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Event:
RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rapheal checks the leg kick.
Rapheal throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Rapheal throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Rapheal walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rapheal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Rapheal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Rapheal moves into the clinch.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Good body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal lands a body punch. #T2#
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Rapheal scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit motions for Rapheal to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Rapheal moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rapheal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rapheal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Rapheal does it's job there.
Rapheal takes one on the button.
Rapheal looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapheal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rapheal.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Rapheal's leg. Rapheal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rapheal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapheal can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Rapheal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rapheal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapheal.#T1#
Rapheal checks a leg kick nicely.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapheal throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Rapheal throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapheal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Rapheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rapheal lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Rapheal misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rapheal 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.#T2#
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Rapheal takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rapheal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Rapheal takes one on the button.#CL2#
Rapheal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Rapheal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapheal misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Rapheal with a nice body shot.
Mark Rapheal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to striking at distance but Rapheal won't allow it.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapheal.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Rapheal digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Rapheal misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Rapheal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Rapheal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Rapheal moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Rapheal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Rapheal right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapheal wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rapheal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Jab from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Rapheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Rapheal blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Rapheal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapheal. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rapheal doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapheal is able to avoid easily.
Rapheal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Rapheal's body.
Rapheal loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Rapheal lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapheal is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Rapheal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapheal on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Rapheal's shoulder, as Rapheal tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rapheal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Rapheal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. #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!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Rapheal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rapheal throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rapheal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Rapheal with a jab.
Rapheal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Night Champions 4
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Maldita throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapheal takes a swing at Maldita's ribcage but misses.
Maldita throws a right hand that Rapheal ducks under and follows up with a left that Rapheal also avoids with ease.
Rapheal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maldita misses with an uppercut
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Velha Maldita has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal lands a right hook to the body.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Maldita is out of range.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Maldita's head but Maldita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maldita throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Rapheal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldita throws out a counter right but Rapheal avoids it with no problem.
Rapheal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rapheal misses with a hook.
Rapheal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rapheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Maldita misses.
Maldita throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range. #T2#
Maldita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldita throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rapheal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldita.
As Maldita backs away, Rapheal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maldita moves away from the strike by Rapheal.
A slow jab from Rapheal misses its intended target.
Maldita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapheal throws a looping overhand right but Maldita ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Maldita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
No joy there for Maldita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rapheal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldita on the side of the head. #T3#
Rapheal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldita.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.
Maldita listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maldita throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldita looks to land a right hand but Rapheal moved out of range.
Rapheal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maldita misses with a wild body shot.
Maldita looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Maldita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Rapheal lands with a right hand.
A big right from Rapheal misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldita swings for the body but Rapheal moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rapheal misses the shot to the body.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Maldita.
Maldita moves out of range of the leg kick from Rapheal.
Maldita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maldita slips under a jab.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
and Maldita counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Velha Maldita will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Velha Maldita's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldita.
Maldita misses with a body shot.
Velha Maldita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a straight right.
Rapheal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rapheal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maldita works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Maldita's head but Maldita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldita scores with a jab. Rapheal acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Maldita cracks Rapheal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldita misses with a straight right.
Maldita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldita throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldita thuds a left hand into Rapheal's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rapheal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rapheal throws a hook but Maldita blocks it.
Maldita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rapheal jabs Maldita right on the nose. Maldita blinks but takes it well.
Rapheal throws an overhand right that lands on Maldita's shoulder, as Maldita tries to avoid the shot.
Maldita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Maldita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldita connects with a right hand. Rapheal shakes it off.
Maldita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldita swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldita thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldita misses with a double jab.
Maldita throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.
Rapheal misses with a leg kick
letting Maldita counter with a right hand.
Rapheal lands with a shot to the body.
Rapheal tries to move into range but Maldita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Maldita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Rapheal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maldita swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rapheal scores with a body shot.
A big right from Rapheal misses.
Rapheal misses with a wild body shot.
Maldita throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rapheal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldita.
Maldita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldita. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Velha Maldita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rapheal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rapheal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapheal.
Maldita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal throws a lazy head kick
and Maldita counters with a left to the body.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Maldita.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Maldita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldita thuds a left hand into Rapheal's body.
Rapheal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maldita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Velha Maldita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Velha Maldita's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldita moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Maldita scores with a decent looking hook.
Rapheal throws out a leg kick but Maldita moves out of range and Rapheal only half commits.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal loads up on a big right hand but Maldita slips the punch.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Maldita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita swings for the body but Rapheal moves out of range.
Maldita looks to throw the jab but Rapheal is out of range.
Maldita misses with a combination
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Maldita throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Maldita coming out on top.
Maldita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapheal.
Maldita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rapheal throws a shot from downtown. Maldita moves away and avoids it.
Maldita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldita with a jab.#T2#
Rapheal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldita on the side of the head.
Maldita misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Maldita.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldita misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maldita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rapheal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rapheal digs a good body shot into Maldita's ribs.#T3#
Rapheal scores with a jab to the head.
Rapheal sizes up Maldita with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Maldita is rocked!
Maldita throws a combination that misses
and Rapheal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldita is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Maldita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldita is aggressively charging in as Rapheal backs up avoiding any damage. Rapheal tosses out a jab and Maldita runs right into it face first! Maldita is out cold! Rapheal dropped down on all fours and is barking in Maldita's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Mark Rapheal 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:
HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Rapheal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rapheal throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kuzmitch to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Kuzmitch.
Nice shot by Kuzmitch.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzmitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapheal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Rapheal does it's job there.
Rapheal digs a good hook to Kuzmitch's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapheal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kuzmitch throws a head kick that misses.
Rapheal lands a jab to Kuzmitch's midsection.
Rapheal connects with the punch.#KD#
Rapheal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kuzmitch sprawling to the canvas! Kuzmitch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rapheal finish him?!
#ROC#Kuzmitch is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the side of Rapheal's head but Rapheal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Rapheal cracks Kuzmitch with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuzmitch looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rapheal finish him?
Kuzmitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?#T2#
Crack! Rapheal connects with the perfect overhand right and Kuzmitch falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Rapheal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal retains his welterweight title!
Mark Rapheal 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 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Rapheal's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapheal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akutagawa moves out of range as Rapheal strikes.
Akutagawa takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Akutagawa with the inside leg kick.
Akutagawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akutagawa scores with a jab. Rapheal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapheal takes a swing at Akutagawa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akutagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Akutagawa misses with a hook. Rapheal ducked under it nicely.
Akutagawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akutagawa throws a shot from downtown. Rapheal moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Akutagawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akutagawa swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch.
Akutagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal drops his hands momentarily and Akutagawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rapheal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akutagawa misses with a left hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akutagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rapheal. Rapheal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Akutagawa is out of range.
Akutagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rapheal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akutagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapheal.
Akutagawa throwing a counter right hand but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Akutagawa avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Akutagawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akutagawa throws a lazy body kick
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akutagawa thinking.
Akutagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akutagawa cracks Rapheal with a good jab.
Rapheal lands a nice hook to Akutagawa's body. Akutagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akutagawa misses with a low kick.#T3#
Akutagawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rapheal.
Akutagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Akutagawa misses.
Akutagawa tried to score with a low kick but Rapheal checks it.
Rapheal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Akutagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akutagawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akutagawa misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akutagawa.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akutagawa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akutagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Akutagawa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rapheal clinches up with Akutagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Rapheal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Akutagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Rapheal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akutagawa under the eye.
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 Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Akutagawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Good standup being displayed there by Akutagawa as he connects with a hook.
Rapheal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rapheal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice shot by Akutagawa.#CL2#
Rapheal has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch.
Rapheal lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Rapheal.
#BC#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Rapheal.#CUT2#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Akutagawa misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapheal walks into a stiff left hand from Akutagawa.
Rapheal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapheal dips to his left and cracks Akutagawa with an uppercut!
Rapheal blocks a leg kick.
Akutagawa lands the left hand.
Rapheal throws a poor cross that misses
and Akutagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akutagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#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!
Akutagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Rapheal moves into the clinch.
Rapheal tries to work over Akutagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Akutagawa breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rapheal.#CUT2#Ryu Akutagawa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal with a nice cross.
Akutagawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akutagawa throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal lands a jab to Akutagawa's midsection.#T3#
Akutagawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Rapheal. #CL2#
Rapheal closes the distance and clinches.
Akutagawa blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal lands with a left to the head.
Rapheal tries to work over Akutagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akutagawa backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Ryu Akutagawa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akutagawa tries to break free but Rapheal pushes him back against the cage.
Akutagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Akutagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akutagawa tries to break free but Rapheal pushes him back against the cage.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akutagawa.
Rapheal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akutagawa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapheal. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akutagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal cracks Akutagawa with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Akutagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rapheal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akutagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Akutagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akutagawa backwards.
Akutagawa tries to break the clinch but Rapheal is controlling the position.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryu Akutagawa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Mark Rapheal 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:
HFC 70
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
McMichael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rapheal throws a body punch but McMichael moves out of range.
McMichael looks for the body kick but Rapheal saw that one coming.
McMichael looks to land a combination but Rapheal avoids it well.
McMichael needs to keep his hands up - Rapheal had a free shot at his head there.
Rapheal stuns McMichael with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from McMichael misses its intended target.
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMichael swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
McMichael slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McMichael misses with a hook
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMichael throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McMichael cracks a nice hook into Rapheal's ribs.
McMichael misses with the combination.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rapheal misses with a low kick.
Rapheal tries a head kick but it misses.
McMichael throws a leg kick
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from McMichael misses
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve McMichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McMichael misses with a hook
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McMichael can pounce on him.
McMichael throws out a leg kick but Rapheal moves out of range and McMichael only half commits.
McMichael throws a nice looking combination but Rapheal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rapheal wants to counter with a clinch but McMichael pushes him away.
McMichael lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapheal throws a leg kick but McMichael moved away.
McMichael cracks Rapheal with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
McMichael blocks a head kick by Rapheal.
McMichael definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMichael thuds his right hand into Rapheal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
McMichael clinches with his opponent.
McMichael prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
McMichael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rapheal can't find room to land a body shot as McMichael controls the action.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal blocks the elbow strike.
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMichael blocking some punches.
McMichael with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMichael tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMichael is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapheal is defending well for now.
McMichael lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
McMichael misses with some punches.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
McMichael lands a hook that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMichael throws an elbow that misses.
Rapheal can't find room to land a body shot as McMichael controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMichael.
Rapheal lands a hook that snaps the head of McMichael backwards.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from McMichael.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from McMichael.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
McMichael blocking some punches.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMichael backwards.
Rapheal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMichael throws a head punch that misses.
McMichael struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMichael just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rapheal's brow. #T4#
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body.
Rapheal blocks the elbow strike.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMichael's elbow.
McMichael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
McMichael misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapheal lands a body shot in the clinch.
McMichael lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Rapheal.
Rapheal lands with a light punch inside.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMichael misses with the head strike.
McMichael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McMichael throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMichael.
McMichael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMichael struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMichael is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapheal is defending well for now.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMichael.
McMichael throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Steve McMichael will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McMichael throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McMichael scores with a jab to the body.
Rapheal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McMichaels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McMichael misses with a wild combination.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMichael.
McMichael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMichael throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McMichael is predictable there
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McMichael thinking.
Rapheal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rapheal missing with a left hand there. McMichael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichael looks to land a right hand but Rapheal moved out of range.
McMichael throws a hook but Rapheal avoids it easily.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A good leg kick by McMichael.
McMichael on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rapheal 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.
McMichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rapheal misses with a looping left.
McMichael misses with a looping left.
Rapheal blocks a low kick nicely.
McMichael falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal slips under a jab.
Rapheal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McMichael scores with a nice strike.
McMichael misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Rapheal counters with a nice right hand that sends McMichael toppling to the canvas! McMichael scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rapheal finish him?!#ROC2#McMichael is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
Rapheal wants to counter with a clinch but McMichael pushes him away.
McMichael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapheal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McMichael can pounce on him.
Rapheal is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from McMichael misses
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapheal works McMichael's body with a nice hook.
McMichael misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Rapheal counters with a crisp right hand that drops McMichael! Rapheal lets McMichael back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh McMichael is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMichael throws a sloppy body shot
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body.
Rapheal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rapheal punishes McMichael's body with a nice straight punch.
McMichael bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rapheal comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McMichael falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McMichael was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
An out of breath Mark Rapheal 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 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Kuzmitch throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Kuzmitch thumps Rapheal with a low kick.
Kuzmitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rapheal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuzmitch doesn't seem bothered though.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmitch.#T1#
Kuzmitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rapheal misses with a hook.
Kuzmitch is looking for the big counter here.
Rapheal takes a swing at Kuzmitch's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuzmitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuzmitch! But no joy.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot.
Kuzmitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapheal moves away.#T2#
Kuzmitch connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzmitch misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzmitch blocks a jab.
Kuzmitch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the body
and Kuzmitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuzmitch misses with a looping left.
Rapheal takes a swing at Kuzmitch's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal digs a good hook to Kuzmitch's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rapheal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmitch moves away.
Kuzmitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuzmitch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzmitch slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a right hand
enabling Kuzmitch to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rapheal misses with a hook to the body
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzmitch misses with a low kick.
Kuzmitch slips a jab from Rapheal.
Kuzmitch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuzmitch connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuzmitch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapheal throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kuzmitch throws a jab when Rapheal was well out of range.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kuzmitch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kuzmitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuzmitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petr Kuzmitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzmitch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzmitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapheal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuzmitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Kuzmitch misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuzmitch thinking.
Kuzmitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmitch loads up on a big right hand but Rapheal slips the punch.
As Kuzmitch tries to get set, Rapheal tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuzmitch manages to avoid the attempt.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmitch lands a jab to the head.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Kuzmitch and move into the clinch.
Rapheal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Kuzmitch.#T2#
Rapheal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzmitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
Kuzmitch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuzmitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmitch tries to land a leg kick but Rapheal saw it coming and moves away.
Rapheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmitch.
#T3#
Rapheal lands a jab to the nose.
Kuzmitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapheal was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rapheal misses with a looping left.
Kuzmitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Rapheal misses.
Rapheal throws out a loose jab but Kuzmitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmitch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rapheal to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Rapheal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rapheal.#T4#
Kuzmitch ducks under a wild hook from Rapheal.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Kuzmitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuzmitch misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuzmitch misses with a low kick.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rapheal punishes Kuzmitch's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kuzmitch throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
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 Mark Rapheal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kuzmitch lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuzmitch cracks Rapheal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmitch.
Rapheal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuzmitch manages to circle out of the way.
Kuzmitch misses with a hook
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Rapheal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Kuzmitch digs a good body shot into Rapheal's ribs.
Kuzmitch throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rapheal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Kuzmitch is rocked!
Kuzmitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzmitch throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kuzmitch avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Kuzmitch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the side of Rapheal's head but Rapheal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzmitch blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Kuzmitch.
A big left from Rapheal misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmitch throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuzmitch manages to circle out of the way.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kuzmitch to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal misses with a left hand
and Rapheal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal misses with a straight left.
Kuzmitch throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuzmitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal pushes Kuzmitch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuzmitch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rapheal lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Kuzmitch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzmitch.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzmitch controls his hands.
#BC#
Rapheal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzmitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzmitch misses with a leg kick
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapheal swings for the body but Kuzmitch moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mark Rapheal did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Rapheal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Rapheal throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the body
letting Kuzmitch counter with a right hand.
Kuzmitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal connects with a body shot.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
Rapheal lands the left hand.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzmitch counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kuzmitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rapheal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Kuzmitch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal dodges the punch combination from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapheal.
Kuzmitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rapheal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
A big left from Rapheal misses.
Kuzmitch flicks out a counter leg kick but Rapheal steps away.
Kuzmitch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzmitch misses with a wild body shot.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Rapheal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuzmitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Kuzmitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuzmitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rapheal throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Rapheal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuzmitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuzmitch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rapheal avoids the body shot from Kuzmitch.
Rapheal misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapheal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rapheal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzmitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Rapheal lands a jab to Kuzmitch's midsection.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Kuzmitch just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuzmitch.
A slow jab from Rapheal misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Kuzmitch misses.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Kuzmitch and move into the clinch.
Rapheal moves out of range of the body kick.
Rapheal's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapheal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Petr Kuzmitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kuzmitch lands a jab to the head.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rapheal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuzmitch counters with a nice leg kick.
Rapheal slips a jab and a cross from Kuzmitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rapheal.
Rapheal's corner calls for a 1-2. Rapheal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuzmitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Kuzmitch moves away from the strike by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch tries a quick counter leg kick but Rapheal is wise to it.#T1#
Kuzmitch throws out a leg kick but Rapheal moves out of range and Kuzmitch only half commits.
Kuzmitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuzmitch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rapheal checks it well.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuzmitch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuzmitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.
Kuzmitch throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzmitch misses the body punch #CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Kuzmitch breaks from the clinch.
Kuzmitch swings for the body but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal is looking to counter the offense by Kuzmitch and move into the clinch.#T2#
Rapheal misses the shot to the body.
Kuzmitch jabs at Rapheal's body.
Kuzmitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuzmitch. That snapped Rapheal's head back.
Kuzmitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapheal was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzmitch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rapheal misses the target.
Rapheal throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kuzmitch takes one to the chin there.
Rapheal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzmitch misses with a low kick.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmitch manages to avoid it.
Kuzmitch misses with an uppercut. Rapheal saw that one coming.
Rapheal with a jab.
Kuzmitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Rapheal misses with a hook
and Kuzmitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuzmitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Rapheal.
Kuzmitch staying out of range there.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmitch.
Rapheal tries to counter by clinching up but Kuzmitch breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuzmitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapheal connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Kuzmitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuzmitch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Kuzmitch!
Petr Kuzmitch is the new welterweight champion!
Petr Kuzmitch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Kruglov coming out on top.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Kruglov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Rapheal to the ground! Kruglov dives into full mount looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapheal wants to control but Kruglov is having none of it.
Kruglov content just to control the position here.
Kruglov trying to control but Rapheal is having none of it. #T1#
Kruglov controlling from the full mount.
Rapheal tries to lock up and control but Kruglov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rapheal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rapheal tries to lock up and control but Kruglov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kruglov wants to take his opponent's back but Rapheal doesn't allow it.
Kruglov wants to control the pace but Rapheal is squirming around nicely. #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.
Kruglov controlling from mount.
Kruglov trying to control but Rapheal is having none of it. #SU2#
Kruglov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Rapheal avoids it.#T3#
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Rapheal.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rapheal looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal misses with a straight left.
Kruglov tries to counter with a clinch but Rapheal shakes him off and moves away.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Rapheal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Rapheal lands an overhand right.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Rapheal misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Kruglov lands but Rapheal takes it in his stride.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Rapheal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruglov throws a jab when Rapheal was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruglov dominated that 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.#R2#
Rapheal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruglov lands a really nice looking cross but Rapheal seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Rapheal.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruglov lands a jab.
Rapheal slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Rapheal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Rapheal connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Rapheal slips the punch.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Rapheal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Rapheal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruglov.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Rapheal slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the body
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov staying out of range there.#T3#
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Rapheal connects with a body shot.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Rapheal ducks down to avoid it.
Rapheal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rapheal misses with a body punch
and Kruglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Kruglov jabs at Rapheal's body.
Rapheal lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov misses with a double jab
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruglov scores with a four punch combination!
Rapheal moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Rapheal takes one to the side of the head.
Rapheal slips a jab from Kruglov.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rapheal lands a nice shot that snaps Kruglov's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapheal is looking to counter punch.
Rapheal cracks a nice hook into Kruglov's ribs.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapheal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Rapheal.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rapheal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapheal misses the target.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Rapheal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapheal throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapheal swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov wants to counter with a clinch but Rapheal pushes him away.#KD#
Rapheal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kruglov sprawling to the canvas! Kruglov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rapheal finish him?!
#ROC#Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov connects with a jab.
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Rapheal staying out of range there.
Rapheal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Rapheal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Kruglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Rapheal off the cage and back into range.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Rapheal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rapheal.
Kruglov sizes up Rapheal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapheal.
A lazy body kick from Kruglov
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Rapheal throwing a counter right hand but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Rapheal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rapheal punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Rapheal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice body shot.
Kruglov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruglov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body.
Rapheal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kruglov
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rapheal clearly takes 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.#R4#
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a big right hand! Oh Kruglov is in trouble here! Rapheal follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Mark Rapheal 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:
Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Raynard drives through and clinches with Rapheal against the cage.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapheal.
Raynard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapheal walks away with a smile on his face. Raynard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard throws a combination that misses
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Raynard avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Raynard misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raynard slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Rapheal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal misses with a wild body shot.
Raynard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rapheal to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Raynard sizes up Rapheal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raynard swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Rapheal lands.
Raynard misses with a jab to the body
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal cracks Raynard on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Raynard falls backwards against the cage. Rapheal follows up with more strikes that drop Raynard to his knees. Rapheal keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Raynard! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Mark Rapheal 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 Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rapheal's head backwards.
Carter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rapheal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Barry Carter has been cut.
Rapheal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter looks to land a left hand but Rapheal moved out of range nicely.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Barry Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter wants to clinch up but Rapheal keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Carter is rocked!
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter glances at the clock... BAM! Rapheal nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Carter crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Carter is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris moves forwards but Rapheal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rapheal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rapheal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rapheal wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Rapheal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rapheal throws out the jab.
Rapheal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rapheal misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Rapheal is rocked!#T1#
Harris throws an overhand right that drops Rapheal like a sack of potatoes! Harris dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris! |
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Event:
HFC 73 - Olly Holly vs De Ross
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Rapheal throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryhein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Rapheal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rapheal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryhein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
Rapheal lands with a shot to the body.
Ryhein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rapheal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rapheal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Rapheal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Ryhein counters with a low kick, right behind Rapheal 's knee.
Ryhein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryhein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ryhein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ryhein walks into a left hand.
Ryhein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapheal.
Ryhein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a head kick.
Rapheal throws a big shot that misses.
Ryhein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rapheal just manages to avoid it.
Ryhein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryhein throws a one two combo.
Ryhein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Ryhein finds it's way through Rapheal's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryhein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Einar Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryhein takes a swing at Rapheal's ribcage but misses.
Rapheal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rapheal digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapheal.#CL2#
Rapheal has Ryhein up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhein taking a breather.
Ryhein misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ryhein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapheal moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryhein.
Rapheal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Ryhein misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Ryhein gets tackled into the cage by Rapheal. Rapheal maintains the clinch.
Ryhein working hard to break the clinch.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Rapheal.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryhein.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryhein's elbow.
Rapheal working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
Ryhein tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
#T4#
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryhein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rapheal.
Ryhein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapheal lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapheal scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Ryhein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rapheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Rapheal has managed to clinch.
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryhein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
A hook to the body from Ryhein.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the side of Ryhein's head.
Ryhein lands with a right to the head.
Ryhein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Einar Ryhein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Rapheal blocks the low kick.
Ryhein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rapheal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryhein with a body shot.
Ryhein lands with a right hand.
Ryhein thumps Rapheal with a low kick.
Ryhein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapheal.
Ryhein slips under a jab from Rapheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal misses with a straight right.
Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryhein.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
Einar Ryhein is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
A countering left hand to the body from Rapheal misses.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Ryhein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rapheal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryhein lands a head kick. Rapheal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rapheal looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Rapheal scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Einar Ryhein has been cut.
Rapheal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away.
Ryhein moves away from the strike by Rapheal. #T2#
Rapheal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryhein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryhein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryhein throws a solid leg kick but Rapheal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryhein.
Rapheal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryhein 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 Rapheal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapheal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
Rapheal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Ryhein is rocked!
Rapheal connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ryhein out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
A relieved looking Mark Rapheal 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:
HFC 65: Bond vs McCork
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Rapheal throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Rapheal does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Eoin Chai has been cut.
Rapheal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai throws a series of punches but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Rapheal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai misses with a leg kick
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Eoin Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rapheal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapheal lands with a right hand.
Rapheal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapheal.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Chai.
Rapheal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Rapheal slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#Eoin Chai's cut is getting worse.
Chai throws a series of punches but Rapheal avoids them all with ease.
Rapheal punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Rapheal misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai thows a leg kick but Rapheal checks it
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Eoin Chai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rapheal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Rapheal avoided it.
Rapheal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Rapheal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Rapheal.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapheal. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Eoin Chai's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chai throws a combination that misses
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapheal's sensitive parts.
Rapheal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai missing with a left hand there. Rapheal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Rapheal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eoin Chai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Rapheal!
After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 58: Holy vs Jackson
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Wolf misses with a double jab
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapheal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapheal moves away.
Rapheal slips under a jab from Wolf.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rapheal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolf.
Rapheal throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rapheal misses with a hook.
Wolf lunges at Rapheal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rapheal's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Wolf wants to counter with a clinch but Rapheal pushes him away.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Wolf throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
The crowd cheers as Wolf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rapheal doesn't seem phased though.
Wolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Wolf is rocked!
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body.
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Rapheal finish him?
Wolf looks winded!
Rapheal closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wolf out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 49: Saneuji vs Smith
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Rapheal as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Dontavious Thadboy has been cut.
Rapheal looks to throw the jab but Thadboy is out of range.
Thadboy throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thadboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapheal throws an overhand right that lands on Thadboy's shoulder, as Thadboy tries to avoid the shot.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thadboy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rapheal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thadboy needs to keep his hands up - Rapheal had a free shot at his head there.
Thadboy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thadboy moves in looking to clinch but Rapheal pushes him off.
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thadboy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thadboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapheal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thadboy with a body shot.#T1##CL#
Thadboy moves into range and clinches up with Rapheal.
Rapheal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thadboys head.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Rapheal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Thadboy tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thadboy backwards.
Thadboy digs a right hand into Rapheal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rapheal's gas tank.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Thadboy is breathing heavily.
Rapheal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Thadboy.
Rapheal digs a right hand underneath Thadboy's ribcage. Thadboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Thadboy takes a shot to the head.
Rapheal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal digs a right hand into Thadboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thadboy's gas tank.
Rapheal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rapheal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rapheal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thadboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rapheal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapheal.
A short right from Rapheal on the inside.
Rapheal lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Thadboy is rocked!
A body shot lands from Rapheal.
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Thadboy.
Thadboy misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rapheal.
Rapheal digs a right hand underneath Thadboy's ribcage. Thadboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thadboy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thadboy tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Thadboy back against the ropes.
A short left from Rapheal.
Thadboy takes a shot to the head.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Oh Thadboy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Dontavious Thadboy's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Thadboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thadboy tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rapheal gets through Thadboy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal lands a shot to the body.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Rapheal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thadboys head.
Rapheal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rapheal lands a hook that snaps the head of Thadboy backwards.
Rapheal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rapheal lands a big right hand that drops Thadboy! The killer instinct kicks in and Rapheal finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rapheal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
An out of breath Mark Rapheal 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Rapheal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spirikavicius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal is looking to clinch but Spirikavicius is avoiding it.
Rapheal is looking to clinch.
Spirikavicius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spirikavicius there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Spirikavicius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rapheal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rapheal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rapheal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spirikavicius connects with a jab.#KD#
Spirikavicius cracks Rapheal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rapheal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spirikavicius finish him?
#ROC#Rapheal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mark Rapheal has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal leaves his chin hanging out and Spirikavicius seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rapheal crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasparas Spirikavicius! |
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