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Event:
HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Alanavi throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Alanavi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Alanavi's defenses.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Alanavi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alanavi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Alanavi is rocked!
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alanavi.
Alanavi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alanavi moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Alanavi gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy wants to break free but Alanavi has control.
#BC2#
Alanavi breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Alanavi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Alanavi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alanavi.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Alanavi looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Alanavi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alanavi counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Alanavi to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alanavi.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Alanavi manages to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alanavi's hands.
Alanavi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alanavi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Gunnar Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alanavi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alanavi blocks a jab.
Alanavi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alanavi.
Alanavi slips a jab from Murphy.
Alanavi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alanavi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alanavi staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Murphy.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alanavi tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.#T3#
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Alanavi off balance momentarily.
Alanavi connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alanavi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alanavi is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Alanavi off balance momentarily.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the head.
Alanavi seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Alanavi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alanavi to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Murphy cracks Alanavi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Murphy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alanavi to stand back up!#CL2#
Alanavi has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alanavi prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Alanavi tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Alanavi back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Alanavi lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alanavi.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alanavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alanavi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alanavi lands a left hand.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alanavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alanavi swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Alanavi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Alanavi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alanavi takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy throws a front kick that sends Alanavi stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alanavi slips under a jab.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alanavi can do to turn this around?
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alanavi slips a jab from Murphy.
Alanavi flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Alanavi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Alanavi counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy slips a jab from Alanavi.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Alanavi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alanavi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanavi slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Alanavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Alanavi blocks an uppercut.
Alanavi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Alanavi.
Alanavi scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Mehdi Alanavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alanavi.
A short left from Murphy.
A right hand to the body from Alanavi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alanavi.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alanavi backwards.
Alanavi lands a body punch.
Alanavi leaning against his opponent.
Alanavi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanavi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2##BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alanavi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Alanavi's head back.
Alanavi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy lands with a cross.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Alanavi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Alanavi avoided it.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Alanavi throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.#T3#
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alanavi.
Alanavi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a counter high kick but Alanavi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy works over Alanavi's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alanavi in his tracks.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alanavi! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Alanavi tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Alanavi ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Alanavi scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alanavi defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alanavi! But no joy.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alanavi.
Alanavi lands a jab-cross combination.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Alanavi moved out of range.
Alanavi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alanavi lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alanavi to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alanavi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alanavi! But no joy.#CL2#
Alanavi closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alanavi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy misses with a hook. Alanavi ducked under it nicely.
Alanavi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Alanavi colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Murphy as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Alanavi is left battered and dazed whilst Murphy and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Murphy!
A very excited looking Gunnar Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alanavi.
Mehdi Alanavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alanavi.
Avila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Avila misses.
Avila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Alanavi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alanavi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Avila on the side of the head.
Alanavi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alanavi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi misses with a body shot.
Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alanavi misses with a combination
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Alanavi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila misses with an uppercut. Alanavi saw that one coming.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila thows a body kick. Alanavi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Alanavi cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alanavi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alanavi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avila counters with a body kick that stops Alanavi in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Avila misses.
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Alanavi's leg but Alanavi calmly moves out of range.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Avila.
A cross from Alanavi lands.
Avila motions for Alanavi to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alanavi throws a hook but Avila blocks it.
Alanavi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alanavi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alanavi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avila just misses with a punch 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!
A left lands for Alanavi.
A left lands for Alanavi.
Alanavi misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Alanavi coming out on top.#T2#
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila misses with a hook.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avila throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Alanavi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila throws an overhand right that lands on Alanavi's shoulder, as Alanavi tries to avoid the shot.
Alanavi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick.
Alanavi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Alanavi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alanavi.
Avila misses with a combination
enabling Alanavi to counter with a crisp jab.
Alanavi throws a lazy head kick
and Avila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avila is looking to chop away at Alanavi's legs.
Alanavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Alanavi.
Jab from Alanavi.
Alanavi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi cracks Avila with a good jab.
Alanavi throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Alanavi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila connects with a looping right hand.
Avila works Alanavi's body with a nice hook.
Alanavi moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Alanavi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Avila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alanavi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alanavi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila swings for the body but Alanavi moves out of range.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila misses with a hook.
Alanavi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Avila takes one on the button.
Alanavi misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Avila misses the target.
Avila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alanavi throws a shot from downtown. Avila moves away and avoids it.
Alanavi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alanavi was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.#T4#
Alanavi throws a sloppy head kick
and Avila counters with a nice leg kick.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alanavi.
Alanavi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Alanavi lands.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Alanavi.
As Avila backs off Alanavi throws a huge counter combo but Avila manages to avoid it all.
Nice body kick from Avila.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila swings for the body but Alanavi moves out of range.
Alanavi throws a head kick that half lands.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi throws a right and a left that Avila avoids nicely.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
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 Julian Avila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alanavi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alanavi blocks the body kick.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alanavi.
Avila lands a jab.
Alanavi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alanavi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alanavi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avila. Avila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alanavi throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alanavi.
A jab from Alanavi misses.
Avila looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alanavi with a hook.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alanavi manages to avoid it.
A big left from Avila misses.
Alanavi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avila circles away quickly and effectively.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Alanavi avoids it.
Alanavi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Avila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alanavi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
Alanavi catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Alanavi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Alanavi.
Alanavi throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Alanavi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alanavi.
Avila throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Avila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alanavi just misses with a punch to the body.
Alanavi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alanavi scores with a leg kick.
Avila dodges the punch combination from Alanavi.
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 jab from Alanavi misses.
Alanavi takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi scores with a nice strike.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Alanavi's head but Alanavi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alanavi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avila.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alanavi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Avila - the referee stops the clock and Alanavi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Avila. Alanavi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Alanavi is breathing heavily.
Alanavi takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
Alanavi stuns Avila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alanavi tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alanavi connects with a body shot.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alanavi misses with a looping right.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alanavi takes one to the side of the head.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Alanavi.
Both fighters circling a little - Avila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Avila scores with a kick to the body.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Alanavi avoids it.
Alanavi throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Alanavi throws a jab when Avila was well out of range.
Avila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alanavi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alanavi lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avila throws a body kick that misses.
Avila throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Alanavi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alanavi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avila circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alanavi misses with a hook
and Avila counters with a body kick that stops Alanavi in his tracks momentarily.
Alanavi connects with a right hand. Avila shakes it off.#T4#
Alanavi misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Alanavi.
Avila cracks a nice hook into Alanavi's ribs.
Avila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alanavi.
Avila misses with a wild combination.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alanavi with a hook.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Avila lands a high kick!
Avila connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Alanavi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alanavi.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila dominated that second round.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alanavi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Avila throws the left hand but Alanavi avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Alanavi misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Alanavi throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Avila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Alanavi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Avila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Alanavi misses the target.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Alanavi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alanavi misses with a left hand
and Avila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Alanavi moved out of range.
Alanavi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alanavi cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alanavi swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Alanavi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Avila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avila scores with a decent looking hook.
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Avila misses the target.
Alanavi looks to land a combination but Avila avoids it well.
Alanavi loads up on a big right hand but Avila slips the punch.
Avila connects with a crisp jab.
Avila throws a leg kick but Alanavi checks it.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Alanavi does no damage.
Alanavi scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alanavi takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Alanavi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avila under the eye.
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alanavi.
It looked like Avila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alanavi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Alanavi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila takes a swing at Alanavi's ribcage but misses.
Alanavi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alanavi throws a series of punches but Avila moves out of range.
Avila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alanavi moves out of range as Avila strikes.
Avila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alanavi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Alanavi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alanavi throws a lazy head kick
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Alanavi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Avila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alanavi misses with a double jab.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alanavi can do to turn this around?
Alanavi moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Avila lands a head shot.
Avila is looking to land body kicks.
Avila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alanavi throws a hook but Avila avoids it easily.
Alanavi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Avila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Alanavi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avila misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Jab by Avila.
Alanavi lands with a nice body punch.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Alanavi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alanavi cracks Avila with an open hand slap.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alanavi manages to avoid it.
Alanavi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alanavi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Alanavi.
Avila tried to counter with a leg kick but Alanavi avoided it.
Alanavi misses with a looping right.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alanavi misses with a body shot.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Alanavi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alanavi missing with a left hand there. Avila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alanavi throws a right hand that Avila ducks under and follows up with a left that Avila also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mehdi Alanavi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alanavi looks to land a right hand but Avila moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avila. Alanavi shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila! |
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Event:
HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Alanavi is looking to clinch.
Alanavi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OfAlphas scores with a nice right hand.
OfAlphas swings widly with a right hand
and Alanavi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. OfAlphas really felt that one!
OfAlphas circles away from the clinch attempt.
OfAlphas misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Alanavi counters with a head kick that drops OfAlphas to the mat! OfAlphas scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#OfAlphas is rocked!
Alanavi staying out of range there.
OfAlphas is still on wobbly legs! Can Alanavi finish him?
OfAlphas misses the body punch
and Alanavi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alanavi cracks OfAlphas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OfAlphas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alanavi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from OfAlphas.
OfAlphas seems to have recovered his senses.
OfAlphas swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Alanavi counters with a crisp one two that drops OfAlphas! Alanavi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves OfAlphas to his feet! OfAlphas is in big trouble!
Alanavi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1##KD#
Alanavi lands a big head kick that sends OfAlphas tumbling to the mat! Alanavi takes a step backwards and waves OfAlphas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
OfAlphas connects with a body shot that sends Alanavi's belly button to the back.
Alanavi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as OfAlphas crumples to the floor! Alanavi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mehdi Alanavi!
A victorious Mehdi Alanavi 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:
MMAHKI 40
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Alanavi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Alanavi misses with a straight right.
Kealin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Alanavi digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Alanavi checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alanavi misses the target.
Alanavi motions for Bishop to come forward. Alanavi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alanavi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alanavi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Alanavi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alanavi throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alanavi looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alanavi.
Alanavi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Alanavi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Alanavi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kealin Bishop has been cut.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick from Bishop lands but Alanavi takes it in his stride.
Alanavi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and Alanavi counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Alanavi moves his leg out of the way.
Alanavi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alanavi.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and Alanavi counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Alanavi throws a combination. Bishop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Alanavi avoids the head kick by Bishop.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Alanavi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Alanavi saw that one coming.
Alanavi throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alanavi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Alanavi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alanavi misses with a combination
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alanavi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alanavi throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
A cross from Bishop lands.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alanavi on the side of the head.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Alanavi moves away and avoids it.
Alanavi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Alanavi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alanavi misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alanavi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alanavi slips under a jab.
Alanavi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Alanavi moves out of range easily.
Alanavi is looking to counter punch.
Bishop's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bishop's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kealin Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop's cut.
That's time! Alanavi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alanavi missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alanavi scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Bishop tries a low kick but Alanavi avoids it.
Bishop slips under a jab from Alanavi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Alanavi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alanavi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alanavi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Alanavi avoids it.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Alanavi throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Alanavi throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Alanavi clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Alanavi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alanavi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Bishop with a nice calf kick.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Alanavi's body. Alanavi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alanavi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but Alanavi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Alanavi.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Alanavi saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop takes a swing at Alanavi's ribcage but misses.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Alanavi moved away.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Alanavi.
Bishop tries a quick counter leg kick but Alanavi is wise to it.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alanavi. That did some damage!
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Alanavi sees coming a mile off.
Alanavi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alanavi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Alanavi throws a big counter combination but Bishop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Alanavi's shoulder, as Alanavi tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop throws a low kick but Alanavi moves out of range easily.
Alanavi throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alanavi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Alanavi off balance momentarily.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Alanavi dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Alanavi checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Bishop looks to move away, Alanavi throws a big counter combo but Bishop just gets out of the way.
Alanavi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alanavi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Alanavi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alanavi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alanavi throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop lands a high kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop pushes Alanavi away with a front kick.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kealin Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop'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#
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Alanavi saw that one coming.
Alanavi misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Alanavi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alanavi throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Alanavi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alanavi moves away.
It looked like Alanavi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Alanavi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alanavi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alanavi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bishop 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.
Alanavi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Alanavi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Alanavi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alanavi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
Alanavi avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Alanavi throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Alanavi finds it's way through Bishop's defenses.
A big left from Alanavi misses. #T2#
Alanavi misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop tries a quick counter leg kick but Alanavi is wise to it.
Alanavi walks into a jab.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alanavi misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alanavi misses with a looping right.
Alanavi misses with a left hand
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Alanavi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a low kick but Alanavi moves out of range easily.
Kealin Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Bishop.#T3#
Alanavi connects with a body shot.
Alanavi misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alanavi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alanavi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alanavi. That did some damage!
Alanavi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alanavi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Bishop tries a low kick but Alanavi avoids it.#T4#
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alanavi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
A quick step to the side and Alanavi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alanavi.
Alanavi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Alanavi.
Kealin Bishop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alanavi moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Alanavi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alanavi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mehdi Alanavi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop feints and then cracks Alanavi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alanavi down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kealin Bishop.
Well Bishop 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kealin Bishop!
Kealin Bishop decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WFC 30:Jaimie Hopson v Johnson
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Alanavi saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Alanavi counters with a nice uppercut.
Alanavi stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alanavi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Alanavi walks into a left hand.
Alanavi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alanavi lands a head shot.
Alanavi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alanavi unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alanavi lands with a right hand.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Alanavi.
Alanavi misses with a few strikes there.
Gunnar Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alanavi circles away quickly and effectively.
Alanavi lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Alanavi misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy lands a jab.
Alanavi thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alanavi checks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Alanavi moves away and avoids it.
Alanavi avoids a kick to the body.
Alanavi is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Good work by Alanavi as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Alanavi.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Alanavi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Alanavi clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Alanavi has double underhooks. #T2#
Alanavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alanavi blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Alanavi is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Alanavi is controlling the position.
Alanavi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Alanavi stalls.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Alanavi avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alanavi is defending well for now.
Alanavi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alanavi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alanavi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alanavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Alanavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alanavi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alanavi can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Alanavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Alanavi.
A left hand lands to the body for Alanavi.
Alanavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Alanavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Alanavi works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Alanavi lands a shoulder strike.
Alanavi tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alanavi controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Alanavi tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Alanavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alanavi.
Alanavi slowing the pace effectively.
Alanavi blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Alanavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alanavi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Alanavi avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alanavi avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Alanavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy wants to break free but Alanavi has control.
Alanavi lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehdi Alanavi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi misses with an uppercut.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alanavi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Alanavi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Alanavi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alanavi connects with a body shot.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Alanavi moved away.
Alanavi misses with an uppercut.
Alanavi misses with a body kick.
Gunnar Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Alanavi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alanavi looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alanavi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alanavi throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alanavi moves out of range of the body kick.
Alanavi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alanavi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alanavi duly obliges.
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!
Murphy lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Alanavi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Alanavi avoided it.
Alanavi tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Alanavi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Alanavi.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alanavi misses with a body shot.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alanavi has time to react.
Alanavi defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Alanavi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Alanavi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alanavi wants to counter with a clinch but Murphy pushes him away.
Alanavi throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Alanavi only half commits.
Alanavi loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Alanavi jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Alanavi avoids it.#T2#
Alanavi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a hook but Alanavi avoids it easily.
Alanavi throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Alanavi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alanavi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy swings for the body but Alanavi moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Alanavi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alanavi throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Alanavi digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.#T3#
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Alanavi counters with a nice uppercut.
Alanavi misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Alanavi scores with a body shot.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alanavi misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Alanavi moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Alanavi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alanavi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Alanavi is out of range.
Alanavi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Alanavi.
#CL2#
Alanavi pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Alanavi scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alanavi.
Alanavi pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alanavi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Alanavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mehdi Alanavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alanavi.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Alanavi.
Alanavi lands with a left to the head.
Alanavi blocks an elbow strike.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Alanavi - that landed with a thud.
Alanavi has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Alanavi won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Alanavi.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Alanavi is struggling to control the position.
Alanavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Alanavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mehdi Alanavi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Alanavi closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alanavi prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Alanavi in his tracks for a moment.
Alanavi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy tries to break free but Alanavi pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Alanavi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alanavi avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Alanavi avoids the damage to the body.
Alanavi blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Alanavi to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Alanavi.
#T1#
Alanavi misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alanavi digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Alanavi.
Alanavi pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alanavi.
Alanavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Alanavi keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Mehdi Alanavi has been cut.
Alanavi lands a shot to the body.
Alanavi stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Alanavi as the two fighters clinch.
Alanavi lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Alanavi.
Alanavi stalling.
Alanavi blocking some punches.
Alanavi just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Alanavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gunnar Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice body punch from Alanavi.
Alanavi is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alanavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alanavi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alanavi stalling in the clinch.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Alanavi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanavi dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Alanavi lands with a light punch inside.
Alanavi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Alanavi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alanavi as the two fighters clinch.
Alanavi lands a body punch.
Alanavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Alanavi.
Alanavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy tries to circle away but Alanavi has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Alanavi is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alanavi lands with a left to the head.
Alanavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Alanavi has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Alanavi slows down the pace here.
Alanavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Alanavi scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Mehdi Alanavi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alanavi lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Alanavi avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alanavi.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alanavi is defending well for now.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Alanavi avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Alanavi avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alanavi.
Alanavi avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Alanavi is controlling him.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alanavi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alanavi can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alanavi avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Alanavi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alanavi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Alanavi!
Our winner, Mehdi Alanavi, 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:
WFC 26: Johnson vs Muller
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Fokker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fokker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alanavi staying out of range there.
Fokker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alanavi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fokker connects with a single shot there.
Bheng Fokker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alanavi ducks under a wild hook from Fokker.
A quick step to the side and Alanavi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alanavi slips a jab from Fokker.
Alanavi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Fokker 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.
Alanavi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fokker has time to react.
Fokker lands an overhand right.
Alanavi throws a looping overhand right but Fokker ducks down to avoid it.
Fokker throws a lazy uppercut
and Alanavi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fokker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alanavi slips under a jab from Fokker.
Fokker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alanavi counters with a nice uppercut.
Alanavi slips under a jab from Fokker.
Fokker misses with a double jab
and Alanavi counters with a left and a right that stings Fokker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fokker misses the jab.#T1#
Alanavi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fokker.
Alanavi throws a big counter combination but Fokker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alanavi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokker throws out the jab.
Fokker misses with a left hand
and Alanavi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fokker misses with a two punch combination.
Fokker ducks under a wild hook from Alanavi.
Fokker misses the jab.
Fokker throws a shot from downtown. Alanavi moves away and avoids it.
Alanavi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fokker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alanavi under the eye.
Alanavi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fokker.
Fokker connects with a single shot there.
Alanavi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fokker.
Fokker misses with a straight left.
Alanavi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fokker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alanavi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fokker.
Fokker throws out a loose jab but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fokker misses with a looping right.
Fokker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fokker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alanavi throwing a counter right hand but Fokker manages to avoid it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fokker throws a shot from downtown. Alanavi moves away and avoids it.
Fokker misses with an uppercut
and Alanavi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fokker misses with a lunging right hand
and Alanavi counters with a right hand to the body.
Fokker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alanavi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fokker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fokker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Alanavi misses its target.
The fighters circling - Fokker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alanavi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Fokker misses.
Alanavi slips a jab and a cross from Fokker.
Fokker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alanavi finds it's way round the side to connect with Fokker's head.
Alanavi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fokker back to the cage. Alanavi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alanavi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fokker.
Alanavi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fokker backs up against the cage.
Fokker misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Alanavi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fokker throws a big shot that misses.
Alanavi connects with a body shot that sends Fokker's belly button to the back.
Fokker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alanavi.#T3#
Alanavi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alanavi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fokker throws a jab when Alanavi was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Alanavi.
Alanavi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fokker misses with an uppercut.
Alanavi lands a jab to Fokker's midsection.
A big left from Fokker misses.
Alanavi slips under a jab.
Fokker swings widly with a right hand
and Alanavi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alanavi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alanavi ducks under a wild hook from Fokker.
Alanavi just misses with a punch to the body.
Alanavi throws a big shot that misses.
Fokker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alanavis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fokker misses with an uppercut.
Alanavi misses the jab.#T4#
Fokker looks to land a right hand but Alanavi moved out of range.
Fokker throws a hook but Alanavi blocks it.
Fokker throws a jab when Alanavi was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alanavi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokker throws out the jab.
A jab from Fokker misses.
A jab from Fokker misses.
Alanavi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fokker misses with a hook.
Alanavi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fokker throws a poor cross that misses
letting Alanavi counter with a right hand.
Fokker scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Alanavi gets a clinch. #BC#
Alanavi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alanavi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fokker is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alanavi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fokker at a distance.
Fokker misses with an uppercut. Alanavi saw that one coming.
Fokker lands with a right hand.
Alanavi moves forwards but Fokker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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 Mehdi Alanavi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fokker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fokker throws a hook to the side of Alanavi's head but Alanavi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fokker misses with a lunging right hand
and Alanavi counters with a series of strikes. Fokker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fokker swinging wildly here.
Alanavi lands with an overhand left.
Fokker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fokker connects with a single shot there.
Alanavi slips under a jab from Fokker.
Alanavi jabs Fokker right on the nose. Fokker blinks but takes it well.
Alanavi cracks Fokker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fokker throws a series of punches but Alanavi moves out of range.
Fokker scores with a jab. Alanavi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alanavi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alanavi with a jab.
Alanavi tries to move into range but Fokker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
The fighters circling - Fokker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alanavi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fokker sizes up Alanavi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alanavi slips a jab from Fokker.
Alanavi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alanavi slips a straight right by Fokker.
Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fokker.
Danga de danga de dang - Fokker scores with a four punch combination!
Fokker misses with a hook
and Fokker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fokker throws a hook to the side of Alanavi's head but Alanavi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Alanavi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alanavi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokker with a jab.
Fokker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alanavi back to the cage. Fokker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bheng Fokker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alanavi slips under a jab.
Alanavi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fokker moves out of range of the body kick from Alanavi.
Alanavi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fokker.#T2#
Fokker throws a right hand that Alanavi ducks under and follows up with a left that Alanavi also avoids with ease.
A cross from Fokker lands.
Alanavi moves out of range as Fokker strikes.
Some wild striking there from Fokker.
A jab from Fokker misses.
Alanavi slips a jab and a cross from Fokker.
Fokker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alanavi.
Fokker misses the jab.
Alanavi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fokker misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Alanavi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fokker throws a poor cross that misses
and Alanavi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fokker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokker misses the target.
A punch combination from Alanavi misses.
Fokker throws a shot from downtown. Alanavi moves away and avoids it.
Alanavi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fokker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alanavi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Fokker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alanavi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alanavi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fokker misses with a looping right.
Alanavi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fokker lands a really nice looking cross but Alanavi seems unphased.
Alanavi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fokker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fokker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fokker misses with a right hand
and Alanavi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fokker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alanavi moves out of range as Fokker strikes.
Alanavi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Alanavi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alanavi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alanavi lands a shot to the body.
Fokker is breathing heavily.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Alanavi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alanavi works on Fokker's body with a couple of short punches.
Alanavi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fokkers head.
Alanavi slowing the pace effectively.
Alanavi is leaning against Fokker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alanavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alanavi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fokker backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alanavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Alanavi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mehdi Alanavi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fokker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alanavi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alanavi drops his hands momentarily and Fokker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alanavi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Alanavi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fokker, pushing him back against the cage.
Fokker tries to circle away but Alanavi has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alanavi.
Alanavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fokker controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fokker breaks the clinch.
Fokker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alanavi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fokker! But no joy.
Alanavi throws a lazy right hand but Fokker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alanavi misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Fokker misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Fokker.
Fokker misses with an uppercut
and Alanavi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alanavi cracks Fokker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fokker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Alanavi misses the target.
Alanavi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fokker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fokker! But no joy.
Alanavi slips under a jab from Fokker.
Alanavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alanavi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fokker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alanavi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alanavi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fokker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Alanavi rushes Fokker and presses him up against the cage.
Alanavi is stalling here.
#BC#
Alanavi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Fokker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanavi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Fokker.
A big left from Fokker misses.
Fokker throws a hook to the side of Alanavi's head but Alanavi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fokker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alanavi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fokker.
Fokker throws a jab when Alanavi was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokker misses the target.
Fokker throws a right hand that misses
and Alanavi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fokker throws a big shot that misses.
Alanavi slips a straight right by Fokker.
Fokker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Alanavi.
Alanavi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fokker manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Fokker looks to land a combination but Alanavi avoids it well.
Alanavi lands a nice looking body shot.
Alanavi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fokker's head.
Alanavi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fokker.
Alanavi misses with a double jab.
A big right from Fokker misses.
Fokker loads up on a big right hand but Alanavi slips the punch.
Alanavi throwing a counter right hand but Fokker manages to avoid it.
Fokker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Alanavi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mehdi Alanavi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alanavi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fokker.
Fokker with a nice cross.
Fokker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alanavi on the side of the head.
Alanavi scores with a nice head shot.
Alanavi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alanavi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fokker misses with a hook
enabling Alanavi to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Alanavi digs a good body shot into Fokker's ribs.
Fokker misses the jab.
Fokker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alanavi doesn't manage to clinch there - Fokker circles away.
Alanavi tries to clinch but Fokker moves out of range.
Fokker misses with a hook
and Alanavi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alanavi connects with a body shot that sends Fokker's belly button to the back.
Alanavi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fokker.
Fokker throws a right hand that Alanavi ducks under and follows up with a left that Alanavi also avoids with ease.
Fokker swings widly with a right hand
and Alanavi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alanavi defending well as Fokker loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Alanavi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fokker throws a lazy uppercut
and Fokker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fokker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fokker throws the left hand but Alanavi avoids the punch easily.
Alanavi slips under a jab from Fokker.
It looked like Alanavi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bheng Fokker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fokker missing with a left hand there. Alanavi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alanavi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 Mehdi Alanavi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alanavi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mehdi Alanavi!
Mehdi Alanavi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Alanavi blocks a jab.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alanavi gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Alanavi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alanavi.
Peterson taking a breather.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Peterson.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Alanavi.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Alanavi.
Alanavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alanavi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alanavi's elbow. #T1#
Alanavi can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson tries a body shot but Alanavi blocks it.
Peterson is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Alanavi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Alanavi.
A right hook to the body lands for Alanavi.
Alanavi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alanavi is working Peterson over against the cage.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alanavi's elbow.
Peterson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alanavi up against the cage.
Alanavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Alanavi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alanavi stalls.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson letting Alanavi take a breather here.
Alanavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanavi stalling.
Alanavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alanavi blocking some punches.
Alanavi avoiding damage.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alanavi lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Alanavi lands a left hand.
Peterson stalling the fight.
#T3#
Alanavi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peterson up against the cage.
Alanavi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alanavi's elbow.
Peterson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alanavi looking to slow down the pace here.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Alanavi has Peterson pushed against the cage.
Alanavi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Alanavi.
Alanavi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Alanavi avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Alanavi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alanavi stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position.
Alanavi has Peterson pushed against the cage.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Alanavi just leaning against Peterson, taking a breather.
Alanavi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alanavi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mehdi Alanavi.#CL2#
Alanavi clinches with his opponent.
Peterson is trying to stall.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Alanavi wants to stall.
Alanavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Alanavi scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson presses Alanavi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alanavi tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Alanavi back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Alanavi 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##CL2#
Alanavi has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Alanavi blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Alanavi avoiding damage.
Alanavi misses with some punches.
Alanavi pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alanavi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alanavi stalling the fight.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Alanavi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alanavi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alanavi is struggling to control the position.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alanavi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Alanavi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peterson as Alanavi tries to tie him up.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Alanavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Alanavi has Peterson pressed against the cage.
Peterson trying to stall but Alanavi improves his position.
Peterson stalling in the clinch but Alanavi improves position.
Alanavi blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alanavis head.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Alanavi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Alanavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Alanavi slows down the pace here.
Alanavi throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alanavi or not.
Alanavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alanavi blocking some punches.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alanavi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Alanavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Alanavi effectively controlling the action here.
Peterson presses Alanavi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mehdi Alanavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Alanavi working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peterson as Alanavi tries to tie him up.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alanavi avoiding damage.
A short right from Alanavi.
We've been informed that Alanavi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Alanavi.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alanavi misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alanavi backwards.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Alanavi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Alanavi slowing the pace effectively.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Alanavi.
Alanavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Alanavi has Peterson pushed against the cage.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Alanavi.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alanavi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alanavi throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Peterson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Alanavi is struggling to control the position.
Alanavi stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Alanavi tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Peterson is trying to stall.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alanavi has Peterson pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alanavi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Nice body punch from Peterson. #T1#
Peterson wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alanavi is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alanavi.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alanavi backwards.
Alanavi is trying to maintain a safe position but Peterson gets an underhook and turns Alanavi into the cage.
Peterson slows down the pace here.
Alanavi stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position.
A short body shot lands from Alanavi as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Alanavi.
Alanavi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alanavi's elbow. #T2#
Peterson stalling in the clinch but Alanavi improves position.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Alanavi misses with some punches.
Alanavi tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Alanavi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alanavi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Alanavi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alanavi is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alanavi.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alanavi lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alanavi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alanavi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alanavi blocks an uppercut.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alanavi.
Alanavi just leaning against Peterson, taking a breather.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alanavi blocks an uppercut.
Peterson tries to work over Alanavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Alanavi gets an underhook and turns Peterson into the cage.
Alanavi trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alanavi into the cage.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Alanavi trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alanavi into the cage.
Alanavi lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alanavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alanavi blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Peterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Alanavi gets an underhook and turns Peterson into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Come on Peterson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alanavi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alanavi trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alanavi into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peterson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Peterson!
After winning the bout, Phoenix Peterson 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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Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Alanavi finds it's way through Bustack's defenses.
Alanavi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alanavi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bustack's head backwards.
Bustack tries to clinch up but Alanavi circles away and keeps his distance.
Bustack is looking to clinch but Alanavi is avoiding it.
Alanavi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bustack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Alanavi catches Bustack right on the button with a cross.
Alanavi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bustack is looking to clinch but Alanavi is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Alanavi.
Bustack tries to clinch but Alanavi moves out of range.
Alanavi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bustack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bustack tries to clinch up but Alanavi circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alanavi tests Bustack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alanavi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bustack has time to react.
Alanavi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bustack moves in looking to clinch but Alanavi pushes him off.
Bustack tries to clinch up.
Alanavi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alanavi lands a right hook to the body.
Alanavi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bustack.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bustack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alanavi works Bustack's body with a nice hook.
Alanavi throws out a powerful jab.
Bustack takes one to the side of the head.
Greg Bustack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alanavi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bustack wants to clinch.
Bustack walks into a jab.
Alanavi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bustack moves in looking to clinch but Alanavi pushes him off.
Bustack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alanavi lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Alanavi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alanavi lands an overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alanavi. Bustack shrugs it off though.
A jab from Alanavi does it's job there.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bustack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alanavi lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bustack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alanavi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bustack at a distance.
Bustack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bustack tries to clinch there but Alanavi circles away.
Alanavi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alanavi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bustack has time to react.
Bustack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bustack moves in looking to clinch but Alanavi pushes him off.
Bustack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alanavi scores with a body shot.
Alanavi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alanavi lands a nice looking body shot.
Alanavi with a hook.
Alanavi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bustack had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bustack tries to clinch but Alanavi is having none of it.
Bustack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Bustack moves in looking to clinch but Alanavi pushes him off.
Alanavi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bustack drops his hands momentarily and Alanavi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alanavi with a hook.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch but Alanavi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bustack wants to clinch up but Alanavi keeps it at a distance.
Bustack is looking to clinch but Alanavi is avoiding it.
Alanavi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bustack sets himself, and Alanavi steps forward looking for the clinch! Bustack avoids it this time.
Bustack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alanavi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bustack is looking to clinch.
Alanavi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Alanavi there.
Bustack tries to clinch but Alanavi moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alanavi.
Alanavi cracks Bustack with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bustack is looking to clinch but Alanavi is avoiding it.
Alanavi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alanavi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bustack has time to react.#T4#
Alanavi connects with a looping right hand.
Bustack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Bustack is rocked!
Alanavi scores with a sloppy right hand. Bustack should have avoided that one.
Oh Bustack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alanavi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bustack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alanavi scores with a shot to the body.
Bustack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alanavi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bustack wants to clinch.
Alanavi cracks Bustack with an open hand slap.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the body.
Bustack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bustack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alanavi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alanavi scores with a jab to the body.
Alanavi throws a good cross that connects.
Bustack is breathing heavily.
Alanavi cracks Bustack with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bustack tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Alanavi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bustack is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Alanavi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Rhat has managed to clinch.
Alanavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Rhat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alanavi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rhat dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rhat advances to full mount.
Rhat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alanavi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Rhat is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Alanavi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Alanavi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rhat anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Alanavi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rhat slips an arm under Alanavi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rhat has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rhat is squeezing on Alanavi like an anaconda would it's prey. Alanavi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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