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Event:
TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1# Hurst scores with a hook. Macho Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A slapping leg kick lands for Hurst.
Hurst throws a shot from downtown. Macho Man moves away and avoids it. Macho Man is looking to counter punch. Hurst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hurst throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hurst throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macho Man. Macho Man is looking to counter punch. Hurst lands a right hook to the body.
Hurst lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macho Man at a distance.
Hurst has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macho Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst. Macho Man jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hurst digs a good body shot into Macho Man's ribs. Hurst connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macho Man throws out the jab. Macho Man looks to land a right hand but Hurst moved out of range. It seemed like Hurst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Macho Man. Hurst looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macho Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurst momentarily.
Hurst lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hurst feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macho Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hurst misses with a body kick. Macho Man is looking to counter punch. Macho Man lands a nice shot that snaps Hurst's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Hurst. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hurst. Macho Man jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hurst chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# A jab from Macho Man does it's job there. 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! Hurst walks into a stiff left hand from Macho Man. Hurst slips under a jab from Macho Man. Macho Man throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range. Hurst raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Macho Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good work by Macho Man as he checks the leg kick. Macho Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurst works the jab nicely. A nice combination there by Hurst.
Hurst blocks a jab. It seemed like Hurst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Macho Man lands with a straight right. Hurst didn't see that one coming.#T3# Hurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macho Man. Hurst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Macho Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Macho Man cracks Hurst with an open hand slap. Hurst lands with a good body shot. Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Macho Man misses the target. Macho Man is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macho Man manages to avoid it. Hurst cracks a nice hook into Macho Man's ribs. Hurst throws a low kick but Macho Man moves out of range easily. Macho Man is looking to counter punch. Macho Man jabbing away but nothing is landing. Macho Man cracks Hurst with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4# Hurst looks up at the clock. Bad move! Macho Man lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hurst. Macho Man pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Macho Man! A very excited looking Randy Macho Man 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:
TOF 43
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1# Goodson throws a lazy right hand but Hurst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Goodson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight. Goodson staying out of range there. Hurst connects with a right hand. Goodson shakes it off.#CL# Goodson forces Hurst back against the cage and clinches. Hurst tries a body shot but Goodson blocks it.
Hurst trying to stall but Goodson improves his position.
Goodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Goodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodson. Hurst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hurst lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hurst prevents a body shot from Goodson. Goodson misses with a hook from the clinch. Goodson throws a head punch that misses. Hurst misses with a short punch on the inside. Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst works on Goodson's body with a couple of short punches.#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurst. Hurst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodson has a couple of punches blocked by Hurst.
Goodson presses Hurst against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hurst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodson's elbow. A short uppercut from Goodson. Goodson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goodson fails to land. Hurst holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodson controls his hands.
Hurst takes a shot to the head. Goodson lands a body shot. Goodson misses with a punch to the body.
Goodson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hurst up against the cage. Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Goodson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Goodson prevents a body shot from Hurst. Hurst blocks an uppercut.
Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodson lands on the inside with an uppercut. 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! Goodson tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Goodson back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Hurst.
Hurst throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hurst tries to work over Goodson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goodson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it. Hurst scores with a hook to the body. Goodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hurst misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Hurst throws a head punch that misses. Goodson can't find room to land a body shot as Hurst controls the action.
Hurst has had enough of the clinch but Goodson keeps him there for the moment. Goodson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2# Hurst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hurst attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Goodson is looking to counter punch. Goodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodson is just out of range. Goodson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hurst throws a hook but Goodson blocks it. A little feinted left hand from Goodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice uppercut lands for Goodson. That snapped Hurst's head back.
Hurst throws a looping overhand right but Goodson ducks down to avoid it. Hurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Goodson throws an overhand right that lands on Hurst's shoulder, as Hurst tries to avoid the shot. Hurst counters with a body kick. Hurst wants to clinch.#T4# Goodson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goodson with a nice cross. Hurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hurst misses the shot to the body. Goodson lands with a straight right. Hurst didn't see that one coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Goodson connects with a right hand. Hurst shakes it off.#CL# Goodson closes the distance and clinches. Hurst blocks an uppercut.
Hurst takes a shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurst. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodson controls his hands.
#T5# Goodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Goodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Goodson digs a right hand underneath Hurst's ribcage. Hurst let out a lung full of air as it connected. Goodson lands a shoulder strike. Goodson lands a body shot. Hurst looks winded! Goodson tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodson. Goodson throws a head punch that misses. Goodson avoiding damage.
Goodson prevents a body shot from Hurst. Goodson misses with a punch to the body.
Goodson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Goodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Hurst blocking some punches.
#T6# Goodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Goodson lands a body punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hurst blocking some punches.
Goodson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. #ROC#Hurst is rocked! A short left from Goodson. Hurst is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodson finish him? Goodson pushes Hurst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Goodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hurst. A right handed body shot lands from Goodson.
Goodson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodson dips a shoulder and cracks Hurst with a mighty uppercut! Hurst falls back against the cage and Goodson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hurst is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goodson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Goodson! Aaron Goodson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 36
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1# Hurst with a body punch. A glancing blow. Donnay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it. Hurst avoids a kick to the body.
Hurst scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hurst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Donnay moves out of range of the body kick from Hurst.
Donnay throws a sloppy body shot
and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donnay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It appears Hurst was looking to counter with a kick there. Donnay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurst paws at him with a jab and circles away. Donnay tries for a takedown but Hurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Donnay scores with a kick to the midsection. The fighters circle momentarily. Hurst darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hurst throws the left hand but Donnay avoids the punch easily. Donnay throws a wild body kick that Hurst sees coming a mile off. No luck for Donnay with that takedown attempt. Hurst checks a leg kick. Hurst swinging wildly here.
#T1# Hurst lands with a shot to the body. Hurst takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donnay avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2# Donnay feints and as Hurst raises his hands in defense, Donnay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Donnay wants to pass the guard but Hurst is keeping the position. Donnay trying to control but Hurst is working from the bottom. Donnay throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hurst looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Donnay wants to control from the top but Hurst keeps moving. Hurst working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donnay. #T2# Hurst wants to sweep here but Donnay controlling him for the moment. Donnay lands a couple of decent looking shots. Donnay sitting in guard here, content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Let's hope that Donnay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Donnay throws a big right hand that misses. Donnay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Donnay stands and throws Hurst's legs to the side, diving into side control. Donnay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3# Donnay lands a decent elbow from side control. Donnay scores with punches from side control. Donnay cracks Hurst with a big elbow. Hurst parries the strikes from Donnay easily there. Donnay is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hurst to escape.
Donnay working the head and body with strikes. Donnay controls the position. Donnay is working Hurst over with some ground and pound from side control. Donnay tries to advance to mount but Hurst denies him. The strikes coming from Donnay are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Donnay controls the position. Hurst takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Hurst dodges the ground and pound from Donnay. Hurst takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4# Donnay trying to control the position but Hurst is working away. Hurst stops Donnay from passing to mount. #SUB2# Donnay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hurst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hurst is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Donnay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. This has been an exciting period of action! Donnay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Donnay working the ground and pound but Hurst is defending the strikes. Hurst is trying to get back to half guard.#T5# Donnay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working. Donnay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The strikes coming from Donnay are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Donnay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Donnay working the ground and pound. Hurst tries to get back to half guard but can't. Donnay is chipping away with strikes.
Donnay working the head and body with strikes. Hurst tries to buck Donnay off but Donnay is having none of it. Donnay trying to control the action but Hurst is working from the bottom. Donnay in side control lands a decent elbow. #T6# Donnay wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy. Donnay working the ground and pound. Donnay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hurst down.
#ROC2#Hurst is rocked! The ground and pound from Donnay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Donnay in side control lands a decent elbow. Oh Hurst is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donnay in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hurst looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Donnay turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Char Donnay! After winning the bout, Char Donnay 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:
TOF 29
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Strong slips under a jab. Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurst misses with a two punch combination.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Hurst takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong. Nice defenses there by Hurst. Hurst checks a low kick from Strong. Hurst cracks Strong with a right hand to the side of the head. Hurst checks a leg kick nicely. Hurst was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Strong misses with a few strikes there.
As Strong looks to move away, Hurst throws a big counter combo but Strong just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strong throws a front kick aimed at Hurst's knee but Hurst avoids it well. Hurst misses the shot to the body. Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurst backing away here, and Strong unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A swing and a miss from Hurst.#T1# Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurst lands a body punch in the clinch. Hurst swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it. Strong misses with some punches.
Hurst misses with some punches.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong. Hurst managing to block the knees to the body from Strong.
Hurst works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Hurst lands with a left to the head. Hurst lands with a right to the head. Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Hurst lands a right hand. Strong throws an elbow but it misses.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Hurst manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hurst works Strong's body with a nice hook. Strong throws a head kick that misses. Hurst lands with a good body shot. Hurst swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Hurst wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hurst is looking to wear down Strong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3# A slow jab from Hurst misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet. Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Hurst moves out of range easily. Hurst was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strong in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut. Nice uppercut there from Hurst. Hurst misses with a wild body shot. A big left from Strong misses. Hurst throws a shot to the body.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Strong.
Hurst avoids the head kick by Strong.
Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong throws a big counter head kick but Hurst avoids it with no problem. Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hurst is able to avoid easily.#CL# Hurst takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Strong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strong lands with a short shot to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurst. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hurst wants to break free but Strong has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Strong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Gordon Hurst has been cut. Strong misses with an elbow strike.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. Hurst lands an uppercut. Hurst lands a hook that snaps the head of Strong backwards. #T5# Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hurst avoids the elbow strike from Strong, against the cage.
Hurst lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hurst lands a shoulder strike. Strong lands an uppercut. Strong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurst. Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurst's elbow. Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurst is defending well for now.#T6# Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hurst.
Hurst digs a right hand into Strong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strong's gas tank. Strong looks winded! Hurst is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut. Hurst tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hurst lands a nice shot to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hurst pressing his opponent against the cage. Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurst stalling in the clinch.
Hurst scores with a shoulder strike. Hurst lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hurst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hurst lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strong or not. #T7# Hurst lands with a short shot to the head. Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. #BC# Hurst manages to break the clinch.
Hurst misses with the combination.
Strong throws a leg kick but Hurst checks it. Hurst lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hurst moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
Strong works Hurst's body with a nice hook. Hurst blocks a head kick by Strong.
Strong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Strong is rocked! Hurst scores with a hook to the body. Strong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hurst pounces like a tiger and cracks Strong with a vicious hook! Strong is down but not out! Hurst follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gordon Hurst! Gordon Hurst 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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Event:
TOF 25
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1# Osmond lands a jab to the head.
Hurst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Osmond throws a body shot but no joy. Osmond moves out of range as Hurst strikes. Osmond lands a jab to the nose. Hurst takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Osmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osmond.
Osmond throws a sloppy head kick and Hurst moves out of range easily. Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osmond.
Osmond misses the shot to the body. Hurst avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Osmond moves out of range of the body kick from Hurst.
Hurst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osmond. Hurst throws a lazy right hand but Osmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Hurst walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osmond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hurst punishes Osmond's body with a nice straight punch. Osmond is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hurst rather than just go for the knockout. Osmond throws a leg kick but Hurst moved away. The fighters circling - Hurst throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A decent looking cross lands there for Hurst. A nice combination there by Hurst.
#CUT#It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut. Hurst scores with a jab to the jaw. Osmond blocks a leg kick. Hurst takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Osmond scores with a punch to the head. Osmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Osmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurst.#CL# Hurst moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Osmond prevents a body shot from Hurst. Hurst misses with a hook from the clinch. Osmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Osmond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hursts head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurst. Osmond blocks an uppercut.
Hurst tries a body shot but Osmond blocks it.
Nice body punch from Osmond. Osmond blocks a body shot from Hurst. Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Osmond avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. Osmond misses with the head strike.
Osmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osmond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Hurst fails to land. #TD2# Osmond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Osmond holds on and takes a little breather. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Hurst is sitting in close to Osmond's body. Osmond has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hurst is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hurst is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Osmond.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joel Osmond! A victorious Joel Osmond 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:
TOF 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1# Hurst throws a hook but Savinov blocks it. Savinov throws a nice head kick!
Hurst moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Good shot there by Hurst. Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Savinov.#CL2# Hurst fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savinov, pushing him back against the cage. A short right from Savinov. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hurst creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hurst pushes Savinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Savinov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hurst's brow. Hurst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savinov's elbow. 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! Nice elbow from Savinov. Hurst tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Hurst throws a head punch that misses. Savinov blocking some punches.
Savinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
#T1# Savinov tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Savinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it. Hurst presses Savinov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Savinov lands a damaging elbow. Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hurst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Savinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hurst takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Savinov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Savinov sets himself, and Hurst steps forward looking for the clinch! Savinov avoids it this time. Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Savinov lands a head kick. Hurst smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Savinov scores with a push kick. Savinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Hurst avoids the head kick by Savinov.
Savinov sizes up Hurst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hurst staying out of range there. Hurst appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Savinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hurst is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurst moves away. Hurst misses with a low kick.
Savinov misses with a looping left. Hurst looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savinov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Savinov blocks the body kick.
Hurst throws a hook but Savinov blocks it. Hurst misses with a left hand and Savinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Savinov loads up on a big right hand but Hurst slips the punch. Hurst staying out of range there.#T3# Savinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Savinov forces Hurst back against the cage and clinches. Savinov pushes Hurst back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hurst throws a head punch that misses. Savinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savinov works on Hurst's body with a couple of short punches. Savinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savinov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hurst swings wildly with an uppercut but Savinov uses good head movement to avoid it. Savinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
Savinov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hurst throws a punch but it's blocked by Savinov. Savinov blocking some punches.
#T4# Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Savinov avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. Savinov lands a damaging elbow. Hurst lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Savinov throws an elbow but it misses.
Savinov misses with some punches.
Savinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurst is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hurst working aggressively here.
Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
Savinov lands a body punch. A short right from Savinov on the inside. Savinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savinov. Savinov lands a body punch in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexev Savinov dominated that round. That's time! Savinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hurst walks forward, straight into a front kick from Savinov. Some wild striking there from Savinov.
Hurst swings for the body but Savinov moves out of range.
Savinov scores with a leg kick.
Alexev Savinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hurst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savinov. Savinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it. Savinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hurst avoids the body shot from Savinov.
Hurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savinov misses with a low kick. Hurst looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hurst stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savinov. Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savinov throws a leg kick which misses Hurst's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurst tries to avoid it. Savinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1# Hurst tries to clinch but Savinov moves away and Savinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hurst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Savinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurst. Hurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Alexev Savinov is winning the standup battle so far. Hurst slips under a jab. Savinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurst checks a leg kick nicely. Hurst doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Savinov swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Savinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Savinov swings widly with a right hand
and Savinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurst swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hurst checks the leg kick. Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savinov manages to avoid it. Hurst misses with a body shot.
Hurst just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSavinov.#T2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hurst lands with a shot to the body. Savinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurst can do to turn this around? Decent striking displayed by Hurst there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Savinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurst throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range. Hurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Savinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Savinov scores with a push kick. Hurst needs to keep his hands up - Savinov had a free shot at his head there. Hurst misses with an uppercut. Hurst lands the left hand. A good leg kick by Hurst. Savinov scores with a shot to the body.
Savinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Savinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hurst cracks a nice hook into Savinov's ribs.#T3# Savinov misses the jab. It seemed like Hurst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Savinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurst has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Savinov throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range. Hurst is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savinov with a body shot. Savinov moves out of range of the strikes. Savinov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hurst avoided it. Hurst takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hurst slips under a jab. Savinov throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range. Savinov slips a straight right by Hurst. A leg kick checked by Hurst. Nice uppercut there from Hurst. Savinov misses with a left hand and Hurst counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savinov thinking. Hurst avoids the body shot from Savinov.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Savinov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Hurst throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Savinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Hurst moves out of range as Savinov throws a body kick.
Savinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Savinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A slow jab from Savinov misses its intended target. Hurst wants to counter the offense by Savinov and move into the clinch position. 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! Hurst misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Savinov throws a head kick that half lands.
Savinov thuds a left hand into Hurst's body. Hurst moves out of range of the body kick. Hurst walks forward, straight into a front kick from Savinov. Savinov throws a shot to the body.
Savinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Savinov scores with a jab to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexev Savinov 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# Hurst throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range. Savinov throws a leg kick but Hurst sees it coming and checks it nicely. Savinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurst! But no joy. A cross from Savinov lands. Hurst scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savinov moves away. Hurst throws a hook to the side of Savinov's head but Savinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Savinov tries to counter by clinching up but Hurst breaks away and moves out of range. Hurst cracks a nice hook into Savinov's ribs. Both fighters circling a little - Hurst finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Hurst misses the jab. Hurst has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savinov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst connects with a single shot there. A slow jab from Hurst misses its intended target. Savinov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hurst misses with a leg kick. Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst. Savinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1# Hurst lands with a kick to the temple. Savinov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hurst takes a body punch but keeps moving. Savinov digs a good hook to Hurst's body.
Hurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurst uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Savinov misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Savinov. Savinov lands a head kick. Hurst smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Savinov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Savinov thumps Hurst with a low kick. Savinov with a nice cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Savinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Savinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2# Hurst moves out of range of the leg kick from Savinov. Hurst avoids the head kick by Savinov.
Hurst throws a solid leg kick but Savinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hurst. A decent looking cross lands there for Savinov. Savinov scores with a nice head shot. Hurst misses with a lunging right hand
and Savinov counters with a body kick that stops Hurst in his tracks momentarily. Savinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A good leg kick by Savinov. Savinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Savinov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hurst misses with a leg kick and Savinov counters with a low kick, right behind Hurst 's knee. Savinov misses the shot to the body. Savinov feints and then cracks Hurst's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurst down. Gordon Hurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hurst's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3# Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurst feints a counter leg kick. Savinov throws a leg kick which misses Hurst's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurst tries to avoid it. Hurst moves forwards but Savinov connects with a nice, crisp jab. Savinov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Savinov does a little dance to reset his feet. As Hurst backs away, Savinov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Hurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Savinov throws a nice outside leg kick. Savinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hurst is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savinov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Hurst walks into a jab. Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hurst jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# Hurst takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Savinov cracks Hurst with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Savinov throws a head kick but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst throws a lazy right hand but Savinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hurst misses with a hook. Savinov ducked under it nicely. Hurst throws an off balance right hand
and Savinov counters with a nice uppercut. Savinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Hurst is rocked! Savinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A solid leg kick lands there for Savinov.
Alexev Savinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Savinov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Savinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD# Savinov lands a big head kick that sends Hurst tumbling to the mat! Savinov takes a step backwards and waves Hurst back to his feet - he wants the finish! Hurst is still on wobbly legs! Can Savinov finish him? Savinov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Savinov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hurst's temple! It sends Hurst violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Savinov celebrates and the doctors try to help Hurst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Alexev Savinov! A victorious Alexev Savinov 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:
TOF 18
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Hurst closes the distance and pushes Howell back into the cage. Howell lands a left hand.
Hurst lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howell backwards. Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howell backwards. #TD2# Howell pulls guard. Hurst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Howell keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully. Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurst is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Howell working for a triangle but Hurst defends it easily.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T1##SUB2# Howell looking for a guillotine here but Hurst defends easily.
#SUB2# Howell has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Howell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Howell has a closed guard, preventing Hurst from standing up. #T2##SUB2# Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Hurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hurst has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.#SU# Hurst stands and steps away. Howell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hurst lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howell moves away. Hurst lands with a cross. Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howell.
A nice side step and Howell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3# Howell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hurst checks a leg kick. Hurst throws a big shot that misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Hurst. Hurst throws a leg kick but Howell sees it coming and moves out of range. Hurst moves out of range as Howell strikes. Hurst throws a hook but Howell avoids it easily. Hurst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howell. A counter left hand to the body from Hurst misses its target. Hurst swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
Howell thows a left - swing and a miss! Hurst on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hurst gets off balance looking for a body kick and Howell counters with a nice body shot. Howell takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4# Howell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hurst misses its target. Howell lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Howell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Howell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Hurst catches Howell right on the button with a cross. Hurst takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses. Hurst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howell now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hurst throws a series of strikes that have Howell backpedaling.
Howell misses with the combination.
Howell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. 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 Gordon Hurst will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A left lands for Hurst. Hurst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howell. Howell tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hurst wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Howell misses the shot to the body. Hurst swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Howell lands with an uppercut that bounces Hurst off the cage and back into range. Howell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Howell tests Hurst's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Howell throws a half hearted mid kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howell takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses. Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Hurst moves out of range easily. Howell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurst. Hurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hurst avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hurst misses the target. Howell throws a leg kick but Hurst sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1# Hurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hurst checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hurst throws a hook but Howell blocks it. Howell throws a jab when Hurst was well out of range. Hurst with a body punch. A glancing blow. Howell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Howell's shoulder, as Howell tries to avoid the shot. Hurst tries to land a front kick but Howell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Howell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hurst throws out a loose jab but Howell uses good head movement to avoid it. Hurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Howell swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst throws the left hand but Howell avoids the punch easily.#T2# Hurst throws a quick inside leg kick. Hurst swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
Hurst swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
Howell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hurst. Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howell moves away. Hurst misses with a body shot.
Howell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hurst throws a leg kick that is checked and Howell counters with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Howell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurst. Howell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howell!
Howell slips a jab from Hurst. Howell misses with a right hand and Hurst counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Howell thinking. Hurst takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses. Howell throws out a counter right but Hurst avoids it with no problem.#T3# Hurst lands a nice looking body shot.
Gordon Hurst is winning the standup battle so far. Howell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Howell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurst was well out of range. Poor timing from Howell. Howell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurst. Hurst throws a jab but it's blocked by Howell. Howell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hurst. Hurst scores with a jab to the body. Hurst works the jab nicely. Hurst is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Howell is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Hurst misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Hurst misses with a short punch on the inside. Hurst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howell's elbow. Howell slows down the pace here.
Hurst tries to work over Howell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hurst blocking some punches.
Hurst misses with a hook from the clinch. Hurst softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hurst is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hurst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Howell lands on the inside with an uppercut. 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! Howell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hurst misses with a short punch on the inside. 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 Gordon Hurst will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Howell tried to score with a low kick but Hurst checks it. Howell defending well as Hurst loads up on a big left hand. Howell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Howell tries to keep at a distance but Hurst has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Hurst breaks the clinch.
A jab from Howell misses. Hurst lands a slapping body shot.
Hurst slips under a jab. Nice shot lands for Hurst. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurst lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hurst avoids the head kick by Howell.
Hurst tries to counter by clinching up but Howell breaks away and moves out of range. Hurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howell.#T1# Hurst lands a slapping body shot.
Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Howell blocks a jab. A slow jab from Howell misses its intended target. Hurst throws a body shot but no joy. Howell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurst moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHowell. Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurst with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hurst throws a shot to the body.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell throws out a powerful jab. Some wild striking there from Hurst.
#T2# Howell throws a hook to the side of Hurst's head but Hurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hurst scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Howell ducks right into an uppercut from Hurst. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Howell slips a jab from Hurst. Hurst blocks the body kick.
Hurst throws a body kick that misses. Hurst throws a shot from downtown. Howell moves away and avoids it. Hurst misses with a low kick.
Howell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howell scores with a push kick. Hurst misses with a kick to the body.
Howell looks like he wants to counter punch here. A telegraphed right hand from Hurst misses the target. Howell throws a fast counter high kick but Hurst manages to duck under it in time.#T3# Hurst throws the kick towards the body but Howell avoids it. Howell wants to counter with a clinch but Hurst pushes him away. Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howell.
Howell on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hurst ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Howell looks to land a body kick but Hurst moved away. Hurst throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howell on the side of the head. Hurst throws a jab but it's blocked by Howell. Howell misses with a hook to the body
and Hurst counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hurst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howell tries to counter with a clinch but Hurst shakes him off and moves away. Hurst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hurst misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Hurst throws a jab but it's blocked by Howell. Howell throws out a counter right but Hurst avoids it with no problem. Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd cheers as Hurst lands an impressive looking overhand right. Howell doesn't seem phased though. Howell misses with a straight left. Howell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurst. Hurst circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst. Hurst is looking to land body kicks. Howell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hurst misses with an uppercut. Howell saw that one coming. Howell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hurst. Julius Howell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Howell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Howell defending well as Hurst loads up on a big left hand. Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howell can do to turn this around? Hurst with a hook. Gordon Hurst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#KD2# Howell cracks Hurst with an uppercut from hell and Hurst crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Howell's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#Hurst is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Hurst showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hurst, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hurst! Gordon Hurst 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:
TOF 12
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Cloud moves into range and clinches up with Hurst. Cloud gets through Hurst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cloud throws a head punch that misses. Hurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hurst misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hurst. A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected. Still in the clinch, Cloud scores with a nice short uppercut. Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud tries a body shot but Hurst blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurst. Hurst stalling in the clinch but Cloud improves position. A short body shot lands from Hurst as the two fighters clinch.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cloud stalling the fight.
#T1# Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cloud. Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud working aggressively here.
Hurst lands an uppercut. Hurst misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Cloud. A right handed body shot lands from Cloud.
Hurst misses with some punches.
Cloud prevents a body shot from Hurst. Hurst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow. Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Cloud.
Hurst lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurst throws a head punch that misses. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Cloud throws a head punch that misses. Hurst works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hurst blocking some punches.
Cloud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Good body shot from Hurst.
Cloud tries a body shot but Hurst blocks it.
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3# Hurst misses with a body punch.
Cloud tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Cloud back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloud. Hurst makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hurst can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
A hook to the body from Cloud.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Hurst. Cloud pushes Hurst back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hurst misses with a body punch.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud effectively controlling the action here. Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Hurst working hard to break the clinch. Cloud can't find room to land a body shot as Hurst controls the action.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud pressing his opponent against the cage. Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud is working Hurst over against the cage. Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Hurst breaks from the clinch.
Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurst. And Hurst responds with a good body kick, but Cloud manages to step out the way in time. Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurst. #CL# Cloud has managed to clinch.
Cloud misses with a hook from the clinch. 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! Hurst misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Cloud dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Cloud throws the left hand but Hurst avoids the punch easily. Hurst thinks about the counter body kick. Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cloud checks a leg kick. Cloud lands a really nice looking cross but Hurst seems unphased.
Hurst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cloud circles away quickly and effectively. Hurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
Cloud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hurst to counter with a crisp jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cloud checks a leg kick. Good work by Cloud as he checks the leg kick. Jab by Cloud.#T1# Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst. Cloud takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses. Cloud moves away from the strike by Hurst. A counter left hand to the body from Cloud misses its target. Cloud throws a body shot but no joy. Good shot there by Hurst. Cloud digs a good body shot into Hurst's ribs. Hurst throws a hook but Cloud blocks it. Cloud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range. Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it. Cloud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Hurst cracks Cloud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cloud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurst. Hurst has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hurst moves out of range of the strikes. Cloud missing with a left hand there. Hurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurst! But no joy. Hurst cracks Cloud with an open hand slap. Hurst scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurst throws a low kick, looking for Cloud's leg but Cloud calmly moves out of range. Hurst lands a really nice looking cross but Cloud seems unphased.
Hurst misses with a wild body shot. Cloud is looking to counter punch. Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hurst is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst. Cloud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurst moves away.#T3# Cloud takes one to the side of the head.
Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud. Hurst wants to counter the offense by Cloud and move into the clinch position. Hurst throws a head kick that misses. Hurst lands with an overhand left. Hurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cloud misses with a double jab.
Hurst looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Cloud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurst doesn't seem bothered though. Cloud has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot. Cloud misses with a right hand and Hurst counters with a right hand to the body. Hurst looks to land a right hand but Cloud moved out of range. Cloud lands a head shot. Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurst throws out a counter right but Cloud avoids it with no problem. Hurst throws a hook but Cloud avoids it easily.#T4# Hurst moves out of range of the strikes. Hurst jabs Cloud right on the nose. Cloud blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hurst lands a jab to the head.
Hurst scores with a nice right hand.
Cloud walks into a stiff left hand from Hurst. Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hurst's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurst obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hurst sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurst! But no joy. Hurst thuds his shin into the meat of Cloud's side. Hurst fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cloud checks it well. Hurst cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Good exchange - Hurst coming out on top. Hurst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud tries to clinch up but Hurst circles away and keeps his distance. Hurst bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards. Hurst misses with a straight left. Hurst swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hurst wants to slow Cloud down by chopping away at his legs. Cloud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurst on the side of the head. Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Hurst's shoulder, as Hurst tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot. Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Hurst counters with a nice uppercut. Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst.#T1# Hurst stuns Cloud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hurst misses with a looping left. Hurst lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Hurst. Cloud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hurst thuds his right hand into Cloud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cloud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hurst's head. Hurst swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cloud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cloud looks to land a combination but Hurst avoids it well. Cloud misses with a wild body shot. Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Hurst. Cloud throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurst. Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab. Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it. 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 Hurst misses. Hurst misses with a double jab
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand. Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target. Cloud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurst on the side of the head. Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst. Cloud lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hurst. Cloud swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3# Cloud throws a right and a left that both miss. Gordon Hurst seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hurst connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hurst thows a left - swing and a miss! Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Hurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud misses with a looping right. Hurst is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Cloud takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hurst with a nice calf kick. Hurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cloud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurst was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud. Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cloud swings and misses with a shot to the body and Hurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cloud moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurst. Cloud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Cloud throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range. Hurst ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hurst moves out of range as Cloud strikes. Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it. Cloud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurst. Cloud circles away from the clinch attempt and Cloud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurst is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Hurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hurst has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hurst! A very excited looking Gordon Hurst rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TOF 7
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1# A low kick from Savinov misses and Hurst counters with a nice leg kick. Hurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hurst throws a body shot but no joy. Hurst misses with a body shot.
Hurst throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Hurst misses the target. Savinov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hurst just manages to avoid it. Savinov cracks a nice hook into Hurst's ribs. Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savinov.
Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurst moves away.#CL# Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Savinov. Savinov maintains the clinch. A short left from Savinov. Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst lands a body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurst. Hurst digs a right hand into Savinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savinov's gas tank. Hurst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
#T1# With the fighters up against the cage, Savinov throws an elbow but misses. Savinov prevents a body shot from Hurst. Savinov misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savinov throws an elbow but misses. Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage. #BC# Savinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hurst throws a right hand that Savinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Savinov also avoids with ease. Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst lands a jab to Savinov's midsection. Hurst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy body kick from Savinov and Hurst counters with a nice body shot. A head kick misses from Savinov. Hurst looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hurst swings for the body but Savinov moves out of range.
Hurst looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Savinov. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet. Savinov stalks Hurst and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hurst's face. Hurst staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hurst takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hurst misses with a hook. Hurst on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savinov. Savinov obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savinov. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet. Savinov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A lazy left from Savinov finds it's target. Hurst throws a hook to the side of Savinov's head but Savinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Savinov ducks under a wild hook from Hurst. Hurst misses with a leg kick. Savinov scores with a jab to the jaw. Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savinov moves away. Hurst cracks Savinov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3# Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Savinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hurst lands a jab to Savinov's midsection. Savinov scores with a punch to the head. Savinov moves away from the strike by Hurst. Savinov cracks Hurst with a good jab. Hurst tries to clinch but Savinov is having none of it. Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savinov.
Savinov is looking to wear down Hurst with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Savinov blocks a jab. Savinov is looking to counter with a body kick. Hurst throws a right and a left that both miss. Savinov throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hurst misses. Savinov is looking to counter punch. Savinov clobbers Hurst with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Savinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. It seemed like Hurst was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# A good leg kick by Savinov. Hurst looks to throw the jab but Savinov is out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Savinov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Savinov moves away from the strike by Hurst. Hurst takes one on the button. Savinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurst has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Savinov throws a hook but Hurst avoids it easily. Hurst is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savinov with a body shot. Hurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savinov. Savinov connects with the punch. Savinov throws a lazy right hand but Hurst sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Savinov's shoulder, as Savinov tries to avoid the shot. Hurst lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hurst has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Savinov. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexev Savinov dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hurst moves out of range of the leg kick from Savinov. Savinov slips a straight right by Hurst. Savinov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hurst counter with a right hand. Nice defenses there by Hurst. A left lands for Hurst. Hurst misses with a hook to the body
and Savinov counters with a series of strikes. Hurst will be more careful next time no doubt. Hurst checks the leg kick. Savinov dodges the punch combination from Hurst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst. Savinov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hurst misses with a looping left. Savinov slips a jab from Hurst. Hurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# Savinov checks a low kick from Hurst. Hurst looks to land a right hand but Savinov moved out of range. Hurst misses with a body shot.
Hurst throws a leg kick that is checked and Savinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A head kick misses from Savinov. Hurst throws out a counter right but Savinov avoids it with no problem. Savinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurst. Hurst throws a leg kick and Hurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hurst throws a chopping leg kick but Savinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage. As Hurst tries to get set, Savinov tries to push him back and clinch up but Hurst manages to avoid the attempt. Savinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hurst throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range. Savinov scores with a head kick. Hurst tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2# Hurst throws a shot from downtown. Savinov moves away and avoids it. Savinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hurst connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Savinov throws out a loose jab but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it. Alexev Savinov is winning the standup battle so far. Savinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Savinov throws a hook but Hurst blocks it. Savinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurst throws out the jab. A low kick from Savinov is predictable there enabling Hurst to counter with a crisp jab. Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hurst misses with a low kick as Savinov jumps back. Savinov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hurst avoided it. Savinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurst lands a nice looking body shot.
Savinov ducks under a wild hook from Hurst. Savinov avoids the body shot from Hurst.
#T3# Hurst takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hurst looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Savinov misses with a low kick.
Hurst avoids a kick to the body.
Hurst is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Savinov throws out a loose jab but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it. Savinov throws a front kick aimed at Hurst's knee but Hurst avoids it well. A good leg kick by Hurst. Hurst scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The fighters circling - Savinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savinov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hurst. Savinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Savinov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Hurst throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Savinov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Savinov loads up on a big right hand but Hurst slips the punch. Savinov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Savinov sets himself, and Hurst steps forward looking for the clinch! Savinov avoids it this time. Hurst wants to slow Savinov down by chopping away at his legs. Hurst throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Savinov closes the distance and pushes Hurst back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Savinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Hurst taking a breather. Savinov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hurst dodges an elbow strike from Savinov.
Hurst misses with the head strike.
Hurst working aggressively here.
Hurst throws a head punch that misses. Hurst can't find room to land a body shot as Savinov controls the action.
Savinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Alexev Savinov will probably get the nod. That's time! Savinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Savinov wants to slow Hurst down by chopping away at his legs. Savinov moves away from the strike by Hurst. Savinov tries to clinch but Hurst moves out of range. Hurst doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Savinov slips a straight right by Hurst. Hurst staying out of range there. Hurst finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savinov throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it. Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Savinov misses its target. Savinov throws a low kick but Hurst avoids it. Savinov thows a leg kick but Hurst checks it letting Hurst counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Savinov. Hurst misses with a looping right. Hurst misses with a hook. Savinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Savinov throws a wild body kick that Hurst sees coming a mile off.#T1# Savinov connects with an inside leg kick. Savinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Savinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hurst throws a push kick but Savinov slaps the foot to one side. Hurst misses the shot to the body. Savinov loads up on a big right hand but Hurst slips the punch. Savinov misses with an uppercut. Hurst saw that one coming. Hurst throws a looping overhand right but Savinov ducks down to avoid it. Savinov is looking to score with low kicks. Hurst is looking for the big counter here. Savinov scores with a jab. Savinov connects with a right hand. Hurst shakes it off. Savinov throws a body shot but no joy. Hurst throws a sloppy head kick and Savinov counters with a good low kick that Hurst was not able to check. Savinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Hurst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hurst misses with a hook. Savinov ducked under it nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Savinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurst, pushing him back against the cage. Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage. Hurst blocks the elbow strike.
Hurst working aggressively here.
Savinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savinov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savinov tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Hurst. Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
Savinov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Savinov fails to land. Alexev Savinov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3# Hurst misses with a body punch.
Hurst tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Savinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Savinov lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Gordon Hurst has been cut. Hurst tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Savinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hurst working aggressively here.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Savinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it. Savinov misses with a punch to the body.
Savinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hurst.#T4# Hurst blocks a body shot from Savinov. Savinov blocks a body shot from Hurst. Savinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hurst misses with some punches.
Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Savinov avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Hurst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurst blocks an elbow strike from Savinov.
#BC# Savinov manages to break the clinch.
Savinov throws a leg kick and Hurst counters with a stiff right hand. Hurst throws out a powerful jab. 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!#CL2# Hurst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexev Savinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hurst lands with a short shot to the head. Savinov pushes off an throws an elbow but Hurst leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gordon Hurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Savinov prevents a body shot from Hurst.
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 Alexev Savinov. Well Savinov 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexev Savinov! A relieved looking Alexev Savinov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 4
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1# Abdullah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurst throws out the jab. Hurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hurst misses with a hook. Abdullah ducked under it nicely. #TD# Abdullah looking to score a takedown here. Hurst is defending well but Abdullah drives through and ends up in Hurst's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hurst wants to sweep but no luck. Hurst is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdullah working some strikes from top position. Hurst really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdullah . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hurst's head. Abdullah throws an elbow that misses. Hurst uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abdullah 's guard. Nice move by Hurst!#REVB# Abdullah is controlling Hurst's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Abdullah striking from his own guard. Hurst tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdullah is retaining full guard. #T1# Abdullah is pulling down on Hurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurst, at least for the moment. Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Abdullah is adopting a defensive guard. Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hurst trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom. Abdullah is striking off his back. Hurst thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Abdullah punching from the bottom.
Abdullah is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Hurst tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Abdullah . #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Abdullah is holding on to half guard well. Abdullah trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Abdullah 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. Abdullah tries to get to full guard but Hurst has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abdullah keeping control of the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Abdullah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurst to the mat! Hurst manages to get full guard. Abdullah lands a couple of elbows. Abdullah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hurst works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Abdullah throws a big right hand that misses. Abdullah preventing the sweep. #T3# Abdullah lands a couple of digs. Abdullah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Abdullah postures up.
Abdullah is pushing down on Hurst's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hurst is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdullah has managed to sneak the leg through. Abdullah slips a nice elbow through Hurst's hands, connecting with Hurst's forehead. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow. Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hurst's head. Abdullah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Abdullah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Abdullah working Hurst over with strikes. Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hurst has hold of Abdullah 's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Hurst is rocked! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to Hurst's temple. Hurst is still in real trouble! Can Abdullah finish him? Abdullah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Abdullah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Abdullah sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hurst seems to have recovered his senses. Hurst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Abdullah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abdullah working the head and body with strikes. Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Abdullah stalling. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axmed Abdullah 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# Abdullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD# Abdullah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurst to the mat! Hurst manages to get full guard. Abdullah throwing strikes but missing. Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Abdullah landing with the ground and pound. Hurst wants to sweep here but Abdullah controlling him for the moment. Hurst not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurst can do to turn this around? Abdullah sitting in guard here, content to control. Abdullah lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Abdullah scoring with punches to the head and body. Hurst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Abdullah 's corner is telling him to maintain position. Abdullah distracts Hurst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Abdullah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Axmed Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Abdullah is in close to Hurst's body, working some short punches and elbows. Abdullah gets to his feet and stands over Hurst, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hurst felt that one! Abdullah unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hurst from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axmed Abdullah ! Axmed Abdullah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC 23: Romero vs Halkias
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# Mferi misses with a hook
and Hurst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hurst misses with a jab to the body
and Mferi counters with a straight right hand. Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mferi manages to avoid it. Mferi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Mferi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst slips a jab from Mferi. Mferi misses the shot to the body. Hurst lands with a shot to the body. Mferi throws a big shot that misses. Mferi throws a shot to the body.
Hurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mferi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mferi. We've been told by Hurst's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hurst misses with a looping left. Mferi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mferi changes levels and scores with a jab 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! Mferi throws a hook to the side of Hurst's head but Hurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##CL2# Mferi closes the distance and clinches. Mferi misses with a hook from the clinch. Mferi pushes Hurst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mferi can't find room to land a body shot as Hurst controls the action.
Mferi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hursts head. Mferi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mferi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hurst is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mferi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A body shot lands from Mferi.
Mferi gets through Hurst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mferi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hurst. Mferi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mferi lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mferi lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Hurst is rocked! Mferi controlling the action here for a moment.
Oh Hurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mferi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Mferi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Mferi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hurst to his knees! Mferi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Mferi! |
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Event:
WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1# Heredia throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Hurst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Heredia misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hurst creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Hurst. Hurst lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurst. Hurst lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hurst lands a hook that snaps the head of Heredia backwards. #CUT#It looks like Roberto Heredia has been cut. Hurst lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heredia backwards. Heredia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst lands a hook that snaps the head of Heredia backwards. Heredia tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Heredia back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heredia. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hurst swings wildly with an uppercut but Heredia uses good head movement to avoid it. Heredia tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heredia. Hurst scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Heredia is trying to maintain a safe position but Hurst gets an underhook and turns Heredia into the cage. Heredia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst has Heredia pressed against the cage, preventing Heredia from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A nice right hand lands inside from Hurst. Hurst misses with a body punch.
Heredia misses with a punch to the body.
Heredia misses with the head strike.
Heredia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hurst scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hurst misses with some punches.
Heredia taking a breather. Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heredia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Heredia controls his hands.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Heredia.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heredia blocks a body shot from Hurst. #T2# Hurst lands with a light punch inside. Hurst working aggressively here.
Hurst working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Heredia.
Heredia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hurst.
Hurst gets through Heredia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hurst lands a hook to the side of the head. Hurst tries to work over Heredia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Hurst. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Heredia controls his hands.
Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heredia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurst. Heredia throws a head punch that misses. Hurst keeps control of Heredia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Hurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hurst. Heredia stalling in the clinch but Hurst improves position. Hurst misses with a short punch on the inside. Hurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heredia prevents a body shot from Hurst. Heredia stalling in the clinch but Hurst improves position. Hurst lands a shot to the body. Heredia prevents a body shot from Hurst. Hurst lands a shoulder strike. Hurst blocks an uppercut.
Hurst tries to work over Heredia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hurst lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurst. Heredia struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst misses with some punches.
#T4# Hurst lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heredia or not. Hurst working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heredia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurst's elbow. Heredia lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heredia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurst misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heredia. Hurst lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Heredia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Heredia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hurst cracks Heredia with a nice body shot. Heredia looks winded! Hurst lands an uppercut. Hurst slowing the pace effectively. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurst. Hurst lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heredia backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hurst dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roberto Heredia's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Heredia moves away from the strike by Hurst. Hurst wants to clinch. Heredia swings widly with a right hand
letting Hurst counter with a right hand. Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heredia can do to turn this around? Heredia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Heredia throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heredia thinking. Heredia misses with a straight right. Hurst is looking to counter punch. Heredia tries to clinch up and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hurst scores with a sloppy right hand. Heredia should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heredia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heredia throws a hook but Hurst blocks it. Heredia misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurst counters with a left to the body. Hurst thuds a left hand into Heredia's body. Hurst throws a body kick that misses. Heredia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# A combination from Heredia does no damage. Hurst jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heredia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Heredia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hurst under the eye. Heredia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Heredia is breathing heavily. Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heredia throws out the jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Hurst.
Gordon Hurst is winning the standup battle so far. Hurst throws a right hand that Heredia ducks under and follows up with a left that Heredia also avoids with ease. Roberto Heredia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heredia in his tracks. #ROC#Heredia is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Roberto Heredia's cut even more. Hurst feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Heredia crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gordon Hurst! Gordon Hurst decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WFC 17: Brunson vs Lacasa
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Dude has closed the distance and engaged Hurst in a clinch.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hursts head. A hook to the body from Hurst.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Dude.
Dude effectively controlling the action here. Dude misses with a short punch on the inside. Dude lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Dude.
Dude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hurst's elbow. Hurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hurst's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hurst's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Dude lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude has Hurst pressed against the cage.
#T1# Dude lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurst lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude. Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dude lands a shoulder strike. Dude controlling the action here for a moment.
Hurst slowing the pace effectively. Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst scores with a hook to the body. Dude looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Dude controls his hands.
Hurst lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dude backwards. Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude. Dude misses with some punches.
#T2# Hurst holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dude misses with the head strike.
Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Dude avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. A short right from Dude. Hurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hurst taking a breather. Hurst trying to stall but Dude improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dude. The referee is keeping an eye on Dude - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Dude. Dude works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dude lands a hook to the side of the head. Dude lands a hook to the side of the head. Dude lands an uppercut. Dude prevents a body shot from Hurst. #T3# Dude lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dude blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dude lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hurst blocks a body shot from Dude. Dude can't find room to land a body shot as Hurst controls the action.
Hurst blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Dude.
Hurst looks winded! A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land. Hurst blocks a body shot from Dude. Dude will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hurst up against the cage. Dude scores with a shot to the side of Hurst's head. Dude misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurst pushes Dude back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Dude letting Hurst take a breather here. Dude lands a shoulder strike. Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Dude.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dude misses with some punches.
Dude lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude has a couple of punches blocked by Hurst.
Hurst slowing the pace effectively. Dude prevents a body shot from Hurst. Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurst. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hurst misses with a punch to the body.
Dude digs a right hand underneath Hurst's ribcage. Hurst let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hurst can't find room to land a body shot as Dude controls the action.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside. Dude lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Dude dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Heavy Dude has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Dude. Dude misses with the head strike.
Hurst lands a hook that snaps the head of Dude backwards. Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Hurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dude on the inside. Dude works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dude can't find room to land a body shot as Hurst controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst blocks a body shot from Dude. Dude lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurst backwards. Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dude prevents a body shot from Hurst. #KD# Dude drops Hurst onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hurst is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Hurst is rocked! Hurst is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dude working aggressively here.
Hurst is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him? Dude creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Hurst out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy Dude! |
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Event:
WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1# Jones shoots in but Hurst avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hurst with a body punch. A glancing blow. A slapping leg kick lands for Hurst.
Hurst lands a body shot.
Hurst connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.#TD2# Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hurst manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. Jones misses with some punches.
Hurst stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones looks winded! Hurst landing knees to the head.
Hurst lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hurst lands a body punch in the clinch. Hurst is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Hurst. Hurst lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hurst lands a nice shot to the body. A short uppercut from Hurst. Hurst wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Hurst.
Hurst prevents a body shot from Jones. Hurst scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. A right hand to the body from Hurst.
Hurst working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jones being controlled against the cage. Hurst lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Hurst wants to stall.
#T2# Nice body punch from Hurst. A battle for position here, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurst. Hurst lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Hurst tries to tie him up. Nice body punch from Hurst. Hurst is working Jones over against the cage. Hurst makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Hurst.
Jones fails to pull guard.
A short left from Hurst. Hurst lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# Hurst taking a breather. Hurst lands a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurst. Hurst lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hurst digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank. Hurst lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hurst lands with a short shot to the head. Hurst working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Hurst lands a shoulder strike. Hurst softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hurst lands a shoulder strike. Hurst works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hurst stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position. Hurst lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. #T4# A nice left hand lands by Hurst.
Hurst lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Hurst scores with a hook to the body. Hurst avoiding damage.
Hurst softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hurst gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hurst lands a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Hurst.
A short right from Hurst on the inside. Stalling in the clinch from Hurst.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurst. Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hurst dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Hurst cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Hurst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Hurst's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hurst punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch. Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch. Hurst lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hurst scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hurst lands a right hook to the body.
Hurst swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones. Hurst stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# Hurst lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts. Billy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones is breathing heavily. Hurst connects with a body shot. Hurst cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Hurst is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks. Hurst scores with a leg kick.
Hurst scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hurst circles away and keeps his distance. Hurst swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hurst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hurst digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs. A low kick lands for Hurst.
Hurst is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hurst scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hurst fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. 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 Hurst. Hurst throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hurst digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt and Hurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice jab there from Hurst. Hurst lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Jones is rocked! Hurst and Jones are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hurst throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Jones into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hurst knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gordon Hurst! Gordon Hurst 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. Billy Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't wait to eat, this weight cutting business sucks. '. |
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Event:
WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1# Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Smith misses the jab. Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Hurst's head back.
Hurst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hurst feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurst. Hurst tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way. Hurst connects with a leg kick. Smith misses the jab. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Smith misses with a wild body shot. Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hurst bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hurst digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs. Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hurst digs a good hook to Smith's body.
#T1# Hurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hurst is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A slapping body kick lands there for Hurst. Smith looks winded! Smith misses with an uppercut. Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith throws a hook but Hurst avoids it easily. Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith 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. Hurst getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Smith takes one on the button. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hurst throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hurst's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hurst duly obliges. Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2# Hurst lands with a shot to the body. Smith walks into a left hand. Hurst scores with a jab to the body. A cross from Hurst lands. Hurst throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Smith is rocked! Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hurst jabs at Smith's body. Smith misses with a straight left. Hurst scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD# Hurst lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Hurst thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hurst finish him? Hurst drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hurst is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Hurst! Gordon Hurst 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
#R1# Hurst misses with a straight left. Hurst stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet. Cartwright defending well as Hurst loads up on a big left hand. Hurst moves out of range of the strikes. Cartwright dodges the punch combination from Hurst.
Hurst moves out of range as Cartwright strikes. Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst cracks a nice hook into Cartwright's ribs. Hurst avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time. Cartwright lands the left hand. Cartwright misses with a straight left. Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cartwright fails with the takedown. Gordon Hurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Hurst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartwright lands with a nice body punch. Hurst misses with a wild combination.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hurst sprawls and moves away. Hurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cartwright throws the left hand but Hurst avoids the punch easily. Hurst throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it. Hurst scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cartwright doesn't seem bothered though. Hurst throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it. Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cartwright fails with the takedown.#T2# Hurst stuffs the takedown. Hurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cartwright staying out of range there. Hurst connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Hurst throws out a powerful jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hurst is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hurst circles away. Hurst swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurst looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Hurst shows good takedown defense. Hurst is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Cartwright throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Hurst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3# A right handed body shot lands from Hurst.
Cartwright is breathing heavily. Hurst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hurst fails to land. Hurst taking a breather. Cartwright prevents a body shot from Hurst. Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hurst gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurst just stands there and leans against the cage. Cartwright could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hurst prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurst just stands there and leans against the cage. Cartwright has Hurst pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hurst manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
#T4# Hurst is looking to control Cartwright's arms but Cartwright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hurst has his back to the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurst. Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hurst on the inside. Cartwright is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hurst's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Hurst lands with a short shot to the head. Hurst misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst lands a hook to the side of the head. Hurst misses with some punches.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Hurst is calmly controlling the position for now. Hurst prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurst throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright. Hurst prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hurst dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Hurst throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range. Hurst has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hurst scores with a jab. Cartwright acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hurst stuffs the takedown. Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst. Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Hurst is quick to defend against it. Hurst shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gordon Hurst seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Hurst gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Hurst. Cartwright cracks Hurst with a solid left hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there. Hurst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hurst is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses. Cartwright won't allow Hurst to sweep him here. Cartwright passes Hurst's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Cartwright winds up and cracks Hurst with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hurst really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of Hurst's head. Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Hurst's hands, connecting with Hurst's forehead. Cartwright winds up and cracks Hurst with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cartwright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hurst tries to kick Cartwright off in order to stand up. Cartwright Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3# Cartwright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hurst down.
#SUB# Cartwright is trying to get an arm triangle but Hurst is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hurst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4##SUB# Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Hurst is trying to get back to half guard. Cartwright scoring with punches and elbows. Hurst taking a bit of punishment here - Cartwright scoring with strikes. Hurst taking a bit of punishment here - Cartwright scoring with strikes. #ROC#Hurst is rocked! Cartwright 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. Cartwright scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hurst is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cartwright can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Cartwright! |
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