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Event:
HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from Korolev misses.
Korolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
We've been told by Egyptian's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Egyptian defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Egyptian is able to avoid easily.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev checks a leg kick.
Korolev slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Korolev defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Korolev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Egyptian is looking to chop away at Korolev's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Korolev misses.
Donk. Korolev catches Egyptian right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Korolev off balance momentarily.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian lands a high kick!
#T1#
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Korolev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Korolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Korolev connects with a crisp jab.
Korolev 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.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.#CL#
Egyptian has Korolev up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Korolev.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korolev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Korolev tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Egyptian gets through Korolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
A short right from Korolev on the inside. #T3#
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Egyptian gets through Korolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian.
Korolev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Korolev.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Korolev is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korolev blocks it with crossed arms.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Korolev as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Korolev lands with a light punch inside.
Korolev managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
#T4#
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Korolev.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Egyptian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Korolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korolev.
Korolev throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Egyptian misses
and Korolev counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Egyptian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korolev lunges at Egyptian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Egyptian's hand.
Nice jab there from Egyptian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.
Egyptian lands a right hook to the body.
Egyptian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Korolev lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian misses the jab.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Korolev down.
Korolev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Korolev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Korolev lands a jab to the head.
Egyptian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korolev checks it well.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korolev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian connects with a looping right hand.
Korolev throws a leg kick which misses Egyptian's front leg but catches the back leg as Egyptian tries to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korolev's sensitive parts.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.#T2#
Egyptian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily.
Korolev with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
A short left from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Korolev. #BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Korolev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Korolev's knee but Korolev avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
A clash of legs there as Korolev blocks the low kick.
Korolev unleashes a big counter combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Korolev checks the leg kick.
Korolev feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Korolev circles away.
#T3#
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Korolev avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Egyptian trying to stall but Korolev improves his position.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Korolev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Korolev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Egyptian wants to get back to striking at distance but Korolev won't allow it.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Korolev avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Egyptian letting Korolev take a breather here.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Korolev's head.
Egyptian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egyptian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
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!
Korolev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Korolev slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Korolev up against the cage.
Egyptian wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Horus Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korolev dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korolev takes one to the chin there.
Egyptian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Korolev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Korolev throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses
and Korolev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korolev on the side of the head.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Korolev backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
Egyptian lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Korolev blocks the low kick.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Korolev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Korolev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Korolev moved away.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korolev thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
A jab from Korolev misses. #T3#
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Korolev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Korolev moved away.
Korolev swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Korolev scores with a decent looking hook.
Korolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Egyptians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Egyptian is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Horus Egyptian has been cut.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Korolev moved out of range nicely.
Korolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korolev feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev tries a quick counter leg kick but Egyptian is wise to it.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Korolev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Korolev moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Korolev jabs Egyptian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Korolev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korolev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Korolev!
A very excited looking Alexander Korolev 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. |
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Event:
HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Voluspa drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian gets through Voluspa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Egyptian. #BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egyptian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egyptian throws a counter high kick but Voluspa was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've been told by Egyptian's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egyptian as he avoids it easily.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa darts in looking for a takedown but Egyptian gets double underhooks and turns Voluspa into the cage.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egyptian defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Egyptian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egyptian throws a big counter combination but Voluspa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Voluspa avoided it.#CL2#
Voluspa pushes Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards. #T1##TD2#
Voluspa jumps guard and drags Egyptian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Voluspa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voluspa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Egyptian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Voluspa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Egyptian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Voluspa is keeping the position.
Voluspa is trying to keep Egyptian in close.
#T2#
Egyptian won't allow Voluspa to sweep him here.
Egyptian's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Egyptian pushes his legs off easily.
Egyptian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egyptian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Voluspa tries to clinch but Egyptian is having none of it.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Egyptian lands with a nice combination. Voluspa backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Voluspa moves into the clinch.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Egyptian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Voluspa's head.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Egyptian counters with a two punch combo.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egyptian defends it nicely.#CL2#
Voluspa has Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Egyptian is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voluspa shoots in but Egyptian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voluspa fails with the takedown.
Egyptian throws a counter high kick but Voluspa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voluspa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Egyptian is having none of it. #CL2#
Voluspa clinches.
Voluspa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egyptian prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian leaves Voluspa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Voluspa looks to clinch
and Egyptian counters with a head kick.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Voluspa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian throws a quick counter head kick but Voluspa was just out of range.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Egyptian. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Egyptian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1##TD2#
Voluspa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Egyptian pulls Voluspa in close to his closed guard and prevents Voluspa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Voluspa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Egyptian is controlling Voluspa's posture.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Egyptian has his hands on Voluspa's head, controlling the position.
Voluspa trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Voluspa passes Egyptian's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Egyptian is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura here.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Egyptian is looking to control Voluspa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Voluspa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Egyptian to stand up.
Voluspa wants to clinch but Egyptian slips to the side
and Egyptian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Voluspa is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egyptian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egyptian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Voluspa is looking to clinch.
Egyptian thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
Voluspa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Egyptian is fending him off so far but Voluspa persists. Nope, Egyptian circles away and we're back to standing.
As Voluspa looks to move away, Egyptian throws a big counter combo but Voluspa just gets out of the way.
Voluspa tries for a takedown but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voluspa shoots for a takedown but Egyptian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown but Egyptian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voluspa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Voluspa is breathing heavily.
Voluspa with a poor takedown
and Egyptian counters with a two punch combo.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voluspa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Egyptian counters with a crisp one two that drops Voluspa! Egyptian thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Voluspa to his feet! Voluspa is in big trouble!#ROC#Voluspa is rocked!#T4#
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!
Egyptian seems to be stalking Voluspa here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Voluspa drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Horus Egyptian!
An out of breath Horus Egyptian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Mesquita avoids it.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Egyptian.
Mesquita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mesquita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian tries to work over Mesquita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Mesquita.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
#T1##TD2#
Mesquita jumps guard and drags Egyptian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Egyptian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Egyptian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Egyptian preventing the sweep.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Egyptian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Egyptian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Egyptian wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Egyptian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #T2#
Mesquita controlling Egyptian's posture.
Mesquita 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.#SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Egyptian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Egyptian has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Egyptian controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Egyptian thumps Mesquita with a low kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mesquita takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Mesquita sees coming a mile off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Egyptian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Egyptian.
A clash of legs there as Mesquita blocks the low kick.#T4#
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita punishes Egyptian's body with a nice straight punch.
Egyptian scores with a head kick. Mesquita tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Mesquita finds it's target.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mesquita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Egyptian as Mesquita shoots in.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mesquita, as that shot connected.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Egyptian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Egyptian there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Mesquita's defenses.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egyptian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Egyptian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Mesquita prevents Egyptian from standing back up.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Egyptian manages to get to full guard.
Egyptian working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita forces his way into half guard.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Egyptian recovers full guard.
Egyptian looking for a sweep. Not yet Egyptian, not yet.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Mesquita passes Egyptian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Richard Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Egyptian wants to stand back up but Mesquita manages to pass into side control.
Egyptian is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Egyptian tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
Mesquita throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Egyptian is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Egyptian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Egyptian can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Egyptian pushes Mesquita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mesquita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Egyptian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Egyptian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mesquita works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mesquita advances to full mount.
Mesquita tries to control but Egyptian wriggling away.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita lands with some strikes.
Mesquita in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Egyptian is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Mesquita scoring with strikes but Egyptian is staying in there.
Mesquita working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mesquita lands a couple of good shots and Egyptian has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Mesquita looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#ROC2#Egyptian is rocked!
Egyptian is trying to stand back up.
Oh Egyptian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita has the hooks in. Egyptian is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Egyptian is trying to get back to his feet but Mesquita has full control of the position and if anything, Egyptian has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Egyptian seems to have got his legs back now.
Egyptian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Egyptian is concentrating on defense, preventing Mesquita from advancing position.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Egyptian wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Egyptian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mesquita slips a straight right by Egyptian.#CL#
Mesquita gets tackled into the cage by Egyptian. Egyptian maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Mesquita manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Mesquita moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita connects with a body shot.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Mesquita keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Mesquita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mesquita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Egyptian's guard.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Egyptian wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Egyptian is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.
Egyptian wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Egyptian is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.#T2#
Egyptian is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita won't allow Egyptian to get back to his feet.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita distracts Egyptian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mesquita postures up.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Egyptian has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Mesquita passes Egyptian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
Egyptian has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a kimura here but Egyptian manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mesquita's guard.
#SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Egyptian defends it easily.#T4#
Egyptian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Egyptian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Egyptian manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Mesquita pushes him off.
Egyptian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mesquita finds it's way round the side to connect with Egyptian's head.
Mesquita throws a good cross that connects.
Egyptian motions for Mesquita to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Richard Mesquita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mesquita's head.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egyptian but Egyptian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mesquita lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Mesquita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mesquita scores with a sloppy right hand. Egyptian should have avoided that one. #T1#
Mesquita lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mesquita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Egyptian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
Mesquita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mesquita just manages to avoid it.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mesquita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mesquita connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Egyptian ducks right into an uppercut from Mesquita.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian tries to clinch up but Mesquita circles away and keeps his distance.
Mesquita with the counter takedown but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Mesquita swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mesquita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mesquita blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mesquita avoids it.#BC2#
Mesquita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita lands the left hand.
Egyptian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid body kick from Egyptian.
Mesquita jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mesquita.
The fighters circling - Mesquita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egyptian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Mesquita.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick.
Mesquita jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Mesquita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita misses with a looping left.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
Egyptian thows a leg kick but Mesquita checks it #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control.
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control.
Mesquita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Egyptian is avoiding damage well.
Mesquita working away.
Egyptian is trying to improve his position.
Egyptian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mesquita scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Egyptian is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mesquita can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Mesquita!
Richard Mesquita is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Egyptian throws a counter high kick but Nayati was just alert enough to avoid it.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Nayati doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a low kick, right behind Nayati 's knee. #TD2#
Nayati drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Egyptian pushes Nayati off and gets back to his feet.
Egyptian slaps away a takedown attempt from Nayati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nayati or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
Egyptian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nayati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nayati is defended easily by Egyptian.
Nayati takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nayati.
It appears Egyptian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Egyptian counters with a head kick. That will keep Nayati thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2#
Nayati fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Egyptian to the ground. Nayati is now in Egyptian's guard.
Egyptian uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Nayati closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Egyptian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Egyptian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Egyptian wants to sweep here but Nayati controlling him for the moment.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Egyptian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck.
Nayati is fighting to break Egyptian's control of his arms but Egyptian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Nayati postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Nayati cracks Egyptian with a solid left hand.
Nayati postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Nayati landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Egyptian's head.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
Nayati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Egyptian keeping full guard, as Nayati tries to pass.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Egyptian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nayati tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Egyptian has his hands on Nayati's head, controlling the position.
Egyptian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Egyptian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Egyptian holds on and takes a little breather.
Nayati won't allow Egyptian to get back to his feet.
Nayati stopping the sweep attempt from Egyptian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nayati shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Nayati keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nayati.
Nayati fails with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nayati closes this distance looking for a takedown but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the head.
Nayati shoots and misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Egyptian counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Egyptian wants it to stay on the feet.
Egyptian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nayati slips a jab and a cross from Egyptian.
Nayati fails with a takedown attempt.
Egyptian throws a big counter combination but Nayati scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Egyptian throws a jab when Nayati was well out of range.
Nayati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian avoids it really well and circles away.
Nayati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nayati has his takedown stuffed
and Nayati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nayati shoots and misses
and Egyptian counters with an inside leg kick.
Nayati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nayati is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nayati walks into a jab.
Egyptian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Egyptian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egyptian as he avoids it easily.
Egyptian lands a front kick.#KD#
Egyptian lands a big head kick that sends Nayati tumbling to the mat! Egyptian takes a step backwards and waves Nayati back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nayati is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egyptian but Egyptian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nayati is still on wobbly legs! Can Egyptian finish him?
Nayati shoots and misses
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
Egyptian looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Egyptian backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Nayati's temple! It sends Nayati violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Egyptian celebrates and the doctors try to help Nayati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Horus Egyptian!
Horus Egyptian is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Horus Egyptian 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:
HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dan tries to keep at a distance but Egyptian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dan is defending well for now.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian slips a jab and a cross from Dan .
Egyptian misses with a few strikes there.
Dan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dan avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan fails to land the takedown.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Dan unleashes a big counter combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Dan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dan throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Egyptian scores with a spinning back kick!
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dan rushes Egyptian and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.#BC2#
Dan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Dan takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.#BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Dan has closed the distance and engaged Egyptian in a clinch.
#T2#
Egyptian scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.
Dan looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Dan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Egyptian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dan being controlled against the cage.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dan 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian tries to bum rush Dan with a series of wild strikes but Dan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Egyptian digs a good hook to Dan 's body.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Dan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Dan misses.
Dan misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Egyptian enables Dan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Egyptian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egyptian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dan trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom. #T4#
Egyptian pulls Dan in close to prevent any damage.
Egyptian is looking to stand up but Dan isn't so interested in that idea.
Egyptian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Dan preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Egyptian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dan , pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Egyptian is trying to keep an underhook but Dan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet.
Dan is trying to control the action in half guard but Egyptian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dan wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Dan is looking to clinch.
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Dan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egyptian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Dan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Dan jumps into guard, dragging Egyptian to the mat.
Egyptian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian stays in close to Dan 's body and controls the position.
Dan keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass. #T1#
Egyptian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Egyptian postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Egyptian controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
Dan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dan moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
#T2#
Dan looks for a takedown but Egyptian sprawls well.
Dan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Egyptian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Dan moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Dan forces Egyptian back against the cage and clinches.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dan .
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dan is defending well for now.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
Dan being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Dan is trying to trip Egyptian. He has hold of a leg but Egyptian is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sickwat Dan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Egyptian trying to keep a closed guard but Dan is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Egyptian wants to sweep here but Dan controlling him for the moment.
Dan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egyptian pulls Dan in to control the position. #ES#
Egyptian wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Dan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Dan moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
Dan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Egyptian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dan counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dan wants to clinch.
Egyptian lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Sickwat Dan has been cut.
Dan ducks right into an uppercut from Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Egyptian.
Dan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dan avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
#T1#
Dan moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
#CL#
Egyptian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dan , pushing him back against the cage.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egyptian presses Dan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dan wants a takedown but no success here.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dan .
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Egyptian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dan 's face.
Egyptian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian connects with a knee to the head.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Dan looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian stalling the fight.
Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Egyptian lands a right hand.
Dan is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
Egyptian looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dan up against the cage.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dan is stalling here.
#T4#
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dan .
Egyptian stops a takedown attempt from Dan .
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
Horus Egyptian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Hermanos moves his leg out of the way.
Hermanos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Egyptian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Hermanos avoids them all with ease.
Hermanos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Egyptian.#CL2#
Hermanos has closed the distance and engaged Egyptian in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hermanos as the two fighters clinch.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Hermanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
Hermanos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hermanos rushes Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Hermanos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Egyptian.#CL2#
Hermanos gets a clinch.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermanos avoids the damage to the body.
Egyptian can't break the clinch.
Egyptian tries to work over Hermanos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
Hermanos managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Hermanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Hermanos prevents a body shot from Egyptian.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Egyptian as Hermanos tries to tie him up.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Egyptian misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks it.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egyptian gets through Hermanos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermanos avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermanos backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hermanos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Egyptian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Egyptian has Hermanos pushed against the cage.
Hermanos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.
Hermanos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian blocks an elbow strike from Hermanos.
Hermanos avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hermanos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Hermanos darts in and clinches Egyptian up against the cage.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermanos blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian is trying to stall.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian is working Hermanos over against the cage.#T1#
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
Egyptian blocks an elbow strike from Hermanos.
Egyptian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermanos can do to turn this around?
Hermanos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermanos is defending well for now.
Hermanos managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hermanos pushes Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian pushes Hermanos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermanos.
Hermanos is looking to control Egyptian's arms but Egyptian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hermanos has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hermanos.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Hermanos blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
Hermanos is breathing heavily.
Egyptian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermanos.
Hermanos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian avoids a wild elbow strike from Hermanos.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Egyptian lands a right hand.
Egyptian misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.#T3#
Egyptian is working Hermanos over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Egyptian - that landed with a thud.
Egyptian is pushing Hermanos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermanos is defending well for now.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian scores a nice knee to the body.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Egyptian crunches a lovely knee into Hermanos's ribcage.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hermanos backwards. #T4##BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Egyptian is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Egyptian misses its target.
Hermanos walks into a stiff left hand from Egyptian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hermanos rushes Egyptian and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Hermanos lands a knee to the head.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermanos avoids the damage to the body.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
Hermanos managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
#BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermanos throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Egyptian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermanos is defending well for now.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
A short right from Egyptian on the inside.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermanos avoids the damage to the body.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermanos is defending well for now.
Egyptian working Hermanos over with knees to the body.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hermanos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Egyptian's brow.
Hermanos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Hermanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.#T1#
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Egyptian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Egyptian is trying to stall.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian is working Hermanos over against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Egyptian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egyptian looking to throw knees to the head but Hermanos is blocking nicely.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian takes an elbow to the temple.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Hermanos blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian has Hermanos pressed against the cage.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Hermanos clinches up with Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermanos stalling the fight.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Egyptian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Pollos Hermanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egyptian avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Egyptian 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
Horus Egyptian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Handler circles away.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Handler as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Egyptian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handler. That did some damage!
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Handler.#CL2#
Handler rushes Egyptian and presses him up against the cage.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Handler blocks it.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Handler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egyptian prevents it.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Handler tightens his grip and picks Egyptian up, before dumping him to the ground. Egyptian manages to land in 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!
Handler won't allow Egyptian to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Handler stops Egyptian from standing up. #T1#
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet but Handler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egyptian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handler stops Egyptian from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handler tries to clinch up.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Handler moves in looking to clinch but Egyptian pushes him off.
Handler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Handler 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.#T2#
Handler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut
and Handler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Handler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Handler is working for takedown but Egyptian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Handler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Egyptian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Handler misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handler looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Handler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react.#CL2#
Handler clinches up with Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage.
Handler managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handler.
#T3#
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Egyptian is defending well.#TD2#
Handler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Handler works over Egyptian with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler cracks Egyptian with a solid left hand.
Egyptian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Handler tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard.
Handler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handler throws a big elbow that misses.
Handler throws a strike but Egyptian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Egyptian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Handler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Egyptian looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Handler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Egyptian defends it easily.
Handler working a defensive guard here.
Handler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Handler passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler 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#
Handler stuns Egyptian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Handler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handler misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handler just misses with a punch to the body.
Handler connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
Handler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Handler blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler has a takedown stuffed.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown attempt from Handler. Handler gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Handler moves into the clinch.
Egyptian prevents the takedown attempt.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egyptian prevents it.
Egyptian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handler.
Egyptian lands with a short shot to the head.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Handler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egyptian's head.
Handler works the jab nicely.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Handler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handler down. #CL2#
Handler clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian connects with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handler misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with a low kick, right behind Handler 's knee.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handler.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Handler blocks a low kick nicely.
Handler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handler connects with a body shot.
Handler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egyptian swivels and escapes.
Handler throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Handler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Handler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Handler's knee but Handler avoids it well. #T3#
Handler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Handler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Handler clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Egyptian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Handler closes the distance and clinches.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Handler throws out a powerful jab.
Handler misses with a wild body shot.
As Handler backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Handler. #CL2#
Handler clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Handler gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Handler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Egyptian, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Handler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Egyptian is trying to keep an underhook but Handler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Egyptian pushes Handler off and gets back to his feet.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Handler swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Handler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Handler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Handler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Handler tries to clinch
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egyptian's head.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Handler looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.#CL2#
Handler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Handler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Handler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handler as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Egyptian gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Handler blocks with his arms.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Handler blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handler.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Handler blocks it.
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Handler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horus Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Egyptian lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Egyptian lands a good knee to the midsection. Handler won't want to take too many of those.
Handler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egyptian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Egyptian stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
Handler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian stalls.
Handler has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Handler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Handler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egyptian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Egyptian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Handler is trying to drag Egyptian to the mat but Egyptian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Egyptian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handler.
Egyptian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handler is defending well for now.
Handler looking for a takedown.
Egyptian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Egyptian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Handler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
Egyptian pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Handler tightens his grip and picks Egyptian up, before dumping him to the ground. Egyptian manages to land in guard.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Handler from controlling successfully.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet but Handler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Egyptian trying to control the position.
#T4#
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egyptian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handler stopping the sweep attempt from Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet but Handler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Handler misses.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Handler.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Handler 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Handler!
An out of breath Jacob Handler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Egyptian throws a low kick but Lambart moves out of range easily.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lambart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Egyptian lands a jab to Lambart's midsection.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Lambart.
Lambart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Lambart circles away.
Egyptian avoids a kick to the body.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart takes one to the chin there.
Egyptian looks to throw the jab but Lambart is out of range.
Lambart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range and Lambart settles back down.
Jab by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Lambart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambart throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lambart thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambart lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lambart slips under a jab from Egyptian.#T1#
Lambart looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lambart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lambart! But no joy.
Egyptian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Lambart.
Lambart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lambart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lambart's sensitive parts.
Egyptian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambart.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Lambart.
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lambart missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Lambart works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Egyptian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lambart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Lambart blocks it.
Lambart struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.
Lambart is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Egyptian has Lambart pressed against the cage, preventing Lambart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lambart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lambart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Egyptian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Lambart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Lambart on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Egyptian darts in and clinches Lambart up against the cage.
Lambart managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Lambart.
Lambart tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
#BC2#
Lambart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egyptian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Egyptian darts in and clinches Lambart up against the cage.#BC2#
Lambart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lambart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
Lambart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy right hand. Lambart should have avoided that one.
Egyptian works the jab nicely.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambart throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lambart.
Egyptian drops his hands momentarily and Lambart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Egyptian on the side of the head.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lambart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lambart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lambart throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Lambart is just out of range.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Lambart moved out of range.
Lambart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lambart lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambart throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
Egyptian thows a leg kick but Lambart checks it
letting Lambart counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
Lambart throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Egyptian cracks Lambart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lambart misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egyptian.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambart's head backwards.
Lambart missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian thumps Lambart with a low kick.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egyptian throws a nice head kick!
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Lambart's head but Lambart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lambart misses the jab.
Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Egyptian throws a hook but Lambart blocks it.#T1#
Lambart misses with a body kick.
Lambart connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Lambart pushes him off.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Lambart throws a counter combo.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambart.
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Lambart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Egyptian clinches. #BC2#
Lambart breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lambart is out of range.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Lambart's leg. Lambart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lambart misses with a double jab.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Egyptian has closed the distance and engaged Lambart in a clinch.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lambart misses with the head strike.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambart.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Lambart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Lambart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lambart staying out of range there.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lambart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lambart tries a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Lambart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambart moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
It seemed like Lambart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Lambart avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Lambart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Egyptian.
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Egyptian misses with a leg kick.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambart can do to turn this around?
Egyptian slips a jab and a cross from Lambart.
Egyptian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egyptian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lambart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambart. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Lambart moves forwards but Egyptian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lambart throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
A slow jab from Lambart misses its intended target.
Lambart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lambart throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
As Egyptian backs off Lambart throws a huge counter combo but Egyptian manages to avoid it all.
Egyptian thumps Lambart with a low kick.
Lambart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
A bone on bone clash there as Lambart blocks the leg kick.
Lambart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambart avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lambart misses with a series of wild punches.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Lambart looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Lambart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lambart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Lambart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Lambart misses.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Lambart moves out of range.
Egyptian needs to keep his hands up - Lambart had a free shot at his head there.
Lambart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Lambart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Lambart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lambart down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Lambart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Egyptian.
Lambart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian thumps Lambart with a low kick.
Lambart lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Lambart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lambart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lambart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lambart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Egyptian momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Egyptian has closed the distance and engaged Lambart in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lambart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Egyptian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lambart throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Lambart moves out of range easily.
Lambart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egyptian motions for Lambart to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian scores with a kick to the body.
Lambart scores with a jab to the head.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lambart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lambart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lambart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lambart misses with a low kick.
Egyptian half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lambart. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Lambart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lambart unleashes a big counter combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian thuds his right hand into Lambart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambart. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Lambart moves out of range.
Lambart looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Lambart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lambart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lambart misses with a hook.
Egyptian lands a glancing blow to the side of Lambart's head.
Egyptian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Egyptian moves out of range as Lambart throws a body kick.
Lambart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian tries to work over Lambart's front leg with a kick but Lambart checks it.
Egyptian throws a chopping leg kick but Lambart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Egyptian scores with the left hand. Lambart knows he should have avoided that one.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
letting Lambart counter with a right hand. #CL#
Egyptian takes the fight into the clinch.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lambart just leaning against Egyptian, taking a breather.
Lambart tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Lambart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lambart is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
Lambart throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Lambart fails to land.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Lambart.
Lambart lands a shoulder strike.
Lambart digs a right hand into Egyptian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Egyptian's gas tank. #BC2#
Lambart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Lambart's shoulder, as Lambart tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Lambart.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lambart's head.
Egyptian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Egyptian tries to clinch up
and Lambart counters with a body kick.
Egyptian moves out of range as Lambart throws a body kick.
It appears Egyptian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lambart misses with a looping left.
Lambart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Donk. Egyptian catches Lambart right on the button with a cross.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lambart misses.
Lambart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick.
Lambart jabs at Egyptian's body.
Liber Lambart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lambart looks to throw a body kick
and Egyptian counters with a good low kick that Lambart was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liber Lambart.
Well Egyptian 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
During a confident post fight interview, Horus Egyptian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Egyptian sizes up Babaganush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Egyptian throws out a counter right but Babaganush avoids it with no problem.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Babaganush moves out of range.
Egyptian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babaganush is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Egyptian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babaganush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Babaganush gets tackled into the cage by Egyptian. Egyptian maintains the clinch.
Babaganush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egyptian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babaganush is defending well for now.#BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Babaganush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Babaganush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Egyptian blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Babaganush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egyptian 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. #CL2#
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Babaganush.
A frustrated look appears on Babaganush's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian prevents Babaganush from breaking the clinch.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Babaganush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babaganush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards. #BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Babaganush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Babaganush.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush keeps the fight on the outside.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian takes one to the chin there.
Babaganush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Babaganush throws a head kick that misses.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush scores with a nice strike.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
Babaganush thuds his right hand into Egyptian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Babaganush pushes him off.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babaganush.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babaganush with a body shot.
Egyptian leaves Babaganush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Babaganush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Babaganush.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards. #BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
A big right from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egyptian's waist but Egyptian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babaganush off to one side.
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babaganush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babaganush walks into a left hand.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egyptian throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Babaganush avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian wants to counter the offense by Babaganush and move into the clinch position.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Babaganush moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Babaganush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Babaganush.
Egyptian tries to counter with a clinch but Babaganush shakes him off and moves away.
Babaganush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Babaganush takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Babaganush throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Babaganush loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babaganush misses the jab.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Babaganush moves out of range.
Babaganush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Egyptian drives through and clinches with Babaganush against the cage.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Babaganush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Babaganush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Babaganush tries to land a leg kick but Egyptian saw it coming and moves away.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egyptian throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babaganush slips under a jab from Egyptian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian scores with a jab. Babaganush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babaganush scores with a jab.
Egyptian cracks Babaganush with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Babaganush moves out of range easily.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian wants to counter with a clinch but Babaganush pushes him away.
Babaganush tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.#CL2#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards.
Babaganush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Babaganush tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Babaganush can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian has Babaganush pressed against the cage, preventing Babaganush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Babaganush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Babaganush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian loads up on a big right hand but Babaganush slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Babaganush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush's corner calls for a 1-2. Babaganush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Babaganush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babaganush down.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babaganush has time to react.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Babaganush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Egyptian counters by clinching up.
Babaganush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babaganush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Babaganush jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Babaganush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Egyptian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards.
Babaganush is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Babaganush has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Horus Egyptian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Egyptian lands a shot to the body.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands with a short shot to the head.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Babaganush manages to break the clinch.
Babaganush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Babaganush avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Babaganush throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian tries to clinch but Babaganush is having none of it.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Babaganush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.#CL2#
Egyptian gets a clinch.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Babaganush is looking to break free of the clinch but Egyptian has double underhooks.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Babaganush manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Babaganush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Babaganush saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babaganush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babaganush is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Babaganush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Babaganush works the jab nicely.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian slips a jab from Babaganush.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Babaganush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Babaganush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Babaganush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Egyptian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babaganush scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Egyptian moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.#CL2#
Egyptian gets a clinch.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Babaganush is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Babaganush blocks with his arms.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Egyptian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Babaganush wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Egyptian.
A short body shot lands from Egyptian as the two fighters clinch.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike. #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!
A nice left hand lands by Egyptian.
Good body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian gets through Babaganush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Babaganush is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Babaganush drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Babaganush. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Babaganush breaks from the clinch.
Babaganush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babaganush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babaganush.
Babaganush takes one to the chin there.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Babaganush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babaganush takes a shot to the head.
Babaganush takes a shot to the head.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babaganush backwards.
Egyptian keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babaganush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egyptian after a bit of a struggle.
Egyptian with a knee to the head.
Egyptian keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian slowing the pace effectively.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Babaganush's head.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Egyptian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babaganush's efforts to push away.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Egyptian.
#T4#
Egyptian stalling.
Babaganush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Egyptian lands a knee to the body.
Egyptian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babaganush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Egyptian rushes Babaganush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Babaganush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Babaganush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Egyptian. #CL2#
Egyptian moves into range and clinches up with Babaganush.
Egyptian keeps control of Babaganush as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duke Babaganush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Egyptian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
Horus Egyptian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 90: Cruz vs Nomura
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Babaganush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian throws a hook but Babaganush blocks it.
Babaganush moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Babaganush moves out of range easily.
Babaganush takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Babaganush blocks the leg kick.
Egyptian throws a chopping leg kick but Babaganush manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Egyptian closes the distance and pushes Babaganush back into the cage.
Babaganush is trying to break free.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babaganush is defending well for now.
Egyptian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Egyptian misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Babaganush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush scores with a jab.
Egyptian connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
Babaganush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babaganush misses with a straight left.
Babaganush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Babaganush's front leg but catches the back leg as Babaganush tries to avoid it. #T1#
Jab, jab by Babaganush - just one landing.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian tries a quick counter leg kick but Babaganush is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of Babaganush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babaganush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Babaganush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babaganush moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babaganush walks forward, straight into a front kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush with a jab.
Babaganush throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Egyptian lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Babaganush.
Egyptian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Babaganush throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babaganush.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babaganush.
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babaganush throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babaganush throws a right hand that Egyptian ducks under and follows up with a left that Egyptian also avoids with ease.
Babaganush throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian thuds a left hand into Babaganush's body.
Babaganush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Egyptian's hands.
Egyptian throws a push kick but Babaganush slaps the foot to one side.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babaganush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babaganush is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Babaganush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babaganush with a body shot.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babaganush lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egyptian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Babaganush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Egyptian gets a clinch. #BC#
Babaganush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Babaganush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babaganush down.
Babaganush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Babaganush lands with a good body shot.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Babaganush lands.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Egyptian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Babaganush off the cage and back into range.
Babaganush misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Babaganush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babaganush checks the leg kick.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Babaganush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Egyptian cracks a nice hook into Babaganush's ribs.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Babaganush misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Babaganush scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Babaganush blocks a jab.
Babaganush takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Babaganush throws a chopping leg kick but Egyptian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Babaganush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babaganush is looking to break free of the clinch but Egyptian has double underhooks.
Babaganush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Egyptian crunches a lovely knee into Babaganush's ribcage.
Babaganush is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Duke Babaganush has been cut.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Babaganush avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babaganush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
Babaganush throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babaganush.
Babaganush slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Babaganush moves out of range.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babaganush's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Babaganush just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian thumps Babaganush with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Babaganush down.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian is looking to slow Babaganush down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Babaganush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babaganush has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian stuns Babaganush with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Babaganush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babaganush down.
Babaganush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Babaganush takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Babaganush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Egyptian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Babaganush tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Egyptian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babaganush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.
Babaganush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Egyptian lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babaganush moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Babaganush ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Babaganush looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well. #T4#
A big left from Egyptian misses.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Babaganush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Egyptian clinches up with Babaganush and pushes him back against the cage.
Babaganush takes a knee right on the jaw!
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babaganush tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Babaganush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Babaganush.
Babaganush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Babaganush keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duke Babaganush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Babaganush throws a front kick aimed at Egyptian's knee but Egyptian avoids it well.
Egyptian lands a head shot.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babaganush with a jab.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babaganush moves away.
No joy there for Babaganush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Babaganush wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Egyptian moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Babaganush lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Babaganush misses with a hook.
Babaganush throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babaganush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Babaganush lands a jab to the nose.
Babaganush defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Babaganush throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Babaganush misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Babaganush misses with a straight right.
Egyptian needs to keep his hands up - Babaganush had a free shot at his head there.
Babaganush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babaganush checks a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Babaganush moves out of range easily.
Babaganush throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Babaganush's front leg but catches the back leg as Babaganush tries to avoid it.
Babaganush misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babaganush wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Egyptian prevents Babaganush from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Babaganush is avoiding it.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Babaganush catches Egyptian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babaganush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Egyptian on the side of the head.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Babaganush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babaganush down.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Egyptian takes a swing at Babaganush's ribcage but misses.
Babaganush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Babaganush off the cage and back into range.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Babaganush misses with a straight left. #T3#
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babaganush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Babaganush's shoulder, as Babaganush tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Babaganush throws a leg kick but Egyptian checks it.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Babaganush.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Egyptian coming out on top.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Egyptian lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Egyptian moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.#T4#
Babaganush takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babaganush moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Babaganush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Babaganush.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Egyptian flicks out a counter leg kick but Babaganush steps away.
Babaganush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babaganush misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babaganush keeps the fight on the outside.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Babaganush moved out of range.
Babaganush takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian tries a quick counter leg kick but Babaganush is wise to it.
Egyptian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babaganush doesn't seem bothered though.
Egyptian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babaganush.
Duke Babaganush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Babaganush.
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 Duke Babaganush.
I think Egyptian 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Egyptian lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Teller's front leg but catches the back leg as Teller tries to avoid it.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian clobbers Teller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teller swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Teller connects with a single shot there.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.#CL#
Egyptian clinches with his opponent.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian stands there with Teller around his waist. Teller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Egyptian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Egyptian works on Teller's body with a couple of short punches.
Teller wants a takedown but no success here.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
#T1##BC2#
Teller breaks the clinch.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teller 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.
Teller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Teller slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Teller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller throws a right hand that misses
and Egyptian counters with a good low kick that Teller was not able to check.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Egyptian defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.#T2#
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Teller misses with a right hand
and Egyptian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Teller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teller's sensitive parts.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egyptian as he avoids it easily.
Teller scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian misses with the combination.
Teller dives in for a single leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teller misses with a looping right.
A jab from Teller misses. #T3#
Teller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Teller.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
Teller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Teller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teller slips a jab from Egyptian.
Teller lands a glancing blow to the side of Egyptian's head.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Teller misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Egyptian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller misses the jab.
Egyptian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teller just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Teller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Egyptian sprawls well. Egyptian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
#CL#
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Teller tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Teller.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Teller moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Teller throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Teller connects with the punch.
Teller throws a solid leg kick but Egyptian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teller.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Teller checks it.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Teller.
Teller throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Egyptian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teller checks a leg kick nicely.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Egyptian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Teller lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teller misses with a head kick.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teller.
Teller misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian misses with a straight left.
Teller connects with a nice looking jab.
Teller missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range and Teller settles back down. #CL#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Teller avoids the damage to the body.
Teller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Egyptian gets caught napping as Teller dives in and scores a takedown. Egyptian manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller is looking to advance position but Egyptian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##ES2#
Teller bucks up and throws Egyptian to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T2#
Teller misses with a two punch combination.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teller digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Teller.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Teller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teller down. #CL#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Teller drops back down to his feet.
Egyptian lands a left hand.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Teller tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Teller goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller tries for a takedown but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
Teller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teller slips under a jab.
Teller throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian tries to clinch up but Teller circles away and keeps his distance.
Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egyptian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teller scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Teller misses. #CL#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Teller saw it coming and moves away.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Teller misses with a jab to the body
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teller's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.#CL#
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Some wild striking there from Teller.
Teller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Egyptian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teller tries to circle away but Egyptian has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Teller avoided it.
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 Horus Egyptian 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. 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teller.
As Teller backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Egyptian is looking to slow Teller down with leg kicks.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teller.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teller's hands.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Teller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Egyptian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Egyptian there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian shows good takedown defense.
Teller misses with a head kick.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Teller misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egyptian swivels and escapes.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.#T1#
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Teller throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Egyptian blocks the low kick.
Teller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well.
Donk. Egyptian catches Teller right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian misses with a low kick as Teller jumps back.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teller lands a nice shot to the body.
Teller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.#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!
Teller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Teller blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Teller misses with a low kick.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller scores with a decent looking hook.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Egyptian defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian. #T3#
Teller cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Egyptian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Teller.
Jab from Teller.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teller is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller scores with a nice strike.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Teller only half commits.
Egyptian throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Egyptian clinches with his opponent.
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!
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Teller misses with the head strike.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Teller drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Teller is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Teller letting Egyptian take a breather here.
Teller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maks Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Horus Egyptian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
A relieved looking Horus Egyptian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Jiang scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian scores with a head kick.
Jiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
Egyptian lunges at Jiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jiang's hand.
Egyptian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jiang misses with a hook
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Egyptian slips a jab from Jiang.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang misses with a jab to the body
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Jiang connects with a high kick.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Jiang ducked under it nicely.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a right hand to the body.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiang checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Egyptian looks to move away, Jiang throws a big counter combo but Egyptian just gets out of the way.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Jiang is looking to wear down Egyptian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jiang misses with a looping left.
Egyptian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Jiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jiang lands a really nice looking cross but Egyptian seems unphased.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch but Jiang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Egyptian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jiang scores with a body shot.
Jiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Jiang lands.
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1-2. Egyptian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egyptian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Jab by Egyptian.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Egyptian, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Jiang swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian connects with a looping right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiang swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiang checks it well.
Jiang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Jiang's leg but Jiang calmly moves out of range.
Jiang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egyptian moves forwards but Jiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egyptian is looking to chop away at Jiang's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Jiang misses its target.
Jiang throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Jiang blocks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Egyptian.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian connects with a right hand. Jiang shakes it off.
Jiang checks a leg kick.
Jiang is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Jiang.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Jiang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jiang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jiang jabs Egyptian right on the nose. Egyptian blinks but takes it well.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Egyptian flicks out a counter leg kick but Jiang steps away.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Jiang's leg. Jiang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian walks into a jab.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Jiang down.
Jiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
Jiang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Egyptian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jiang scrambles back to his feet.
Jiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Jiang's shoulder, as Jiang tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Jiang's knee but Jiang avoids it well.
Egyptian tries to work over Jiang's front leg with a kick but Jiang checks it.
Egyptian tries a low kick but Jiang avoids it.
Jiang misses with a hook.
Egyptian moves forwards but Jiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian moves out of range as Jiang strikes.
Egyptian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jiang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Jiang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Jiang counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Egyptian is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jiang works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Jiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Egyptian's head.
Jiang throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jiang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jiang throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Jiang only half commits.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Jiang sees coming a mile off.
Jiang is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Jiang counters with an outside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Jiang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Jiang throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Jiang moves his leg out of the way.
Jiang needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.#T1#
Jiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jiang checks a leg kick.
Jiang connects with a looping right hand.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiang.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Egyptian slips a jab and a cross from Jiang.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Jiang moved away.
Da Jiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Egyptian drives through and clinches with Jiang against the cage.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Egyptian.
Egyptian can't break the clinch.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Egyptian as Jiang tries to tie him up.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Egyptian is breathing heavily.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jiang.#BC2#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Egyptian ducks right into an uppercut from Jiang.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiang.
Egyptian throws a chopping leg kick but Jiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jiang throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jiang takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Egyptian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Egyptian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jiang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3##CL2#
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Jiang lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Egyptian can't break the clinch.
Jiang has Egyptian pushed against the cage.
Jiang blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Jiang crunches a lovely knee into Egyptian's ribcage.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Egyptian avoids the damage to the body.
Horus Egyptian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiang lands with a right to the 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!
Jiang blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
Jiang scores with a shot to the side of Egyptian's head.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Jiang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jiang blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jiang.
Egyptian has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Jiang lands a body punch.
Jiang blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jiang.
Jiang gets through Egyptian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiang has Egyptian pressed against the cage.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
A short right from Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Jiang blocks with his arms.
Jiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Egyptian avoids the damage to the body.
Egyptian looking to stall.
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Da Jiang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Egyptian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jiang misses with a hook.
Jiang digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Donk. Jiang catches Egyptian right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Egyptian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jiang - the referee stops the clock and Egyptian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jiang. Egyptian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick.
Egyptian misses with a low kick as Jiang jumps back.
Jiang cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Jiang looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang slips a jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Jiang scores with a hook.
Egyptian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Egyptian clinches up with Jiang and pushes him back against the cage.
Jiang tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Jiang blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Jiang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Egyptian can pounce on him.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jiang.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian throws a jab when Jiang was well out of range.
Jiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Egyptian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jiang cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Jiang.
Jiang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Jiang moves out of range easily.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Egyptian scores with a jab. Jiang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egyptian can do to turn this around?
Jiang misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Egyptian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Egyptian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
A swing and a miss from Egyptian.
Jiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jiang lands with a shot to the body.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian is trying to counter with his kicks.
A leg kick checked by Jiang.
Egyptian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiang throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Jiang is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Jiang moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
A big right from Jiang misses.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Jiang blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Jiang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jiang on the side of the head.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jiang throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Jiang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Egyptian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Jiang moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Jiang moved out of range.
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang jabs Egyptian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jiang throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Jiang throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Jiang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Jiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiang 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Jiang! |
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Event:
RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoodwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egyptian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Egyptian cracks Hoodwell with a nice body shot.
Hoodwell can't break the clinch.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian lands a shot to the body.
Hoodwell has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoodwell blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoodwell is trying to break free.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoodwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Egyptian avoiding damage.
Egyptian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian.
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Egyptian works on Hoodwell's body with a couple of short punches.
Egyptian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Egyptian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoodwell up against the cage.
Egyptian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Egyptian looking to throw knees to the head but Hoodwell is blocking nicely.
Egyptian just leaning against Hoodwell, taking a breather.
Egyptian is working Hoodwell over against the cage.
Hoodwell tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoodwell wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Hoodwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egyptian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Hoodwell.
Egyptian scores a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Egyptian is pushing Hoodwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Egyptian crunches a lovely knee into Hoodwell's ribcage.#T3#
Egyptian crunches a lovely knee into Hoodwell's ribcage.
Egyptian has Hoodwell pressed against the cage, preventing Hoodwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Egyptian slowing the pace effectively.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoodwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoodwell being controlled against the cage.
Egyptian prevents Hoodwell from breaking the clinch.
Egyptian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoodwell tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
We've been informed that Hoodwell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian crunches a lovely knee into Hoodwell's ribcage.
Egyptian slows down the pace here.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Egyptian looking to throw knees to the head but Hoodwell is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Hoodwell tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Hoodwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Egyptian looking to throw knees to the head but Hoodwell is blocking nicely.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but Hoodwell blocks with his arms.
Egyptian pushes Hoodwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian slows down the pace here.
Hoodwell tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Egyptian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hoodwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egyptian tries to avoid it but Hoodwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egyptian to the ground. Egyptian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoodwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Egyptian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hoodwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoodwell tries to land a leg kick but Egyptian saw it coming and moves away.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoodwell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoodwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoodwell misses with a body kick.
Egyptian throws a counter high kick but Hoodwell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hoodwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoodwell. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Hoodwell.
Egyptian is looking to slow Hoodwell down with leg kicks.
Egyptian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Egyptian rushes Hoodwell and presses him up against the cage.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoodwell managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoodwell's face.
#ROC#Hoodwell is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoodwell misses with some punches.
Egyptian connects with a knee to the head.
Hoodwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Egyptian finish him?#T1#
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoodwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Egyptian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Egyptian working the clinch nicely. Hoodwell is working for position but Egyptian cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hoodwell crumples up against the cage and Egyptian lands two more shots before the ref can save Hoodwell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Horus Egyptian!
A relieved looking Horus Egyptian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Teller there.#TD2#
Teller gets a double leg takedown into Egyptian's guard.#SUB2#
Teller drops back looking for a leg! Egyptian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Egyptian manages to kick Teller off! Teller jumps back into Egyptian's guard.
Teller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Teller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Teller wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.
Egyptian wants to stand and escape but Teller is having none of it.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian keeping full guard, as Teller tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Teller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Egyptian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Teller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Egyptian, up you get!
Teller misses with a takedown
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
Teller lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teller. Teller obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Teller throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Egyptian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Teller is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Egyptian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Teller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Egyptian just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Teller's head.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Teller sees coming a mile off.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teller just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Horrible takedown attempt by Teller or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Egyptian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Teller.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Teller throws a low kick but Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Teller swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Teller dives in and grabs Egyptian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egyptian pushes down on Teller's head and hops out.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Egyptian lands a head kick. Teller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Teller misses.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Egyptian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4##BC2#
Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Teller.
Egyptian wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Egyptian forces Teller back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
Teller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maks Teller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Teller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teller.
Teller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller darts in looking for a takedown but Egyptian gets double underhooks and turns Teller into the cage.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Teller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Egyptian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Teller.#T1#
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Egyptian walks into a jab.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Teller checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teller throws a low kick but Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Teller takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Teller misses the target.
Egyptian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teller throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teller's knee momentarily.
Teller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Teller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Egyptian doesn't seem phased though.
Egyptian throws a jab when Teller was well out of range.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Teller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Egyptian misses.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Teller saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Teller.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teller misses with a straight left.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Egyptian wants it to stay on the feet.
Egyptian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Egyptian scrambles back to his feet.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Teller as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Teller misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Egyptian is looking to counter the offense by Teller and move into the clinch.
Egyptian lands a head kick. Teller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Teller connects with the punch.
Teller shoots in but no luck this time.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown attempt from Teller. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
Egyptian tries to counter by clinching up but Teller breaks away and moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Teller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Egyptian counters with a solid body kick.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teller.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Egyptian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Teller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Teller.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Teller coming out on top.
Teller swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Teller's knee but Teller avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Teller lands with a good body shot.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Egyptian is looking to clinch but Teller is avoiding it.
A big left from Teller misses.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Teller.
Teller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Egyptian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teller manages to circle out of the way.
Teller sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Egyptian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Teller moves forwards but Egyptian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egyptian checks a low kick from Teller.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Teller tries to keep at a distance but Egyptian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Egyptian prevents Teller from breaking the clinch.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Teller avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian prevents the takedown attempt.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teller managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian is struggling to control the position.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
Horus Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian stands there with Teller around his waist. Teller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Teller blocks it.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Egyptian slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Teller is looking to break free of the clinch but Egyptian has double underhooks.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian pushes Teller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Egyptian lands a knee to the head.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Teller manages to pull guard.
Egyptian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Egyptian has passed into side control.
Egyptian remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teller keeps working.
Egyptian just content to control the position. #T4#
Teller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Egyptian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teller on the ground.
Egyptian trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Egyptian controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teller 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Teller!
Maks Teller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE 120
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Crash throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely. #CL#
Egyptian clinches up with Crash and pushes him back against the cage.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Crash blocks it.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Crash.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Crash has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Crash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Crash misses with a body punch
and Egyptian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crash keeps the fight on the outside.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crash. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Crash checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crash throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Crash scores with a shot to the body.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crash throws a series of punches but Egyptian avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Crash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Crash.
Crash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
Crash lands with a short shot to the head.
Crash working aggressively here.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Crash avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Egyptian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Crash looking to slow down the pace here.
Egyptian lands a good knee to the midsection. Crash won't want to take too many of those.
Egyptian looking to throw knees to the head but Crash is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Egyptian rather than just go for the knockout.
Crash checks a leg kick.
A combination from Crash does no damage. #CL#
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egyptian scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crash lands with a light punch inside.
Crash takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Crash blocks it.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Crash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crash. That did some damage!
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crash.
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 Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crash's jab looks to have found its range, popping Egyptian under the eye.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crash counters with a nice uppercut.
Crash jabs at Egyptian's body.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Egyptian has Crash up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joey Crash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Crash. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Crash misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crash throws a right hand that Egyptian ducks under and follows up with a left that Egyptian also avoids with ease.
Egyptian misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Crash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Crash avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Crash. Beautiful body shot.
Crash throws a shot to the body.
Joey Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Crash releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crash swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Crash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Crash counters with a two punch combo.
Crash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Crash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Crash.
It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Egyptian misses
and Crash counters with a nice body shot.
Crash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Sloppy strikes from Crash. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian slips a jab and a cross from Crash.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crash throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Joey Crash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crash.
Danga de danga de dang - Crash scores with a four punch combination!
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian misses with a right hand
and Crash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Egyptian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Egyptian dodges the punch combination from Crash.
Crash throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Crash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Crash lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Crash misses.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crash.
Crash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egyptian circles away quickly and effectively.
Crash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Crash tests Egyptian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Crash as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crash moves out of range of the strikes.
Crash lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crash looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crash blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Crash throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Crash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crash is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Crash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crash blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Crash scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Crash does no damage.
Crash misses with a two punch combination.
Crash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crash moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
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!
Crash jabs Egyptian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crash throws a series of punches but Egyptian avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Crash swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crash's knee momentarily.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Crash lands a right hook to the body.
Crash throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crash fails to land with a series of punches.
Crash throws a right hand that Egyptian ducks under and follows up with a left that Egyptian also avoids with ease.#T4#
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crash throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Crash sees coming a mile off.
Crash looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Crash releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crash 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Crash!
Our winner, Joey Crash, 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. |
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Event:
RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Egyptian slaps away a takedown attempt from Rochester, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Rochester's defenses.
No luck for Rochester with that takedown attempt.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Egyptian throws a hook but Rochester blocks it.
Rochester with a lazy takedown attempt
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Rochester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian keeps the fight on the outside.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rochester swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rochester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rochester shoots in but Egyptian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rochester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rochester shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egyptian but Egyptian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rochester.
Rochester shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Rochester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rochester misses with a looping left.
Rochester thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Rochester checks a leg kick.
Rochester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rochester misses with a takedown
and Egyptian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rochester scores with a nice head shot.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Rochester doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochester throws a combination that misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rochester's knee momentarily.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Rochester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Rochester looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Rochester misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Rochester throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Egyptian drives through and clinches with Rochester against the cage.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Rochester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rochester.
Rochester fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Egyptian.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Rochester avoids the damage to the body.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester looking to stall.
Rochester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Rochester avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Rochester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rochester lands a nice uppercut.
Egyptian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Rochester pulls guard effortlessly.
Egyptian postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rochester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rochester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Egyptian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rochester pulls Egyptian in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rochester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rochester walks into a left hand.
Rochester wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Rochester scores with a jab.
Rochester looks for a takedown but Egyptian sprawls well.
Rochester tries for a takedown but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester tries to clinch up but Egyptian circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Egyptian misses.
Rochester misses with a double jab.
Rochester doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
#T1#
Rochester has his takedown stuffed
and Egyptian counters with a head kick. That will keep Rochester thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sage Rochester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rochester shoots in looking for a takedown but Egyptian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rochester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rochester fails with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Rochester shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Egyptian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rochester.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Rochester slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Rochester shoots and misses
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rochester tries to clinch up.
Egyptian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rochester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Rochester tries for a takedown but Egyptian circles away easily
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rochester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rochester checks it well.
Rochester moves out of range of the leg kick from Egyptian.
Rochester throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rochester blocks a jab.
Rochester connects with a jab.
Rochester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.#T3#
Rochester checks a leg kick.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown attempt from Rochester. Rochester gets slowly back to his feet.
Rochester dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rochester.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochester tries to clinch
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Rochester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Rochester blocks the low kick.
Horus Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Egyptian. No joy for Rochester on that attempt.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Rochester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side.
Rochester misses with a straight right.
Egyptian flicks out a counter leg kick but Rochester steps away.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rochester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt - Egyptian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Egyptian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rochester is trying to pull guard but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Rochester - just one landing.
Egyptian throws a hook but Rochester avoids it easily.#CL#
Rochester closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rochester stalks Egyptian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Egyptian's face. Egyptian staggers backwards, shaken.
Rochester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Egyptian rushes Rochester and presses him up against the cage.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rochester is defending well for now.
Rochester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rochester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rochester up against the cage.
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Rochester has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Egyptian uses from the top position.
Rochester not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Egyptian controlling from the top position.
Rochester looking to control.
Rochester is really struggling to control Egyptian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Rochester.
Egyptian looking to sit in guard and control but Rochester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rochester controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Egyptian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rochester's guard. #REVB#
Egyptian content to stall in guard here.
Rochester working a defensive guard but Egyptian passes into half guard.
Rochester won't allow Egyptian to pass to mount. #SUB#
Rochester actively working from the bottom here.
Egyptian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Egyptian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rochester has a hand on Egyptian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Egyptian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rochester slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rochester looking for submissions off his back.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but Rochester defending well.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egyptian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Egyptian 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Rollo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Egyptian sprawls well. Egyptian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollo gets slowly back to his feet.
Egyptian replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rollo blocks it well.
Rollo avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Rollo tries to counter by clinching up but Egyptian breaks away and moves out of range.
Rollo defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rollo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Egyptian scores with a head kick. Rollo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice shot by Egyptian.
Rollo misses with a takedown attempt
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Rollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Rollo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Rollo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Egyptian points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rollo wakes up just in time to hear Egyptian thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horus Egyptian! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Egyptian drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Egyptian keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
Egyptian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Harris tries to bum rush Egyptian with a series of wild strikes but Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Egyptian keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Harris lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.#CL#
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Egyptian. Egyptian maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Harris tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egyptian prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Harris.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Harris tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Egyptian.
Harris tries to circle away but Egyptian has him pinned against the cage.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Egyptian gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.#BC#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Egyptian misses with a double jab
and Harris counters with a series of strikes. Egyptian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Egyptian wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
As Egyptian backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Egyptian manages to avoid it all.
Harris works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
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 Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harris.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris tries to circle away but Egyptian has him pinned against the cage.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris tries to stall but Egyptian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
#T1#
Egyptian has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Egyptian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Harris misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris blocking some punches.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Egyptian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.#T2#
Egyptian lands a shot to the body.
Harris tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Egyptian can't break the clinch.
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris blocking some punches.
Egyptian is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Egyptian has the dominant position.
Egyptian is trying to break free.
Harris blocking some punches.
Egyptian pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris working aggressively here.
#T3#
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Egyptian wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Egyptian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Egyptian can't break the clinch.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris prevents Egyptian from breaking the clinch.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Egyptian avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Harris.
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Egyptian tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Egyptian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Egyptian is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Harris has Egyptian pressed against the cage, preventing Egyptian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that second round.
That's time! Egyptian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
Harris wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Egyptian.
Biggy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egyptian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Biggy Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egyptian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Harris tries to get set, Egyptian tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Harris moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.#T1#
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Harris defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Harris tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Harris checks the leg kick.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Biggy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##CL#
Egyptian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Egyptian can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Egyptian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Egyptian gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
Egyptian tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egyptian pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Egyptian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Harris looking to stall.
Egyptian is stalling here.
Harris letting Egyptian take a breather here.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Biggy Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Egyptian avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Egyptian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris wants to break free but Egyptian has control.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian! |
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