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Event:
TUF S2: Quarter Finals
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1# De Bonifaz Jr lands with an overhand left. Oneil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The fighters circling - De Bonifaz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD# Oneil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Bonifaz Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oneil is in De Bonifaz Jr's guard. Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Oneil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Oneil drops back looking for a leg! De Bonifaz Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bonifaz Jr manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into De Bonifaz Jr's guard. Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Oneil won't allow De Bonifaz Jr to sweep him here. Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oneil throws a big right hand that misses. Oneil pushes down on De Bonifaz Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# De Bonifaz Jr is trying to stand.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but De Bonifaz Jr defending well. Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head. Oneil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are battling for position here. De Bonifaz Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Oneil lands a couple of digs. De Bonifaz Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Oneil throwing strikes from guard but De Bonifaz Jr blocks nicely. De Bonifaz Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Oneil landing some decent shots from guard. Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Oneil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Bonifaz Jr is keeping the position for now. De Bonifaz Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Oneil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Bonifaz Jr's head. Oneil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Oneil with a flurry of punches that miss. Oneil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Oneil throws a strike but De Bonifaz Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# De Bonifaz Jr wants to control from the top but Oneil keeps moving. #T3# De Bonifaz Jr wants to stand but Oneil has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2# De Bonifaz Jr gets to his feet. Oneil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Oneil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. De Bonifaz Jr taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard. Oneil slips a nice elbow through De Bonifaz Jr's hands, connecting with De Bonifaz Jr's forehead. De Bonifaz Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oneil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Oneil tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Bonifaz Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Oneil not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# De Bonifaz Jr taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard. Oneil drops an elbow to the side of De Bonifaz Jr's head. De Bonifaz Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard. Oneil drops an elbow to the side of De Bonifaz Jr's head. #ROC#De Bonifaz Jr is rocked! Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oneil working over De Bonifaz Jr with some ground and pound. De Bonifaz Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. De Bonifaz Jr is still in real trouble! Can Oneil finish him?#SUB# Oneil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Bonifaz Jr defends it well. Still in half guard, Oneil seems content to control. Oneil tries to pass to full mount but De Bonifaz Jr defends it. De Bonifaz Jr seems to have recovered his senses. Oneil thows a huge punch but De Bonifaz Jr dodges it nicely.
De Bonifaz Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil. De Bonifaz Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oneil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oneil's back! Oneil is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Area 51 MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Oneil prevents De Bonifaz Jr from getting a body triangle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# De Bonifaz Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oneil's head. De Bonifaz Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD# Oneil feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. De Bonifaz Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
De Bonifaz Jr looks to land a left hand but Oneil moved out of range nicely. De Bonifaz Jr cracks Oneil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Bonifaz Jr thuds a left hand into Oneil's body. De Bonifaz Jr throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD# Oneil drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Oneil is stalling in the full guard. Oneil works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1# Oneil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Oneil is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Oneil there. #SUB# Oneil seems to be working for a kimura but De Bonifaz Jr defends the submission attempt. Oneil trying to control from De Bonifaz Jr's half guard. De Bonifaz Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Oneil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bonifaz Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Oneil content to stall in guard here. Oneil connects with a couple of short punches. De Bonifaz Jr controls Oneil momentarily but Oneil frees himself. Oneil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Oneil trying to control but De Bonifaz Jr is working from the bottom. Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Oneil landing some decent shots from guard. Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Bonifaz Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB# Oneil drops back looking for a leg! De Bonifaz Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bonifaz Jr manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into De Bonifaz Jr's guard. Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. De Bonifaz Jr keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully. Oneil stands and throws De Bonifaz Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4##SUB# Oneil swings around for an armbar but De Bonifaz Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oneil's guard. Oneil trying to keep a closed guard but De Bonifaz Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# De Bonifaz Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# De Bonifaz Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Oneil is looking for a triangle here but De Bonifaz Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Oneil is positioning himself to get back to half guard. 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 David Oneil will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from De Bonifaz Jr enables Oneil to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Bonifaz Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Oneil postures up in De Bonifaz Jr's guard and throws a big left but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it. Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB# Oneil drops back looking for a leg! De Bonifaz Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bonifaz Jr manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into De Bonifaz Jr's guard. Oneil trying to control but De Bonifaz Jr is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Bonifaz Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Oneil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Bonifaz Jr's head. Oneil scoring with some ground and pound. Oneil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Oneil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Oneil working some strikes from top position. De Bonifaz Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil. Oneil wants to control from the top but De Bonifaz Jr keeps moving. De Bonifaz Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oneil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Oneil cracks De Bonifaz Jr with a solid left hand. Oneil sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bonifaz Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oneil controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Oneil gets to his feet and stands over De Bonifaz Jr, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! De Bonifaz Jr felt that one! Oneil unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save De Bonifaz Jr from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Oneil! David Oneil thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1# De Bonifaz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by De Bonifaz Jr. It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. De Bonifaz Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ramon De Bonifaz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Bonifaz Jr moves away. De Bonifaz Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. De Bonifaz Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range. De Bonifaz Jr throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely. Inhanamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Bonifaz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Inhanamoto's head. #CL2# Inhanamoto clinches with his opponent.
De Bonifaz Jr tries to break free but Inhanamoto pushes him back against the cage. Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Bonifaz Jrs head. De Bonifaz Jr tries to break free but Inhanamoto pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Bonifaz Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. De Bonifaz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Bonifaz Jr. Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Inhanamoto tries a body shot but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1# Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head. De Bonifaz Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Inhanamoto has double underhooks. Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body. De Bonifaz Jr is breathing heavily. Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Bonifaz Jrs head. Inhanamoto works on De Bonifaz Jr's body with a couple of short punches. Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike. Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Inhanamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
#ROC2#De Bonifaz Jr is rocked! Inhanamoto pushes De Bonifaz Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Oh De Bonifaz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Inhanamoto pushes De Bonifaz Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Inhanamoto lands a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Bonifaz Jr or not. De Bonifaz Jr seems to have got his legs back now. Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Inhanamoto. Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of De Bonifaz Jr backwards. Inhanamoto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends De Bonifaz Jr's eyes rolling into the back of his head! De Bonifaz Jr drops to his knees and Inhanamoto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Inhanamoto! After winning the bout, Ryu Inhanamoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 1, Day 1
Date: Sep 27, 2022 |
#R1# Randriamaholison moves forwards but De Bonifaz Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL# Randriamaholison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but De Bonifaz Jr is blocking nicely.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to break the clinch but Randriamaholison is controlling him. De Bonifaz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr can't break the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr tries to break the clinch but Randriamaholison is controlling the position. De Bonifaz Jr has had enough of the clinch but Randriamaholison keeps him there for the moment. De Bonifaz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free but Randriamaholison has control.
De Bonifaz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. De Bonifaz Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage. De Bonifaz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Randriamaholison has the dominant position. Randriamaholison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A big right from De Bonifaz Jr misses. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but De Bonifaz Jr is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
#T1# Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Randriamaholison connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Bonifaz Jr's face.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Bonifaz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by De Bonifaz Jr.#CL# De Bonifaz Jr tries to keep at a distance but Randriamaholison has taken the fight into the clinch. De Bonifaz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Randriamaholison won't allow it.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a straight left. #CL# Randriamaholison forces De Bonifaz Jr back against the cage and clinches. Randriamaholison keeps control of De Bonifaz Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# De Bonifaz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Randriamaholison is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL# Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Bonifaz Jr tries to break free but Randriamaholison pushes him back against the cage. Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Randriamaholison tries to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is having none of it. Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off. De Bonifaz Jr sizes up Randriamaholison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off. Randriamaholison throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Randriamaholison darts in and clinches De Bonifaz Jr up against the cage. De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. De Bonifaz Jr is trying to push Randriamaholison away but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramon De Bonifaz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Randriamaholison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. De Bonifaz Jr scores with a hook. Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a looping left. Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch but De Bonifaz Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. De Bonifaz Jr throws out a powerful jab.#CL# Randriamaholison moves into the clinch. Randriamaholison leaning his opponent against the cage. Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head. #T4##BC2# De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. De Bonifaz Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance. The fighters circling - De Bonifaz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. De Bonifaz Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. De Bonifaz Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here. De Bonifaz Jr lands with a straight right. Randriamaholison didn't see that one coming. Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
A big right from De Bonifaz Jr misses. De Bonifaz Jr digs a good body shot into Randriamaholison's ribs.#CL# Randriamaholison clinches up against the cage. Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head. #BC2# De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon De Bonifaz Jr will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Randriamaholison clinches up against the cage. Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Bonifaz Jr's efforts to push away.#BC2# De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Bonifaz Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Randriamaholison takes one to the chin there. Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off. Randriamaholison avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Bonifaz Jr lands with a shot to the body. De Bonifaz Jr misses with a body shot.
De Bonifaz Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by De Bonifaz Jr - just one landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Bonifaz Jr cracks Randriamaholison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# De Bonifaz Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. De Bonifaz Jr takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses. De Bonifaz Jr is looking to land body kicks. De Bonifaz Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. De Bonifaz Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. De Bonifaz Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randriamaholison circles away quickly and effectively. A slow jab from De Bonifaz Jr misses its intended target. De Bonifaz Jr misses with a wild body shot. Randriamaholison is looking to counter punch. De Bonifaz Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Bonifaz Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem. Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.#T2# De Bonifaz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison. De Bonifaz Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a nice hook. De Bonifaz Jr scores with a hook to the body. Randriamaholison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. It seemed like De Bonifaz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. De Bonifaz Jr tests Randriamaholison's chin there with a solid looking shot. Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. De Bonifaz Jr lunges at Randriamaholison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randriamaholison's hand. De Bonifaz Jr throws a jab when Randriamaholison was well out of range.#CL# Randriamaholison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Randriamaholison has the dominant position. De Bonifaz Jr can't break the clinch.
#T3# Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Bonifaz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. De Bonifaz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! De Bonifaz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! De Bonifaz Jr misses with an uppercut. Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch and De Bonifaz Jr counters with a one-two to the body. De Bonifaz Jr misses the jab. Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4# Randriamaholison slips under a jab from De Bonifaz Jr. De Bonifaz Jr swings for the body but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Randriamaholison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Bonifaz Jr throws out the jab. Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr keeps it at a distance. Randriamaholison wants to clinch. Nice defenses there by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. De Bonifaz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison moves out of range as De Bonifaz Jr strikes. Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The fight stays on the outside here - Randriamaholison looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Randriamaholison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# De Bonifaz Jr throws a body punch but Randriamaholison moves out of range. Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance. De Bonifaz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it. Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a big counter. De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Bonifaz Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr keeps it at a distance. Randriamaholison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Randriamaholison drops his hands momentarily and De Bonifaz Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Bonifaz Jr moves into range and connects with a jab. De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. De Bonifaz Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Randriamaholison takes one on the button.#T1# Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Bonifaz Jr is looking to land body kicks. De Bonifaz Jr throws a hook but Randriamaholison avoids it easily. De Bonifaz Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRandriamaholison. Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from De Bonifaz Jr misses. De Bonifaz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Randriamaholison fails in his attempt to clinch. De Bonifaz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. De Bonifaz Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Randriamaholison is looking to clinch. De Bonifaz Jr throws a right and a left that Randriamaholison avoids nicely. Randriamaholison wants to clinch. Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from De Bonifaz Jr.#T2# De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem. De Bonifaz Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Randriamaholison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. De Bonifaz Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randriamaholison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The fighters circle momentarily. De Bonifaz Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Bonifaz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it. It looked like Randriamaholison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Bonifaz Jr. Randriamaholison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Bonifaz Jr.#T3# Randriamaholison slips a straight right by De Bonifaz Jr. A punch lands to the side of Randriamaholison 's head but he takes it in his stride. A slow jab from De Bonifaz Jr misses its intended target. Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
De Bonifaz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Randriamaholison looks to clinch letting De Bonifaz Jr counter with a right hand. Randriamaholison tries to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is having none of it. De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem. De Bonifaz Jr lands with a hook. Randriamaholison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
Randriamaholison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Bonifaz Jr. Randriamaholison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4# De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison slips under a jab from De Bonifaz Jr. De Bonifaz Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from De Bonifaz Jr. Randriamaholison closes the distance but De Bonifaz Jr moves to the side and De Bonifaz Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Randriamaholison. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Randriamaholison rushes De Bonifaz Jr and presses him up against the cage. De Bonifaz Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage. Randriamaholison lands a knee to the body.
De Bonifaz Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Randriamaholison just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Bonifaz Jr's brow. Randriamaholison landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Ramon De Bonifaz Jr has been cut. Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it with crossed arms. De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free but Randriamaholison has control.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ramon De Bonifaz Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A frustrated look appears on De Bonifaz Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramon De Bonifaz Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got De Bonifaz Jr 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon De Bonifaz Jr! |
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