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Event:
Nfld 5
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1# Huo tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Barns counter with a right hand. Barns closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL# Barns closes the distance and clinches. Huo is looking to break free of the clinch but Barns has double underhooks. Huo is trying to break the clinch but Barns has him pressed against the cage. Barns can't get the takedown.
Huo trying to land knees to the body.
Huo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Barns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huo circles away quickly and effectively. Barns shoots for a takedown but Huo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Barns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Huo throws a nice looking combination but Barns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barns fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Huo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Huo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Barns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Huo tries to clinch but Barns is having none of it. Barns shoots in but Huo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Huo fails to land the takedown. Barns throws a series of punches but Huo moves out of range. Barns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Huo is looking to clinch. Huo leaves Barns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2# Barns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Huo throws a half hearted mid kick. Huo throws a shot from downtown. Barns moves away and avoids it. Barns tries to clinch there but Huo circles away.
A cross from Barns lands. Nice sprawl there from Barns as Huo shoots in. A clash of legs there as Barns blocks the low kick. Huo throws a series of punches but Barns moves out of range. Barns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Barns keeps the fight on the outside. Huo misses with a takedown enabling Barns to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Barns dives in and grabs Huo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huo pushes down on Barns's head and hops out. No joy there for Barns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barns. Barns jabs Huo right on the nose. Huo blinks but takes it well. Huo walks into a stiff left hand from Barns. Barns checks a leg kick. Barns lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Huo is rocked! Huo is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Barns just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Huo has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Barns! |
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Event:
Nfld 4 the final
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1# That kick from Huo tenderised Hynes's leg. Hynes is trying to keep his angry face on. Huo has a takedown stuffed. Hynes shoots in but Huo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Huo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Huo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hynes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hynes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Huo looks like he wants to counter punch here. Huo darts in looking for a takedown but Hynes gets double underhooks and turns Huo into the cage. Hynes wants to clinch up but Huo keeps it at a distance. Hynes throws a head kick but Huo moves out of range.
Huo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hynes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Demitre Hynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luo Huo. Hynes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Hynes. No joy for Huo on that attempt. Huo shoots in but no luck this time. Huo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hynes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hynes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huo's waist but Huo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hynes off to one side. Huo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2# Huo clinches with his opponent.
Hynes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huo avoids it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hynes as Huo tries to tie him up. Huo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hynes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hynes misses with a few strikes there.
Huo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# Huo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hynes moves away. Hynes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huo.#CL2# Huo has Hynes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hynes stalling in the clinch but Huo improves position. Hynes wants to break free but Huo has control.
Hynes lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hynes is trying to pull guard but Huo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hynes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huo looking for a takedown. Hynes jumps guard but Huo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Huo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hynes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Huo is trying to drag Hynes to the mat but Hynes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3##BC2# Huo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Huo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hynes avoids it really well and circles away. Huo tries to clinch up. A combination from Huo does no damage. Huo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hynes tries to clinch up but Huo circles away and keeps his distance. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hynes. Huo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4# Hynes avoids the body shot from Huo.
Huo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Huo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It appears Hynes was looking to counter with a kick there. Huo has his takedown stuffed and Hynes counters with a three punch combo that has Huo backing up. Huo nods at Hynes to acknowledge the strikes. Huo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hynes counters with a low kick, right behind Huo 's knee. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huo is defended easily by Hynes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Huo throws a body shot but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demitre Hynes dominated that round. That's time! Hynes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Nice sprawl there from Huo as Hynes shoots in. Hynes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Huo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hynes doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Huo counters by moving into the clinch. Hynes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitre Hynes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hynes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Huo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hynes smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huo tries to clinch up. As Huo looks to move away, Hynes throws a big counter combo but Huo just gets out of the way. Hynes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hynes, before circling back to the center of the mat. Huo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hynes.#T1# Huo shoots in for a takedown but Hynes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Demitre Hynes is winning the standup battle so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Huo. Huo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hynes but Hynes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hynes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hynes slaps away a takedown attempt from Huo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Huo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2# Hynes shoots for a double leg takedown but Huo sprawls well. He's pushed Hynes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hynes shoots in but Huo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hynes shoots in for a takedown but Huo shows good takedown defense. #CL# Hynes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hynes is looking to break free of the clinch but Huo has double underhooks. Huo tries to pull guard but Hynes forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hynes wants to take the fight to the mat but Huo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Huo wants to take the fight to the mat but Hynes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hynes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hynes stops a takedown attempt from Huo.
Huo tries for a takedown but Hynes manages to get underhooks.
#T3# Hynes is trying to pull guard but Huo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hynes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huo.
Huo tries to break free but Hynes pushes him back against the cage. Hynes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hynes tries to clinch up but Huo circles away and keeps his distance. Hynes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huo tries to avoid it but Hynes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huo to the ground. Huo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huo! But no joy. Hynes shoots in looking for a takedown but Huo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hynes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hynes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huo shoots in for a double leg but Hynes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Some wild striking there from Huo.
#T4# No luck for Hynes with that takedown attempt. Huo shoots in but no luck this time. Huo fails to land the takedown. Hynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Huo has his takedown stuffed and Hynes counters with a one-two to the body. Huo is breathing heavily.#CL# Hynes closes the distance and clinches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hynes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Huo can't get the takedown.
Hynes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huo to keep the fight standing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Demitre Hynes will probably get the nod. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Hynes scores with a nice strike.#TD# Hynes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Huo sneaks out the side door and pushes Hynes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Hynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Huo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hynes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Huo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hynes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Huo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hynes but Hynes pushes him off and we're back to square one. Huo tries to bum rush Hynes with a series of wild strikes but Hynes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Huo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Huo shoots in for a takedown but Hynes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Huo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hynes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Horrible takedown attempt by Hynes or perhaps it was just good defense by Huo, which made it look bad. Huo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitre Hynes. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight stays on the outside here - Huo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Huo darts in looking for a takedown but Hynes gets double underhooks and turns Huo into the cage. Huo darts in looking for a takedown but Hynes gets double underhooks and turns Huo into the cage. Hynes shoots in for a double leg but Huo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A head kick misses from Hynes. Huo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hynes as he jumps to the side. Sloppy strikes from Hynes. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Hynes looks for a takedown but Huo sprawls well. Hynes is looking to clinch but Huo is avoiding it.
Huo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hynes with a body shot. Huo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hynes sprawls well. He's pushed Huo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hynes tries to counter by clinching up but Huo breaks away and moves out of range. Huo darts in looking for a takedown but Hynes gets double underhooks and turns Huo into the cage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huo. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hynes. Hynes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hynes digs a good body shot into Huo's ribs. Huo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Huo moves out of range of the body kick. A little jabbing left from Huo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hynes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Huo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Huo throws a body kick that misses. Hynes tries to clinch but Huo is having none of it. Huo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hynes is fending him off so far but Huo persists. Nope, Hynes circles away and we're back to standing. Hynes tries to counter by clinching up but Huo breaks away and moves out of range. Hynes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huo backs up against the cage.
Hynes lands with a kick to the temple. Huo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hynes. Huo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hynes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huo swivels and escapes.#T4# Hynes 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. Huo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hynes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huo. Huo shoots for a takedown but Hynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hynes slaps away a takedown attempt from Huo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hynes attempts a counter takedown but Huo avoids it well and moves away. Hynes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huo defends well and Hynes ends up having to push Huo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Huo taking a breather. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Luo Huo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Demitre Hynes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Huo looking to throw knees to the head but Hynes is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Demitre Hynes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hynes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitre Hynes! |
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Event:
Nfld 2
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1# Huo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Good leg kick by Watson. Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Huo with that takedown attempt. Watson lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Luo Huo has been cut. Huo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Watson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Huo with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watson scores with a leg kick.
Huo wants to clinch. Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huo is defended easily by Watson. Motty Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luo Huo. Watson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Watson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Huo moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off. Motty Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Huo closes the distance and clinches up with Watson, looking for a takedown. Huo pushes Watson against the cage but Watson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Watson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. An inside leg kick from Huo misses. Watson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huo eats them both and turns towards Watson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Huo dives in for a single leg takedown but Watson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Huo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Huo fails with a takedown attempt. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Huo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Huo throws a sloppy head kick and Watson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Huo badly! Watson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Huo out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Watson finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Motty Watson! |
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Event:
Nfld 1
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Huo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huo's waist but Huo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bong off to one side. #CL# Bong moves into range and clinches up with Huo. Huo is trying to stall.
Bong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bong can't get the takedown.
#BC# Bong breaks the clinch.
#CL# Bong has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Huo looking to stall.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Bong is trying to break free. Bong is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Bong pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bong doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Huo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Huo looking to sit in guard and control but Bong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Huo working a defensive guard here.
Bong stands up over Huo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# Bong's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Bong wants to pass the guard but Huo is keeping the position. Bong passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Huo trying to control here.
Bong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Huo tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control. Huo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Bong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Huo wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Huo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bong is taking a breather. Huo 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.#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. Bong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Huo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bong circles away. Bong scores with a nice strike. Huo tries to clinch up. Horrible takedown attempt by Huo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bong, which made it look bad. Nice sprawl there from Bong as Huo shoots in. A leg kick checked by Bong. Huo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Huo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Huo looks winded! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horrible takedown attempt by Bong or perhaps it was just good defense by Huo, which made it look bad. #CL# Bong moves into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bong dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# A head kick misses from Huo. Some wild striking there from Huo.
Huo misses with a wild combination.
Bong blocks a head kick by Huo.
Bong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huo can do to turn this around?#CL# Bong clinches up with Huo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Bong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bong wants it to stay on the feet. Huo misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL# Bong closes the distance and clinches. Huo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Huo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bong has double underhooks. Huo tries to pull guard but Bong forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Billy Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luo Huo. Bong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Huo has had enough of the clinch but Bong keeps him there for the moment. Huo tries to circle away but Bong has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Bong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Bong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Huo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES# Bong wriggles free and stands up. Bong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huo circles away. Huo unleashes a big counter combination but Bong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2# Bong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huo.
Huo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huo wants it to stay on the feet. Huo throws out a counter right but Bong avoids it with no problem. Huo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Huo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bong shoots for a takedown but Huo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bong throws a sloppy head kick and Huo moves out of range easily. Huo throws a head kick but Bong moves out of range.
Huo throws a sloppy head kick and Bong moves out of range easily. Huo throws a body shot but no joy. As Huo looks to move away, Bong throws a big counter combo but Huo just gets out of the way.#CL# Bong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huo, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Huo tries for a takedown but Bong manages to get underhooks.
#T3# Bong tries a knee to the head but Huo blocks it.
Bong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bong smiles and moves away.
Huo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Huo shoots for a takedown but Bong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Huo is breathing heavily.#CL# Bong instigates a clinch. Bong managing to block the knees to the body from Huo.
Bong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Billy Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Huo. No joy for Bong on that attempt. Huo tries to counter by closing the distance. Huo slaps away a takedown attempt from Bong, before circling back to the center of the mat. Huo tries to clinch there but Bong circles away.
Bong throws a big counter combination but Huo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# Huo tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Bong counter with a right hand. Bong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bong somewhat. Bong sets himself, and Huo steps forward looking for the clinch! Bong avoids it this time. Huo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bong as he jumps to the side. Bong appears to be looking for a big counter. No luck for Bong with that takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huo avoids it really well and circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bong dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Nice defenses there by Bong. Huo wants to clinch up but Bong keeps it at a distance. Huo blocks a leg kick. Bong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huo's waist but Huo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bong off to one side. #CL# Bong gets in close and instigates a clinch. Huo is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Huo manages to break the clinch.
Huo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bong paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huo throws a right and a left that both miss. A nice inside leg kick there by Huo. That's going to slow Bong down. Luo Huo seems to be getting the better of the standup. No luck with that takedown attempt from Huo. #T1# Huo fails with the takedown. Bong looks for a takedown but Huo sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bong lands with a straight right. Huo didn't see that one coming. Huo scores with a head kick. Bong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Huo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bong defends it nicely. Huo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Huo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Huo throws a leg kick #KD# and Bong counters with a nice right hand that sends Huo toppling to the canvas! Huo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bong finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Luo Huo has been cut.#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! Huo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Bong clinches. Huo is trying to break the clinch but Bong has him pressed against the cage. Huo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bong working hard to break the clinch. Bong is trying to push Huo away but Huo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Bong manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Bong is looking for a triangle here but Huo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bong wants to control but Huo postures up.#T3##SU2# Huo decides to stand back up. Huo throws a push kick but Bong slaps the foot to one side. Bong shoots in but no luck this time. Huo tries for a takedown but Bong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Huo blocks a head kick by Bong.
Huo fails with the takedown. Huo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Bong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billy Bong has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4# Bong jumps guard but Huo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. The referee is keeping an eye on Bong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD# Bong jumps into guard, dragging Huo to the mat.
Bong is pulling down on Huo's head to control his posture. Huo trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom. Bong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huo is controlling him. Huo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Bong showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bong! |
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Event:
YTC Test 2
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1# Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic. Huo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hector Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Huo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Hector Yonic has been cut. Huo catches Yonic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Yonic throws a body punch but Huo moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Yonic.
Yonic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yonic lands with a slapping head kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Huo jabs Yonic to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yonic swings for the body but Huo moves out of range.
Huo misses with a hook. Yonic ducked under it nicely. #T1# Yonic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huo's sensitive parts. Huo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yonic throws a jab when Huo was well out of range. It looked like Huo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yonic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Yonic lands a right hook to the body.
Yonic misses the shot to the body. Yonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Huo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huo showed some decent athleticism there. Yonic is doing well to control the position and prevent Huo from advancing to side control.#T2# Huo wants to pass the guard but Yonic is defending well. Yonic trying to control here.
Huo controlling the pace. #T3# Huo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yonic reverses the position - he's now on top in Huo's guard. Huo keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Huo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huo is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Huo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yonic has passed into half guard!
Huo trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next. Yonic prevents Huo from improving his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Yonic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hector Yonic's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Yonic throws a head kick that Huo semi-blocks.
Huo scores with a jab to the body. Huo staying out of range there. Yonic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yonic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Huo rather than just go for the knockout.#TD# Huo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yonic's guard. Huo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full 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.#T1# Huo trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Yonic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huo has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Yonic stops Huo from passing to mount. Huo controls the position.#T2# 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. Yonic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Huo trying to advance position but Yonic counters by regaining guard. Yonic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Huo postures up.
#T3##ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Yonic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huo. Huo misses with a punch to the body.
Huo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic. Yonic working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Yonic breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Yonic. Yonic drops his hands momentarily and Huo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Donk. Huo catches Yonic right on the button with a cross. Huo misses with a wild body shot. Jab by Yonic.#T4# Yonic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yonic moves forwards but Huo connects with a nice, crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huo.
Huo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Huo lands with a cross. A jab from Huo misses. Yonic throws a nice inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Yonic. That's going to slow Huo down. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Huo gets the takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yonic stops Huo from passing to mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luo Huo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hector Yonic's cut. That's time! Huo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Huo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Huo avoids the head kick by Yonic.
Yonic drops his hands momentarily and Huo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yonic throws a head kick but Huo moves out of range.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses. Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Huo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# Huo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yonic to the ground. Huo is now in Yonic's guard. Yonic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1# Yonic won't allow Huo to sweep him here. #SUB# Huo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Huo is pulling down on Yonic's head. It's preventing any offense from Yonic, at least for the moment. Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# 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. Huo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there. Huo is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up. Yonic controlling from the top position. Huo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Yonic wants to control from the top but Huo keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Yonic tries to move into range but Huo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yonic throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice body kick there by Yonic. Hector Yonic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Huo looking to score a takedown here. Yonic is defending well but Huo drives through and ends up in Yonic's guard. Huo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4# Huo passes into half guard. Huo controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hector Yonic. I think Yonic 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Yonic! |
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