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Event:
Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Baydar drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Baydar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fairtex has his hands clasped together but Baydar extends and breaks Fairtex's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baydar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusuf Baydar! |
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Event:
Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Fairtex tries for a takedown but De Lima circles away easily
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fairtex looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima jabs Fairtex right on the nose. Fairtex blinks but takes it well.
De Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Lima loads up on a big right hand but Fairtex slips the punch.
Fairtex throws a big counter head kick but De Lima avoids it with no problem.#TD#
De Lima scores with a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
De Lima stands and throws Fairtex's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Lima is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fairtex will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
De Lima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Lima works to advance to full mount. Fairtex defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Lima content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Lima lands a couple of good shots and Fairtex has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
De Lima slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
De Lima lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
De Lima is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. De Lima gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. De Lima gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. De Lima apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#KD#
De Lima lands a big shot that drops Fairtex! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
De Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fairtex is still in real trouble! Can De Lima finish him?
De Lima arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fairtex's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcos De Lima!
Marcos De Lima got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
T1
Date: Aug 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Fairtex doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hashimoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fairtex keeps control of Hashimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hashimoto with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hashimoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fairtex quickly recovers to half guard.
Fairtex is trying to stand.
Hashimoto is trying to control. Fairtex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hashimoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is refusing to be controlled, as Hashimoto sits in half guard.
Hashimoto slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hashimoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hashimoto controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hashimoto is trying to control. Fairtex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hashimoto fails with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##TD#
Fairtex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hashimoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Fairtex in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Hashimoto is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fairtex swings around for an armbar but Hashimoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hashimoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hashimoto looking to sit in guard and control but Fairtex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hashimoto has Fairtex pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Hashimoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fairtex presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hashimoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hashimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ren Hashimoto has been cut.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashimoto at a distance.
#CL#
Fairtex pushes Hashimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Hashimoto is trying to pull guard but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Capitan Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Hashimoto.
Hashimoto looks winded!#T4##TD#
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Fairtex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashimoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto throwing strikes from guard but Fairtex blocks nicely. #SU2#
Fairtex is working an open guard so Hashimoto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 Capitan Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Hashimoto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Hashimoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fairtex to the mat! Fairtex manages to get full guard.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Fairtex has Hashimoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Hashimoto won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fairtex holds on and takes a little breather.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fairtex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hashimoto fails with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hashimoto is looking to clinch.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that Hashimoto avoids nicely.
Hashimoto is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Fairtex was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Capitan Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hashimoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashimoto keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Fairtex closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hashimoto to the mat! Hashimoto manages to get full guard. #T2#
Hashimoto keeping full guard, as Fairtex tries to pass.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
Hashimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Hashimoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairtex's guard. #REVB#
Hashimoto trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Fairtex trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Fairtex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hashimoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hashimoto won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Hashimoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fairtex tries to kick Hashimoto off in order to stand up. Hashimoto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fairtex trying to remain calm as Hashimoto controls from the top position.#SU2#
Hashimoto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Hashimoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fairtex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hashimoto is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Hashimoto decides to stand back up.
Hashimoto with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Hashimoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fairtex manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ren Hashimoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ren Hashimoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from Hashimoto. Hashimoto gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Hashimoto dives in and scores a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex pushes Hashimoto off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Fairtex closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fairtex lands in his opponent's guard.
Hashimoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fairtex dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Hashimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hashimoto prevents Fairtex from moving into mount. #T1#
Hashimoto can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hashimoto tries to control but Fairtex manages to take his back.#SUB#
Fairtex looking for the choke from the back.
Fairtex trying to control momentarily.
Fairtex gets his hands free as Hashimoto looks to control. #T2#
Hashimoto is really stuck here.
Fairtex not allowing Hashimoto to control his hands. #SUB#
Fairtex is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hashimoto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Fairtex has his arm under Hashimoto's chin here. Game over son! Fairtex squeezes tightly and Hashimoto is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Capitan Fairtex! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Mancuso drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the ropes.
#BC#
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Fairtex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Mancuso clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Mancuso is looking for a counter combo.
Mancuso throws a nice head kick!
#KD#
Mancuso looks low and kicks high, catching Fairtex right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Mancuso finish him?
Fairtex tries to clinch but Mancuso moves out of range.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
Some bone on bone action there as Fairtex checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fairtex throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mancuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairtex fails to land with a series of punches.
Mancuso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mancuso lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mancuso went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A combination from Fairtex does no damage.
Crunch! Mancuso slams his shin into Fairtex's torso.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex backs away from a small jab... but Mancuso lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Fairtex crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mancuso with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Raniel Mancuso!
Raniel Mancuso spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Nagoya II
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Suzuki moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
A punch combination from Suzuki misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suzuki lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Suzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fairtex working hard to break the clinch.
Fairtex tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzuki avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suzuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fairtex tries to keep at a distance but Suzuki has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Suzuki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Suzuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Suzuki instigates a clinch.
Fairtex is trying to break free.
Suzuki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suzuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fairtex counters with a left and a right that stings Suzuki.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Suzuki forces Fairtex back against the ropes and clinches.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzuki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fairtex.#CL#
Suzuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Suzuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suzuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fairtex tries to land a front kick but Suzuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suzuki tries to counter by clinching up but Fairtex breaks away and moves out of range.
Suzuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Suzuki has closed the distance and engaged Fairtex in a clinch.
Suzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex tries to break free but Suzuki pushes him back against the ropes.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suzuki's elbow.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes.
Suzuki 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.
Hideki Suzuki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Suzuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Suzuki pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fairtex tries to break free but Suzuki pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch.
Hideki Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fairtex circles away quickly and effectively.
Fairtex steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Suzuki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fairtex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Capitan Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suzuki throws a head kick but Fairtex moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Suzuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Suzuki avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
#CL#
Suzuki moves into range and clinches up with Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to force a seperation but Suzuki has the dominant position.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
A knee to the head by Suzuki.
#BC#
Suzuki manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Fairtex throws a nice looking combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex throws a counter combo.
Suzuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Suzuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Suzuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?#CL#
Fairtex gets tackled into the ropes by Suzuki. Suzuki maintains the clinch.
Suzuki prevents a body shot from Fairtex. #BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Suzuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suzuki tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex blocks the body kick.
Suzuki wants to clinch but Fairtex slips to the side
and Fairtex counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suzuki thinking.
Fairtex is looking to clinch. #CL#
Suzuki moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suzuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Suzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suzuki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Suzuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Suzuki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fairtex swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki.
Fairtex looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Suzuki moves into the clinch successfully.
Hideki Suzuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suzuki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Suzuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Suzuki has Fairtex pushed against the ropes.
Fairtex is trying to push Suzuki away but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely. #CL#
Fairtex gets tackled into the ropes by Suzuki. Suzuki maintains the clinch.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suzuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Suzuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suzuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex blocks the body kick.
Fairtex throws the kick towards the body but Suzuki avoids it.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suzuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Suzuki moves into the clinch.#BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Fairtex gets tackled into the ropes by Suzuki. Suzuki maintains the clinch. #BC#
Suzuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
#CL#
Suzuki moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Suzuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex is looking for the big counter here.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
Fairtex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki misses with a body kick.#CL#
Suzuki pushes Fairtex up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch.
Suzuki misses with a body kick.
Suzuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairtex swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Suzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suzuki, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Suzuki!
A less than humble Hideki Suzuki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka II
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Strong is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Fairtex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strong tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Strong throws an elbow that misses.
Strong tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fairtex drives through and clinches with Strong against the ropes.
Fairtex trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fairtex into the ropes.#T1#
Strong working aggressively here.
Strong misses with the head strike.
Fairtex is trying to force a seperation but Strong has the dominant position.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Strong .
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex tries to stall but Strong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Strong .
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Strong .
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Strong gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Strong .
Strong misses with a body punch.
Fairtex tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the ropes.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex lands with a left to the head.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Strong tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Strong gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Strong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Strong blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Strong prevents Fairtex from breaking the clinch.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Fairtex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fairtex lands with a light punch inside.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Strong , against the ropes.
#T1#
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Strong gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairtex is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strong prevents Fairtex from breaking the clinch.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Strong back against the ropes.
Fairtex lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Fairtex is trying to break free.
Strong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Strong misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Fairtex working hard to break the clinch.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strong tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Strong looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairtex avoids it.
Clinton Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
Fairtex on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Capitan Fairtex 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Strong is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fairtex managing to block the knees to the body from Strong .
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairtex.
Strong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex wants to break free but Strong has control.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fairtex is looking to break free of the clinch but Strong has double underhooks. #T1#
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairtex trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fairtex into the ropes.
Strong keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Strong is controlling him.
Fairtex looking to stall.
Fairtex is trying to push Strong away but Strong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex tries to circle away but Strong has him pinned against the ropes.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairtex avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex is trying to force a seperation but Strong has the dominant position.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Strong .
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Strong throws knees to the body.
Fairtex tries to break free but Strong pushes him back against the ropes.
Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Fairtex slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Fairtex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strong tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch but Strong keeps him there for the moment.
Strong has Fairtex pressed against the ropes, preventing Fairtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strong 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Strong ! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama II
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch but Suzuki keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Suzuki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Suzuki tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suzuki looking to stall.
#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fairtex shapes to counter with a head kick.
Suzuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suzuki wants to clinch up but Fairtex keeps it at a distance.
Suzuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Suzuki there.
Suzuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Suzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairtex is just out of range.
Suzuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Suzuki moves into the clinch.#T1#
Suzuki is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch but Suzuki keeps him there for the moment.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suzuki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suzuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suzuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Suzuki pushes him off.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Suzuki pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suzuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fairtex wants to counter with a clinch but Suzuki pushes him away.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairtex connects with a jab.#T2#
Fairtex with a nice calf kick.
Fairtex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Suzuki pushes him off.
Suzuki scores with a head kick. Fairtex tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hideki Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Suzuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suzuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suzuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzuki.
Fairtex unleashes a big counter combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suzuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suzuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Suzuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairtex, pushing him back against the ropes.
Suzuki can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Capitan Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Suzuki misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Suzuki.
Fairtex wants to stall.
#BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch.
Hideki Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairtex!
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is looking to clinch. #CL#
Suzuki has closed the distance and engaged Fairtex in a clinch.
#BC#
Suzuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capitan Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Suzuki closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC2#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex tries to bum rush Suzuki with a series of wild strikes but Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Suzuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suzuki slips a jab and a cross from Fairtex.
Suzuki throws a shot from downtown. Fairtex moves away and avoids it.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Suzuki dodges the punch combination from Fairtex.
Suzuki throws a combination that misses
and Fairtex counters with a nice body kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairtex.
#CL#
Suzuki has closed the distance and engaged Fairtex in a clinch.
#BC#
Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Suzuki clinches. #T2#
Fairtex tries to circle away but Suzuki has him pinned against the ropes.
Suzuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks. #BC#
Suzuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex thows a body kick. Suzuki tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Suzuki closes the distance and pushes Fairtex back into the ropes.
Suzuki keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Suzuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Suzuki pushes him off.
No joy there for Suzuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairtex throws a series of punches but Suzuki moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Capitan Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Suzuki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suzuki misses with the combination.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it. #CL#
Fairtex tries to keep at a distance but Suzuki has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Suzuki pushes him off.#CL2#
Fairtex has Suzuki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suzuki prevents Fairtex from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is trying to break free.#BC#
Suzuki breaks from the clinch.
Suzuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Fairtex walks into a left hand.
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairtex follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suzuki wants to clinch up but Fairtex keeps it at a distance.
Fairtex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
It seemed like Fairtex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suzuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suzuki.
#CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch.
Suzuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Suzuki is avoiding it.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Suzuki circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairtex lands a head kick!
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Suzuki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Fairtex gets tackled into the ropes by Suzuki. Suzuki maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suzuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairtex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hideki Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairtex tries to clinch but Suzuki is having none of it.
Capitan Fairtex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Hideki Suzuki.
I think Fairtex 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Capitan Fairtex!
Hideki Suzuki spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022- Nagoya (BWGP R1)
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Fairtex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fairtex lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz is stalling here.
Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairtex has Cruz pressed against the ropes, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cruz wants to stall.
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairtex blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Cruz tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Cruz wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex is stalling here.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fairtex keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Fairtex has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Cruz. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz looking to stall.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cruz trying to stall but Fairtex improves his position.
Fairtex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fairtex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Capitan Fairtex dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Fairtex tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the ropes.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Fairtex - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to push Fairtex away but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fairtex up against the ropes.
Cruz taking a breather. #T1#
Cruz is looking to control Fairtex's arms but Fairtex gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cruz has his back to the ropes.
Cruz is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cruz keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Fairtex is trying to break free.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Capitan Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Fairtex wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cruz tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the ropes.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the ropes.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cruz as Fairtex tries to tie him up.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz trying to stall but Fairtex improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Capitan Fairtex dominated that second round.
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#
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cruz as Fairtex tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fairtex can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks.
Fairtex wants to stall.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fairtex keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Cruz tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the ropes.
Fairtex tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fairtex wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Capitan Fairtex.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex sets himself, and Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Fairtex avoids it this time.#CL2#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairtex wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Carter Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cruz wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Cruz stalling against the ropes.
Cruz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairtex controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capitan Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairtex has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Capitan Fairtex! |
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