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Event:
C381: Shida vs Dewitt
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Shida cracks Dewitt with a good jab.
Shida misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Dewitt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Shida breaks the clinch.
Dewitt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shida can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a low kick but Dewitt moves out of range easily.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Shida misses with an uppercut. Dewitt saw that one coming.
Dewitt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shida stuns Dewitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Dewitt wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.
Dewitt drops his hands momentarily and Shida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shida throws a head kick but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Shida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
A lazy left from Shida finds it's target.
A slow jab from Shida misses its intended target.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Shida looks to land a left hand but Dewitt moved out of range nicely.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Dewitt wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.
Shida throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Dewitt tries to work over Shida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dewitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Shida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Shida successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Dewitt stands up and waves to Shida to follow him.
Dewitt slips a jab from Shida.#T4#
Shida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Dewitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shida.
Shida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dewitt counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Dewitt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Shida.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dewitt can do to turn this around?
Shida cracks Dewitt with an open hand slap.
Shida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dewitt avoids the body shot from Shida.
Dewitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Dewitt.
Shida motions for Dewitt to come forward. Shida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Shida. That's going to slow Dewitt down.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Shida.
Dewitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shida misses with a hook
and Dewitt counters with a body kick.
Shida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shida throws a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida misses with an uppercut. Dewitt saw that one coming.#T2#
A jab from Dewitt misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dewitt.
Takeda Shida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
Shida throws a hook to the side of Dewitt's head but Dewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dewitt throws a head kick that misses
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Shida misses with a head kick.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the body from Dewitt misses
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.
Dewitt dodges the punch combination from Shida.
#T4#
Dewitt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shida misses the jab.
Dewitt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Dewitt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Dewitt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shida walks into a straight right hand from Dewitt.
Shida swings for the body but Dewitt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the body.
Shida throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Shida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Dewitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shida throws a series of punches but Dewitt avoids them all with ease.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Shida dodges the punch combination from Dewitt.
Shida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shida misses with a body shot.
Dewitt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shida misses with a looping left.
Dewitt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shida tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Shida misses with a series of wild punches.
Shida throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
Shida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Dewitt.
It looked like Shida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shida misses with a hook.
Dewitt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shida throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shida, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewitt moves away.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Dewitt slips a straight right by Shida.
Dewitt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dewitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Shida is just out of range.
Shida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dewitt throws a sloppy body shot
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida punishes Dewitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Dewitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Dewitt.
Shida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dewitt is looking for the big counter here.
Dewitt throws a shot to the body.
Dewitt blocks a jab.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Shida misses. #T2#
Shida scores with a head kick. Dewitt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shida misses with a looping left.
Dewitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dewitt scrambles back to his feet.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dewitt.
Shida misses with a straight left.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Shida misses with a looping left.
Dewitt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dewitt slips under a jab from Shida.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shida throws a jab when Dewitt was well out of range.
Shida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Shida throws out a loose jab but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Dewitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dewitt needs to keep his hands up - Shida had a free shot at his head there.
Shida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dewitt under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Dewitt throws a big counter head kick but Shida avoids it with no problem.
Dewitt throws a head kick but Shida moves out of range.
Shida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida had his way with Howie Dewitt in that round.
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#
Shida throws a head kick but Dewitt moves out of range.
Howie Dewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Dewitt responds with a good body kick, but Shida manages to step out the way in time.
Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida swings for the body but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A big right from Shida misses.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shida.
Dewitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shida.
Dewitt scores with a head kick.
Shida tries to bum rush Dewitt with a series of wild strikes but Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Shida. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Dewitt as he checks the leg kick.
Dewitt throws out a counter right but Shida avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Dewitt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shida lands a nice shot to the body.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dewitt wants to counter with a clinch but Shida pushes him away.
A jab from Shida misses.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewitt moves away.
Dewitt tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dewitt.
Takeda Shida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shida throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida misses with a wild body shot.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Dewitt misses with a looping right.
Dewitt tries to land a body kick
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Dewitt misses with a body shot.
It looked like Shida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dewitt tries to move into range but Shida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Shida.
Shida just misses with a punch to the body.
Shida sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! Shida avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shida scores with a head kick. Dewitt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeda Shida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeda Shida!
Takeda Shida retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Takeda Shida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Howie Dewitt spoke after the fight, saying 'That is NOT how you do it. I need time to think about my future.'. |
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Event:
C375: Chai vs Shida
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Dewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kringle.
Dewitt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dewitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kringle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kringle.
Kringle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kringle looks to land a right hand but Dewitt moved out of range.
Dewitt motions for Kringle to come forward. Dewitt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kringle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dewitt.
Kringle thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kringle is just out of range.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Kringle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kringle throwing a counter right hand but Dewitt manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kringle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the body
and Kringle counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Dewitt.
Dewitt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dewitt lands a high kick!
Dewitt throws a head kick that misses.
Kringle misses with an uppercut
and Dewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dewitt moves out of range of the body kick from Kringle.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Dewitt clinches up against the cage.
Kringle scores with a shot to the side of Dewitt's head. #T2#
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Kringle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kringle lands a shoulder strike.
Kringle lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kringle tries to keep at a distance but Dewitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kringle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Kringle tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kringle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dewitt lands a right hand.
Kringle prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kringle misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Dewitt scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dewitt throws an elbow but misses.
Kringle tries to circle away but Dewitt has him pinned against the cage.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Kringle.
Kringle blocks an uppercut.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from Kringle.
Kringle is trying to push Dewitt away but Dewitt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kringle misses with a punch to the body.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Kringle blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Kringle prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt digs a right hand underneath Kringle's ribcage. Kringle let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dewitt blocks a jab.
Dewitt misses with a double jab
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Dewitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kringle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dewitt can pounce on him.
Dewitt moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Kringle tries to keep at a distance but Dewitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kringle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kringle dodges an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Kringle prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Kringle lands a right hand.
Kringle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt keeps control of Kringle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dewitt lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kringle.
Kringle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dewitt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dewitt scores with a nice strike.
Kringle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Kringle is having none of it.
Dewitt wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt misses with a head kick.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kringle.
Kringle throws a quick counter head kick but Dewitt was just out of range.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dewitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dewitt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Dewitt closes the distance and pushes Kringle back into the cage.
Kringle misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dewitt tries to clinch up
and Kringle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dewitt dips to his left and cracks Kringle with an uppercut!
Kringle misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Dewitt counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Dewitt. #T2#
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
Dewitt lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kringle controls his hands.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kringle controls his hands.
Dewitt lands an elbow just above Kringle 's eye.
Dewitt pushes Kringle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dewitt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dewitt.
Kringle takes a shot to the head.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dewitt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt tries to work over Kringle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Kringle controls the action.
Kringle tries to break the clinch but Dewitt is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dewitt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kringle.
Howie Dewitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kringle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards. #CUT2#Kristoph Kringle's cut is getting worse.
Kringle prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Kringle lands a shoulder strike.
Kringle is trying to break the clinch but Dewitt is controlling him.
Kringle misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kringle.
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Kringle moves out of range.
Kringle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dewitt.#T4#
Kringle moves out of range of the body kick.
Dewitt connects with a right hand. Kringle shakes it off.
Dewitt misses with a head kick.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dewitt counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kringle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dewitt slips a straight right by Kringle.
Kringle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kringle moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Kringle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kristoph Kringle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dewitt throws a head kick that misses
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Dewitt misses
and Kringle counters with a left and a right that stings Dewitt.
Dewitt swings for the body but Kringle moves out of range.
Kringle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dewitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Kringle misses the target.
Dewitt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dewitt.
Kringle is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dewitt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kringle throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Dewitt moves in looking to clinch but Kringle pushes him off.
It looked like Kringle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Dewitt.
Dewitt slips a straight right by Kringle.
Nice shot lands for Dewitt.
Kringle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Kringle.
Dewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kringle throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Dewitt there.
Howie Dewitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Dewitt rushes Kringle and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Kringle tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Kringle back against the cage.
Kringle has had enough of the clinch but Dewitt keeps him there for the moment.
Kringle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewitt.
Kringle misses with a punch to the body.
Kringle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kringle tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kringle wants to break free but Dewitt has control.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kringles head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle throws a head punch that misses.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kringle.
Kringle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dewitt controls his hands.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Kringle has had enough of the clinch but Dewitt keeps him there for the moment.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Kringle. #T3#
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dewitt tries to work over Kringle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Kringle blocks an elbow strike from Dewitt.
A frustrated look appears on Kringle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kringle pushes Dewitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dewitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kringle.
Kringle tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Kringle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kringle tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Kringle tries to break free but Dewitt pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dewitt.
Dewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kringle.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Dewitt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dewitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dewitt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kringle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from Kringle.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dewitt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kringle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt tries to throw a body punch but Kringle avoids it by throwing Dewitt back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Dewitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dewitt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 375
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dewitt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyler finds it's way round the side to connect with Dewitt's head. #CUT2#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.
Dewitt walks into a left hand.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
It looked like Dewitt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Tyler controls the action.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler blocking some punches.
Tyler prevents a body shot from Dewitt. #T1#
Dewitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
Tyler misses with some punches.
Dewitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dewitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Dewitt moved out of range nicely.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dewitt manages to avoid it.#T2#
Dewitt moves out of range as Tyler throws a body kick.
Dewitt is looking to counter punch.
Tyler tries to land a front kick but Dewitt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Dewitt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Dewitt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewitt takes one to the chin there.
Tyler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Tyler misses with the body kick#CL#
and Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Tyler digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Tyler misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dewitt.
Tyler looks winded!
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage.
Dewitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dewitt.
Tyler tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Tyler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyler's gas tank.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Dewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #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!
Dewitt works on Tyler's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyler tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dewitt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler misses with a combination
#KD#
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Tyler toppling to the canvas! Tyler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Dewitt blocks the body kick.
Tyler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dewitt counters with a right hand from hell and Tyler is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 367 Okoro v Johnson
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dewitt scores with a nice body kick.
De Leon moves out of range as Dewitt throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from De Leon misses its target.
Dewitt misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like De Leon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dewitt connects with an inside leg kick.
De Leon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
De Leon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt lands a head kick. De Leon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dewitt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
De Leon misses with a hook. Dewitt ducked under it nicely.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dewitt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Leon needs to keep his hands up - Dewitt had a free shot at his head there.
De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Leon throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
De Leon misses with a straight left.
Dewitt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Leon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Dewitt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dewitt throws a push kick but De Leon slaps the foot to one side.
De Leon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dewitt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dewitt.
De Leon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dewitt lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Leon stalks Dewitt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dewitt's face. Dewitt staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Dewitt lands with a good body shot.
De Leon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
#CL2#
Dewitt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dewitt has a couple of punches blocked by De Leon.
Dewitt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Leon up against the cage.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
#T4#
Dewitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Leon working hard to break the clinch.
Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Leon throws the kick towards the body but Dewitt avoids it.
Dewitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dewitt scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - De Leon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from De Leon misses.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dewitt jabs De Leon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses
enabling De Leon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dewitt is looking to clinch but De Leon is avoiding it.
It looked like De Leon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dewitt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon misses the jab.
De Leon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dewitt.#CUT#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.#T1#
De Leon looks for the body kick but Dewitt saw that one coming.
Dewitt punishes De Leon's body with a nice straight punch.
De Leon lands a glancing blow to the side of Dewitt's head.
Dewitt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Leon rather than just go for the knockout.
De Leon takes a swing at Dewitt's ribcage but misses.
De Leon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Leon looks to land a body kick but Dewitt moved away.
Howie Dewitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
De Leon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Leon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dewitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dewitt lands a nice hook to De Leon's body. De Leon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Leon.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by De Leon and move into the clinch position.
De Leon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dewitt. Dewitt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Leon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dewitt checks the leg kick.
Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Leon.
De Leon throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A big left from De Leon misses.
Dewitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dewitt jabs at De Leon's body.
De Leon missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dewitt wants to counter with a clinch but De Leon pushes him away.
A head kick by Dewitt misses
and De Leon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Leon lands a jab to the head.
Dewitt looks for the body kick but De Leon saw that one coming.
De Leon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abelardo De Leon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Howie Dewitt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dewitt lands a jab to De Leon's midsection.
De Leon throws out a loose jab but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Leon sets himself, and Dewitt steps forward looking for the clinch! De Leon avoids it this time.
Dewitt stalks De Leon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Leon's face. De Leon staggers backwards, shaken.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from De Leon.
Dewitt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dewitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Leon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Dewitt takes a swing at De Leon's ribcage but misses.
De Leon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Leon jabs at Dewitt's body.
A jab from Dewitt finds it's way through De Leon's defenses.
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
De Leon avoids the body shot from Dewitt.
#T2#
Dewitt thumps De Leon with a low kick.
De Leon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Leon.
Dewitt lands a head shot.
De Leon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crunch! Dewitt slams his shin into De Leon's torso.#T3#
De Leon throws a nice looking combination but Dewitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dewitt stuns De Leon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dewitt lands a nice hook to De Leon's body. De Leon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from De Leon. Those never looked like landing.
De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Dewitt misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from De Leon misses the target.
De Leon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Leon drops his hands momentarily and Dewitt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Leon throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dewitt as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewitt lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Dewitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dewitt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 358 Dewitt v Prix
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Dewitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dewitt.
Prix scores with a leg kick.
Dewitt misses with a body shot.
Dewitt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Dewitt does no damage.
Dewitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dewitt closes the distance but Prix moves to the side
letting Prix counter with a right hand.
Dewitt swings for the body but Prix moves out of range.
Prix replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dewitt blocks it well.
Dewitt lands an overhand right.
Dewitt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prix.#T1##CL#
Dewitt instigates a clinch.
Dewitt has Prix pressed against the cage, preventing Prix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Prix breaks the clinch.
Prix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Prix misses with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.
Prix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Prix.
Prix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dewitt throws out the jab.
Prix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Dewitt connects with a body shot.
Dewitt throws a lazy right hand but Prix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt wants to clinch
and Prix counters with a low kick, right behind Dewitt 's knee.
Dewitt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Prix misses with a straight left.
Prix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dewitt.
A low kick from Dewitt is predictable there
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dewitt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prix. Prix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dewitt misses with a left hand
and Prix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Dewitt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dewitt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Prix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dewitt with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Prix.
Prix throws a looping overhand right but Dewitt ducks down to avoid it.
Dewitt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dewitt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Prix.
Jab, jab by Dewitt - just one landing. #CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Prix breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Dewitt lands a slapping body shot.
Prix throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Dewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prix throws out a counter right but Dewitt avoids it with no problem.
Prix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
Dewitt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prix doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dewitt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prix at a distance.
Dewitt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prix counters with a good, hard body kick but Dewitt shrugs it off.
Prix looks to land a right hand but Dewitt moved out of range.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt throws a combination that misses
and Prix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Prix throws a lazy right hand but Dewitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howie Dewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewitt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dewitt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prix throws a counter combo.
Dewitt digs a good hook to Prix's body.
Dewitt looks to land a left hand but Prix moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prix swinging wildly here.
Dewitt slips under a jab.#T1##CL#
Dewitt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prix missing with knees to the body.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prix wants to break free but Dewitt has control.
Dewitt lands a body shot. #BC2#
Prix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dewitt misses with a body shot.
Dewitt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dewitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewitt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prix on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dewitt.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prix counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses
letting Prix counter with a right hand.
Dewitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prix can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prix misses with a straight right.
A big left from Prix misses.
Prix misses the jab.
Prix throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dewitt counters with a left to the body.
Dewitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dewitt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dewitt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prix counters with a good, hard body kick but Dewitt shrugs it off. #T3#
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prix keeps Dewitt at a distance using the push kick.
Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prix.
Dewitt tries to counter by clinching up but Prix breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Prix misses the target.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prix manages to circle out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prix.
Dewitt throws a series of punches but Prix avoids them all with ease.
Prix walks into a jab.
Dewitt thows a leg kick but Prix checks it
and Prix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Prix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dewitt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPrix.#T4#
A jab from Dewitt misses.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch but Prix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prix! But no joy.
Prix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dewitt misses with a right hand
letting Prix counter with a right hand.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Prix moves out of range.
Dewitt lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt lands with a straight right. Prix didn't see that one coming.
Dewitt scores with a kick to the body.
Dewitt lands a jab to Prix's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyrus Prix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Prix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prix misses with a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a solid body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dewitt there.
Prix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dewitt's sensitive parts.
Prix misses with a left hand
and Dewitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Prix is predictable there
and Dewitt counters with a left to the body.
Dewitt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Prix throws a push kick but Dewitt slaps the foot to one side.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prix manages to circle out of the way.
Nice jab there from Dewitt.
Dewitt punishes Prix's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Dewitt swings for the body but Prix moves out of range.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Dewitt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prix.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Prix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dewitt with a body shot.
Prix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dewitt misses the shot to the body.
Dewitt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.
Dewitt misses with an uppercut
and Prix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Dewitt. #T2#
Dewitt misses with a wild body shot.
Prix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Dewitt blocks the leg kick.
Prix moves away from the strike by Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a shot from downtown. Prix moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prix.
Dewitt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prix counters with a straight right hand.
Dewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Dewitt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Prix. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prix counters with a body kick.
Prix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dewitt misses with a left hand
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dewitt takes a swing at Prix's ribcage but misses.
Prix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Dewitt misses
and Prix counters with a low kick, right behind Dewitt 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prix. #T4#
Prix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dewitt tries to counter by clinching up but Prix breaks away and moves out of range.
A low kick from Dewitt is predictable there #KD2#
and Prix counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dewitt! Prix lets Dewitt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prix avoids the body shot from Dewitt.
Prix steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dewitt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dewitt throws a looping overhand right but Prix ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Dewitt #KD2#
and Prix counters with a nice right hand that sends Dewitt toppling to the canvas! Dewitt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Prix finish him?!#ROC2#Dewitt is rocked!
Dewitt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dewitt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prix thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Dewitt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Prix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Prix really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howie Dewitt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Dewitt misses with a jab to the body
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dewitt thuds a left hand into Prix's body.
Dewitt is looking to wear down Prix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dewitt looks to clinch
and Prix counters with a crisp right that sends Dewitt to the canvas! Prix follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Prix!
Cyrus Prix is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Cyrus Prix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Howie Dewitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'That is NOT how you do it. I need time to think about my future.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 351 Dewitt v Lovanov
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Lovanov throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewitt lands with an overhand left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lovanov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lovanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dewitt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dewitt misses with a straight left.
Lovanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dewitt.
Dewitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dewitt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lovanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dewitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovanov misses the jab.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Lovanov is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dewitt throws a jab when Lovanov was well out of range.
Dewitt misses with a body shot
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and clinches.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewitt smiles and moves away.
Lovanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Dewitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dewitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovanov misses with a straight left.
Dewitt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.
Dewitt takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
Dewitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howie Dewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov throws a nice looking combination but Dewitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dewitt lands with an overhand left.
Dewitt misses with a looping right.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt thows a body kick. Lovanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
And Lovanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dewitt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.
Dewitt is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dewitt looks for the body kick but Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt is looking to counter the offense by Lovanov and move into the clinch.
Lovanov misses with a body kick.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dewitt to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovanov somewhat.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.#CL#
Dewitt clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dewitt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dewitt lands a right hook to the body.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses.
Lovanov with the counter takedown but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
Dewitt swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lovanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Dewitt tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Dewitt back against the cage.
Lovanov tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt has him pressed against the cage.
Dewitt stalling in the clinch.
Lovanov fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Lovanov jumps guard and drags Dewitt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Dewitt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dewitt tries to clinch up.
Dewitt is looking to wear down Lovanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
Lovanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dewitt throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Lovanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dewitt!
Dewitt tries to bench press Lovanov off him but Lovanov keeps the position.
Lovanov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lovanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lovanov controlling from side mount.
Lovanov lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dewitt's head but Dewitt avoids it well.
Dewitt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lovanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewitt dodges the ground and pound from Lovanov.
The referee asks Lovanov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lovanov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dewitt wants to get back to his feet.
Dewitt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lovanov.
Lovanov staying calm.
Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dewitt to see if he's OK.#T3#
Lovanov trying to control the action but Dewitt is working from the bottom.
Lovanov scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dewitt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dewitt is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lovanov lands a few punches from side control.
Dewitt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dewitt to see if he's OK.
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lovanov working the ground and pound from side control.
Zahbit Lovanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovanov looks up at the clock and then as Dewitt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lovanov landing strikes.
Lovanov slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Dewitt throws out a powerful jab.
Dewitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lovanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dewitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lovanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.
Dewitt lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dewitt's head.
Lovanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Dewitt tries to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dewitt thinking.
Dewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab.
Lovanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howie Dewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dewitt has time to react.
Lovanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lovanov.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown but Dewitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dewitt thumps Lovanov with a low kick.#T2#
Dewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovanov somewhat.
Lovanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dewitt counters with a nice body shot.
Dewitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovanov.
Dewitt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dewitt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.#T3##TD2#
Lovanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dewitt quickly recovers to half guard.
Dewitt has hold of Lovanov's hands but Lovanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dewitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lovanov is nestled in close to Dewitt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Lovanov is looking for a kimura but Dewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lovanov to get the leverage.
Dewitt is trying to control but can't.
Lovanov lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Lovanov winds up and cracks Dewitt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dewitt taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov is nestled in close to Dewitt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lovanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lovanov trying to control from Dewitt's half guard. Dewitt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovanov throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Dewitt is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dewitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and clinches.
Dewitt misses with an elbow over the top.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lovanov's elbow.
Dewitt works on Lovanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewitt smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov blocks a leg kick.
Dewitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a head kick.
A combination from Dewitt does no damage.
Lovanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lovanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovanov with the counter takedown but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Lovanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dewitt misses with a leg kick.
Dewitt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dewitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lovanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dewitt defends it well.
Dewitt wants to clinch.#T2#
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Lovanov with a poor takedown
letting Dewitt counter with a right hand.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt works over Lovanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Dewitt is looking to clinch but Lovanov is avoiding it.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Dewitt dips to his left and cracks Lovanov with an uppercut!
Dewitt defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.#T3#
Lovanov loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Dewitt defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dewitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dewitt.
Dewitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt staying out of range there.
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Dewitt is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewitt. That's going to slow Lovanov down.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dewitt as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Dewitt.
Lovanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dewitt defends it well.#T4#
Lovanov ducks right into an uppercut from Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Lovanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dewitt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewitt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dewitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt had his way with Zahbit Lovanov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body.
Dewitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovanov circles away.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dewitt tries to clinch up.
Dewitt darts in trying to clinch
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a jab to the body
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov shoots and misses #CL#
and Dewitt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov fails to pull guard.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Lovanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howie Dewitt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Lovanov misses with the head strike.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt won't allow it.
Lovanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
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!
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Lovanov fails to pull guard.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Dewitt lands a right hand.
Lovanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Dewitt.
A short right from Dewitt. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!#T3#
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dewitt to keep the fight standing.
Dewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish him?
Dewitt works on Lovanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dewitt is working Lovanov over against the cage.
Lovanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Dewitt.
Dewitt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Lovanov's head.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lovanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewitt lands a damaging elbow.
Dewitt digs a right hand underneath Lovanov's ribcage. Lovanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt cracks Lovanov with a nice body shot.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Dewitt lands a big right hand that drops Lovanov! The killer instinct kicks in and Dewitt finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dewitt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Howie Dewitt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 345 Okongwu v Dewitt
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Dewitt throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Okongwu blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Dewitt rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Okongwu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okongwu's gas tank.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
#BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewitt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dewitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch position.
Dewitt connects with a body shot.
Okongwu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okongwu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dewitt.#T1#
Dewitt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dewitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Okongwu misses.
We've been informed that Dewitt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dewitt misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Dewitt clinches.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Dewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Okongwu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu lands the left hand.
Dewitt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Dewitt has Okongwu up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#T3#
Okongwu tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt lands a shot to the body.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dewitt.
Dewitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
Dewitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okongwu's defenses. #CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Dewitt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt stalling the fight.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Okongwu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okongwu's gas tank.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt cracks Okongwu with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dewitt.
Dewitt gets through Okongwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards. #ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dewitt presses Okongwu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Okongwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt is working Okongwu over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dewitt moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu seems to have got his legs back now.
Dewitt scores with a jab to the body.
Dewitt thumps Okongwu with a low kick.
Dewitt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dewitt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okongwu avoids the head kick by Dewitt.
A nice leg kick from Dewitt, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt feints and then cracks Okongwu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okongwu down. #CL2#
Okongwu gets tackled into the cage by Dewitt. Dewitt maintains the clinch.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Good body shot from Dewitt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Dewitt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okongwu's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu takes an elbow to the temple.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Mauro Okongwu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Okongwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
A short left from Dewitt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewitt scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mauro Okongwu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howie Dewitt!
A very excited looking Howie Dewitt 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:
DMMA 339 PoPo vs Pedersoli
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Temidare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temidare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Dewitt. #CL2#
Dewitt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Temidare.
Temidare has had enough of the clinch but Dewitt keeps him there for the moment.
Dewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Temidare blocks it.
Temidare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Temidare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Temidare throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Temidare blocks it.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dewitt avoids it.
Dewitt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
Dewitt lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
Dewitt lands a body shot.
Temidare is breathing heavily.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Temidare blocks an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Temidare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Temidare pushes off an throws an elbow but Dewitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dewitt cracks Temidare with a nice body shot.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temidare's elbow.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
Temidare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dewitt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Temidare or not.
Dewitt scores with a hook to the body.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Temidare in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Dewitt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temidare.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Temidare throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt managing to block the knees to the body from Temidare.
Temidare takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Dewitt.
#T2#
Dewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dewitt.
A short right from Dewitt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewitt.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt gets through Temidare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands an elbow that stopped Temidare in his tracks for a moment.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temidare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dewitt.
Dewitt scores with a shoulder strike.
Temidare blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Temidare takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temidare's elbow.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Temidare.
Dewitt works on Temidare's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Dewitt pushes Temidare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
Dewitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Dewitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dewitt presses Temidare against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dewitt works on Temidare's body with a couple of short punches.
Dewitt lands an elbow that stopped Temidare in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dewitt lands an elbow that stopped Temidare in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Adeboye Temidare has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Temidare is rocked!
Dewitt pushes Temidare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a shot to the body.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dewitt.
Oh Temidare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Dewitt drops Temidare onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Temidare is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dewitt pushes Temidare against the cage. Dewitt is working some dirty boxing. Dewitt pushes off with a quick right hook! Temidare goes down! Temidare tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dewitt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Dewitt!
A very excited looking Howie Dewitt 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:
DMMA 330 Double Trouble
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Argento takes the fight into the clinch.
Argento takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Dewitt lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Argento misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Argento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Argento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argento throws a hook but Dewitt blocks it.
Argento shoots in but Dewitt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Argento manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento looks to clinch
letting Dewitt counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Argento.
Alexus Argento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt leaves Argento with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dewitt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Argento lands a leg kick that knocks Dewitt off balance momentarily.
Argento scores with a decent looking hook.
Argento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dewitt works the jab nicely.
Dewitt misses with a wild body shot.
Argento shoots and misses
and Dewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Alexus Argento's cut even more.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexus Argento.
Argento tries to clinch but Dewitt moves out of range.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Argento throws a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Argento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2#
Argento gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Argento can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt pushes Argento back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt takes a shot to the head.
Argento tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Argento prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Argento lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Argento lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Argento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Argento swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Argento was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Howie Dewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Argento lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Argento.
Argento lands with a thumping leg kick.
Argento dips to his left and cracks Dewitt with an uppercut!
Argento lands a lovely overhand right.
Argento attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Argento misses with a body shot
letting Dewitt counter with a right hand. #CL#
Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Dewitt lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Argento's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Argento has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dewitt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Argento wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Argento avoids a wild elbow strike from Dewitt.
Dewitt works on Argento's body with a couple of short punches.
Argento looks winded!
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Argento's elbow.
Dewitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dewitt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dewitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Argento backwards. #CUT#The cut above Alexus Argento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt pushes Argento back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexus Argento's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 326 Martin vs Johnson
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Ruthless misses with a wild body shot.
Ruthless connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dewitt. Dewitt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruthless thumps Dewitt with a low kick.
Dewitt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ruthless misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dewitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ruthless takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Rob Ruthless has been cut.
Ruthless misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt moves in looking to clinch but Ruthless pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Ruthless throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruthless checks a leg kick. #T1#
Ruthless misses with a straight left.
Ruthless throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dewitt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruthless with a body shot.
Ruthless looks to throw a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruthless scores with a head kick.
Ruthless bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dewitt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruthless connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruthless looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruthless avoids the body shot from Dewitt.
#T2#
Dewitt slips a jab from Ruthless.
Dewitt throws out a counter right but Ruthless avoids it with no problem.
Ruthless lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruthless has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruthless is looking to slow Dewitt down with leg kicks.
Ruthless misses the shot to the body.
Dewitt wants to counter with a clinch but Ruthless pushes him away.
Ruthless throws a lazy uppercut
and Dewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewitt ducks right into an uppercut from Ruthless.
Ruthless connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dewitt momentarily.
Dewitt throws a lazy body kick
and Ruthless counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Ruthless tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dewitt avoids it.
Ruthless is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dewitt is defending well for now.
Dewitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruthless scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruthless gets through Dewitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Ruthless controls the action.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Rob Ruthless's cut is getting worse.
Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruthless can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt pushes Ruthless back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dewitt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruthless lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ruthless is breathing heavily.
Ruthless lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt is leaning against Ruthless and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewitt lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Rob Ruthless's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short left from Dewitt. #T4#
Dewitt lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dewitt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruthless backwards.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from Ruthless.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Ruthless blocks it.
Dewitt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruthless.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow.
Dewitt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#Jeez, Rob Ruthless's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Ruthless controls the action.
A short uppercut from Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthless blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Ruthless has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
Still in the clinch, Dewitt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Ruthless's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rob Ruthless's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howie Dewitt!
An out of breath Howie Dewitt 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:
HZN 20 Marek v Noeigati
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Dewitt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adams throws a hook but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Jab from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Dewitt finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
That kick from Dewitt tenderised Adams's leg. Adams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dewitt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt misses with a right hand
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a hook but Dewitt blocks it.
Adams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Dewitt lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams misses with a kick to the body
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dewitt with a jab.
Dewitt scores with a jab to the body.
Dewitt misses with an uppercut
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dewitt, as that shot connected.
Dewitt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Dewitt has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt lands a right hand.
Adams prevents a body shot from Dewitt. #T2#
Knees to the body from Dewitt.
Adams dodges an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Dewitt works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Dewitt with the inside leg kick.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Dewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dewitt lands a nice looking body kick.
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Adams slips a jab from Dewitt.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dewitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow. #T3#
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewitt.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Dewitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Dewitt has double underhooks.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Dewitt pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewitt misses with the head strike.
Dewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Dewitt has the dominant position.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dewitt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adams can turn it around.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Adams effectively controlling the action here.
Adams prevents a body shot from Dewitt. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Dewitt lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dewitt tries to land a front kick but Adams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dewitt misses with a hook.
Dewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dewitt wants to clinch but Adams slips to the side
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dewitt connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Adams checks a low kick from Dewitt.#CL#
Dewitt clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Adams.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dewitt has him pressed against the cage.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.#T1#
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams is working Dewitt over against the cage.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Dewitt is controlling the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dewitt here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams has Dewitt pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Dewitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. #BC2#
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Dewitt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dewitt.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Dewitt moves out of range easily.
Adams throws the kick towards the body but Dewitt avoids it.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dewitt manages to avoid it.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dewitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Dewitt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewitt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dewitt cracks Adams with a good jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dewitt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Dewitt throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dewitt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dewitt under the eye.
Dewitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dewitt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dewitt lands with an overhand left.
Dewitt is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Dewitt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Dewitt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dewitt works the jab nicely.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Dewitt punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Dewitt throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Dewitt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adams counters with a big head kick but Dewitt shrugs it off.
Dewitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dewitt misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
Adams throws a hook to the side of Dewitt's head but Dewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howie Dewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewitt misses with a looping right.
Adams misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Dewitt moves into range and clinches up with Adams.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewitt.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Dewitt clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams blocks a body shot from Dewitt. #T1#
Adams misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Dewitt misses with some punches.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dewitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dewitt is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dewitt has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Callum Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewitt delivers a nice body kick.
Dewitt takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Dewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Adams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dewitt doesn't seem phased though.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dewitt looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Adams throws a fast counter high kick but Dewitt manages to duck under it in time.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A low kick lands for Dewitt.
Adams lands with a cross.
Dewitt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.#CUT2#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.#CL#
Dewitt has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Adams is looking to control Dewitt's arms but Dewitt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage.
Dewitt is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dewitt lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Dewitt.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Dewitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewitt lands a left hand.
Dewitt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dewitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Dewitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Dewitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dewitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Dewitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dewitt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Dewitt!
After winning the bout, Howie Dewitt 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:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rader throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rader throws a lazy body kick
and Dewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rader.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rader throws a solid leg kick but Dewitt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rader.
Rader looks for the body kick but Dewitt saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Dewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Rader throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Rader throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Dewitt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rader! Dewitt lets Rader back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rader is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rader scores with a kick to the body.
Rader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Rader.
Rader misses with a looping right.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Rader.
Rader is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Rader lands a nice hook to Dewitt's body. Dewitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Rader misses its intended target.
Rader misses with a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a body kick.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rader punishes Dewitt's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rader.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader lands a front kick.#T3#
Dewitt checks a low kick from Rader.
Rader throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dewitt's head.#CUT2#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.
Dewitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rader lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dewitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewitt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rader lands with a slapping head kick.
Rader misses with a looping left.
As Rader tries to get set, Dewitt tries to push him back and clinch up but Rader manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Rader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Dewitt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Dewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rader misses with a low kick.
Dewitt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Rader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dewitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rader misses with a hook
and Dewitt counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Rader will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dewitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Dewitt counters with a quick kick to the body but Rader blocks it.
Rader misses with a low kick as Dewitt jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Dewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rader scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rader throws a front kick that sends Dewitt stumbling back into the cage.
Rader thows a body kick. Dewitt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dewitt on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dewitt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rader lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Rader throws a poor cross that misses
and Dewitt counters with a solid body kick.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Rader misses
and Dewitt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rader missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dewitt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rader connects with a jab.
Rader misses with a low kick.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Rader scores with a nice body kick.
Dewitt checks a low kick from Rader.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader throws a head kick but Dewitt moves out of range.
Rader tries to land a front kick but Dewitt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dewitt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dewitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Rader throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with an inside leg kick.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rader avoids it.
Rader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dewitt misses its target.
Rader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rader looks to score with a jab to the body but Dewitt is just out of range.
Dewitt throwing a counter right hand but Rader manages to avoid it.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewitt.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader misses with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dennis Rader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rader.
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Dewitt moves out of range easily.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Rader.
A big right from Rader misses.
Dewitt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Rader looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dewitt throws out a loose jab but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dewitt blocks it well.
Howie Dewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rader misses with a wild body shot.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rader.
Rader lands with a nice body punch.
Rader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters with a low kick, right behind Rader 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rader.
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Rader misses with an uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crunch! Dewitt slams his shin into Rader's torso.
Rader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rader misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rader.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rader manages to circle out of the way.
Rader takes a swing at Dewitt's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws a lazy uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Rader misses with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a body kick that stops Rader in his tracks momentarily.
Rader misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Rader is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rader misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Dewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Dennis Rader's cut even more.
Rader can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short uppercut from Dewitt.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt cracks Rader with a nice body shot.#KD#
Dewitt drops Rader onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rader is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Rader pressed against the cage. Dewitt frees himself up and cracks Rader with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Rader crumples to the floor, out cold! Dewitt jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howie Dewitt!
A relieved looking Howie Dewitt 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:
HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Dewitt misses the body punch
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Dewitt misses the body punch
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dewitt throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it.
Adams tried to counter with a leg kick but Dewitt avoided it.
Adams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
Dewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Dewitt manages to avoid it.
Adams throws a quick head kick that knocks Dewitt silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Adams is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Callum Adams!
Our winner, Callum Adams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Howie Dewitt had this to say: 'That is NOT how you do it. I need time to think about my future.'. |
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Event:
HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dewitt. No joy for Kiely on that attempt.
Kiely just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDewitt.
A slow jab from Dewitt misses its intended target. #CL#
Dewitt clinches.
Dewitt gets underhooks to prevent Kiely's takedown attempt.
Dewitt stops a takedown attempt from Kiely.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harrison Kiely.
Dewitt pushes Kiely back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Kiely looks winded!
Dewitt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt works on Kiely's body with a couple of short punches.
Dewitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a shot to the body.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiely takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Harrison Kiely has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside that Kiely shrugs off.
Dewitt lands an uppercut.
Dewitt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiely backwards.
Dewitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiely's defenses. #ROC#Kiely is rocked!
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiely is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish him?
Kiely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dewitt after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Dewitt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt pushes Kiely back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt is muscling Kiely up against the cage and as Kiely bounces back off, Dewitt cracks him with a huge right hand! Kiely crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howie Dewitt!
Our winner, Howie Dewitt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Harrison Kiely stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fix'. |
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Event:
Matt Mac Arena
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Womack misses with a wild body shot.
Dewitt throwing a counter right hand but Womack manages to avoid it.
Womack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack.
Womack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dewitt tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewitt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Womack throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Womack throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a lazy right hand but Womack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womack.
Dewitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Womack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Womack connects with a nice looking jab.
Womack stuns Dewitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Womack misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Womack scores with a four punch combination!
Womack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dewitt on the side of the head.
Dewitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Womack cracks a nice hook into Dewitt's ribs.
Womack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Mac Womack has been cut.
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack.
As Womack tries to get set, Dewitt tries to push him back and clinch up but Womack manages to avoid the attempt.
Womack looks to throw the jab but Dewitt is out of range.
Dewitt slips a jab from Womack.
Dewitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Womack lands a head kick. Dewitt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Womack throws a big shot that misses.
Dewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Womack.
Womack throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Womack. #T2#
Dewitt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womack.
Womack swings widly with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Womack misses with a head kick.
Womack looks to land a left hand but Dewitt moved out of range nicely.
Dewitt tries to move into range but Womack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dewitt misses with an uppercut. Womack saw that one coming.
Womack scores with a nice right hand.
Womack cracks a nice hook into Dewitt's ribs.
Dewitt avoids the body shot from Womack.
Dewitt throws a good cross that connects.
Dewitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womack.
Womack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womack lands with a right hand.
Womack looks to land a left hand but Dewitt moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Womack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womack misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Dewitt misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dewitt.
Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womack.
Dewitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Womack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dewitt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dewitt slips a straight right by Womack.
Dewitt scores with a sloppy right hand. Womack should have avoided that one.
A big right from Womack misses.
Dewitt is looking to counter punch.
Womack lands a body shot.
Womack throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Womack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewitt throwing a counter right hand but Womack manages to avoid it.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
No joy there for Womack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Womack throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Womack scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Womack there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack throws a big shot that misses.
Womack is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dewitt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Womack scores with a decent looking hook.
Dewitt slips a straight right by Womack.
Womack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dewitt's head backwards.
Womack throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Womack feints a jab promting Dewitt to slip. Womack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dewitt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Womack.
Dewitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Womack misses with a straight left.
Womack connects with a single shot there.
Womack loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
It looked like Dewitt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Womack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Womack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Womack throws a combination. Dewitt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Womack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womack.
Dewitt slips a straight right by Womack.
Dewitt tries to clinch there but Womack circles away.
Womack thuds a left hand into Dewitt's body.
Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womack.
Womack misses with a hook. Dewitt ducked under it nicely.
Dewitt is looking to counter punch.
Womack connects with a single shot there.
Womack scores with a hook to the body. Dewitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dewitt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dewitt is looking to counter the offense by Womack and move into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Womack 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.
Womack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dewitt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dewitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womack.
Womack throws an off balance right hand
and Womack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dewitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Womack seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Womack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack.
Womack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dewitt.
Dewitt avoids the body shot from Womack.
Womack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dewitt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Womack avoids it.
Womack throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Womack avoids it.
Womack throws a lazy uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Womack lands with a shot to the body.
Womack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dewitt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Womack is breathing heavily.
Dewitt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Womack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Womack.
Womack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dewitt manages to avoid it.
It appears Dewitt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dewitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Womack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Womack throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Womack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dewitt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dewitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Womack tries to clinch up.
Womack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewitt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Womack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Womack.
Womack tests Dewitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Womack throws a jab when Dewitt was well out of range.
Dewitt moves away from the strike by Womack.
Dewitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Womack throws out a loose jab but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Womack.
It looked like Dewitt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dewitt throws a shot from downtown. Womack moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Womack misses with a wild body shot.
Womack avoids the head kick by Dewitt.
#CL2#
Womack has closed the distance and engaged Dewitt in a clinch.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Womack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Dewitt breaks from the clinch.
Dewitt walks into a left hand.
Dewitt lands a glancing blow to the side of Womack's head.
Womack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dewitt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dewitt throws a quick counter head kick but Womack was just out of range.
Womack jabs Dewitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dewitt staying out of range there.
As Womack backs away, Dewitt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Womack throws a lazy uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dewitt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Womack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
#T4#
Womack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dewitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Womack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dewitt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Womack takes a swing at Dewitt's ribcage but misses.
Womack misses with a looping right.
Dewitt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Womack swings for the body but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt throws a wild body kick that Womack sees coming a mile off.
Womack misses with a lunging right hand
and Dewitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Womack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womack is looking to clinch but Dewitt is avoiding it.
Womack avoids the body shot from Dewitt.
Womack looks to score with a jab to the body but Dewitt is just out of range.
Dewitt is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Dewitt tries to keep at a distance but Womack has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Womack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Womack's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dewitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Womack tries a head kick but it misses.
Womack cracks a nice hook into Dewitt's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Womack lands with a good body shot.
Womack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dewitt throwing a counter right hand but Womack manages to avoid it.#CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and clinches.
Womack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dewitt avoids it.
Womack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dewitt avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack with a knee to the head.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack lands a good knee to the midsection. Dewitt won't want to take too many of those.
Womack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Womack.
Dewitt misses with some punches.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dewitt fails to land.
Womack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Womack working aggressively here.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from Womack.
Dewitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack gets through Dewitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt gets through Womack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Womack is rocked!
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Womack's head.
Womack is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish him?
Dewitt lands with a light punch inside.
Womack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dewitt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Womack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womack working aggressively here.
Howie Dewitt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Womack blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Womack seems to have recovered his senses.
Dewitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howie Dewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Womack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Womack as the two fighters clinch.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Dewitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Womack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Womack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Womack lands a nice hook to Dewitt's body. Dewitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Womack.
Dewitt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Womack tries to clinch up.
Dewitt misses with a hook. Womack ducked under it nicely.
Womack misses with a looping right.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Womack manages to circle out of the way.
Womack throws a big shot that misses.
Womack moves to clinch but Dewitt breaks away
and Dewitt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Dewitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Womacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dewitt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womack throws a series of punches but Dewitt moves out of range.
And Dewitt counters with a quick kick to the body but Womack blocks it.
Womack bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dewitt comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Womack falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Womack was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howie Dewitt!
An out of breath Howie Dewitt 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:
MMAHKI 67
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdullah lands a head shot.#TD#
Abdullah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dewitt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abdullah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdullah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dewitt is keeping the position for now.
Abdullah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdullah is in close to Dewitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abdullah 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Dewitt keeps moving.
Abdullah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dewitt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Dewitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdullah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dewitt is keeping the position for now.
Abdullah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdullah stands and throws Dewitt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abdullah in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Abdullah throws an elbow but Dewitt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Abdullah lands a few punches from side control.
Abdullah working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Abdullah working the ground and pound.#T2#
Abdullah looks up at the clock and then as Dewitt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abdullah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abdullah looks up at the clock and then as Dewitt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abdullah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abdullah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dewitt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abdullah .
Abdullah working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Abdullah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dewitt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dewitt keeps working.
Abdullah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abdullah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dewitt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Abdullah tries to score with some ground and pound. Dewitt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Abdullah is trying to ground and pound but Dewitt uses the momentary lack of control by Abdullah to regain half guard.
Dewitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah .
Dewitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdullah is working away from the top position though.
Dewitt pushes Abdullah off looking to stand but Abdullah dives back in and keeps control.
Abdullah is keen to just control but Dewitt is a slippery customer.
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Abdullah .
Abdullah prevents Dewitt from improving his position.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dewitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdullah . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
Abdullah working over Dewitt with some ground and pound. Dewitt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
Abdullah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dewitt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewitt wants to stand back up but Abdullah manages to pass into side control.
Dewitt is trying to control Abdullah 's posture but Abdullah avoids it.
Abdullah looks up at the clock and then as Dewitt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abdullah smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axmed Abdullah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Dewitt shows good takedown defense.
Dewitt moves out of range as Abdullah strikes.
And Dewitt responds with a good body kick, but Abdullah manages to step out the way in time.
Abdullah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dewitt circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axmed Abdullah . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah shoots for a takedown but Dewitt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abdullah misses with a left hand
and Dewitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Abdullah gets a takedown into half guard.
Dewitt is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah .
Dewitt is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdullah throwing shots but Dewitt is blocking nicely. #T1#
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Dewitt's hands, connecting with Dewitt's forehead.
Nice strikes from Abdullah there.
Abdullah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dewitt is looking to escape.
Dewitt gets full guard.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Dewitt keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abdullah landing with the ground and pound.
Dewitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##ES2#
Dewitt wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Dewitt tries to sprawl but Abdullah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah working Dewitt over with strikes.
Abdullah is nestled in close to Dewitt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to Dewitt's temple.
Abdullah thows a huge punch but Dewitt dodges it nicely.
Abdullah thows a huge punch but Dewitt dodges it nicely.
Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of Dewitt's head.
Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Dewitt's hands, connecting with Dewitt's forehead.
Abdullah scores with a big shot! Dewitt's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dewitt! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axmed Abdullah !
After winning the bout, Axmed Abdullah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Howie Dewitt had this to say: 'That is NOT how you do it. '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Dewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dewitt delivers a nice body kick.
Steel Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dewitt counters with a body kick.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dewitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dewitt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steel Iii avoids it.
Dewitt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel Iii misses with a combination
#CL#
and Dewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewitt.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewitt.
Steel Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Steel Iii tries for a takedown but Dewitt circles away easily
and Dewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Iii moves forwards but Dewitt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Alex Steel Iii has been cut.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Steel Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dewitt's guard.
Steel Iii works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Steel Iii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dewitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Dewitt is looking to escape.
Steel Iii is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii controlling the pace.
Dewitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Iii working Dewitt over with strikes.
Dewitt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dewitt has hold of Steel Iii's hands but Steel Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Iii drops an elbow to the side of Dewitt's head. #T3#
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dewitt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dewitt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dewitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel Iii cracks Dewitt with a solid left hand.#ES#
Dewitt pushes Steel Iii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Dewitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
Dewitt throws a quick counter head kick but Steel Iii was just out of range.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Dewitt moves out of range.
As Steel Iii looks to move away, Dewitt throws a big counter combo but Steel Iii just gets out of the way.
Steel Iii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dewitt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Steel Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howie Dewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dewitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dewitt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dewitt moves away from the strike by Steel Iii.
Dewitt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Steel Iii's cut.
That's time! Dewitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steel Iii throws a hook but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Dewitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Dewitt counters with a two punch combo.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Dewitt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel Iii's knee momentarily.#KD#
Dewitt cracks Steel Iii with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel Iii looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dewitt finish him?
#ROC#Steel Iii is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dewitt counters with a nice leg kick.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with a big right hand! Oh Steel Iii is in trouble here! Dewitt follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 170
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Dewitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Leon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.#CL#
De Leon clinches.
De Leon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
De Leon presses Dewitt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Leon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Leon scores with a hook to the body.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Leon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
De Leon tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Dewitt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dewitt leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewitt.
A short right from De Leon.
De Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Leon lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Leon.
Dewitt tries a body shot but De Leon blocks it.
Dewitt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt tries to throw a body punch but De Leon avoids it by throwing Dewitt back against the cage.
Dewitt misses with the head strike.
De Leon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dewitt.
De Leon tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Leon.
De Leon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
De Leon blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with an elbow over the top.
De Leon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Leon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dewitts head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Leon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as De Leon controls his hands.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as De Leon controls the action.
Dewitt lands a body shot.
Dewitt tries to throw a body punch but De Leon avoids it by throwing Dewitt back against the cage.
De Leon throws a head punch that misses.
Dewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
De Leon avoids the elbow strike from Dewitt, against the cage.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
De Leon tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dewitt fails to land.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as De Leon controls his hands.
De Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands with a right to the head.
De Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dewitt or not.
Dewitt lands with a right to the head.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as De Leon controls his hands.
De Leon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dewitt backwards.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt cracks De Leon with a nice body shot.
Dewitt is trying to maintain a safe position but De Leon gets an underhook and turns Dewitt into the cage.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from De Leon.
De Leon avoids the elbow strike from Dewitt, against the cage.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Dewitt has a couple of punches blocked by De Leon.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
De Leon lands a shoulder strike.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Leon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt tries to work over De Leon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from De Leon.
Nice elbow from Dewitt.
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!
De Leon lands with a right to the head.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Leon's elbow.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
De Leon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from De Leon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Dewitt fails to land.
De Leon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Leon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Leon misses with a body punch.
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 Abelardo De Leon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abelardo De Leon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Leon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Dewitt.#CL#
De Leon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon misses with a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from De Leon fails to land.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but De Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt presses De Leon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dewitt scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Leon misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Leon's elbow. #T1#
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from De Leon.
De Leon is working Dewitt over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Leon.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from De Leon fails to land.
De Leon pushes Dewitt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Leon works on Dewitt's body with a couple of short punches.
Dewitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Leon backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dewitt.
De Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howie Dewitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Leon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dewitts head.
De Leon can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Leon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dewitt backwards.
De Leon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Dewitt pushes off an throws an elbow but De Leon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dewitt tries to work over De Leon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from De Leon.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Leon blocks the elbow strike.
De Leon misses with a body punch.
De Leon blocks an uppercut.
De Leon tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dewitt pushes off an throws an elbow but De Leon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dewitt tries to work over De Leon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Leon presses Dewitt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Leon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from De Leon. #T3#
Dewitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as De Leon controls his hands.
De Leon misses with the head strike.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dewitt misses with an elbow over the top.
De Leon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dewitt backwards.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
De Leon tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing De Leon back against the cage.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewitt.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from De Leon.
De Leon lands a body punch.
De Leon can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
De Leon pushes Dewitt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Leon has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
#T4#
De Leon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Leon misses with a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Leon tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing De Leon back against the cage.
De Leon tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing De Leon back against the cage.
De Leon avoids the elbow strike from Dewitt, against the cage.
De Leon misses with a body punch.
De Leon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dewitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abelardo De Leon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abelardo De Leon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dewitt throws a leg kick
and De Leon counters with a nice body kick.
De Leon throws a jab but it's blocked by Dewitt. #CL#
De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Leon digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for De Leon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Leon.
A nice left hand lands by De Leon.
De Leon misses with a body punch.
De Leon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Leon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dewitt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon gets through Dewitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from De Leon.
De Leon tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Leon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from De Leon. #T1#
De Leon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Dewitt tries a body shot but De Leon blocks it.
De Leon tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Leon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Leon blocks an elbow strike.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as De Leon controls his hands.
De Leon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Leon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Leon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as De Leon controls the action.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Leon digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from De Leon.
De Leon digs a right hand into Dewitt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dewitt's gas tank.
De Leon misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dewitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Leon's brow.
Howie Dewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A hook to the body from De Leon.
De Leon pushes Dewitt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from De Leon.
De Leon scores with a hook to the body.
De Leon lands a body shot.
De Leon scores with a shot to the side of Dewitt's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Leon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Leon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from De Leon.
De Leon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Leon gets through Dewitt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Leon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dewitt controls his hands.
De Leon lands with a light punch inside.
Dewitt throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from De Leon as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from De Leon.
De Leon tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from De Leon.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Leon lands a shot to the body.
De Leon presses Dewitt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Leon tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing De Leon back against the cage.
Nice body punch from De Leon.
De Leon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from De Leon.
De Leon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Leon tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Leon scores with a hook to the body.
De Leon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Leon lands with a right to the head.
De Leon is working Dewitt over against the cage.
De Leon lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Dewitt is rocked!
De Leon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dewitt is still on wobbly legs! Can De Leon finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Leon dips a shoulder and cracks Dewitt with a mighty uppercut! Dewitt falls back against the cage and De Leon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dewitt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - De Leon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abelardo De Leon!
Abelardo De Leon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Howie Dewitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'That is NOT how you do it. '. |
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Event:
NYF 18: Mendez vs Simons
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Saint-Clair avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saint-Clair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint-Clair misses the target. #CL2#
Dewitt has managed to clinch.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands an elbow just above Saint-Clair 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saint-Clair is leaning against Dewitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Clair. #T1#
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint-Clair struggles to land a body shot inside as Dewitt controls his hands.
A short right from Dewitt on the inside.
Saint-Clair lands a right hand.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with the head strike.
Saint-Clair blocks the elbow strike.
Saint-Clair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt has a couple of punches blocked by Saint-Clair.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
#T2#
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair dodges an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Dewitt lands an elbow just above Saint-Clair 's eye.
Saint-Clair blocks an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands an uppercut.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Léo Saint-Clair has been cut.
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint-Clair takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saint-Clair avoiding damage.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow.
Saint-Clair blocking some punches.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Saint-Clair on the inside. #T4#
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside that Saint-Clair shrugs off.
Dewitt letting Saint-Clair take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Dewitt.
Dewitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dewitt misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
A nice left hand lands by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint-Clair.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Léo Saint-Clair's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dewitt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dewitt throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair blocks a jab.
Dewitt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint-Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Dewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dewitt lands a big head kick that sends Saint-Clair tumbling to the mat! Dewitt takes a step backwards and waves Saint-Clair back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Saint-Clair is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut.
Oh Saint-Clair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Dewitt gets tackled into the cage by Saint-Clair. Saint-Clair maintains the clinch.
Saint-Clair seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair. #T1#
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint-Clair can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Saint-Clair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dewitts head.
The referee calls for Saint-Clair to work.
Saint-Clair looking to stall.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside.
Dewitt pushes Saint-Clair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dewitt.
Dewitt being controlled against the cage.
Saint-Clair scores with a shoulder strike.
Howie Dewitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dewitt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Saint-Clair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Saint-Clair lands a nice uppercut.
Dewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Saint-Clair's head.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint-Clair prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint-Clair's elbow.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch to the body.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dewitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint-Clair backwards.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saint-Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint-Clair taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint-Clair blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair effectively controlling the action here.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
Good body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Léo Saint-Clair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Saint-Clair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dewitt doesn't seem bothered though.
Saint-Clair 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.
Dewitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Dewitt scores with a nice body kick.
Saint-Clair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Saint-Clair misses its target.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Dewitt cracks a nice hook into Saint-Clair's ribs.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint-Clair.
Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saint-Clair.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewitt. That's going to slow Saint-Clair down.
Dewitt is looking to chop away at Saint-Clair's legs. #CL2#
Dewitt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saint-Clair leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Dewitt misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saint-Clair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saint-Clair.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair blocking some punches.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Saint-Clair blocks it.
#T3#
Saint-Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Dewitt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saint-Clair backwards.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
A short uppercut from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside that Saint-Clair shrugs off.
Dewitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair blocks an elbow strike.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Dewitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair controlling the action here for a moment.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Saint-Clair - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint-Clair holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saint-Clair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dewitt.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saint-Clair lands with a light punch inside.
Saint-Clair lands with a light punch inside.
Léo Saint-Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint-Clair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint-Clair digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Léo Saint-Clair.
Well Dewitt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Dewitt!
After winning the bout, Howie Dewitt 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:
NYF 16: McCoy vs Cillian
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Dewitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznecov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznecov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuznecov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dewitt avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Kuznecov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dewitt throws a head kick but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Dewitt misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Kuznecov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuznecov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuznecov stands up over Dewitt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuznecov stops Dewitt from standing up.
Kuznecov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznecov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dewitt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kuznecov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Kuznecov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuznecov cracks Dewitt with a solid left hand.
Kuznecov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznecov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznecov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dewitt being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznecov is in close to Dewitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznecov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuznecov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuznecov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dewitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuznecov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dewitt's head.
Kuznecov working some strikes from top position.
Kuznecov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuznecov postures up.
Kuznecov loads up on a big left hand. Dewitt felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kuznecov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dewitt can't hide his disappointment, as Kuznecov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egor Kuznecov!
A very excited looking Egor Kuznecov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF 12: St. Claire vs Mendez
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Dewitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been informed that Dewitt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Dewitt moved out of range nicely.
Dewitt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dewitt but Dewitt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dewitt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Dewitt throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dewitt sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dewitt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dewitt punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Dewitt tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Silva scores with a takedown into Dewitt's guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dewitt pulls Silva in to control the position. #T1#
Dewitt is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Dewitt seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Dewitt is trying to keep Silva in close.
Dewitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Dewitt is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva passes Dewitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva moves into full mount! Dewitt won't be happy about that!
Silva wants to control the pace but Dewitt is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dewitt is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can. #T2#
Silva tries to control but Dewitt wriggling away.
Dewitt can't escape the position.
Dewitt keeps trying to improve his position.
Dewitt tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dewitt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Silva moves to back control.
Dewitt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dewitt is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Dewitt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dewitt doesn't escape.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Silva looking for the choke from the back.
Dewitt is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dewitt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Dewitt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Dewitt manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Dewitt trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Dewitt defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dewitt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dewitt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Dewitt to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Silva! |
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Event:
NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Dewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Taylor checks a low kick from Dewitt.
Dewitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Dewitt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dewitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Taylor has been cut.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Dewitt.
Dewitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Dewitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor misses with a hook.#T1#
Taylor misses with a hook. Dewitt ducked under it nicely.
Dewitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor throws a right hand that Dewitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dewitt also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dewitt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dewitt feints a jab and as Taylor dips his head, Dewitt unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Taylor right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Taylor falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dewitt smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Howie Dewitt!
Our winner, Howie Dewitt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF 6: Kuznecov vs St Claire
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Dewitt lands a high kick!
#KD#
Dewitt lands a big head kick that sends Hans tumbling to the mat! Dewitt takes a step backwards and waves Hans back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hans is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Roy Hans has been cut.
Hans wants to stay close but Dewitt steps back to make room for something. Hans seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Dewitt and Hans drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Dewitt there.#CUT#It looks like Albert Liondoom has been cut.
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body.
Dewitt defending well as Liondoom loads up on a big left hand.
Liondoom misses with a takedown
and Dewitt counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howie Dewitt!
After winning the bout, Howie Dewitt 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:
Session 1
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Dewitt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dewitt is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has one of Dewitt's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1#
Taylor tries to bench press Dewitt off him but Dewitt keeps the position.
Dewitt working away.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dewitt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Dewitt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dewitt lands in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Dewitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dewitt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 10:9
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Dewitt!
A victorious Howie Dewitt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
That kick from Dewitt tenderised Jookiba's leg. Jookiba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jookiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jookiba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dewitt can pounce on him.
Jookiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Dewitt.
Jookiba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dewitt defends it well.#CL#
Dewitt darts in and clinches Jookiba up against the cage.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside.
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dewitt trying to control the position but instead, Jookiba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dewitt into the cage.
Dewitt lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside that Jookiba shrugs off.
Dewitt tries to stall but Jookiba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Dewitt.
Jookiba fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Jookiba breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Dewitt wants to clinch.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jookiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Jookiba moves out of range.
Dewitt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jookiba dives in for a single leg takedown but Dewitt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dewitt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jookiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dewitt wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Dewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jookiba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Dewitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewitt connects with a solid leg kick.
Jookiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jookiba circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Jookiba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jookiba seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jookiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jookiba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Jookiba decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dewitt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Dewitt tries to clinch up.
Jookiba darts in looking for a takedown but Dewitt gets double underhooks and turns Jookiba into the cage.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumba Jookiba.
Jookiba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dewitt throws a front kick that sends Jookiba stumbling back into the cage.
Dewitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Jookiba. Jookiba gets slowly back to his feet.
As Jookiba tries to get set, Dewitt tries to push him back and clinch up but Jookiba manages to avoid the attempt.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jookiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Jookiba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dewitt quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Jookiba is looking for a kimura but Dewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jookiba to get the leverage.
Dewitt won't allow Jookiba to pass to mount. #T4#
Dewitt trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jookiba manages to pass to mount!
Jookiba lands a big shot there that rocks Dewitt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jookiba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jookiba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dewitt is looking to improve his position but Jookiba isn't that keen on the idea.
Jookiba looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dewitt tries to improve his position but Jookiba has taken his back! Jookiba has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dewitt tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jookiba pushes Dewitt away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jumba Jookiba! |
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