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Event:
HFC 23:Fleming vs Krabutov
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Zapina pushes Iverson away with a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zapina.
Zapina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iverson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zapina wants to clinch but Iverson slips to the side
and Iverson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zapina misses with a low kick.
Zapina tries to clinch there but Iverson circles away.
Iverson thuds a left hand into Zapina's body.
Iverson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zapinas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zapina connects with a solid leg kick.
Iverson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iverson blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Zapina pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Iverson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zapina gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Iverson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zapina is looking to clinch.
Iverson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zapina.
Iverson throws a hook but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina misses with a body kick.
Iverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapina was well out of range. Poor timing from Iverson.
Iverson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Iverson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iverson takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Zapina explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zapina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zapina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zapina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
Iverson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapina with the inside leg kick.
Zapina wants to clinch
enabling Iverson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zapina lunges at Iverson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iverson's hand.
Iverson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iverson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Zapina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
Zapina misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Zapina clinches up with Iverson and pushes him back against the cage.
Zapina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iverson's defenses.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
Iverson wants to break free but Zapina has control.
Zapina has a couple of punches blocked by Iverson.
Iverson dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Iverson prevents a body shot from Zapina.
Iverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zapina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Iverson shrugs off.
Zapina misses with some punches.
Zapina misses with a punch on the inside.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Iverson's brow.
Zapina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina lands an elbow inside that Iverson shrugs off.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Zapina dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zapina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zapina throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Iverson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Zapina.
Iverson scores with a nice head shot.
Iverson takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Iverson is rocked!
Zapina is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Zapina moves into the clinch successfully.
Iverson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapina finish him?
Zapina creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iverson's defenses.
Zapina has Iverson pressed against the cage. He pushes Iverson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Zapina throws a beautiful elbow that sends Iverson crashing to the floor! Zapina piles on the pressure with more strikes! Iverson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina! |
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Event:
HFC16:Raynard vs Hattori
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Iverson misses with a hook
and Yates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iverson looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.
Yates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iverson at a distance.
#CL2#
Iverson rushes Yates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson lands a nice shot to the body.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Iverson.
Iverson misses with a body punch.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates prevents a body shot from Iverson.
Yates is trying to force a seperation but Iverson has the dominant position.
Iverson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yates controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Iverson can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
Iverson tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Iverson back against the cage.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Iverson.
#T1#
Yates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Iverson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iverson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iverson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iverson lands with a short shot to the head.
Iverson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Iverson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Iverson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iverson tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iverson lands a left hand.
Iverson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yates or not.
Iverson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Iverson.
Iverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates swings wildly with an uppercut but Iverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Iverson.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Iverson.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Iverson.
Iverson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Iverson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Iverson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Iverson.
Yates tries a body shot but Iverson blocks it.
A short right from Iverson.
Iverson lands a shot to the body.
Iverson is working Yates over against the cage.
Iverson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Iverson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Iverson blocking some punches.
Iverson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iverson prevents a body shot from Yates.
Still in the clinch, Iverson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Iverson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Iverson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Iverson misses with a body punch.
Yates prevents a body shot from Iverson.
Iverson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Iverson.
Iverson lands with a right to the head.
Yates letting Iverson take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Iverson. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Iverson.
Iverson scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head.
Yates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iverson is keeping busy.
Iverson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yates's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Iverson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson lands with a short shot to the head.
Iverson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iverson lands an uppercut.
Iverson lands a shot to the body.
Yates is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Iverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yates gets tackled into the cage by Iverson. Iverson maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iverson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Iverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Iverson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iverson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Josh Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Iverson takes the fight into the clinch.
Iverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Iverson.
A short body shot lands from Iverson as the two fighters clinch.
Iverson lands with a right to the head.
Iverson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iverson works on Yates's body with a couple of short punches.
Iverson lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Iverson.
Iverson gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Iverson lands a left hand.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Iverson.
Iverson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Iverson.
Iverson digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Iverson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Iverson scores with a hook to the body.
Iverson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Iverson breaks from the clinch.
Iverson throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Iverson.
Yates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iverson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Iverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Iverson rushes Yates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Iverson rushes Yates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yates blocks a body shot from Iverson.
Iverson lands with a left to the head.
Iverson tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iverson misses with a body punch.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Iverson controls the action.
Yates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Iverson is working Yates over against the cage.
Yates tries to stall but Iverson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iverson lands with a right to the head.
Josh Iverson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Iverson tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Iverson back against the cage.
Iverson lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Iverson.
#T3#
Iverson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Iverson digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Iverson.
Iverson keeps control of Yates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yates takes a shot to the head.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates working aggressively here.
Iverson taking a breather.
Yates tries to break the clinch but Iverson is controlling the position.
Iverson lands with a light punch inside.
Iverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iverson is working Yates over against the cage.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Iverson.
Iverson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Iverson - that landed with a thud.
Yates trying to control the position but instead, Iverson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yates into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Iverson.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iverson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iverson presses Yates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Iverson.
Iverson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
Iverson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Iverson!
Iverson scores with a hook.#CL2#
Iverson moves into the clinch successfully.
Iverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iverson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iverson pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates taking a breather.
Iverson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Iverson works on Yates's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Yates is rocked!#BC2#
Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Yates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yates lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Iverson.
#T1#
Iverson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Iverson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Iverson pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iverson lands with a left to the head.
Iverson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Iverson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Iverson.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iverson's elbow.
Iverson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Iverson is working Yates over against the cage.
Iverson is working Yates over against the cage.
Iverson lands with a light punch inside.
Iverson lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Iverson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Iverson lands a body punch.
Iverson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Iverson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yates walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Iverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iverson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Iverson lands with a shot to the body.
Yates takes one to the chin there.
Yates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iverson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Yates to the canvas! Yates doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Iverson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Iverson! |
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Event:
HFC 11:Kuznecov vs Dobrosavlje
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Iverson scores with a nice right hand.
Iverson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iverson throws a big shot that misses.
Smart with the counter takedown but Iverson avoids it easily.
Iverson throws an overhand right that lands on Smart's shoulder, as Smart tries to avoid the shot.
Iverson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Smart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson is looking to stand up but Smart isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Smart drops back looking for a leg! Iverson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Iverson manages to kick Smart off! Smart jumps back into Iverson's guard.
Iverson wants to stand but Smart is controlling the position.
Iverson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart is stalling in the full guard.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smart on the ground.#T1#
Smart won't allow Iverson to get back to his feet.
Iverson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iverson, as that shot connected.
Iverson throws a lazy right hand but Smart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smart doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iverson swinging wildly here.
Smart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Iverson misses with a straight left.
Smart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Iverson defends it well.
Smart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iverson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iverson scores with a hook.
Iverson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Iverson catches Smart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Iverson.
Iverson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Smart is rocked!
Iverson drops Smart with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smart! Iverson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Iverson! |
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Event:
HFC 3: Phzin vs Raynard
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Iverson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iverson misses with the combination.
Williams raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Williams has been cut.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Iverson.
Iverson blocks a head kick by Williams.
#CL2#
Williams forces Iverson back against the cage and clinches.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Iverson is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
Iverson is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Iverson into the cage.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Williams.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Williams.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Iverson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Iverson blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williams just leaning against Iverson, taking a breather.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iverson. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Iverson looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Iverson looking to stall.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Iverson controls his hands.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Iverson taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Iverson.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iverson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Williams counters by clinching up. #T3#
Williams is leaning against Iverson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Williams.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iverson misses with some punches.
Williams stalling in the clinch.
Iverson prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Iverson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams cracks Iverson with a nice body shot.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Iverson tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Iverson's head.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iverson's elbow. #T4#
Iverson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Iverson controls the action.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Iverson wants to stall.
Iverson taking a breather.
Iverson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Iverson taking a breather.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Iverson prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Williams.
Iverson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Iverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iverson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iverson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iverson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Iverson's front leg but catches the back leg as Iverson tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Williams rushes Iverson and presses him up against the cage.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Iverson tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams presses Iverson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Iverson's ribcage. Iverson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Iverson blocks a body shot from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams gets through Iverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams stalls.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards. #T1#
Williams tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams gets through Iverson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Iverson taking a breather.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Williams 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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Iverson blocks an uppercut.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Iverson prevents a body shot from Williams.
Iverson taking a breather.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Iverson controls his hands.
Williams tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams stalling against the cage.
Iverson is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Iverson into the cage.
Iverson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams works on Iverson's body with a couple of short punches.
Iverson taking a breather.
Williams lands a right hand.
Iverson is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Maybe Iverson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Iverson.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Iverson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Iverson lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
#CL2#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Iverson in a clinch.
Iverson trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Iverson into the cage.
Williams tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Iverson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams tries a body shot but Iverson blocks it.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Iverson.
Iverson taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Iverson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Iverson looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Williams tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iverson looking to slow down the pace here.
Iverson looking to stall.
Iverson is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Iverson.
Iverson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iverson misses with a straight right.
Williams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Iverson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Iverson misses.
Iverson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iverson missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iverson loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Williams's cut.
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#
Williams looks to land a combination but Iverson avoids it well.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Josh Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iverson blocks a head kick by Williams.
Josh Iverson is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams defending well as Iverson loads up on a big left hand.
Iverson throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Iverson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iverson throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iverson lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Iverson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Iverson misses.
Iverson fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams counters with a body kick.
Iverson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Iverson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Iverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Iverson.
Iverson swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Williams thumps Iverson with a low kick.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Iverson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams throws a hook but Iverson blocks it.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Iverson's torso.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iverson throws out the jab.
Williams replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Iverson blocks it well.
Iverson loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Iverson misses.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson being controlled against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Iverson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Williams.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iverson tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iverson is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Iverson.
Iverson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Iverson sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Iverson avoids it this time.
Iverson lands a head shot.
Iverson works the jab nicely.
Iverson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Iverson as he connects with a hook.
Iverson connects with a body shot.
Iverson misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams blocking some punches.
Iverson taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimmy Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Iverson tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jimmy Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iverson backwards. #T4#
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Iverson up against the cage.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iverson tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Iverson controls the action.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iverson up against the cage.
Williams avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Williams's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
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 Josh Iverson.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Williams! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Belca moves away from the strike by Iverson.
Iverson's corner calls for a 1-2. Iverson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iverson connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Belca misses the target.
Iverson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Belca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belca is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iverson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Belca to keep the fight standing.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but Belca has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belca.
Belca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Belca breaks the clinch.
Belca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Iverson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Iverson lands the left hand.
Iverson misses with an uppercut
and Belca counters with a leg kick.
Belca drops his hands momentarily and Iverson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Iverson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson needs to keep his hands up - Belca had a free shot at his head there.
Belca misses with a hook. Iverson ducked under it nicely.
Belca throws a big shot that misses.
Iverson throws a lazy right hand but Belca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Iverson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iverson.
Iverson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iverson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belcas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Belca has managed to clinch.
Iverson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iverson wants to take the fight to the mat but Belca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson goes for a takedown attempt but Belca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iverson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Belca slips a straight right by Iverson.
Iverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iverson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson swinging wildly here.
Belca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iverson.
Iverson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Josh Iverson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belca misses with a hook. Iverson ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Belca clinches with his opponent.
Belca dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Belca has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iverson after a bit of a struggle.
Belca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iverson is defending well for now.
Iverson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head. #T3#
Iverson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belca prevents it.
Iverson wants to stall.
Belca has Iverson pressed against the cage.
Belca wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Belca breaks from the clinch.
Iverson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belca doesn't seem bothered though.
Belca throws a looping overhand right but Iverson ducks down to avoid it.
Iverson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iverson scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Iverson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belca misses with a hook. Iverson ducked under it nicely.
Belca moves out of range of the strikes.
Belca defending well as Iverson loads up on a big left hand.
Belca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Iverson throws an overhand right that lands on Belca's shoulder, as Belca tries to avoid the shot.
Iverson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iverson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Belca misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iverson.
Iverson lands a head shot.
Belca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iverson blocks a jab.
A left lands for Iverson.
Belca has a takedown stuffed.
Iverson throwing a counter right hand but Belca manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Belca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Josh Iverson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Iverson finds it's way through Belca's defenses.
Iverson lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Belca is rocked!
Iverson scores with a nice head shot.
Belca is still on wobbly legs! Can Iverson finish him?
Belca walks straight into a right hand from Iverson - that's dropped him! Iverson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Belca from any more punishment! Belca complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Iverson! |
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