range easily.
It looked like Dustfinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dustfinger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikolau momentarily.
#KD#
Dustfinger lands a left and a right that send Nikolau crashing to the mat, dazed. Dustfinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dustfinger misses with a combination
and Nikolau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dustfinger misses the shot to the body.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Nikolau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dustfinger thuds a left hand into Nikolau's body.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikolau.
Dustfinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Nikolau slips under a jab.#T1#
Dustfinger slips a jab from Nikolau.
Dustfinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dustfinger misses with a straight left.
Dustfinger misses with a hook.
Nikolau feints a counter leg kick.
Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a left to the body.
Dustfinger misses the body punch
and Nikolau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dustfinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Dustfinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dustfinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Dustfinger with a jab.#T2#
A low kick lands for Nikolau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau defending well as Dustfinger loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Dustfinger avoids it with no problem.
Nikolau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Panagiotis Nikolau's cut even more.
Dustfinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolau.
Nikolau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolau's shoulder, as Nikolau tries to avoid the shot.
Dustfinger digs a good hook to Nikolau's body.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustfinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dustfinger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dustfinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dustfinger lands a hook that stumbles Nikolau back into the cage. Dustfinger follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Nikolau to the canvas! Dustfinger pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Nikolau has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
A victorious Henry Dustfinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dustfinger! But no joy.
Inhanamoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook. Dustfinger ducked under it nicely.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inhanamoto lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dustfinger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Dustfinger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Dustfinger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dustfinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inhanamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dustfinger misses the jab.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inhanamoto. #T1#
Dustfinger misses the shot to the body.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice right hand that sends Dustfinger toppling to the canvas! Dustfinger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inhanamoto finish him?!#ROC#Dustfinger is rocked!
Dustfinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Dustfinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dustfinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Dustfinger looks winded!
Inhanamoto fakes the leg kick and cracks Dustfinger in the body.
Inhanamoto lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dustfinger off his feet! Dustfinger tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Giro Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
RISE 179
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Dustfinger cracks Franjic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dustfinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franjic looks to land a body kick but Dustfinger moved away.
Dustfinger moves out of range as Franjic throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dustfinger. That snapped Franjic's head back.
Dustfinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franjic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Franjic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.#KD2#
Franjic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dustfinger sprawling to the canvas! Dustfinger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Franjic finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franjic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Franjic.
A shot to the liver by Dustfinger. Beautiful body shot.
Dustfinger looks to land a right hand but Franjic moved out of range.
Franjic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Dustfinger cracks Franjic with an open hand slap.
Dustfinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franjic.
Franjic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dustfinger gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
A victorious Henry Dustfinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 172
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Mineiro clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Dustfinger breaks from the clinch.
Dustfinger misses with a hook.
Mineiro slips a straight right by Dustfinger.
Mineiro tries to clinch
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elinho Mineiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dustfinger misses with a looping left.
Dustfinger throws a series of punches but Mineiro avoids them all with ease.
Mineiro is looking to clinch.
Dustfinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mineiro.
Mineiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dustfinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dustfinger lands an overhand right.
Dustfinger scores with a jab to the head.
Mineiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dustfinger.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mineiro clinches up with Dustfinger and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dustfinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dustfinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mineiro tries to clinch but Dustfinger is having none of it.
Dustfinger keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A low kick from Mineiro misses
enabling Dustfinger to counter with a crisp jab.
Mineiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mineiro tries to clinch there but Dustfinger circles away.
It looked like Dustfinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mineiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Henry Dustfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mineiro misses with a hook. Dustfinger ducked under it nicely.
Dustfinger swings for the body but Mineiro moves out of range.
Mineiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Dustfinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dustfinger grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mineiro takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Dustfinger cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXIII
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dustfinger moves into the clinch.
Prometheus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dustfinger backwards.
Prometheus has a couple of punches blocked by Dustfinger.
Prometheus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prometheus misses with the head strike.
Dustfinger blocks a body shot from Prometheus.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dustfinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prometheus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dustfinger backwards.
Dustfinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prometheus misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Dustfinger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prometheus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dustfinger backwards. #BC2#
Prometheus manages to break the clinch.
Dustfinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.#CL#
Dustfinger moves into range and clinches up with Prometheus.
Dustfinger scores with a shot to the side of Prometheus's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dustfinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prometheus.
Prometheus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prometheus can't break the clinch.
Dustfinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prometheus's elbow.
Prometheus blocking some punches.
Prometheus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dustfinger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prometheus can turn it around.
Dustfinger lands an elbow that stopped Prometheus in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Prometheus prevents a body shot from Dustfinger.
Prometheus swings wildly with an uppercut but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustfinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Prometheus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prometheus scores with a nice strike.
Prometheus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prometheus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dustfinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Prometheus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dustfinger wants to clinch.#T2#
Prometheus misses with a hook.
Prometheus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prometheus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Prometheus counters with a nice right hand that sends Dustfinger toppling to the canvas! Dustfinger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Prometheus finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustfinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Prometheus saw that one coming.
Dustfinger tries to clinch but Prometheus is having none of it.
Prometheus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dustfinger tries to clinch up.#T3#
Dustfinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dustfinger wants to clinch.
Prometheus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dustfinger tries to clinch
and Prometheus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dustfinger thinking.
Dustfinger moves to clinch but Prometheus breaks away
and Prometheus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Prometheus lands with a hook. Dustfinger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prometheus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dustfinger.
Prometheus cracks Dustfinger with a hook to the temple - Dustfinger is on wobbly legs here! Prometheus swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dustfinger falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Prometheus wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Orestes Prometheus!
Orestes Prometheus is the new super heavyweight champion!
Orestes Prometheus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Henry Dustfinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Awww Hell!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Dustfinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Dustfinger ducks down to avoid it.
Dustfinger defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Dustfinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Dustfinger has managed to clinch.
Dustfinger lands an elbow inside.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Dustfinger pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
Dustfinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dustfinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dustfinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger misses with the head strike.
Mfer takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Isopaa Mfer has been cut.
Dustfinger lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Dustfinger - that landed with a thud.
Dustfinger lands a body shot. #T1#
Dustfinger lands an elbow inside.
Dustfinger scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dustfinger throws a head punch that misses.
Dustfinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Dustfinger lands an uppercut.
Dustfinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dustfinger blocking some punches.
Dustfinger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mfer to his knees! Dustfinger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger is the new super heavyweight champion!
Henry Dustfinger decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
Bellicose XI
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Dustfinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dustfinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dustfinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bronte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Bronte scores with a hook.
Dustfinger defending well as Bronte loads up on a big left hand.
Dustfinger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bronte loads up on a big right hand but Dustfinger slips the punch.
Bronte throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Dustfinger counters by moving into the clinch.
Dustfinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dustfinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Bronte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bronte wants to take the fight to the mat but Dustfinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dustfinger can't find room to land a body shot as Bronte controls the action.
Dustfinger lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dustfinger.
Bronte pushes Dustfinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dustfinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dustfinger throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronte lands a left hand.
#T1#
Dustfinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronte controls his hands.
Bronte misses with some punches.
Dustfinger lands with a left to the head.
Dustfinger can't find room to land a body shot as Bronte controls the action.
Dustfinger lands an elbow just above Bronte 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Bob Bronte has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronte dodges an elbow strike from Dustfinger.
Still in the clinch, Bronte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronte blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Dustfinger has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dustfinger misses with a body punch.
Dustfinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dustfinger has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bronte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dustfinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bronte tries to keep at a distance but Dustfinger has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Bronte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dustfinger tries a body shot but Bronte blocks it.
Dustfinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bronte breaks from the clinch.
Bronte throws a hook but Dustfinger blocks it.
Bronte looks to land a right hand but Dustfinger moved out of range.
Dustfinger is looking to clinch but Bronte is avoiding it.
Bronte swats away the attempt to clinch by Dustfinger.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronte misses the target.
Dustfinger wants to clinch up but Bronte keeps it at a distance.
Bronte misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Bronte.
Dustfinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dustfinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dustfinger staying out of range there.
Bronte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bronte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dustfinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dustfinger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bronte manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Bronte lands a glancing blow to the side of Dustfinger's head.
Bronte scores with a hook to the body. Dustfinger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronte keeps the fight on the outside.
Dustfinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dustfinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dustfinger tries to clinch up.
Bronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.#CL#
Dustfinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dustfinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bronte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dustfinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger misses with an elbow over the top.
Bronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dustfinger misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dustfinger throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Dustfinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronte prevents a body shot from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands with a right to the head.
Bronte tries to throw a body punch but Dustfinger avoids it by throwing Bronte back against the cage.
Bronte can't break the clinch.
Dustfinger throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bronte manages to break the clinch.
Dustfinger tries to clinch there but Bronte circles away.
Bronte throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Dustfinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dustfinger has a couple of punches blocked by Bronte.
Dustfinger has a couple of punches blocked by Bronte.
Dustfinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dustfinger prevents Bronte from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dustfinger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bronte's brow.
Bronte prevents a body shot from Dustfinger.
Bronte dodges an elbow strike from Dustfinger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Dustfinger will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bob Bronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronte looks to throw the jab but Dustfinger is out of range.
Bronte throws a hook but Dustfinger blocks it.
Dustfinger tries to clinch but Bronte is having none of it.
Bronte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bronte swats away the attempt to clinch by Dustfinger.
A big left from Bronte misses.
Bronte is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Bronte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dustfinger to the ground. Bronte is now in Dustfinger's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bronte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronte is looking to take a break and control but Dustfinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dustfinger wants to get back to his feet but Bronte is dominant here and he's now got Dustfinger's back!#T1#
Dustfinger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bronte working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bronte is looking to control Dustfinger but Dustfinger is wriggling around and keeping busy. #ES#
Bronte has his opponent's back but Dustfinger is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bronte.
Bronte scores with a punch to the head.
Bronte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronte throws out a counter right but Dustfinger avoids it with no problem.
Bronte circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Dustfinger moves into range and clinches up with Bronte.
Dustfinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronte backwards.
Dustfinger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dustfinger lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Dustfinger lands an elbow inside that Bronte shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dustfinger lands a right hand.
Dustfinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustfinger throws a head punch that misses.
Bronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronte blocking some punches.
Dustfinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dustfinger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dustfinger lands an elbow just above Bronte 's eye.
Bronte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bronte blocks a body shot from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronte backwards.
Dustfinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronte uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bronte tries to break the clinch but Dustfinger is controlling the position.
Bronte takes an elbow to the temple.
Bronte blocking some punches.
Henry Dustfinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bronte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bronte dives in and scores a takedown into Dustfinger's guard.
Dustfinger kicks Bronte off and gets to his feet.
Dustfinger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dustfinger connects with a nice looking jab.
Henry Dustfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dustfinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dustfinger scores with a body shot.
Bronte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronte misses with a hook. Dustfinger ducked under it nicely. #T4##KD#
Dustfinger lands a big right hand that sends Bronte crashing to the mat! Dustfinger stays standing though and waves Bronte back to his feet!
Bronte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronte is breathing heavily.
Dustfinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dustfinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Dustfinger lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bronte - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Dustfinger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bellicose II
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Dustfinger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orcarm momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orcarm.
Orcarm has his takedown stuffed
and Dustfinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dustfinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orcarm. Orcarm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Dustfinger clinches.
Dustfinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dustfinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Orcarm jumps guard.
Orcarm wants to sweep here but Dustfinger controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Orcarm throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dustfinger uses it to pass to side control.
Orcarm is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Dustfinger gets to mount! Orcarm was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Orcarm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dustfinger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orcarm slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Dustfinger stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Dustfinger closes the distance and pushes Orcarm back into the cage.
Orcarm takes an elbow to the temple.
Orcarm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dustfinger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henry Dustfinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
Orcarm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dustfinger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dustfinger throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Dustfinger.
Orcarm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dustfinger to keep the fight standing.
Dustfinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orcarm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dustfinger to keep the fight standing.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger misses with a body punch.
Dustfinger lands a shot to the body.
Dustfinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orcarm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dustfinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Orcarm.
Dustfinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dustfinger lands a body shot.
Orcarm looks winded!#T3#
Dustfinger lands a shot to the body.
Dustfinger lands a shoulder strike.
Dustfinger works on Orcarm's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Dustfinger on the inside.
Dustfinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Murfum Orcarm's cut even more.
Dustfinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orcarm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#The cut above Murfum Orcarm's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dustfinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dustfinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Dustfinger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands with a left to the head.
Dustfinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orcarm.
Dustfinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Dustfinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orcarm backwards.
A hook to the body from Dustfinger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right handed body shot lands from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger misses with a punch to the body.
Dustfinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orcarm backwards. #CUT#Murfum Orcarm's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Dustfinger lands a left hand.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Orcarm is rocked!
Dustfinger has Orcarm pressed against the cage. He pushes Orcarm back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Dustfinger throws a beautiful elbow that sends Orcarm crashing to the floor! Dustfinger piles on the pressure with more strikes! Orcarm is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Bellicose 134
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Galilei digs a good hook to Dustfinger's body.
#CL#
Dustfinger clinches up with Galilei and pushes him back against the cage.
Galilei lands with a light punch inside.
Dustfinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Dustfinger has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right hand to the body from Dustfinger.
A short right from Dustfinger on the inside.
Dustfinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Galilei manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Dustfinger closes the distance and pushes Galilei back into the cage.
Galilei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dustfinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dustfinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galilei takes an elbow to the temple.
Galilei blocks the elbow strike.
Galilei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dustfinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dustfinger lands an elbow just above Galilei 's eye.
Galilei has a couple of punches blocked by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustfinger misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dustfinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Galileo Galilei has been cut.
Galilei prevents a body shot from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galilei.
A short left from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger tries a body shot but Galilei blocks it.
Galilei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dustfinger pushes Galilei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dustfinger misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galilei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger has a couple of punches blocked by Galilei.
Galilei throws a head punch that misses.
Galilei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galilei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dustfinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Galilei backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Galilei.
Dustfinger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dustfinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dustfinger lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustfinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galilei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger has Galilei pressed against the cage, preventing Galilei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dustfinger can't find room to land a body shot as Galilei controls the action.
#T2#
Dustfinger lands an uppercut.
Dustfinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galilei.
Galilei looks winded!
Galilei takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger is leaning against Galilei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dustfinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dustfinger lands an elbow inside.
Dustfinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Galilei is rocked!
Galilei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dustfinger works on Galilei's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Dustfinger on the inside.
Dustfinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Galilei is still on wobbly legs! Can Dustfinger finish him?
Dustfinger digs a right hand into Galilei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galilei's gas tank.
Galilei seems to have recovered his senses.
Dustfinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dustfinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Dustfinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Galilei! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dustfinger is unloading with more strikes now! Galilei drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
In his post fight interview, Henry Dustfinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bellicose 124
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dustfinger as he avoids it easily.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Dustfinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Dustfinger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Henry Dustfinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Dustfinger leaves Wilder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilder or perhaps it was just good defense by Dustfinger, which made it look bad. #CL#
Dustfinger rushes Wilder and presses him up against the cage.
Dustfinger working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Dustfinger has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice elbow from Dustfinger. #CUT#It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Dustfinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilder looking for a takedown.
Wilder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dustfinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dustfinger prevents it.
Wilder is looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Dustfinger.
Wilder looks winded!
Wilder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dustfinger lands a right hand. #T1#
A short left from Dustfinger.
Wilder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dustfinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dustfinger lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dustfinger.
A short right from Dustfinger on the inside. #ROC#Wilder is rocked!
Dustfinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Dustfinger finish him?
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder is pressed against the cage. Dustfinger pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Wilder! Two more big strikes from Dustfinger and Wilder crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
145 Showdown Semi Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Dustfinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks cracks Dustfinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dustfinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garth Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws a body punch but Dustfinger moves out of range. #CL2#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Dustfinger lands with a light punch inside.
Dustfinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dustfinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dustfinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dustfinger lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dustfinger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dustfinger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Garth Brooks has been cut.
Dustfinger lands with a right to the head.
Dustfinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#Brooks is rocked!
Dustfinger pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Dustfinger finish him?
Good body shot from Dustfinger.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
Dustfinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Dustfinger.
Brooks takes a shot to the head. #KD#
Dustfinger lands a big uppercut and Brooks is down! He's in big trouble - Dustfinger follows him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustfinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dustfinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brooks trying to control here.
Dustfinger slips a nice elbow through Brooks's hands, connecting with Brooks's forehead.
Dustfinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dustfinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dustfinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Dustfinger drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Ground and pound from Dustfinger.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Dustfinger has control of the leg.
Brooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dustfinger is working away from the top position though.
Dustfinger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dustfinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dustfinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dustfinger in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Dustfinger tries to pass to full mount but Brooks defends it.
Dustfinger is taking a breather. Brooks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Dustfinger there.
Dustfinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Dustfinger seems content to control.
Brooks wants to control but Dustfinger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dustfinger throwing shots but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Dustfinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dustfinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dustfinger content to control rather than advance.
Brooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dustfinger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dustfinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brooks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brooks's head.
Dustfinger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dustfinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dustfinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garth Brooks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger cracks Brooks with an open hand slap.#CL#
Dustfinger darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Dustfinger lands a body shot.
Dustfinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dustfinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Brooks out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HW Round 4
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Ryuuji instigates a clinch.
Ryuuji definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryuuji backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Muto Ryuuji has been cut.
Dustfinger lands a left hand.
Dustfinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Dustfinger.
Ryuuji prevents a body shot from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger misses with the head strike.
Ryuuji misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dustfinger as the two fighters clinch.
Dustfinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dustfinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustfinger throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Ryuuji.
Dustfinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryuuji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryuuji gets through Dustfinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ryuuji.
Dustfinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dustfinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Ryuuji leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dustfinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryuuji misses with some punches.
Dustfinger prevents a body shot from Ryuuji.
Ryuuji misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dustfinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryuuji has a couple of punches blocked by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryuuji avoids the elbow strike from Dustfinger, against the cage.
Ryuuji tries a body shot but Dustfinger blocks it.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dustfinger scores with a hook to the body.
Dustfinger lands a body punch.
Ryuuji is breathing heavily.
Dustfinger pushes Ryuuji back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dustfinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryuuji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustfinger pushes Ryuuji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dustfinger lands a right hand.
Dustfinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dustfinger scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Muto Ryuuji's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dustfinger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dustfinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Ryuuji is rocked!
Dustfinger lands a body punch.
Oh Ryuuji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Dustfinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dustfinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryuuji controls his hands.
#T2#
Dustfinger lands with a light punch inside.
Dustfinger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ryuuji's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ryuuji drops to his knees and Dustfinger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
145 Showdown
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Dustfinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Izuku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Dustfinger gets a clinch.
Dustfinger lands with a right to the head.
Dustfinger lands an uppercut.
Dustfinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Dustfinger has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dustfinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Izuku.
Dustfinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Izuku backwards.
Izuku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dustfinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izuku trying to stall but Dustfinger improves his position.
A short left from Dustfinger.
Izuku is trying to push Dustfinger away but Dustfinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Izuku is looking to break free of the clinch but Dustfinger has double underhooks.
Izuku looking to stall.
Dustfinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dustfinger lands a knee to the body.
Izuku looks winded!
Dustfinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dustfinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dustfinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Dustfinger lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dustfinger as the two fighters clinch.
Dustfinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dustfinger lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dustfinger.
#ROC#Izuku is rocked!
Dustfinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustfinger pushes Izuku against the cage. Dustfinger is working some dirty boxing. Dustfinger pushes off with a quick right hook! Izuku goes down! Izuku tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dustfinger moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
After the fight, Henry Dustfinger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Outlaw 22
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Dustfinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitanggang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dustfinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dustfinger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Sitanggang fails to land.
Sitanggang takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Richard Sitanggang has been cut.
Dustfinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dustfinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitanggang backwards.
Dustfinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitanggang backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dustfinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dustfinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dustfinger lands an elbow just above Sitanggang 's eye.
Dustfinger scores with a shot to the side of Sitanggang's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dustfinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitanggangs head.
Sitanggang misses with some punches.
Sitanggang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Sitanggang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dustfinger.
A short left from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a nice elbow.
Dustfinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitanggang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Dustfinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dustfinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitanggang looks winded!
Dustfinger lands with a left to the head.
Dustfinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitanggang.
Dustfinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Sitanggang is rocked!
Dustfinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dustfinger pushes Sitanggang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dustfinger lands a big right hand that drops Sitanggang! The killer instinct kicks in and Dustfinger finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dustfinger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Outlaw 18 - Thoupos vs Aury
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Dustfinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smif doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.#CL2#
Dustfinger has closed the distance and engaged Smif in a clinch.
Dustfinger blocks an uppercut.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Dustfinger back against the cage.
Dustfinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dustfinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustfinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustfinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dustfinger working aggressively here.
Dustfinger working aggressively here.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Will Smif's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dustfinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dustfinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger lands an elbow that stopped Smif in his tracks for a moment.
Dustfinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Dustfinger lands a right hand.
Dustfinger has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Dustfinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dustfinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards. #CUT2#Will Smif's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Dustfinger - that landed with a thud.
Smif is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Will Smif's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dustfinger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Smif is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Will Smif's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Dustfinger!
In his post fight interview, Henry Dustfinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Outlaw 8 - 205 Round 1
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Evenpoel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dustfinger moves away.
Dustfinger tries to clinch up.
Evenpoel tried to counter with a leg kick but Dustfinger avoided it.
Evenpoel ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws the left hand but Evenpoel avoids the punch easily.
Evenpoel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dustfinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Dustfinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evenpoel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evenpoel.
Evenpoel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dustfinger tries to throw a body punch but Evenpoel avoids it by throwing Dustfinger back against the cage.
Evenpoel throws a head punch that misses.
Dustfinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evenpoels head.
Dustfinger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Remco Evenpoel has been cut.
Dustfinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dustfinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dustfinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Evenpoel.
Dustfinger told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Evenpoel takes a shot to the head.
Dustfinger throws a head punch that misses.
Dustfinger pushes Evenpoel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dustfinger.
Evenpoel is breathing heavily.
Evenpoel misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Dustfinger lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evenpoel avoids the elbow strike from Dustfinger, against the cage.
Evenpoel blocks an elbow strike.
Dustfinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dustfinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dustfinger lands an elbow inside.
Dustfinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Evenpoel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evenpoel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dustfinger avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Evenpoel fails to land.
Dustfinger is leaning against Evenpoel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dustfinger misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dustfinger as the two fighters clinch.
Dustfinger lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dustfinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger lands an uppercut.
Evenpoel misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustfinger blocking some punches.
#T2#
Evenpoel is trying to maintain a safe position but Dustfinger gets an underhook and turns Evenpoel into the cage.
Evenpoel presses Dustfinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Evenpoel blocks a body shot from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dustfinger.
A right hand to the body from Dustfinger.
Evenpoel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dustfinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dustfinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Evenpoel looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Dustfinger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dustfinger.
Evenpoel working aggressively here.
#KD2#
Dustfinger lands a big elbow that sends Evenpoel down! Evenpoel recovers to guard. #ROC2#Evenpoel is rocked!
Evenpoel being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Evenpoel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dustfinger throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Dustfinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evenpoel seems to have got his legs back now.
Dustfinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dustfinger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Evenpoel controls Dustfinger momentarily but Dustfinger frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dustfinger content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dustfinger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#Remco Evenpoel's cut is getting worse.
Dustfinger moves in looking to clinch but Evenpoel pushes him off.
Dustfinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evenpoel scores with a jab. Dustfinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dustfinger wants to clinch up but Evenpoel keeps it at a distance.
Dustfinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dustfinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evenpoel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Evenpoel clinches.
Dustfinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dustfinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Evenpoel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dustfinger backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dustfinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evenpoel backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dustfinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Evenpoel is rocked!
Dustfinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evenpoel taking a breather.
Evenpoel working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dustfinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remco Evenpoel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Evenpoel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dustfinger misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Dustfinger.
Evenpoel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dustfinger. That did some damage!
Dustfinger misses the shot to the body.
Dustfinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evenpoel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evenpoel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dustfinger is just out of range.
Dustfinger is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Evenpoel's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dustfinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Evenpoel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evenpoel avoids the body shot from Dustfinger.
Evenpoel scores with a decent looking hook.
Dustfinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Dustfinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evenpoel, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evenpoel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dustfinger throws an elbow but misses.
Evenpoel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Dustfinger on the inside. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Evenpoel - that landed with a thud.
Dustfinger working aggressively here.
Dustfinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evenpoel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dustfinger tries a body shot but Evenpoel blocks it.
Dustfinger lands a shoulder strike.
Dustfinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Evenpoel.
Evenpoel throws a head punch that misses.
Dustfinger misses with the head strike.
Evenpoel avoids the elbow strike from Dustfinger, against the cage.
Dustfinger is leaning against Evenpoel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evenpoel blocks an uppercut.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger lands a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Dustfinger lands a big uppercut and Evenpoel is down! He's in big trouble - Dustfinger follows him to the mat!
Oh Evenpoel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Remco Evenpoel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evenpoel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Evenpoel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dustfinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evenpoel seems to have got his legs back now.
Dustfinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evenpoel defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dustfinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dustfinger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dustfinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dustfinger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dustfinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dustfinger is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Evenpoel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dustfinger. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dustfinger swings for the body but Evenpoel moves out of range.
Dustfinger tries to clinch up.
Evenpoel lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Dustfinger closes the distance and clinches.
Evenpoel is looking to control Dustfinger's arms but Dustfinger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evenpoel has his back to the cage.
Evenpoel lands a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger lands an elbow inside that Evenpoel shrugs off.
Evenpoel lands a shot to the body.
Dustfinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dustfinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Evenpoel backwards.
Evenpoel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dustfinger backwards.
Evenpoel looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Dustfinger.
#T4#
Dustfinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #KD2#
Dustfinger drops Evenpoel with a big right hand! Dustfinger charges in looking to finish - Evenpoel manages to keep Dustfinger in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Evenpoel has wrist control.
Dustfinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dustfinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evenpoel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evenpoel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dustfinger controls the pace.
Dustfinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evenpoel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dustfinger controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Dustfinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Remco Evenpoel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dustfinger tries to clinch there but Evenpoel circles away.
Dustfinger tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Dustfinger drops Evenpoel with a big left hand and mounts him. Evenpoel is in big trouble!
Evenpoel tries to hold on but Dustfinger pushes him away.
Dustfinger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dustfinger misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dustfinger throwing strikes here but Evenpoel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dustfinger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Dustfinger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evenpoel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T1#
Dustfinger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dustfinger throwing strikes here but Evenpoel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Evenpoel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Evenpoel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Evenpoel is working to get back to half guard.
Dustfinger controlling from mount. #T2#
Dustfinger lands a big shot there that rocks Evenpoel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dustfinger unloads with some shots from mount but Evenpoel bucks and avoids them well.
Dustfinger content just to control the position here.
Dustfinger throwing strikes here but Evenpoel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dustfinger controlling the position easily from mount.
Remco Evenpoel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustfinger throws some wild stikes that Evenpoel manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Dustfinger looking to finish with strikes here!
Evenpoel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dustfinger.
Henry Dustfinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Dustfinger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dustfinger throwing strikes here but Evenpoel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dustfinger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Evenpoel because Dustfinger loaded up on that one.
Dustfinger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dustfinger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Dustfinger looking to finish with strikes here!
Dustfinger looking to finish with strikes here!
Dustfinger throws a strike there. Evenpoel manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Dustfinger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Dustfinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dustfinger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ICE 8: Cloigh
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Melvin moves into the clinch.
Melvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dustfinger avoids it.
A short right from Dustfinger on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Kordell Melvin has been cut.
A short uppercut from Dustfinger.
A short left from Dustfinger.
I was talking to Dustfinger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dustfinger cracks Melvin with a nice body shot.
Melvin looks winded!
Dustfinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Dustfinger.
Melvin takes an elbow to the temple.
Dustfinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dustfinger lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kordell Melvin's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dustfinger lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Dustfinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Dustfinger.
A right handed body shot lands from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#The cut above Kordell Melvin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dustfinger mutters something to Melvin before pushing him back against the cage. As Melvin comes back towards him, Dustfinger unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Melvin clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 7: Martynov v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ascaciba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dustfinger is trying to pull guard but Ascaciba has him pressed against the cage.
Ascaciba is trying to break free.
Dustfinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dustfinger gets through Ascaciba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger lands a nice uppercut.
Dustfinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ascaciba should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ascaciba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dustfinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dustfinger.
Ascaciba throws a punch but it's blocked by Dustfinger.
A short body shot lands from Dustfinger as the two fighters clinch.
Ascaciba looks winded!
Dustfinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascaciba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dustfinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dustfinger looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Dustfinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dustfinger scores with a shot to the side of Ascaciba's head.
Dustfinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Dustfinger gets control of Ascaciba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dustfinger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ascaciba won't allow Dustfinger to get back to his feet.
Dustfinger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Dustfinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dustfinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascaciba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dustfinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ascaciba is trying to break the clinch but Dustfinger is controlling him.
Ascaciba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dustfinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dustfinger lands with a left to the head.
Dustfinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dustfinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ascaciba takes a shot to the head.
Dustfinger has Ascaciba pressed against the cage. Ascaciba drops his hands and Dustfinger takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Ascaciba tumbling to the canvas! Dustfinger rains down with more punches but Ascaciba was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Dustfinger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dustfinger!
Henry Dustfinger very nearly forgot to thank Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 160q Rec&St amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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