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Event:
RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kreshnik finds it's way through Belyaev's defenses. #TD#
Belyaev feints and as Kreshnik raises his hands in defense, Belyaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belyaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreshnik wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing.
Belyaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kreshnik is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kreshnik is pulling down on Belyaev's head. It's preventing any offense from Belyaev, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Kreshnik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belyaev is one step ahead there.
Belyaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belyaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreshnik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belyaev throws an elbow that misses. Kreshnik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belyaev's guard. Nice move by Kreshnik!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belyaev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Belyaev throwing strikes from guard but Kreshnik blocks nicely. #T2#
Belyaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreshnik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belyaev.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreshnik trying to control the position here.
Belyaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kreshnik is retaining full guard.
Belyaev is looking to advance position but Kreshnik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Belyaev is looking to improve his position but Kreshnik isn't that keen on the idea.
Belyaev is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kreshnik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belyaev gets back to half guard.
Belyaev tries to get to full guard but Kreshnik has control of the leg.
Belyaev gets full guard.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belyaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Belyaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belyaev chips away with some ground and pound.
Kreshnik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belyaev throwing strikes from guard but Kreshnik blocks nicely.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Belyaev postures up in Kreshnik's guard and throws a big left but Kreshnik blocks it.
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belyaev landing with the ground and pound.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreshnik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot that sends Belyaev's belly button to the back.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreshnik but Kreshnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belyaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kreshnik is fending him off so far but Belyaev persists. Nope, Kreshnik circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreshnik but Kreshnik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belyaev ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Belyaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belyaev tries for a takedown but Kreshnik circles away easily
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kreshnik as he jumps to the side.
Kreshnik misses with a double jab.
Belyaev shoots in and drives through. Kreshnik sprawls well.
Kreshnik throws out a counter right but Belyaev avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Belyaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belyaev lands in his opponent's guard.
Daniel Belyaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kreshnik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belyaev's guard. #REVB#
Belyaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Belyaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kreshnik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Belyaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kreshnik defends it easily.
Belyaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kreshnik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Belyaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belyaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belyaev postures up and lands a big shot to Kreshnik's brow.
Kreshnik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kreshnik is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kreshnik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belyaev wants to sweep but no luck.
Belyaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kreshnik's guard. #REVR#
Belyaev looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kreshnik trying to control the position.
Belyaev forces his way into half guard.
Belyaev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Kreshnik dodges it nicely.
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belyaev is pressing down on Kreshnik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kreshnik is holding on for now.
Kreshnik tries to roll over but Belyaev keeps him under control.#T4#
Belyaev is looking to advance position but Kreshnik won't allow it.
Belyaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kreshnik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kreshnik tries to get to full guard but Belyaev has control of the leg.
Belyaev thows a huge punch but Kreshnik dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belyaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belyaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreshnik's head.
Kreshnik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belyaev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Belyaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Belyaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreshnik tries to avoid it but Belyaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreshnik to the ground. Kreshnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kreshnik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Belyaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belyaev misses with a takedown
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev has his takedown stuffed
and Kreshnik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belyaev thinking.
Kreshnik throws out a loose jab but Belyaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belyaev is defended easily by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belyaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev goes for a double leg but Kreshnik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kreshnik continues to drive forward.
Belyaev is trying to drag Kreshnik to the mat but Kreshnik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belyaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kreshnik prevents it.
#T1##BC2#
Kreshnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belyaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Belyaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kreshnik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belyaev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kreshnik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Belyaev cracks Kreshnik with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Belyaev misses with the ground and pound.
Belyaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kreshnik dodges the ground and pound from Belyaev.
Kreshnik prevents Belyaev from improving position.
Belyaev throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Belyaev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kreshnik tries to improve position but can't.
Kreshnik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreshnik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kreshnik has control of Belyaev's left arm, preventing Belyaev from doing any damage.
Kreshnik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belyaev's guard. #REVB#
Kreshnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Belyaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belyaev wants to improve his position but instead Kreshnik has moved into half guard.
Belyaev manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Kreshnik controlling him for the moment.
Belyaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kreshnik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Kreshnik is defending well.
Belyaev throwing shots but Kreshnik is blocking nicely.
Belyaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Kreshnik moves into full guard.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreshnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreshnik has Belyaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Belyaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belyaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belyaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belyaev lands a couple of elbows.
Kreshnik has momentary wrist control but Belyaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Belyaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belyaev connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daniel Belyaev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD#
Belyaev shoots in and bounces Kreshnik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belyaev distracts Kreshnik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belyaev throws an elbow that misses. Kreshnik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belyaev's guard. Nice move by Kreshnik!#REVB#
Kreshnik tries to free his leg and advance position but Belyaev is retaining full guard.
Belyaev wants to sweep here but Kreshnik controlling him for the moment.
Belyaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev working the head and body with strikes.
Kreshnik is looking to control Belyaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kreshnik avoid being mounted?
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Belyaev works his way into side control.
Belyaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kreshnik is avoiding damage well.
Kreshnik defending against the ground and pound.
Belyaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belyaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik avoids it well.
Kreshnik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belyaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belyaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belyaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Kreshnik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Belyaev throws an elbow but Kreshnik slips to the side and avoids it well.
Belyaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belyaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kreshnik to see if he's OK.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Belyaev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kreshnik is bucking up trying to escape but Belyaev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Belyaev looking to finish Kreshnik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kreshnik!
Belyaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Kreshnik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kreshnik's face.
Belyaev lands a heavy elbow.
Belyaev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Belyaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kreshnik wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belyaev.
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Belyaev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Belyaev cracks Kreshnik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Belyaev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belyaev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belyaev lands a big elbow. #ROC#Kreshnik is rocked!
Belyaev looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kreshnik covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
Daniel Belyaev is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Daniel Belyaev 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:
RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
Griggs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreshnik.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kreshnik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Kreshnik tries to keep at a distance but Griggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Griggs misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a right hand.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Kreshnik breaks from the clinch.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreshnik lands a lovely overhand right.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreshnik throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreshnik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griggs under the eye.
Griggs moves to clinch but Kreshnik breaks away
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but Griggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik throws a shot from downtown. Griggs moves away and avoids it.
Griggs tries to clinch up.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Kreshnik looks to land a left hand but Griggs moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griggs misses the jab.
Kreshnik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it.
Kreshnik cracks Griggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreshnik scores with a nice right hand.
Griggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Griggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griggs slips under a jab.
Kreshnik works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
Griggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griggs slips under a jab from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreshnik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Donovan Griggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreshnik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Kreshnik pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreshnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Kreshnik lands a jab to Griggs's midsection.#CL#
Griggs closes the distance and pushes Kreshnik back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreshnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik cracks Griggs with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kreshnik. #T1##BC2#
Kreshnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreshnik scores with a body shot.
Griggs wants to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Griggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kreshnik throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Griggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreshnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs tries to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs wants to clinch but Kreshnik slips to the side
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreshnik circles away.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs wants to clinch up but Kreshnik keeps it at a distance.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. Griggs ducked under it nicely.
Griggs is looking to clinch but Kreshnik is avoiding it.
#T3#
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Griggs moves in looking to clinch but Kreshnik pushes him off.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kreshnik misses with a hook
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs walks into a jab.
Griggs misses with a body punch
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griggs has time to react.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griggs. #T4#
Griggs defending well as Kreshnik loads up on a big left hand.
Kreshnik throws a hook but Griggs blocks it.
Kreshnik 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.
Griggs moves out of range as Kreshnik strikes.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donovan Griggs's cut.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kreshnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreshnik lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.
Griggs tries to clinch but Kreshnik moves away
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Kreshnik - just one landing.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik swings widly with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreshnik works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
Kreshnik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Kreshnik.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Griggs darts in trying to clinch
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kreshnik pounces like a tiger and cracks Griggs with a vicious hook! Griggs is down but not out! Kreshnik follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roel Kreshnik! Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
Roel Kreshnik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreshnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from River misses.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River lands a jab to the nose.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a hook but Kreshnik blocks it.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreshnik sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.#T1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kreshnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kreshnik lands a jab.
River throws a looping overhand right but Kreshnik ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by River .
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreshnik's waist but Kreshnik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreshnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
River is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreshnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roel Kreshnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
River closes the distance but Kreshnik moves to the side
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreshnik blocks a jab.#T3#
River misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River misses the body punch
and Kreshnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Kreshnik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River misses with a body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Kreshnik.
River shoots and misses
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreshnik's hands.
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreshnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
Good shot there by River .
Kreshnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River digs a good hook to Kreshnik's body.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreshnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River staying out of range there.
River blocks a jab.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Kreshnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreshnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River works the jab nicely.
Kreshnik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River misses with a hook.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
River looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roel Kreshnik is winning the standup battle so far.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
River throws a jab when Kreshnik was well out of range.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
River misses with some punches.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a punch to the body.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreshnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
River lands the left hand.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from River .
River darts in trying to clinch
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
River scores with a hook.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreshnik throws out the jab.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River misses the shot to the body.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River tries to clinch there but Kreshnik circles away.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
River misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River lands a slapping body 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!
Kreshnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Kreshnik misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreshnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kreshnik thinking.
Kreshnik looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River throws out a counter right but Kreshnik avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreshnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreshnik counters with a right hand to the body.
River misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kreshnik misses its target.#T3#
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
River changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreshnik tries to avoid it but River manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreshnik to the ground. Kreshnik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River loads up on a big right hand but Kreshnik slips the punch.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
Kreshnik slips a jab from River .
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River is looking to clinch.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Nice defenses there by River .
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreshnik circles away.
River misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Kreshnik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a right hand that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreshnik. That snapped River 's head back.
Kreshnik scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
River lands with a good body shot.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Kreshnik - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
River misses with a right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River misses with a left hand
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a looping right.
Kreshnik throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreshnik misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik staying out of range there.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreshnik moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the head.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Kreshnik should have avoided that one.
Kreshnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands with a nice body punch.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreshnik misses the target.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by River .
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!
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreshnik. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
River misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
River throws a hook but Kreshnik avoids it easily.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kreshnik's head backwards.
Kreshnik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreshnik lands a jab to River 's midsection.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Kreshnik avoids it this time.
Kreshnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kreshnik scores with a body shot.
River misses with a combination
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#River is rocked!
Kreshnik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River 's head.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
River defending well as Kreshnik loads up on a big left hand.
River seems to have recovered his senses.
River throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
Kreshnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.
River misses with a hook.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kreshnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by River . Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreshnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten River somewhat.
Kreshnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a series of punches but Kreshnik avoids them all with ease.
Kreshnik throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kreshnik under the eye.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kreshnik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
River throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
River closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik is looking to improve his position.
Kreshnik is positioning himself well to prevent River advancing to mount. #T1#
Kreshnik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kreshnik is trying to control but can't.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreshnik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreshnik, as that shot connected.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreshnik is looking to counter punch.#T2#
River scores with a body shot.
Kreshnik takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from River . Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreshnik, as that shot connected.
Kreshnik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws an off balance right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreshnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River 's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
River swings for the body but Kreshnik moves out of range.
#T3#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreshnik cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kreshnik throws a hook but River blocks it.
River connects with a body shot that sends Kreshnik's belly button to the back.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River lands with a nice body punch.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Kreshnik throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
River tries to clinch but Kreshnik moves away
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreshnik doesn't seem bothered though.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik is looking to counter punch.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River tries to bum rush Kreshnik with a series of wild strikes but Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Kreshnik misses with a hook.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws out a counter right but Kreshnik avoids it with no problem.
River misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kreshnik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but James River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.#R5#
River cracks a nice hook into Kreshnik's ribs.
River misses with a body shot
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from River .
River cracks Kreshnik with an open hand slap.
River moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
River gets a clinch.
Kreshnik tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River is leaning against Kreshnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreshnik.
River tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from River . #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreshnik doesn't seem bothered though.
Kreshnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kreshnik lands with a shot to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
River avoids the body shot from Kreshnik.
A big right from Kreshnik misses.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Roel Kreshnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
River throws an overhand right that lands on Kreshnik's shoulder, as Kreshnik tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a right and a left that Kreshnik avoids nicely.
River ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kreshnik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
It looked like Kreshnik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River misses with a hook
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreshnik's head.
James River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreshnik looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River lands a jab.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River misses with a body shot
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik connects with the punch.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
River takes one on the button.
River misses with a body punch
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from River .
River scores with a hook to the body.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from River .
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River .
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James River .
I think Kreshnik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Kreshnik!
Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
Roel Kreshnik 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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RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kreshnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cosades Jr looks to land a body kick but Kreshnik moved away.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades Jr's shoulder, as Cosades Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kreshnik misses with a left hand
and Cosades Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
Cosades Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Kreshnik pushes him away.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Cosades Jr does no damage.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but Cosades Jr moves out of range.
Kreshnik defending well as Cosades Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kreshnik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kreshnik blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
Cosades Jr misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cosades Jr slips under a jab.
And Cosades Jr responds with a good body kick, but Kreshnik manages to step out the way in time.
Kreshnik avoids a kick to the body.
Cosades Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreshnik cracks a nice hook into Cosades Jr's ribs.
Cosades Jr moves forwards but Kreshnik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cosades Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreshnik misses the target.
Kreshnik throws a shot from downtown. Cosades Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kreshnik scores with a hook to the body. Cosades Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Cosades Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cosades Jr duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreshnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cosades Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
Cosades Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Kreshnik pushes him away.
Cosades Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosades Jr slips a straight right by Kreshnik.
Good exchange - Kreshnik coming out on top.
Cosades Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosades Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik. #T3#
Cosades Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosades Jr manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik sets himself, and Cosades Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Kreshnik avoids it this time.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades Jr's shoulder, as Cosades Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Cosades Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Kreshnik in the body.
Cosades Jr scores with a head kick.
Cosades Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Cosades Jr catches Kreshnik right on the button with a cross.
Kreshnik lands a jab to the nose.
Kreshnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cosades Jr tries to clinch but Kreshnik is having none of it.
Cosades Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.#T4#
Cosades Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades Jr slips a straight right by Kreshnik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosades Jr throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik throws a hook to the side of Cosades Jr's head but Cosades Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cosades Jr throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Kreshnik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kreshnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cosades Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kreshnik avoids it.
Cosades Jr blocks a body shot from Kreshnik.
A short right from Kreshnik on the inside.
Kreshnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cosades Jr misses with a hook.
Kreshnik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kreshnik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cosades Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kreshnik eats them both and turns towards Cosades Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kreshnik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the head.
Kreshnik misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Cosades Jr moves into the clinch.
Kreshnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Cosades Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cosades Jr tries to work over Kreshnik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cosades Jr tries to work over Kreshnik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik tries to throw a body punch but Cosades Jr avoids it by throwing Kreshnik back against the cage.
Cosades Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kreshnik controls the action.
Kreshnik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kreshnik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kreshnik has a couple of punches blocked by Cosades Jr.
#T1#
Kreshnik lands a left hand.
Kreshnik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cosades Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kreshnik avoids the damage to the body.
Kreshnik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cosades Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Cosades Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Kreshnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cosades Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kreshnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cosades Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreshnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cosades Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
A short right from Kreshnik.
Cosades Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreshnik is defending well for now.
Cosades Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cosades Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreshnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades Jr can do to turn this around?
Cosades Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreshnik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosades Jr landing knees to the head.
Kreshnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosades Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cosades Jr blocks a body shot from Kreshnik.
Cosades Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Cosades Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kreshnik or not.
Kreshnik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cosades Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreshnik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cosades Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreshnik.
Cosades Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cosades Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Kreshnik blocks with his arms.
Cosades Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kreshnik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cosades Jr can turn it around.
Kreshnik struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosades Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Cosades Jr fails to land.
Kreshnik working aggressively here.
#T3#
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from Cosades Jr.
Cosades Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cosades Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cosades Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreshnik.
Cosades Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreshnik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreshnik throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kreshnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosades Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Kreshnik avoids the damage to the body.
Kreshnik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roel Kreshnik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kreshnik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreshnik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kreshnik on the inside. #ROC#Cosades Jr is rocked!
Kreshnik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreshnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Cosades Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosades Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosades Jr blocking some punches.
Kreshnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Cosades Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cosades Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreshnik controls his hands.
Cosades Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreshnik has a couple of punches blocked by Cosades Jr.
A right hand to the body from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik managing to block the knees to the body from Cosades Jr.
Kreshnik lands with a short shot to the head.
Cosades Jr digs a right hand underneath Kreshnik's ribcage. Kreshnik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreshnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreshnik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreshnik lands a hook that snaps the head of Cosades Jr backwards.
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 Roel Kreshnik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cosades Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosades Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?
Kreshnik closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cosades Jr! Kreshnik dives in looking to finish! Cosades Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roel Kreshnik!
Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Roel Kreshnik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the body.
Kreshnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kreshnik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bee throws a front kick aimed at Kreshnik's knee but Kreshnik avoids it well.
A low kick from Bee misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lruce Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreshnik jabs Bee right on the nose. Bee blinks but takes it well.
Kreshnik lands a body shot.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kreshnik is out of range.
Bee throws the left hand but Kreshnik avoids the punch easily.
Kreshnik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kreshnik tries to clinch but Bee is having none of it.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik slips a jab from Bee.
Kreshnik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreshnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreshnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bee throws out a loose jab but Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreshnik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut.
Kreshnik avoids the body shot from Bee.
Bee thows a leg kick but Kreshnik checks it
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Bee's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bee throws a hook but Kreshnik blocks it.
Bee thows a leg kick but Kreshnik checks it #CL2#
and Kreshnik counters by moving into the clinch.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from Bee.
Kreshnik scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreshnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Bee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bee motions for Kreshnik to come forward. Bee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreshnik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Kreshnik misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bee.
Bee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Bee misses
and Kreshnik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kreshnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Bee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kreshnik tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreshnik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kreshnik lands a jab to Bee's midsection.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik misses with a straight left.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Bee misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bee counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Bee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bee sets himself, and Kreshnik steps forward looking for the clinch! Bee avoids it this time.
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreshnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreshnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bee throws a looping overhand right but Kreshnik ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik moves out of range as Bee strikes.
Kreshnik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bee on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bee. That's going to slow Kreshnik down.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kreshnik throws out a loose jab but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreshnik moves away from the strike by Bee.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreshnik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bee.
Bee tries a low kick but Kreshnik avoids it.
Bee tried to score with a low kick but Kreshnik checks it.
Nice defenses there by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Bee scores with a hook to the body. Kreshnik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Bee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Bee tried to score with a low kick but Kreshnik checks it.
Kreshnik checks the leg kick.
Bee scores with a nice body kick.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bee momentarily.
Bee moves out of range as Kreshnik strikes.
Kreshnik lands a right hook to the body.
Kreshnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A leg kick checked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Bee's shoulder, as Bee tries to avoid the shot.
Bee motions for Kreshnik to come forward. Bee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roel Kreshnik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kreshnik moves away from the strike by Bee.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Bee throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Kreshnik counters by clinching up.
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the side of Bee's head.
Bee misses with a body punch.
Kreshnik misses with a punch to the body.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kreshnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kreshnik backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Still in the clinch, Kreshnik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreshnik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Kreshnik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards. #BC#
Bee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Bee takes a swing at Kreshnik's ribcage but misses.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kreshnik looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreshnik throws out the jab.
Kreshnik throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
Bee tries to land a front kick but Kreshnik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Bee misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kreshnik misses.
Bee works Kreshnik's body with a nice hook.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kreshnik finds it's way through Bee's defenses.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee throws a hook but Kreshnik blocks it.
Lruce Bee is winning the standup battle so far.
Kreshnik throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.#T2#
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreshnik lands a shot to the body.
Kreshnik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreshnik blocking some punches.
Kreshnik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreshnik presses Bee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kreshnik blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Kreshnik avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee lands a shoulder strike.
Kreshnik scores with a shoulder strike.
Bee blocking some punches.
#T3#
Kreshnik lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Bee.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee prevents a body shot from Kreshnik.
A short right from Bee.
Kreshnik blocks an uppercut.
Kreshnik tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreshnik blocking some punches.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Kreshnik avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee tries a body shot but Kreshnik blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreshnik.
Bee gets through Kreshnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Kreshnik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik is leaning against Bee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kreshniks head.
Bee digs a right hand into Kreshnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kreshnik's gas tank.
Kreshnik lands a shot to the body.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreshnik has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
Kreshnik tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreshnik blocking some punches.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Kreshnik blocks a body shot from Bee.
Bee throws a head punch that misses.
Kreshnik blocking some punches.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roel Kreshnik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreshnik. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Kreshnik.
Bee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kreshnik tries to clinch but Bee moves out of range.
Bee ducks right into an uppercut from Kreshnik.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee stuns Kreshnik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the body.
Kreshnik blocks a low kick nicely.
Kreshnik throws an off balance right hand
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bee.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Bee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kreshnik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kreshnik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kreshnik misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely.
Kreshnik cracks Bee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kreshnik's sensitive parts.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bee momentarily.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreshnik blocks a low kick nicely.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot.
Bee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kreshnik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
It seemed like Kreshnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreshnik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bee slips under a jab from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik moves out of range as Bee throws a body kick.
Bee tries to score with a low kick but Kreshnik moves his leg out of the way.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bee looks to land a right hand but Kreshnik moved out of range.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreshnik.#T3#
Kreshnik swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bee misses.
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
It looked like Bee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a body shot.
Kreshnik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kreshnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bee throws a combination that misses
and Kreshnik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bee blocks a jab.
Kreshnik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kreshnik misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Kreshnik blocks a low kick nicely.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kreshnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreshnik misses the jab.
Bee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreshnik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bee throws a leg kick
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreshnik has time to react.
Bee jabs Kreshnik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kreshnik tries to clinch but Bee is having none of it.
Bee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kreshnik scores with a nice strike.
Bee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kreshnik at a distance.
A low kick from Bee misses #CL2#
and Kreshnik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kreshnik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roel Kreshnik just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Bee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
A quick step to the side and Bee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bee moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
Bee moves away from the strike by Kreshnik.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Bee misses. #T1#
A shot to the body from Bee misses
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bee throws the left hand but Kreshnik avoids the punch easily.
Bee avoids the body shot from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
Bee is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Kreshnik misses.
Bee needs to keep his hands up - Kreshnik had a free shot at his head there.
Bee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee throws out a leg kick but Kreshnik moves out of range and Bee only half commits.
Kreshnik connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik.
Bee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kreshnik connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Bee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreshnik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreshnik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Kreshnik jabs Bee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Kreshnik misses.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a wild body shot.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Bee lands a jab to Kreshnik's midsection.
Bee tries to move into range but Kreshnik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Bee throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Bee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kreshnik looks to land a right hand but Bee moved out of range.
Bee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bee.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bee.
A leg kick checked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kreshnik just manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bee, as that shot connected.
Bee avoids the body shot from Kreshnik.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
Kreshnik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kreshnik throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
Bee throws a leg kick but Kreshnik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kreshnik scores with a hook to the body. Bee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kreshnik checks a leg kick.
Kreshnik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kreshnik blocks a low kick nicely.
Kreshnik tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreshnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreshnik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.#CL2#
Kreshnik closes the distance and pushes Bee back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Kreshnik - that landed with a thud.
Bee misses with the head strike.
Kreshnik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Bee misses with some punches.
Kreshnik throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
Kreshnik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Kreshnik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kreshnik loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
It looked like Bee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kreshnik.
Bee misses with a hook to the body
and Kreshnik counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
Bee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a straight left.
Bee misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
Bee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee misses with a leg kick
and Kreshnik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreshnik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Kreshnik does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bee's corner calls for a 1-2. Bee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kreshnik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bee on the side of the head.
Kreshnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Bee.
Kreshnik is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Kreshnik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kreshnik throws a shot from downtown. Bee moves away and avoids it.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kreshnik eats them both and turns towards Bee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roel Kreshnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee tries to land a front kick but Kreshnik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreshnik! But no joy.
Kreshnik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bee throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Bee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bee throws a leg kick
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
A jab from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik misses the shot to the body.
Bee cracks Kreshnik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Kreshnik's head but Kreshnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreshnik checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Bee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kreshnik dodges the punch combination from Bee.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreshnik. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreshnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Kreshnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik blocks a leg kick.
Kreshnik slips a straight right by Bee.
A nice side step and Kreshnik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee throws a body punch but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Bee misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee is looking to wear down Kreshnik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kreshnik checks a low kick from Bee.
Bee throws a low kick but Kreshnik avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kreshnik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kreshnik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kreshnik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Bee.
Kreshnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Lruce Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreshnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
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 Lruce Bee.
I think Kreshnik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Kreshnik! Roel Kreshnik retains his featherweight title!
Roel Kreshnik 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:
RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on De La Rosa's shoulder, as De La Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Kreshnik clobbers De La Rosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De La Rosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from De La Rosa.
Kreshnik lands with a short shot to the head.
De La Rosa working aggressively here.
Kreshnik blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Kreshnik.
De La Rosa prevents a body shot from Kreshnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from De La Rosa.
Kreshnik has a couple of punches blocked by De La Rosa.
Kreshnik presses De La Rosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De La Rosa misses with the head strike.
Kreshnik misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Rosa.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kreshnik.
De La Rosa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kreshnik after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Kreshnik fails to land.
De La Rosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De La Rosa lands an uppercut.
De La Rosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
De La Rosa working aggressively here.
Kreshnik lands a shoulder strike.
De La Rosa looking to slow down the pace here.
De La Rosa scores with a hook to the body.
De La Rosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on De La Rosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De La Rosa looking to stall.
Kreshnik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De La Rosa's elbow.
Kreshnik misses with a hook from the clinch.
De La Rosa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kreshnik lands a body shot.
De La Rosa misses with a punch to the body.
De La Rosa blocks a body shot from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreshnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De La Rosa controlling the action here for a moment.
De La Rosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kreshnik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreshnik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De La Rosa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Kreshnik - that landed with a thud.
Kreshnik is working De La Rosa over against the cage.
Kreshnik blocks an uppercut.
Kreshnik misses with a body punch.
De La Rosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
De La Rosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreshnik controls his hands.
De La Rosa wants to stall.
Kreshnik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from De La Rosa on the inside.
De La Rosa working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Rosa backwards.
De La Rosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kreshnik on the inside.
Kreshnik throws a punch but it's blocked by De La Rosa.
De La Rosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreshnik has double underhooks.
Kreshnik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De La Rosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Rosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreshnik. #CUT2#It looks like Juancho De La Rosa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Rosa cracks Kreshnik with a nice body shot.
Kreshnik throws a punch but it's blocked by De La Rosa. #T4#
Kreshnik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreshnik.
De La Rosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreshnik lands a left hand that snaps the head of De La Rosa backwards.
Kreshnik misses with a punch on the inside.
De La Rosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
De La Rosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kreshnik backwards.
De La Rosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De La Rosa misses with a body punch.
De La Rosa is struggling to control the position.
Kreshnik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreshnik misses with a body punch.
Kreshnik digs a right hand into De La Rosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De La Rosa's gas tank.
De La Rosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Rosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kreshnik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kreshnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreshnik scores with a shot to the side of De La Rosa's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juancho De La Rosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kreshnik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kreshnik wants to clinch.
De La Rosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik lands with a good body shot.
Kreshnik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreshnik connects with a right hand. De La Rosa shakes it off.#T1#
De La Rosa throws a leg kick but Kreshnik moved away.
De La Rosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like De La Rosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands with a straight right. De La Rosa didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of De La Rosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Rosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreshnik.
De La Rosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kreshnik lands a jab.#CL2#
Kreshnik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De La Rosa, pushing him back against the cage.
De La Rosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
De La Rosa cracks Kreshnik with a nice body shot.#T2#
Kreshnik scores with a hook to the body.
De La Rosa tries to work over Kreshnik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreshnik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De La Rosa looking to stall.
Kreshnik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De La Rosa blocking some punches.
De La Rosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kreshnik backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik misses with a punch on the inside.
De La Rosa digs a right hand into Kreshnik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kreshnik's gas tank.
A hook to the body from De La Rosa.
De La Rosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
De La Rosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreshnik lands a shoulder strike.
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from De La Rosa.
Kreshnik lands a nice uppercut.
Kreshnik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#De La Rosa is rocked!
Kreshnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kreshnik fails to land.
Oh De La Rosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kreshnik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kreshnik.
De La Rosa blocking some punches.
Kreshnik misses with a short punch on the inside.
De La Rosa blocks an uppercut.
De La Rosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De La Rosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow.
Kreshnik throws a punch but it's blocked by De La Rosa.
De La Rosa misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreshnik misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik throws a head punch that misses.
Kreshnik swings wildly with an uppercut but De La Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreshnik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik swings wildly with an uppercut but De La Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreshnik lands a body shot in the clinch.
De La Rosa seems to have got his legs back now.
De La Rosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreshnik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreshnik can't find room to land a body shot as De La Rosa controls the action.
Kreshnik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De La Rosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De La Rosa misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreshnik lands a body punch.
Kreshnik lands a nice uppercut.
De La Rosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreshnik's elbow. #T4#
De La Rosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kreshnik working aggressively here.
Kreshnik prevents a body shot from De La Rosa.
Kreshnik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De La Rosa stalling in the clinch but Kreshnik improves position.
Kreshnik scores with a shoulder strike.
De La Rosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreshnik lands a body punch in the clinch.
De La Rosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreshnik has double underhooks.
Kreshnik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreshnik misses with a hook from the clinch.
De La Rosa looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Kreshnik.
A short right from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a big right hand that drops De La Rosa! The killer instinct kicks in and Kreshnik finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kreshnik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roel Kreshnik!
Roel Kreshnik is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Roel Kreshnik 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:
MMAHKI 65
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kreshnik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kreshnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kreshnik to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik lands with a good body shot.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreshnik moves away.
Kreshnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreshnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Kreshnik. Beautiful body shot.
Kreshnik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
#T1#
Christ takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kreshnik missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kreshnik just manages to avoid it.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreshnik.
Christ throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Kreshnik misses its intended target.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreshnik.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreshnik throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ cracks Kreshnik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreshnik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Kreshnik throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik connects with a right hand. Christ shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreshnik throws a big shot that misses.
Kreshnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kreshnik cracks Christ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik misses the body punch
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreshnik misses with a left hand
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Kreshnik misses. #T3#
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreshnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christ had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kreshnik throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik jabs Christ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Kreshnik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kreshnik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Kreshnik misses.
Christ was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kreshnik lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Kreshnik throws a good cross that connects.
Kreshnik ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Kreshnik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreshnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreshnik.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Kreshnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Kreshnik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ tries to bum rush Kreshnik with a series of wild strikes but Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreshnik! But no joy.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kreshnik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christ under the eye.
Roel Kreshnik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreshnik scores with a nice right hand.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot that sends Christ's belly button to the back.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut.
Christ half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kreshnik lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Christ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Christ might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Kreshnik manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Kreshnik tries to move into range but Christ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christ motions for Kreshnik to come forward. Christ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut.
Kreshnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreshnik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreshnik slips under a jab.
Kreshnik scores with a jab.
Christ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kreshnik finds it's way round the side to connect with Christ's head.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Kreshnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreshnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Kreshnik lands.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Christ tried to counter with a leg kick but Kreshnik avoided it.
Christ throws a push kick but Kreshnik slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Kreshnik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kreshnik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christ looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ defending well as Kreshnik loads up on a big left hand.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christ.
Christ throws a hook but Kreshnik avoids it easily.#T3#
Jab by Christ.
A jab from Kreshnik misses.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Kreshnik misses the body punch
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreshnik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Christ throws a nice looking combination but Kreshnik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ misses with a leg kick
and Kreshnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ throws a lazy head kick
and Kreshnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreshnik throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Kreshnik loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ cracks Kreshnik with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreshnik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kreshnik jabs Christ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Kreshnik misses
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreshnik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Kreshnik 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kreshnik throws an off balance right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreshnik.
Christ looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kreshnik loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kreshnik looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kreshnik as he connects with a hook.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot that sends Christ's belly button to the back.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christ throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Christ slips a jab from Kreshnik.
Christ tried to counter with a leg kick but Kreshnik avoided it.
Kreshnik blocks a jab.
Christ walks into a jab.
Kreshnik scores with a nice head shot.
Kreshnik misses the jab.
Kreshnik scores with a nice strike.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kreshnik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kreshnik finds it's way round the side to connect with Christ's head.
Roel Kreshnik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kreshnik lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
Kreshnik throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kreshnik throws a sloppy body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreshnik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreshnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Christ tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ swings for the body but Kreshnik moves out of range.
Kreshnik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Kreshnik.#T3#
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Kreshnik ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Kreshnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christ takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Kreshnik.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreshnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kreshnik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreshnik throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Kreshnik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Christ slips under a jab.
Jaxen Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreshnik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christ looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christ misses with a hook.
Kreshnik misses with a straight right.
Kreshnik slips under a jab from Christ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreshnik.
Kreshnik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kreshnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Kreshnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreshnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Christ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roel Kreshnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kreshnik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Kreshnik!
A very excited looking Roel Kreshnik 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:
MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Alot misses with a takedown
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Kreshnik. No joy for Alot on that attempt.
Kreshnik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kreshnik throws a looping overhand right but Alot ducks down to avoid it.
Alot throws a big counter combination but Kreshnik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kreshnik throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreshnik dips to his left and cracks Alot with an uppercut!
Kreshnik connects with the punch.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Alot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreshnik.
Alot ducks right into an uppercut from Kreshnik. #CUT2#It looks like Iwin Alot has been cut.
Kreshnik takes a swing at Alot's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
No joy there for Alot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreshnik throws out a counter right but Alot avoids it with no problem.
Alot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kreshnik circles away quickly and effectively.
Alot misses with a double jab.
Alot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Alot closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Alot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreshnik lands a nice uppercut.
Kreshnik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreshnik misses with some punches.
Kreshnik pushes Alot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreshnik lands a body shot.
Alot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alot is trying to push Kreshnik away but Kreshnik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alot tries to pull guard but Kreshnik won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kreshnik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreshnik lands a jab.#T2#
Alot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a huge left! Alot is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kreshnik isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Alot from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kreshnik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roel Kreshnik!
Roel Kreshnik thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Kreshnik circles away easily
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kreshnik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
Dawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawkins scores with a one two! Kreshnik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roel Kreshnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Dawkins.#T1#
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Kreshnik lands a big uppercut and Dawkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dawkins looks OK. Kreshnik waves Dawkins back to his feet!#ROC#Dawkins is rocked!
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik punishes Dawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawkins wants to counter the offense by Kreshnik and move into the clinch position.
Dawkins throws a combination that misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreshnik cracks a nice hook into Dawkins's ribs.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins wants to counter the offense by Kreshnik and move into the clinch position.
Kreshnik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kreshnik cracks Dawkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kreshnik missing with a left hand there. Dawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?#T2##KD#
Kreshnik lands a big right hand that sends Dawkins crashing to the mat! Kreshnik stays standing though and waves Dawkins back to his feet!
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Kreshnik counters with a nice right hand that sends Dawkins toppling to the canvas! Dawkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kreshnik finish him?!
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp right that sends Dawkins to the canvas! Kreshnik follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roel Kreshnik!
A very excited looking Roel Kreshnik 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:
CFC 390k Testie 3
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Kreshnik with a nice cross.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the head.
Vincent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kreshnik swivels and escapes.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Vincent's shoulder, as Vincent tries to avoid the shot.
Vincent appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot that sends Vincent's belly button to the back.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the body.
Vincent walks into a jab.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Vincent walks into a left hand.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vincent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreshnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreshnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vincents jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kreshnik lands a right hook to the body.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vincent's head backwards.
Kreshnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Vincent tries to move into range but Kreshnik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vincent takes a swing at Kreshnik's ribcage but misses.
Vincent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreshnik scores with a hook.
Kreshnik cracks Vincent with an open hand slap.
Vincent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kreshnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kreshnik misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreshnik.
Kreshnik misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vincent had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vincent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a really nice looking cross but Vincent seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik connects with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik swings for the body but Vincent moves out of range.
#T2#
Kreshnik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vincent. Vincent circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kreshnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vincent momentarily.
Kreshnik lands with a shot to the body.
Vincent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vincent misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreshnik! But no joy.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but Vincent moves out of range.
Vincent tries to counter with a takedown but Kreshnik is quick to defend against it.
Vincent throws a good cross that connects.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vincent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vincent looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
Kreshnik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vincent takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vincent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik lands a jab to Vincent's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roel Kreshnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kreshnik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Kreshnik!
After winning the bout, Roel Kreshnik 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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