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Event:
S57: Turnik vs. Clack II
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vij looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vij throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vij.
Vij showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Chai throws a series of punches but Vij avoids them all with ease.
Vij tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vij throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Vij is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Vij's shoulder, as Vij tries to avoid the shot.
Vij steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Vij takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vij counters with a body kick.
Chai stuns Vij with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vij lands a head shot.#CL2#
Vij moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
Vij blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Vij pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Chai.
Chai avoids the body shot from Vij.
Chai walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Chai is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 53
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Rothschild throws a good cross that connects.
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vij was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Vij is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vij at a distance.
Vij is looking to chop away at Rothschild's legs.
Rothschild digs a good hook to Vij's body.
Rothschild misses with a body shot
and Vij counters with a good low kick that Rothschild was not able to check.
Vij takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rothschild takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Rothschild has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rothschild connects with a single shot there.
Rothschild works the jab nicely.
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!
Rothschild looks to land a combination but Vij avoids it well. #T1#
Vij tries to move into range but Rothschild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rothschild scores with a shot to the body.
Rothschild connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rothschild scores with a jab. Vij acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rothschild feints and then cracks Vij's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vij down.
Vij takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Vij does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vij is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rothschild swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vij counters with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rothschild looks winded!
Rothschild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vij. Vij obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rothschild takes a swing at Vij's ribcage but misses.
Vij is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild throws a poor cross that misses
and Vij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Vij wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
Vij swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Vij counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Rothschild onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Rothschild is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Theodore Rothschild's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a left hand
and Vij counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Rothschild goes down! Vij rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Rothschild is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 49
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the body from Vij misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right that drops Vij on his ass! Vij jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Vij has been cut.
Thibodeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vij cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vij throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vij throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Vij tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Vij connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vij getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vij fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vij turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Vij misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vij lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vij.
Vij lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thibodeaux's sensitive parts. #T2#
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand.
Thibodeaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thibodeaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Vij cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vij throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the ropes by Vij. Vij maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Vij has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
#BC2#
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thibodeaux should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - Vij coming out on top.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vij has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vij misses with a left hand #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a beautiful hook that drops Vij to the mat! Will Vij be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Thibodeaux to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Vij is up. He looks OK to continue.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Vij moves out of range.
Vij wants to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch position.
Vij throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range.
Vij lands the left hand.
Vij misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Vij.#T1#
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Vij counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vij with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Vij misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vij throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it. #T2#
Vij lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thibodeaux's sensitive parts.
Vij lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vij lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vij.
Vij throws a shot to the body.
Vij scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vij swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Vij to the mat, face first! Thibodeaux goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Vij is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Thibodeaux takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Vij dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Vij connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Vij strikes.
Vij swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Vij onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Vij is rocked!
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Vij.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Vij manages to avoid it.
Vij is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Vij lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vij lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vij seems to have recovered his senses.
Vij lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Vij lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thibodeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vij feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vij misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Vij goes down! Will Vij beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
Darius Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Darius Thibodeaux 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:
STRIKE! 46
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Mjölnir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vij counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mjölnir looks to land a right hand but Vij moved out of range.
Mjölnir throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Vij counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Mjölnir to the mat, face first! Vij goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Mjölnir is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Vij scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mjölnir doesn't seem bothered though.
Vij looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mjölnir staying out of range there.
Mjölnir jabs at Vij's body.
Mjölnir misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Vij holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mjölnirs head.
Mjölnir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Mjölnir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mjölnir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mjölnir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mjölnir avoids it.
Vij takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Mjölnir is rocked!#T1#
Mjölnir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mjölnir is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Mjölnir seems to have recovered his senses.
Mjölnir misses with a punch to the body.
Mjölnir takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mjölnir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mjölnir.
Mjölnir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Mjölnir.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij misses with some punches.
Mjölnir throws a head punch that misses.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mjölnir looks winded!
Mjölnir is leaning against Vij and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Vij working Mjölnir over with knees to the body.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mjölnir misses with the head strike.
Vij creates a bit of distance and cracks Mjölnir with a big uppercut! Mjölnir goes down! The referee pushes Vij away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Mjölnir make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Vij takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
A very excited looking Alexander Vij 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:
STRIKE! 43
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Vij thumps Durand Jr with a low kick.
Vij throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand Jr digs a good body shot into Vij's ribs.
Vij looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vij swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circling - Durand Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vij staying out of range there.
A low kick from Vij misses
and Durand Jr counters with a body kick.
Vij feints and then cracks Durand Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durand Jr down.
Vij throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij scoring well with a low kick there.
Durand Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
Durand Jr wants to clinch.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vij.
Durand Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vij's sensitive parts.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Vij swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durand Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Vij.
Durand Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Vij gets a clinch.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Vij has been cut.#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vij looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.#CL2#
Vij moves into the clinch.
Vij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand Jr with a knee to the head.
Durand Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vij has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durand Jr takes a step back to recover.
Vij throws out a loose jab but Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vij fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand Jr checks it well.
Durand Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vij.
Durand Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Vij scores with a body shot.
Durand Jr thumps Vij with a low kick.
Durand Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vij is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand Jr misses the target.
Vij uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand Jr.
A big right from Durand Jr misses.
Vij appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Durand Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vij looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vij pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jab by Vij.
Durand Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vij tries to clinch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Durand Jr gets tackled into the cage by Vij. Vij maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr - that landed with a thud.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Vij avoids the damage to the body.
Vij avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand Jr.
With the fighters up against the cage, Durand Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow.
Durand Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vij throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Durand Jr's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr stalling in the clinch but Vij improves position.
Durand Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Nice body punch from Vij - that landed with a thud.
Jacques Durand Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Durand Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand Jr misses with a body punch.
Durand Jr lands a shot to the body.
Vij lands with a left to the head.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij prevents a body shot from Durand Jr.
A hook to the body from Durand Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Vij with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Durand Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durand Jr lands an elbow inside that Vij shrugs off. #BC#
Durand Jr manages to break the clinch.
Vij takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durand Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vij. Vij obviously looking to wear him down.
Vij checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Durand Jr takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Vij avoids a kick to the body.
Vij tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vij.
A low kick lands for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vij.
Durand Jr lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Vij lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durand Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Vij tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Vij, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vij tries to land a front kick but Durand Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vij misses with a leg kick
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Durand Jr checks a low kick from Vij.
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 Jacques Durand Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Durand Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vij.
A cross from Durand Jr lands.
Vij missing with a left hand there. Durand Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand Jr as he connects with a hook.
Durand Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vij wants to clinch but Durand Jr slips to the side
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Vij throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr blocks a leg kick.
Vij throws a hook but Durand Jr blocks it.
Vij misses with a right hand
and Vij takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vij wants to clinch up but Durand Jr keeps it at a distance.
Durand Jr slips under a jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Vij does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand Jr throws a low kick, looking for Vij's leg but Vij calmly moves out of range.
Vij lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vij tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durand Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vij fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durand Jr.
Durand Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vij walks forward, straight into a front kick from Durand Jr.
Vij moves out of range of the body kick.
Durand Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durand Jr misses with a low kick.
Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vij.
Vij misses with a body shot.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durand Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Durand Jr misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Vij.
Durand Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vij closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Durand Jr throws a looping overhand right but Vij ducks down to avoid it.
Vij throws a lazy right hand but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand Jr motions for Vij to come forward. Durand Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vij avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vij throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vij shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vij misses with a hook. Durand Jr ducked under it nicely.
Durand Jr lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Vij throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Durand Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand Jr.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Durand Jr's ribcage.
Durand Jr is trying to stall.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Durand Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Durand Jr lands a nice elbow.
Vij blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Vij shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vij throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durand Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Vij jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Vij.
Vij throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vij swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Durand Jr counter with a right hand.
Vij connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durand Jr. Durand Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vij.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vij.
Vij tries to clinch there but Durand Jr circles away.
Vij takes a swing at Durand Jr's ribcage but misses.
Vij misses with a right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vij's knee momentarily.
Durand Jr checks a low kick from Vij.
A big left from Vij misses. #T2#
Durand Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vij. Vij circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Vij swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vij takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durand Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Durand Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vij moves away.
Jab from Durand Jr.
A big left from Vij misses.
Vij throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand Jr misses with a hook.
Durand Jr scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr had his way with Alexander Vij in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Vij's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Vij sizes up Durand Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durand Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Vij counters with a leg kick.
Durand Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Vij misses.
Durand Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durand Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Vij.
Vij turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij throws a lazy right hand but Durand Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander Vij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vij misses with a straight left. #T1#
Vij waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand Jr.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Durand Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr cracks Vij with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durand Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vij lands with a hook. Durand Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Vij lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand Jr's head.#CL#
Durand Jr has managed to clinch.
Durand Jr blocking some punches.
Durand Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vij avoids it.
Durand Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Durand Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vij's defenses.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij throws a head punch that misses.
Durand Jr misses with some punches.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Vij circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vij throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vij rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Durand Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vij doesn't seem bothered though.
Durand Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vij fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Jacques Durand Jr.
Well Durand Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Jacques Durand Jr 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:
HC KT 18
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Congo clips Vij with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Vij a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#Vij is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Vij has been cut.
We've been informed that Congo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Congo weaves into range and cracks Vij right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Vij goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Congo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Congo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
A big right from Spong misses.
Vij lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Vij counters with a leg kick.
Vij showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vij.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vij.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vij was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Good leg kick by Spong. #T1#
Vij uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.#CL#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Vij has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong wants to get back to striking at distance but Vij won't allow it.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong blocks a body shot from Vij.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Vij on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong misses with a hook
and Vij counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Vij takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Vij.
Spong throws a hook but Vij blocks it.
Spong throws a leg kick but Vij sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Vij counters with a straight right hand.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Vij swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vij takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vij uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Vij fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spong just manages to avoid it.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Spong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vij tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Vij counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong lands a jab to Vij's midsection.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Spong throws a hook but Vij blocks it.
Vij is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spong.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vij takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Spong gets tackled into the ropes by Vij. Vij maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
#T1##BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong moves out of range as Vij throws a body kick.
#CL#
Vij clinches with his opponent.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Vij tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij is working Spong over against the ropes.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vij seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vij is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not. #T2#
Vij taking a breather.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Vij has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vij counters with a two punch combo.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vij dodges the punch combination from Spong.
Spong misses with a left hand #KD#
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut that drops Spong onto his backside! Spong bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Vij throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Spong misses with a left hand
and Vij counters with a huge right that knocks Spong out cold! Vij is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Our winner, Alexander Vij, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Axelsen tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vij throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axelsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Axelsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vij, pushing him back against the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij lands a shoulder strike.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
Vij lands a body punch.
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen looks winded!
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij blocks the elbow strike.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
Axelsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vij.
Vij swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Vij misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Vij.
A left and a right from Axelsen both land. Nice combination.
A jab lands there for Vij.
Axelsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vij.#T3#
Axelsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vij counters with a low kick, right behind Axelsen 's knee.
Axelsen lands a jab to the nose.
Axelsen checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Axelsen clinches with his opponent.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Axelsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vij misses with an uppercut. Axelsen saw that one coming.#T4#
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Vij appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Axelsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Vij.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen throws an elbow that misses.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Axelsen swinging wildly here.
Vij bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vij takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vij throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij keeps Axelsen at a distance using the push kick.
Axelsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vij manages to avoid it.
As Axelsen tries to get set, Vij tries to push him back and clinch up but Axelsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Vij connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelsen momentarily.
#T1##CL#
Vij darts in and clinches Axelsen up against the ropes.
Axelsen is breathing heavily.
Vij lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij keeps control of Axelsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axelsen tries to circle away but Vij has him pinned against the ropes.
Vij lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vij.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Vij as the two fighters clinch.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Axelsen breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Vij gets a clinch.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Vij cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Axelsen instigates a clinch.
Axelsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Axelsen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Vij tries to keep at a distance but Axelsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vij.
#T1#
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsen can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Knees to the body from Vij.
#BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Axelsen throws a low kick but Vij moves out of range easily.
Vij fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axelsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Axelsen throws a series of punches but Vij avoids them all with ease.
Axelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Axelsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vij lands a body shot.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij gets through Axelsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards. #T4#
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij misses with a knee to the head.
Vij landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Vij has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij clearly takes 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.#R4#
Vij throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Axelsen looking to stall.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
Vij throws a jab when Axelsen was well out of range.#T1##CL#
Vij drives through and clinches with Axelsen against the ropes.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
#T2#
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
#BC2#
Axelsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vij thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsen throws a counter combo.
Vij connects with a crisp jab.
Vij takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vij misses with an uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Vij gets tackled into the ropes by Axelsen. Axelsen maintains the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Vij misses with some punches.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Axelsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vij throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander Vij is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Axelsen misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Axelsen darts in and clinches Vij up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Vij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsen looks to throw the jab but Vij is out of range.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vij.
Vij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Axelsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axelsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij had his way with Toke Axelsen in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Vij changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vij feints and then cracks Axelsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsen down.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vij misses the target.
Vij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Axelsen has managed to clinch.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen. #T2#
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes. #BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Axelsen has Vij up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vij with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
#T3#
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Vij has the dominant position.
Axelsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Toke Axelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Axelsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Axelsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vij is keeping busy.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vij lands a left hand.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vij showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vij 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Vij thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Vij moves away from the strike by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hao Ming tries to clinch there but Vij circles away.
It looked like Vij wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vij moves out of range of the strikes.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming connects with a single shot there.
Vij pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hao Ming digs a good hook to Vij's body.
Vij just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Hao Ming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vij, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hao Ming's efforts to push away.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hao Ming looks winded!
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Vij lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
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!
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
Vij putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hao Ming in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vij presses Hao Ming against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming.
Hao Ming taking a breather.
Vij lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Vij.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hao Ming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hao Ming - that landed with a thud.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vij landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vij gets through Hao Ming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vij as the two fighters clinch.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij. #T4#
Vij landing knees to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vij.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Hao Ming blocks with his arms.
Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Vij is leaning against Hao Ming and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hao Ming walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vij misses the jab.
It seemed like Hao Ming was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vij's corner calls for a 1-2. Vij obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hao Ming cracks Vij with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but Vij is having none of it.
Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vij looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vij connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vij misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vij. That one must have hurt.
Hao Ming is breathing heavily.
Hao Ming looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Vij. That snapped Hao Ming's head back.
#T1#
Vij rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hao Ming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hao Ming walks into a jab.
Vij throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side.
Hao Ming throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij lands a nice shot that snaps Hao Ming's head back.
Vij keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Hao Ming is rocked!
Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut that drops Hao Ming onto his backside! Hao Ming bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Hao Ming is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vij dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hao Ming. That did some damage!#CL2#
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hao Ming seems to have recovered his senses.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Vij.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hao Ming is defending well for now.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hao Ming lands with a right to the head.
Hao Ming is leaning against Vij and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Hao Ming has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vij seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao Ming can turn it around.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Hao Ming's ribcage. Hao Ming let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hao Ming takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Vij on the inside.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Vij.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head. #T3#
Vij lands an uppercut.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij working Hao Ming over with knees to the body.
Vij lands an uppercut.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vij working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij with a knee to the head.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the 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.#R3#
Hao Ming bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander Vij is winning the standup battle so far.
Vij finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vij throws a lazy right hand but Hao Ming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hao Ming throws an overhand right that lands on Vij's shoulder, as Vij tries to avoid the shot.
Vij lands with a shot to the body.
Vij dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij lands with an uppercut that bounces Hao Ming off the ropes and back into range.
Hao Ming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vij.#CL2#
Hao Ming rushes Vij and presses him up against the ropes.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hao Ming takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Vij.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
A body shot lands from Hao Ming.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
#T2#
A short right from Vij on the inside.
Hao Ming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming.
Vij lands a body shot.
Vij is pushing Hao Ming up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Hao Ming is working Vij over against the ropes.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming is working Vij over against the ropes.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Vij.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Vij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Vij tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Hao Ming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming.
A short left from Vij.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Vij.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vij backwards.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Hao Ming lands a body punch.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij misses with some punches.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hao Ming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Vij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vij is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Hao Ming is predictable there
and Vij counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vij moves out of range of the strikes.
Vij appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Hao Ming forces Vij back against the ropes and clinches.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Vij avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Hao Ming takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hao Ming or not.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Hao Ming's ribcage.
Hao Ming is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
A short right from Vij.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Vij lands a right hand.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao Ming throws a combination that misses
and Vij counters with a body kick that stops Hao Ming in his tracks momentarily.
Vij lands with a hook. Hao Ming tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hao Ming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vij shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hao Ming takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Hao Ming moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij throws a body punch but Hao Ming moves out of range.
Vij has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a two punch combo.
Vij avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hao Ming throws a right hand that misses
and Vij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Vij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij takes a shot to the head.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij.
A knee to the head by Vij.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hao Ming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming works on Vij's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vij blocks it with crossed arms.
Hao Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij lands a body shot.
Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij scores with a hook to the body.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
Vij lands a right hand.
Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij had his way with Fung Hao Ming in that round.
That's time! Vij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Vij jabs Hao Ming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vij.#CL#
Vij clinches up against the ropes.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao Ming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vij connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hao Ming's face.
#BC2#
Hao Ming breaks from the clinch.
Hao Ming throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vij uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao Ming.
Vij throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hao Ming on the side of the head.
Vij getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hao Ming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vij thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hao Ming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hao Ming moves out of range of the body kick from Vij.
Hao Ming moves out of range as Vij strikes.
Jab from Vij.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but Vij is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Hao Ming.
Vij lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hao Ming takes a step back to recover.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick and Vij moves out of range easily.
Vij is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hao Ming.
Vij misses with a kick to the body.
Vij is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hao Ming stalks Vij and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vij's face. Vij staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Vij counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hao Ming thinking.
Vij throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vij scoring well with a low kick there.
Vij throws a good cross that connects.
Hao Ming moves away from the strike by Vij.
Hao Ming looks to score with a jab to the body but Vij is just out of range.
Vij is looking to clinch but Hao Ming is avoiding it.
Hao Ming swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vij throws a quick counter head kick but Hao Ming was just out of range.#CL2#
Hao Ming moves into the clinch.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
#T4#
Hao Ming lands a right hand.
Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming cracks Vij with a nice body shot.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij prevents a body shot from Hao Ming.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Fung Hao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vij showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vij 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:44
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alexander Vij 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:
HC KT 12
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Vij moves away from the strike by Rocksteady.
Vij is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vij ducks under a wild hook from Rocksteady.#CL2#
Vij gets tackled into the ropes by Rocksteady. Rocksteady maintains the clinch.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Rocksteady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vij.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Rocksteady won't want to take too many of those.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rocksteady avoids it.
Rocksteady working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vij blocks a body shot from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
Rocksteady throws a head punch that misses.
Rocksteady misses with some punches.
#T1#
Vij putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rocksteady in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the head.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksteady controls the action.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
A short right from Vij.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Vij throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rocksteady blocks it with crossed arms.
Rocksteady misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rocksteady lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rocksteady looks winded!
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Rocksteady's head.
Nice body punch from Vij - that landed with a thud.
Vij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
#T2#
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Vij is leaning against Rocksteady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Vij gets through Rocksteady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady is trying to maintain a safe position but Vij gets an underhook and turns Rocksteady into the ropes.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Vij.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Rocksteady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Vij.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Vij drives through and clinches with Rocksteady against the ropes.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
Rocksteady tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
Rocksteady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Vij.
Rocksteady takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rocksteady blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Rocksteady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rocksteady is breathing heavily.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij is working Rocksteady over against the ropes.#T1#
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij digs a right hand into Rocksteady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocksteady's gas tank.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rocksteady blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Rocksteady stalling in the clinch but Vij improves position.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Vij - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vij lands a right hand.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksteady has Vij pressed against the ropes.
Vij lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Rocksteady letting Vij take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rocksteady blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij tries to work over Rocksteady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocksteady.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocksteady's elbow.
Rocksteady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vij gets through Rocksteady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Vij.
Knees to the body from Vij.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocksteady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rocksteady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
That's time! Vij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Vij lands with a hook. Rocksteady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rocksteady rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vij to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocksteady sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vij lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vij with a hook.
Rocksteady throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Vij counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Rocksteady to the mat, face first! Vij goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Rocksteady is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#ROC#Rocksteady is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksteady throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vij counters with a right hand that wobbles Rocksteady! He's out on his feet! Vij follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks Rocksteady out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Vij jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HC KT 11
Date: Jun 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Vij uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
Congo misses with a body shot
and Vij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Congo scores with a jab to the body.
Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Congo.
Vij bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vij looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Vij does a little dance to reset his feet.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Congo misses with a right hand
and Vij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo throws the kick towards the body but Vij avoids it.
Congo tries to clinch but Vij moves away
enabling Vij to counter with a crisp jab.
Congo misses with a looping left.
Congo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Congo throws an off balance right hand
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vij was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Congo sets himself, and Vij steps forward looking for the clinch! Congo avoids it this time.
Congo throws a body punch but Vij moves out of range.
Vij swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Congo throws a leg kick
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo throws a body shot but no joy.
Congo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Congo throws a shot from downtown. Vij moves away and avoids it.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vij swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Congo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Congo with a nice calf kick.
Congo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vij displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab.
Vij ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vij is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Congo closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Congo lands with a left to the head.
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!
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Congo on the inside. #BC2#
Vij breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Congo misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Congo misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Congo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Congo prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij gets through Congo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Congo with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Vij is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Vij has been cut.
Congo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vij is still on wobbly legs! Can Congo finish him?
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij seems to have recovered his senses.
Vij blocks a body shot from Congo.
Congo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vij or not.
Congo lands an uppercut.
Vij avoiding damage as Congo throws knees to the body.
#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo scores with a shot to the side of Vij's head.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Vij to the canvas! Can Vij beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Vij was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Congo is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
Roberto Congo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HC KT 10
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vij throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Vij takes the fight into the clinch.
Vij takes a knee to the side of the body.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Good body shot from Vij.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Vij.
Vij pushes Axelsen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vij misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Vij.
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij working aggressively here.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij misses with some punches.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vij working Axelsen over with knees to the body.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Vij lands an uppercut.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Axelsen won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
#T4#
A body shot lands from Vij.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij works on Axelsen's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
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!
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Vij avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij 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#
Vij throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vij misses with a left hand
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vij wants to clinch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1##CL2#
Vij forces Axelsen back against the ropes and clinches.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Vij managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
Vij misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Vij as the two fighters clinch.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alexander Vij seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Vij gets through Axelsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Axelsen working Vij over with knees to the body.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vij lands a right hand.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Axelsen lands a good knee to the midsection. Vij won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Axelsen won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij 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.#R3##CL2#
Vij has closed the distance and engaged Axelsen in a clinch.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Vij.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij misses with a knee to the head.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vij avoids it.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vij avoids it.
Vij working aggressively here.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes. #T3#
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Vij with a knee to the head.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
Vij managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
Axelsen avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Vij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
A short right from Vij.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land. #T4#
Vij managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Vij lands a shoulder strike.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij 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!
Vij working aggressively here.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Vij misses with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Vij rushes Axelsen and presses him up against the ropes.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Vij scores with a hook to the body.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij presses Axelsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij trying to control the position but instead, Axelsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vij into the ropes.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axelsen or not.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards. #T2#
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Axelsen's ribcage.#BC2#
Vij pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vij gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Axelsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Vij avoids the damage to the body.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Vij misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Vij throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Vij tries a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen missing with knees to the body.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Axelsen obliges.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vij avoids it.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
#T2#
Axelsen avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage to the body.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij lands a right hand.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Axelsen blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Vij.
Vij avoiding damage as Axelsen throws knees to the body.
Vij managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen.
Vij working aggressively here.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.#T4#
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Vij takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Toke Axelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vij comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vij winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexander Vij seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HC KT 9
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Vij throws a head kick but Veglin moves out of range.
Veglin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vij pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Veglin misses.
Veglin throws an off balance right hand
and Veglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veglin's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Veglin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vij. Veglin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veglin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
Vij uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veglin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Vij tests Veglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Veglin is rocked!
Colestein Veglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vij blocks a jab.
Veglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Vij cracks Veglin with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Veglin is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Veglin is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Veglin could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
A victorious Alexander Vij 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:
HC KT 8
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Vij pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demuss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander Vij seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vij throws a sloppy head kick and Demuss moves out of range easily.
Demuss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vij avoids a kick to the body.
Demuss moves away from the strike by Vij.
Demuss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demuss slips a straight right by Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vij closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Demuss's head.
Demuss struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
Demuss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Vij - that landed with a thud.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Demuss avoids the damage to the body.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
Nice body punch from Vij.
Vij takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demuss's elbow.
Demuss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Vij tries to work over Demuss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij scores with a hook to the body.
Demuss looks winded!
Vij managing to block the knees to the body from Demuss.
Vij pushes Demuss back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Vij.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
Vij lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demusss head.
Vij lands a right hand.
Demuss tries to land knees in the clinch but Vij avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Vij connects with a nasty looking knee right to Demuss's face.
Demuss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Vij.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
Vij presses Demuss against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Vij pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vij misses with a body kick.
Demuss throws a big counter head kick but Vij avoids it with no problem.
Vij is looking to clinch.
Vij misses the shot to the body.
Demuss throws out a counter right but Vij avoids it with no problem.
Vij wants to clinch but Demuss slips to the side
and Demuss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vij connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demuss.
Demuss takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Demuss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vij connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demuss scrambles back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vij.
Vij jabs Demuss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demuss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demuss counters with a body kick.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demuss can do to turn this around?
Demuss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vij.
Vij looks to score with a jab to the body but Demuss is just out of range.#T2##CL2#
Demuss takes the fight into the clinch.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Demuss's ribcage.
Demuss is breathing heavily.
Demuss takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Vij blocks a body shot from Demuss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Vij blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Vij.
Demuss takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Demuss avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vij lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Vij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Vij.
Vij throws a body punch but Demuss moves out of range.
Vij pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demuss walks into a stiff left hand from Vij.#CL#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demuss avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Demuss scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Demuss won't want to take too many of those.
Demuss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vij lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vij tries a knee to the head but Demuss blocks it.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
Vij scores with a hook to the body.
Demuss throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij lands with a left to the head.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Demuss controls his hands.
A short left from Vij. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demuss.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij lands a right hand.
Demuss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Demuss misses with a punch to the body.
Vij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demuss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vij is defending well for now.
Vij connects with a nasty looking knee right to Demuss's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Vij lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Demuss is rocked!
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demuss is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Vij putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Demuss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Vij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R4#
Vij lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demuss seems to have recovered his senses.
Vij jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Demuss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Demuss.
Vij getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demuss is looking to land body kicks.
Vij tried to counter with a leg kick but Demuss avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss looks to land a body kick but Vij moved away.
A quick step to the side and Vij tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Vij clinches. #T1#
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Demuss is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Demuss tries to stall but Vij uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vij lands a knee to the head.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vij tries a body shot but Demuss blocks it.
Vij working Demuss over with knees to the body.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Demuss.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Demuss with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Demuss looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Demuss get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes tries to clinch up but Vij circles away and keeps his distance.
Vij is looking to counter punch.
Vij swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vij misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good work by Atunes as he checks the leg kick.
Atunes tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij cracks Atunes with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Vij fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atunes checks it well. #T1#
A nice combination there by Vij.
Vij finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Atunes misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Atunes tries to keep at a distance but Vij has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes wants to stall.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
A short right from Vij on the inside.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Vij avoiding damage as Atunes throws knees to the body.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij takes a shot to the head.
Vij takes a shot to the head.
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!
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vij blocks it with crossed arms.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Atunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vij is working Atunes over against the ropes.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes scores with a knee to the head.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Vij breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Vij misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vij misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atunes counters with an outside leg kick.
Vij throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vij loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Vij cracks Atunes with an open hand slap.
A big left from Vij misses.
Atunes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1##CL#
Vij gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vij avoiding damage as Atunes throws knees to the body.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij is working Atunes over against the ropes.
Atunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Atunes blocks with his arms.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Vij.
Atunes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Vij prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A short uppercut from Vij.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Vij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atunes lands a head kick. Vij smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vij misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Vij's body. Vij takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vij.
Alexander Vij is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Vij.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Vij moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Vij avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vij.
Vij with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atunes clobbers Vij with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vij lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vij misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Vij lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vij throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Atunes feints and then cracks Vij's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vij down.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Vij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Vij.
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!#CL#
Vij has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Vij blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alexander Vij did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
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!#R4#
Vij tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vij connects with a single shot there.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Vij is out of range.
Vij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vij uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij scores with a shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a double jab.
Cavalho Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Vij.#T1#
Vij swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atunes.
Cavalho Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Vij makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vij is looking to clinch but Atunes is avoiding it.
Vij uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Vij misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vij.#ROC#Atunes is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Cavalho Atunes's cut even more.
Vij connects with a quick right hand that sends Atunes tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Durand Jr misses with a head kick.
Vij moves out of range of the body kick.
Vij looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vij with the inside leg kick.
Durand Jr misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut.
Vij avoids the body shot from Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vij tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vij.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Durand Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr with a nice calf kick.
Durand Jr looks to throw the jab but Vij is out of range.
Vij only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vij rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vij.#T1#
Durand Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Vij has closed the distance and engaged Durand Jr in a clinch.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Durand Jr tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durand Jr.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand Jr's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Durand Jr blocking some punches.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand Jr is breathing heavily.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
Vij tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Vij tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr tries to circle away but Vij has him pinned against the ropes.
Durand Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand Jr controls his hands.
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!
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Vij.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Durand Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vij tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Durand Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vij avoids it by throwing Durand Jr back against the ropes.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij gets through Durand Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vij misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
A short right from Vij.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vij is defending well for now.
Vij avoiding damage as Durand Jr throws knees to the body.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Durand Jr's ribcage. Durand Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Durand Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vij looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vij misses with a body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand Jr tries to clinch but Vij moves out of range.
Vij lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vij just misses with a punch to the body.
Vij looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vij avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vij moves away.
Vij swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Durand Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Durand Jr throws a push kick but Vij slaps the foot to one side.
Vij scores with a shot to the body.
Vij fakes the leg kick and cracks Durand Jr in the body.
Jacques Durand Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick but Vij sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Vij misses.
Durand Jr misses with an uppercut
and Vij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr misses the body punch #CL2#
and Vij holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durand Jr working aggressively here.
Durand Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vij is defending well for now.#T2#
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vij is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Vij to work.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij is leaning against Durand Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij looking to slow down the pace here.
Vij has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vij connects with a knee to the head.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij tries a body shot but Durand Jr blocks it.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durand Jrs head.
Alexander Vij seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Durand Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durand Jr avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand Jr backwards.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand Jr is defending well for now.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Durand Jr avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij working Durand Jr over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Durand Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Vij's shoulder, as Vij tries to avoid the shot.
Vij is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vij misses with a low kick as Durand Jr jumps back.
Durand Jr throws out a loose jab but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durand Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Vij makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr walks into a jab.
Vij tests Durand Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand Jr throws a nice looking combination but Vij bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vij jabs Durand Jr right on the nose. Durand Jr blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Durand Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vij.
Vij ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vij tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vij lands with a right hand.
Vij misses with a hook
and Durand Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Vij.
Durand Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Vij gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durand Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Durand Jr is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Durand Jr's ribcage. Durand Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Durand Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Vij cracks Durand Jr with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Durand Jr goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Durand Jr wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
A relieved looking Alexander Vij 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:
HC KT 5
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Coker tries a low kick but Vij avoids it.
Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vij tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vij ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vij pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vij just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCoker.
Coker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Vij has been cut.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vij looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Vij keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Vij. That snapped Coker's head back.
#ROC2#Coker is rocked!
Vij circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Coker tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Vij wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
An out of breath Alexander Vij thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
H34
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Vij's front leg but catches the back leg as Vij tries to avoid it.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Vij's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Vij - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki 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:
H30
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Ponor misses.
Ponor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vij on the side of the head.
Vij pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ponor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vij wants to clinch.
Ponor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij throws a body punch but Ponor moves out of range. #T1#
Vij lands a glancing blow to the side of Ponor's head.#CUT2#It looks like Not Ponor has been cut.
Vij uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponor.
Vij doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ponor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Vij scores with a hook to the body. Ponor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vij throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Vij pushes Ponor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ponor throws a head punch that misses.
Ponor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij working Ponor over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land. #BC#
Ponor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vij tries to clinch but Ponor is having none of it.
Ponor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Vij ducks under a wild hook from Ponor.
Vij scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ponor in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Vij.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vij dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ponor. That did some damage!
Vij misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ponor, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Not Ponor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vij on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ponor.
Ponor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vij moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Ponor tries to keep at a distance but Vij has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponor scores with a shoulder strike.
Ponor lands a body shot. #BC#
Ponor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Vij keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vij doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vij throws an overhand right that lands on Ponor's shoulder, as Ponor tries to avoid the shot.
Vij slips a straight right by Ponor.
Vij throws out a counter right but Ponor avoids it with no problem.
Vij moves out of range as Ponor strikes.
Vij turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vij. That's going to slow Ponor down.
Vij misses with a right hand
and Ponor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL2#
Vij fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ponor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ponor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ponor misses with a body punch.
Ponor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ponor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
A head punch on the inside from Ponor fails to land.
A knee to the head by Vij.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponor is defending well for now.
Vij tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Ponor.
Vij throws a head punch that misses.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Ponor breaks from the clinch.
Ponor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Not Ponor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Not Ponor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vij comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ponor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vij. That's going to slow Ponor down.
Ponor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vij ducks under a wild hook from Ponor.
Vij steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ponor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij moves out of range as Ponor throws a body kick.
Vij let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ponor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vij wants to counter the offense by Ponor and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Ponor misses the body punch #CL2#
and Vij counters by clinching up.
Vij misses with some punches.
Vij misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ponor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow. #BC#
Ponor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vij rushes Ponor and presses him up against the ropes.
Ponor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ponor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Ponor struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
Ponor misses with the head strike.
Ponor misses with a body punch.
Ponor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vij backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ponor fails to land.
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Vij lands a knee to the head.
Ponor misses with the head strike.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ponor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Ponor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vij misses with a leg kick
enabling Ponor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vij misses with a leg kick
and Ponor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Vij is rocked!
Vij swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ponor.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Vij.
I think Vij 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Not Ponor!
A victorious Not Ponor 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:
H27
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Milfort closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Vij crashing to the mat! Vij uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#Vij is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Vij has been cut.
Vij jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vij is still on wobbly legs! Can Milfort finish him?
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milfort.
Vij rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Milfort counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Milfort tries to keep at a distance but Vij has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij seems to have recovered his senses.
Vij throws a punch but it's blocked by Milfort.
Vij is working Milfort over against the ropes.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Milfort is blocking nicely.
Milfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Milfort can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Milfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milfort is pushing Vij up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vij misses with some punches.
Vij with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milfort avoids it.
Milfort goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vij pushes Milfort back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij tries to work over Milfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij lands with a left to the head.
Milfort lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij works on Milfort's body with a couple of short punches.
Milfort lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Milfort avoids the damage to the body.
Vij lands a body punch in the clinch.
Milfort avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij throws a head punch that misses.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Milfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
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!
Vij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milfort backwards.
Milfort working aggressively here.
Milfort lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Milfort tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Milfort's head. #KD2#
Vij has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Milfort to the canvas! Can Milfort beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Milfort is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Antoine Milfort has been cut.
Milfort tries to get into range but Vij steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Milfort! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Vij scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
A relieved looking Alexander Vij 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:
H23
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Vij throws a jab when Milfort was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Milfort. That snapped Vij's head back.
Vij misses with a looping left.
Milfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vij moves away.
Milfort scoring well with a low kick there.
Milfort cracks Vij with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Vij walks into a straight right hand from Milfort.#ROC2#Vij is rocked!
Vij slips under a jab.
Oh Vij is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milfort takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vij seems to have got his legs back now.
Vij with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Milfort thuds a left hand into Vij's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vij looks to score with a jab to the body but Milfort is just out of range.
Milfort misses with a hook
and Vij counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Milfort slips a jab from Vij.
Vij swats away the attempt to clinch by Milfort.
Vij lands with a right hand.
Milfort misses with a lunging right hand
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand.
Vij keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vij feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vij looks to score with a jab to the body but Milfort is just out of range.
Milfort throws a low kick but Vij avoids it.
Milfort fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vij checks it well.
Vij throws an overhand right that lands on Milfort's shoulder, as Milfort tries to avoid the shot.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milfort.
Milfort looks to land a left hand but Vij moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Vij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milfort manages to avoid it.#CL#
Vij pushes Milfort up against the ropes in a clinch.
Milfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milfort throws a head punch that misses.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Milfort is blocking nicely.
A short left from Vij.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Milfort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milfort avoids it.
Vij tries a body shot but Milfort blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milfort looking to stall.
Milfort takes a shot to the head.
Milfort digs a right hand underneath Vij's ribcage. Vij let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Milfort avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Milfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Alexander Vij will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Milfort with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vij to score with a decent uppercut.
Milfort throws a hook but Vij avoids it easily.
Milfort swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vij counters with a straight right hand.
Vij uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milfort.
Milfort with a nice cross.
Vij lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Milfort lands with a right hand.
Milfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milfort works Vij's body with a nice hook.
Vij listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Milfort misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Vij misses the target.
Milfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Vij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milfort.
Antoine Milfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milfort throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Milfort misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Vij tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD2#
Milfort cracks Vij with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Vij is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Vij is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Milfort tries to clinch but Vij moves out of range.
Vij swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vij keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vij misses with an uppercut.
Vij looks to score with a jab to the body but Milfort is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milfort throws a head kick that misses
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut.
Vij throws an overhand right that lands on Milfort's shoulder, as Milfort tries to avoid the shot.
Vij steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milfort.
A quick step to the side and Vij tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Milfort fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vij.
Milfort pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Vij is just out of range.
Vij scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Milfort misses.
A swing and a miss from Milfort.
Nice body punch from Milfort.
Milfort throws the left hand but Vij avoids the punch easily.
Milfort takes a swing at Vij's ribcage but misses.
Vij ducks under a wild hook from Milfort.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milfort throws a right hand that Vij ducks under and follows up with a left that Vij also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Milfort takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Milfort moves out of range as Vij throws a body kick.
Milfort throws a leg kick but Vij moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vij scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vij. Milfort does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milfort misses with a body shot
enabling Vij to counter with a crisp jab.
Vij blocks a leg kick.
Milfort throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Antoine Milfort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vij throws a hook but Milfort avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Milfort releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Milfort scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij misses with a low kick as Milfort jumps back.
Vij looks to land a right hand but Milfort moved out of range.#CL#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
Milfort lands a hook that snaps the head of Vij backwards. #T1#
Milfort lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milfort blocks a body shot from Vij.
Milfort working aggressively here.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Milfort blocks a body shot from Vij.
A short left from Vij.
Milfort throws a head punch that misses.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Vij.
Milfort takes a knee right on the jaw!
Milfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milfort.
Vij tries to work over Milfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij tries to work over Milfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milfort avoids it.
Good body shot from Vij.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milfort backwards.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Milfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milfort prevents a body shot from Vij. #BC#
Vij pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Milfort has Vij up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vij with a knee to the head.
Vij tries to work over Milfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Milfort's ribcage.
Milfort lands a right hand.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Vij landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij lands a left hand.
#ROC#Milfort is rocked!
Milfort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Milfort won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vij showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vij has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
H20
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Vij has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Congo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Vij stalling in the clinch but Congo improves position.
Congo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Congo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vijs head.
Vij is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Congo wants to get back to striking at distance but Vij won't allow it.
Vij is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Congo blocks a body shot from Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.#BC#
Congo breaks the clinch.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vij connects with a body shot that sends Congo's belly button to the back.#T1#
Congo throws a hook to the side of Vij's head but Vij sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Congo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vij counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Congo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Vij has Congo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Congo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Congo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Vij looks to land a body kick but Congo moved away.
A low kick from Vij misses
and Congo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vij jabs at Congo's body.#KD#
Congo drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Vij onto his butt! Vij pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vij throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Vij misses with a looping left.
Vij walks forward, straight into a front kick from Congo.
Congo cracks Vij with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Vij is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Vij is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Vij could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
After the fight, Roberto Congo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
H15
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Vij throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schultz misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Schultz.
Vij scores with a head kick.
Schultz misses with a kick to the body.
Schultz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Vij's head but Vij sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vij counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Vij has managed to clinch.
Schultz tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz lands with a left to the head.
Schultz is working Vij over against the ropes.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Vij is blocking nicely.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij. #T1#
A short right from Schultz.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schultz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Vij blocks with his arms.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Vij gets through Schultz'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!
Vij is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vij tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
#T2#
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Vij.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Vij is blocking nicely.
Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Vij blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Vij blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schultz as Vij tries to tie him up.
Vij misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
A left hand lands to the body for Vij.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Schultz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vij lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Schultz. That snapped Vij's head back.
Schultz throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Vij moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Vij.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz lands with a right to the head.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Schultz.
Schultz tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
#T1#
Vij is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vij.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Schultz digs a right hand into Vij's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vij's gas tank.
Vij managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
Schultz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schultz crunches a lovely knee into Vij's ribcage.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Vij lands a right hand.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Vij content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Vij blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij lands a left hand.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Schultz.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Vij putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vij has Schultz pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Vij.
Vij lands a left hand.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Vij tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schultz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vij backwards.
Schultz pushes Vij back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Vij will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Schultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
Schultz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schultz throws the left hand but Vij avoids the punch easily.
Schultz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vij steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schultz.
Vij avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vij scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dutch Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Vij avoids them all with ease.
Schultz throws a hook but Vij avoids it easily.
Vij lands a nice hook to Schultz's body. Schultz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Schultz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vij with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dutch Schultz is winning the standup battle so far.
Schultz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Schultz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vij connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Vij rushes Schultz and presses him up against the ropes.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dutch Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Vij.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Vij on the inside.
Vij connects with a knee to the head.
Vij has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vij leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vij connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Schultz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vij creates a bit of distance and cracks Schultz with a big uppercut! Schultz goes down! The referee pushes Vij away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Schultz make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Vij takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
A victorious Alexander Vij 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:
ALLSTAR KT: Redfist Vs Dixon
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Vij fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vij with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Griggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Vij lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griggs misses with a hook.
Vij blocks a head kick by Griggs.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vij sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vij throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vij counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Vij misses with a series of wild punches.
Vij's corner calls for a 1-2. Vij obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Vij takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Vij counters with a solid body kick.
Griggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vij.
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vij has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Vij fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griggs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vij gets through Griggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij looking to slow down the pace here.
Griggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Griggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij stalling.
Vij lands a nice knee to the body.
Vij stalling against the ropes.
Vij has Griggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Vij.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Vij.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Vij keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
#BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vij bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vij throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs throws an off balance right hand
and Vij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Vij rushes Griggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Griggs wants to break free but Vij has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Vij has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch.
Vij wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Griggs lands a head kick. Vij smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vij lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
Griggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs throws a lazy right hand but Vij sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griggs throws a hook but Vij blocks it.
Vij explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses
and Vij counters with a straight right hand.
Griggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Vij lands.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Vij knocks Griggs out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Vij!
A relieved looking Alexander Vij 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:
ALLSTAR KT: Locke Vs Redfist
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Vij connects with a single shot there.
Kettner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vij lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kettner misses with a lunging right hand
and Vij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vij has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kettner throws a right and a left that Vij avoids nicely.
Kettner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vij scores with a kick to the body.
Vij ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettner throws a chopping leg kick but Vij manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kettner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vij counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vij lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Harald Kettner has been cut.
Vij lands an overhand right.
Kettner is breathing heavily.
Vij pushes Kettner away with a front kick.
Kettner walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Vij! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
A relieved looking Alexander Vij 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Smooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vij swings for the body but Smooth moves out of range.
Smooth throws out a counter right but Vij avoids it with no problem.
Smooth tries to clinch but Vij moves away
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Smooth tries to clinch but Vij moves away
letting Vij counter with a right hand.
Vij has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Smooth is looking to clinch.
It looked like Vij wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smooth moves out of range as Vij throws a body kick.
It seemed like Smooth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Vij tries to keep at a distance but Smooth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth blocks a body shot from Vij.
Smooth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smooth or not.
Vij working aggressively here.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vijs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth lands 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!
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij wants to stall.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij taking a breather.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vij is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vij is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij lands a body punch. #BC#
Vij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smooth darts in and clinches Vij up against the cage.
Smooth misses with some punches.
#T2#
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smooth managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij blocking some punches.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smooths head.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Vij blocking some punches.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smooth scores with a shoulder strike.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smooth.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Smooth controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
#T3#
Smooth blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Vij.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Smooth.
Vij tries a body shot but Smooth blocks it.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smooth working aggressively here.
Vij tries to work over Smooth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
Vij is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij lands a right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
A short right from Smooth on the inside. #BC#
Vij escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Smooth clinches with his opponent.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mbape Smooth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
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#
Vij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Vij circles away.
Vij throws an overhand right that lands on Smooth's shoulder, as Smooth tries to avoid the shot.
Vij getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vij paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Vij does it's job there.#CL2#
Smooth clinches up with Vij and pushes him back against the cage.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij blocking some punches.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mbape Smooth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Smooth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vij backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Vij blocking some punches.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij is looking to control Smooth's arms but Smooth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vij has his back to the cage.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smooth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vijs head.
Vij looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij stalls.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Smooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smooth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smooth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Vij tries to keep at a distance but Smooth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij has Smooth pushed against the cage.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vij - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth. #T3#
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smooth.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Vij's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smooth.
Smooth lands an uppercut.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij tries to stall but Smooth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth lands a right hand.
Vij working aggressively here.
Smooth has Vij pressed against the cage, preventing Vij from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vij lands a body shot.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vij. #BC#
Vij breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smooth wants to clinch.
Smooth tries to clinch but Vij moves out of range. #CL2#
Smooth clinches up against the cage.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Smooth is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mbape Smooth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smooth wants to clinch.
Smooth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vij counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vij swats away the attempt to clinch by Smooth.#CL2#
Smooth takes the fight into the clinch.
Vij is leaning against Smooth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Smooth.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij blocking some punches.
#T1#
Vij blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vij is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smooth is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Smooth.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Alexander Vij has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
A shot in the inside from Vij. #BC#
Vij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smooth tries to clinch up.
Smooth is looking to clinch but Vij is avoiding it.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vij manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vij swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vij misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
Smooth tries to clinch there but Vij circles away.
#CL2#
Smooth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smooth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smooth.
Vij is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smooth letting Vij take a breather here.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij looking to slow down the pace here.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vij blocking some punches.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Vij lands a right hand.
Smooth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Smooth avoids it by throwing Vij back against the cage.
Smooth lands 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!
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Smooth controls the action.
Vij blocking some punches.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Smooth is blocking nicely.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Smooth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vij misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mbape Smooth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smooth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbape Smooth!
After winning the bout, Mbape Smooth 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Vij digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
A combination from Vij does no damage.
Vij misses the jab.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
Vij misses with a wild body shot.
Vij dips to his left and cracks Kozlov with an uppercut!
Vij is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Vij misses with a low kick.
Vij throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Vij.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.#CL#
Vij clinches up against the cage.
Kozlov tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kozlov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vij has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij. #T1#
A short left from Vij.
Vij throws a punch but it's blocked by Kozlov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlov.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vij throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vij lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlov fails to land.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlov letting Vij take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vij slows down the pace here.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Kozlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Vij.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Vij keeps control of Kozlov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
Vij blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov being controlled against the cage.
Kozlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vij sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov throws a hook but Vij avoids it easily.#T3#
Kozlov moves in looking to clinch but Vij pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Vij.
Kozlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vij swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Vij scores with a punch to the head.
Kozlov lands a nice hook to Vij's body. Vij takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Vij avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Vij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vij misses with a hook.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Vij moved out of range nicely.
Vij uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kozlov has time to react.#T4#
Vij walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vij connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Vij scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kozlov throws a right hand that misses
and Vij counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kozlov throws a jab when Vij was well out of range.
Kozlov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vij.
Vij taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vij for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vij.
Vij gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Vij closes the distance and clinches.
Vij with a knee to the head.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlov is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vij displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kozlov up against the cage.
Vij presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Vij - that landed with a thud.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kozlov's face.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Kozlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Vij.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vij taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vij's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vij lands a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Vij.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Vij - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vij uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Vij.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij scores a nice knee to the body.
Vij gets through Kozlov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vij takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Vij avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Good body shot from Vij.
A bit of stalling here from Vij.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij controlling the action here for a moment.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vij is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vij.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vij presses Kozlov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vij holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Vij.
Kozlov tries to move into range but Vij moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vij digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
Vij connects with a high kick.
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vij makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vij ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kozlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
Vij stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vij ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov 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.
Vij staying out of range there.
Vij jabs Kozlov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vij scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one.
Kozlov moves forwards but Vij connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Vij.
It looks like Vij has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards. #T1#
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vij backwards.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Vij dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Kozlov won't want to take too many of those.
Vij just leaning against Kozlov, taking a breather.
Vij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Vij.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head.
Vij works on Kozlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Kozlov's ribcage. Kozlov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vij is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vij seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij pushes Kozlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Vij manages to break the clinch.
Vij lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#Kozlov is rocked!#T3#
Kozlov slips a straight right by Vij.
Vij scores with a nice strike.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Vij scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kozlov in his tracks.
Vij misses with a straight left.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Vij comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vij throws a series of punches but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov ducks right into an uppercut from Vij. #CL#
Vij has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Kozlov letting Vij take a breather here.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Kozlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
A short uppercut from Vij.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov wants to break free but Vij has control.
Vij lands a right hand.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
A short right from Vij on the inside.
Vij blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Kozlov tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij scores with a hook to the body.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vladimir Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vij showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vij 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabatory.
Vij cracks Sabatory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabatory.
As Sabatory looks to move away, Vij throws a big counter combo but Sabatory just gets out of the way.
Vij thuds his right hand into Sabatory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Vij darts in and clinches Sabatory up against the cage.
Vij holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sabatory drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Vij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory is trying to pull guard but Vij turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabatory tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
Vij is leaning against Sabatory and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sabatory looks winded!
Vij stalling in the clinch.
Vij lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sabatory lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Vij to work.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij scores with a hook to the body.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij lands a nice knee to the body.
Vij lands a good knee to the midsection. Sabatory won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
#CUT#That has opened up Lou Sabatory's cut even more.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sabatory.
Vij lands a nice knee to the body.
Vij slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Vij putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabatory in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards. #ROC#Sabatory is rocked!
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabatory is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Vij lands a big knee! That's hurt Sabatory! Oh, he's all over the place! Vij lands another knee that sends Sabatory to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vij! |
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