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Event:
STRIKE! 41
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ahearn moves into range and clinches up with Venom .
Ahearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Venom lands a shot to the body.
Venom tries a body shot but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Venom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Venom tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Venom back against the cage.
Venom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Venom .
Venom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venom misses with a punch to the body.
Venom gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Venom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venom tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Venom back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Venom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Venom lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Ahearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Venom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Ahearn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Venom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ahearn can turn it around.
Venom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Venom .
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Venom .
A short right from Venom on the inside.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Venom struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahearn controls his hands.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Venom 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn is leaning against Venom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Ahearn.
A right hook to the body lands for Venom .
Venom is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Venom blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Venom takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom misses with some punches.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Venom misses with some punches.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Venom .
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Venom avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage.
Ahearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venom lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Ahearn.
A head punch on the inside from Venom fails to land.
Ahearn lands a body shot.
Venom lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ahearn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
Venom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn can't find room to land a body shot as Venom controls the action.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Venom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Venom throws a nice head kick!
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom .
Ahearn swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Venom .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Venom lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Venom blocking some punches.
Ahearn can't find room to land a body shot as Venom controls the action.
Venom misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Venom controls his hands.
Venom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Venom .
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Venom controls his hands.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Venom avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage.
Venom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venom lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Ahearn - that landed with a thud.
Michael Venom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Venom lands a left hand.
Ahearn blocks an uppercut.
Venom can't find room to land a body shot as Ahearn controls the action.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venom lands an uppercut.
Venom slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venom .
Venom stalling.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Venom misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Venom scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Venom leaning his opponent against the cage.
Venom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Venom can't find room to land a body shot as Ahearn controls the action.
Venom is trying to stall.
Ahearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Venom blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Ahearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Venom blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn blocking some punches.
Venom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ahearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Michael Venom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ahearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ahearn misses its intended target.
Ahearn avoids the body shot from Venom .
Venom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Venom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Ahearn throws an off balance right hand
and Ahearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venom lands a really nice looking cross but Ahearn seems unphased.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn tries to counter with a clinch but Venom shakes him off and moves away.
Venom throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Venom finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahearn's head.
Ahearn blocks a head kick by Venom .
Venom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Venom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahearn throws a hook but Venom avoids it easily.#T2#
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom .
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn jabs Venom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Ahearn does no damage.
Ahearn misses with a hook.
Ahearn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Venom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom throws a counter high kick but Ahearn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Venom scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venom .
Ahearn tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Venom clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahearn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Venom defending well as Ahearn loads up on a big left hand.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahearn ducks right into an uppercut from Venom .
Ahearn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahearn tries to bum rush Venom with a series of wild strikes but Venom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Venom misses the target.
Ahearn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
Venom lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom . Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
Ahearn wants to counter the offense by Venom and move into the clinch position.
Venom jabs at Ahearn's body.
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahearn moves out of range as Venom strikes.
Michael Venom is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahearn stuns Venom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Venom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahearn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahearn swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Venom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahearn wants to counter the offense by Venom and move into the clinch position.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Venom is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom .
A counter left hand to the body from Venom misses its target.
Ahearn misses with a hook
enabling Venom to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom lands a head kick. Ahearn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ahearn slips under a jab.
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahearn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Venom had his way with Keiran Ahearn in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Venom throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Keiran Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range.
Ahearn walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Venom and drops face first to the floor! Ahearn's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Ahearn in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michael Venom !
Michael Venom retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Michael Venom 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:
STRIKE! 38
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Salamanca throws a head kick but Venom moves out of range.
Venom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡 in the buildup to the fight.
Venom throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Venom lands a right hook to the body.
Venom takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Salamanca tries a quick counter leg kick but Venom is wise to it.
Good leg kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a lovely overhand right.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca lands a head shot.
Venom staying out of range there.
Salamanca connects with a right hand. Venom shakes it off.
Salamanca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Venom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Venom staying out of range there.
Venom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salamanca swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Salamanca finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with the punch.
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venom doesn't seem phased though.
Salamanca cracks a nice hook into Venom 's ribs.
Salamanca works the jab nicely.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca tries to land a body kick
and Venom counters with a straight right hand.
Salamanca scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Venom .
Salamanca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Salamanca misses with a left hand
letting Venom counter with a right hand.
Salamanca scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salamanca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Venom misses with a straight right.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Salamanca throws a front kick aimed at Venom 's knee but Venom avoids it well.
Venom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Venom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venom tests Salamanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Venom 's head but Venom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salamanca scores with a nice head shot.
Venom misses with a hook.
Salamanca misses with a leg kick.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salamanca connects with a jab.
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a body kick that misses.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Venom 's front leg but catches the back leg as Venom tries to avoid it.
Venom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Venom 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.
Venom moves out of range as Salamanca strikes.
Salamanca is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salamanca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Venom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salamanca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Venom misses the target.
Venom takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Venom slips under a jab.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Marco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salamanca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salamanca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca swings widly with a right hand
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamanca cracks Venom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Salamanca throws a low kick but Venom avoids it.
Good leg kick by Salamanca.
A clash of legs there as Venom blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salamanca 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 Venom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Venom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Venom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salamanca cracks a nice hook into Venom 's ribs.
Salamanca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venom looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca 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.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salamanca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venom on the side of the head.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Venom moved away.
It looked like Venom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salamanca lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca lands a nice shot to the body.
Venom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Venom is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Venom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salamanca.#T2#
Venom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salamanca on the side of the head.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Venom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Venom moves into the clinch.
Salamanca has had enough of the clinch but Venom keeps him there for the moment.
Venom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salamanca trying to land knees to the body.
Venom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salamanca.#BC2#
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venom blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Venom misses its target.
Venom takes one on the button.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Venom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom . Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca tries to counter with a clinch but Venom shakes him off and moves away.
Salamanca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Venom is out of range.
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Good shot there by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca throws a front kick aimed at Venom 's knee but Venom avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venom doesn't seem phased though.
Salamanca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Venom on the side of the head.
Venom defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Venom thinks about countering with a head kick.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salamanca throws a leg kick
enabling Venom to counter with a crisp jab.
Venom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salamanca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salamanca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#Salamanca is rocked!
Nice cross by Salamanca.#CL#
Venom clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Salamanca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venom staying out of range there.
Salamanca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Venom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Venom 's leg. Venom is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Salamanca.
Venom 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.
Venom jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Venom misses its intended target.
Salamanca with a jab.
Venom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Venom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Venom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Venom avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Venom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Salamanca.#T2#
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!
Salamanca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Venom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salamanca sizes up Venom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Venom .
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca lunges at Venom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venom 's hand.
A swing and a miss from Salamanca.
Venom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venom misses with an uppercut.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom tests Salamanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Venom down.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
It looked like Venom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Venom throws a hook but Salamanca avoids it easily.
Salamanca lands a glancing blow to the side of Venom 's head.
Venom sizes up Salamanca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salamanca throws a low kick but Venom avoids it.
Venom throws a head kick that misses.
Venom throws a hook to the side of Salamanca's head but Salamanca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salamanca closes the distance but Venom moves to the side
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salamanca's corner calls for a 1-2. Salamanca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Venom 's front leg but catches the back leg as Venom tries to avoid it.
Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salamanca slips under a jab from Venom .
Salamanca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Salamanca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salamanca connects with a right hand. Venom shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom . Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom . Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venom under the eye.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Venom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salamanca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salamanca lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Salamanca. Those never looked like landing.
Venom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Jab, jab by Salamanca - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca cracks Venom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Venom throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Venom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salamanca to score with a decent uppercut.
Venom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venom tests Salamanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Venom finish him?
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamanca.
Salamanca seems to have recovered his senses.
Salamanca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
Salamanca connects with a body shot that sends Venom 's belly button to the back.
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Venom is able to avoid easily.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it.
Salamanca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salamanca throws a lazy head kick
and as Salamanca tries to reset, Venom cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Salamanca is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Venom !
Michael Venom retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Michael Venom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 35
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Venom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Venom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡 in the buildup to the fight.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abdelrahman cracks Venom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Venom thuds his right hand into Abdelrahman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good work by Venom as he checks the leg kick.
Abdelrahman takes one to the side of the head.
Venom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abdelrahman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab from Venom .
Abdelrahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Venom misses its target.
Venom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venom .
Abdelrahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdelrahman fakes the leg kick and cracks Venom in the body. #T1#
Crunch! Abdelrahman slams his shin into Venom 's torso.
Abdelrahman throws a low kick but Venom moves out of range easily.
Venom is looking to counter punch.
Venom throws out a loose jab but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman misses the body punch
and Venom counters with a straight right hand.
Abdelrahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abdelrahman tries a low kick but Venom avoids it.
Venom misses with an uppercut
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Venom throws an off balance right hand
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venom 's knee momentarily.
Abdelrahman slips a straight right by Venom .
Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut.
Abdelrahman scores with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Abdelrahman there.
Abdelrahman throws a big shot that misses.
Abdelrahman lands an overhand right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venom checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Venom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venom .
Abdelrahman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Venom finds it's way round the side to connect with Abdelrahman's head.
Abdelrahman misses with a body punch
letting Venom counter with a right hand.
Abdelrahman misses with a leg kick
and Venom counters with a stiff right hand.
Abdelrahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Venom checks a low kick from Abdelrahman.
Venom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman lands the left hand.
Abdelrahman thumps Venom with a low kick.
Venom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abdelrahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Venom counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Venom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Venom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Venom digs a good body shot into Abdelrahman's ribs.
Abdelrahman tries to clinch but Venom moves out of range.
Abdelrahman jabs Venom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Venom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdelrahman doesn't seem bothered though.
Venom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a nice body kick.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdelrahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Venom misses with a body shot.
Abdelrahman connects with a jab.
Abdelrahman throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom jabs Abdelrahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abdelrahman swinging wildly here.
Venom lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Venom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abdelrahman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Venom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Venom blocks the body kick.
Venom throws a big shot that misses.
Venom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abdelrahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venom .
Abdelrahman moves out of range as Venom strikes.
Venom misses with a straight right.
Abdelrahman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Venom lands with a straight right. Abdelrahman didn't see that one coming.
Venom throws a right hand that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdelrahman looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
Abdelrahman throws a right and a left that Venom avoids nicely. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abdelrahman connects with a body shot that sends Venom 's belly button to the back.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild body shot.
Venom checks the leg kick.
Abdelrahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdelrahman manages to avoid it.
Abdelrahman lands with a cross.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman.
Venom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abdelrahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Venom .
Venom blocks a leg kick.
Venom slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shahzad Abdelrahman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A big right from Abdelrahman misses.
Venom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdelrahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abdelrahman throws a looping overhand right but Venom ducks down to avoid it.
Venom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abdelrahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Venom tries to clinch but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
Abdelrahman counters with a body kick.
Abdelrahman moves away from the strike by Venom .
Abdelrahman wants to counter with a clinch but Venom pushes him away.
Venom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Abdelrahman throws a push kick but Venom slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Venom looks to land a left hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range nicely.
Venom throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
A telegraphed right hand from Abdelrahman misses the target. #T1#
Venom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venom throws a hook but Abdelrahman blocks it.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Abdelrahman misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdelrahman, as that shot connected.
Venom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman lands a head shot.
Venom throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Venom misses the target.
Abdelrahman lands a really nice looking cross but Venom seems unphased.
Venom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abdelrahman.
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!
Abdelrahman lands a nice hook to Venom 's body. Venom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abdelrahman lands a head shot.#T2#
Venom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abdelrahman.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdelrahman.
Venom checks the leg kick.
Venom thinks about countering with a head kick.
Venom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdelrahman! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Venom throws a looping overhand right but Abdelrahman ducks down to avoid it.
Abdelrahman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abdelrahman scoring well with a low kick there.
Abdelrahman digs a good body shot into Venom 's ribs.
Abdelrahman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Venom checks a leg kick.
Venom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Venom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Venom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Venom takes a swing at Abdelrahman's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahzad Abdelrahman really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Abdelrahman connects with a solid leg kick.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom throws a head kick but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
Venom misses with an uppercut.
Venom throws a shot from downtown. Abdelrahman moves away and avoids it.
Abdelrahman looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdelrahman connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Venom tries to clinch but Abdelrahman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut.
Abdelrahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Venom cracks a nice hook into Abdelrahman's ribs.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Venom .
Venom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman obviously looking to wear him down.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman.
Venom blocks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the body from Abdelrahman misses
and Venom counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdelrahman throws a front kick aimed at Venom 's knee but Venom avoids it well.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab. Venom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Venom checks a leg kick nicely.
Venom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Venom dips to his left and cracks Abdelrahman with an uppercut!
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Abdelrahman.
Venom slips a jab from Abdelrahman.
A clash of legs there as Venom blocks the low kick.
Abdelrahman looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range. #T2#
Abdelrahman throws a right hand that misses
and Venom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Abdelrahman is rocked!
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdelrahman is looking to slow Venom down with leg kicks.
Abdelrahman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdelrahman is still on wobbly legs! Can Venom finish him?
Abdelrahman avoids the head kick by Venom .
Abdelrahman throws a solid leg kick but Venom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abdelrahman.
A head kick misses from Venom .
Venom lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Venom . Beautiful body shot.
Abdelrahman seems to have recovered his senses.
Venom throws a hook but Abdelrahman blocks it.
Abdelrahman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abdelrahman 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 Venom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Venom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abdelrahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Venom throws out a powerful jab.
Venom tries to clinch but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael Venom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venom .
Abdelrahman wants to land a leg kick but Venom is out of range.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Abdelrahman
and Venom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Venom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abdelrahman avoids the body shot from Venom .
Abdelrahman throws out a counter right but Venom avoids it with no problem.
Abdelrahman looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
Abdelrahman throws out a leg kick but Venom moves out of range and Abdelrahman only half commits.
Venom misses with a hook.
Abdelrahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdelrahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abdelrahman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abdelrahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Venom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdelrahman moves away from the strike by Venom .
Abdelrahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Venom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venom connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Abdelrahman's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Abdelrahman - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Venom !
Michael Venom retains his lightweight title!
Michael Venom 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:
STRIKE! 26
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Salamanca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Venom to score with a decent uppercut.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Salamanca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Venom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Venom misses.
Salamanca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Venom moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Venom .
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
Venom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Venom has Salamanca up against the cage in a clinch.
Salamanca tries to throw a body punch but Venom avoids it by throwing Salamanca back against the cage.
Salamanca misses with a knee strike.
Salamanca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salamanca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salamanca pushes Venom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salamanca is trying to push Venom away but Venom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Venom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venom keeps control of Salamanca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Salamanca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Venom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salamanca throws a head punch that misses.
Salamanca is trying to push Venom away but Venom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Salamanca breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Venom looks to land a left hand but Salamanca moved out of range nicely.
Venom defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Venom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salamanca.
Venom slips a straight right by Salamanca.
Venom misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Salamanca. Venom shrugs it off though.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salamanca looks to land a body kick but Venom moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salamanca.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
#T2#
Venom swings widly with a right hand
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venom misses with a body punch
and Salamanca counters with an inside leg kick.
Venom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salamanca. Salamanca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca keeps the fight on the outside.
Venom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salamanca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Salamanca releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salamanca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salamanca throws a front kick aimed at Venom 's knee but Venom avoids it well.
Venom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salamanca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salamanca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Venom counter with a right hand.
Venom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Venom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca.
Salamanca appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom .
Venom looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Venom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes.
Venom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salamanca moves out of range as Venom strikes.
Venom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salamanca lands a nice looking body shot.
Venom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamanca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom .
The fighters circling - Salamanca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Venom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salamanca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Venom defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Venom looks to land a right hand but Salamanca moved out of range.
Salamanca wants to slow Venom down by chopping away at his legs.
Venom moves out of range of the strikes.
Venom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Salamanca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Venom tries to clinch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Venom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca tries a low kick but Venom avoids it.
Venom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
A combination from Salamanca does no damage.
Marco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venom connects with a body shot.
Venom swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Venom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salamanca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Venom digs a good hook to Salamanca's body.
The fighters circling - Salamanca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venom avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Venom blocks a leg kick.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Nice defenses there by Venom .
Venom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Salamanca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Venom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salamanca misses with a two punch combination.
Salamanca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Salamanca misses.
Venom defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Venom misses its intended target.
Salamanca takes a swing at Venom 's ribcage but misses.
Venom looks to land a right hand but Salamanca moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Salamanca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Salamanca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Venom finds it's way round the side to connect with Salamanca's head.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
Venom half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 Michael Venom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Venom missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venom misses with an uppercut
and Salamanca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Venom lands a nice looking body shot.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Salamanca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salamanca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Venom jabs Salamanca right on the nose. Salamanca blinks but takes it well.
Venom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca.
Venom tries to clinch up
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.
Venom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salamanca.
Venom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venom wants to clinch up but Salamanca keeps it at a distance.
Venom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Venom .
Venom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salamanca.
Venom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salamanca.
A jab from Venom misses.
The fighters circling - Venom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom .
Venom connects with an inside leg kick.
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venom . That did some damage!
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Venom 's head but Venom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters circling a little - Salamanca finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Venom 's head backwards.
Venom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salamanca doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Salamanca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salamanca slips under a jab from Venom .#T2#
Salamanca throws a lazy right hand but Venom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamanca staying out of range there.
Salamanca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venom tries a low kick but Salamanca avoids it.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Venom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from Venom .
Venom moves out of range as Salamanca strikes.
Venom connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Venom .
Venom throws a jab when Salamanca was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Venom .
Nice uppercut there from Venom .
Venom checks a leg kick nicely.
Salamanca misses with a looping right.
Venom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Salamanca.
Venom lands a really nice looking cross but Salamanca seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Michael Venom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venom .
Salamanca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salamanca throws a push kick but Venom slaps the foot to one side.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venom blocks a low kick nicely.
Venom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
Salamanca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salamanca with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom misses with a hook.
Salamanca needs to keep his hands up - Venom had a free shot at his head there.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venom thows a leg kick but Salamanca checks it
and Salamanca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venom 's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
#T1#
Venom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salamanca cracks Venom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salamanca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Venom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salamanca momentarily.
Salamanca swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom throwing a counter right hand but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Salamanca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Salamanca.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Salamanca digs a good hook to Venom 's body.
Venom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Venom looks to land a left hand but Salamanca moved out of range nicely.
Venom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salamanca has time to react.
Salamanca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom moves forwards but Salamanca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salamanca throws a wild body kick that Venom sees coming a mile off.
Venom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamanca misses the target.
Venom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Venom throws a jab when Salamanca was well out of range.
Venom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Salamanca throws a front kick aimed at Venom 's knee but Venom avoids it well.
Venom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Venom checks the leg kick.
Crunch! Salamanca slams his shin into Venom 's torso.
Salamanca throws an off balance right hand
and Venom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salamanca thinking.
Venom looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Venom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salamanca is looking to land body kicks.
Venom scores with a jab.
A jab from Salamanca misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Venom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salamanca misses with a body kick.
Venom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Venom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salamanca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venom .
Marco Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Venom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Venom looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Salamanca as he checks the leg kick.
Venom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamanca was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Venom with a nice cross.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Venom looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Salamanca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
Venom slips under a jab from Salamanca.
A good leg kick by Venom .
Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venom .#T2#
Salamanca is looking to chop away at Venom 's legs.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Venom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Venom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salamanca doesn't seem bothered though.
Venom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Venom throws an overhand right that lands on Salamanca's shoulder, as Salamanca tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Salamanca misses
and Venom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Venom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salamanca on the side of the head.
Venom misses the jab.
Salamanca throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range.
Salamanca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salamanca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venom .
Salamanca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Venom moves out of range of the body kick.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Venom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Venom 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Venom !
Michael Venom retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Venom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 23
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
Venom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Venom swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but Venom manages to avoid it.
Venom jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Salamanca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Venom .
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Venom is able to avoid easily.
Salamanca has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Salamanca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venom takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Salamanca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Venom wants to counter with a clinch but Salamanca pushes him away.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick.
Salamanca throws a low kick but Venom avoids it.
A lazy left from Venom finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Venom throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
Salamanca throws a right hand that misses
and Venom counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Venom tests Salamanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venom .
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Venom slips the punch.
Salamanca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Venom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salamanca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Venom checks a leg kick.
Salamanca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy.
Venom looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Venom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salamanca rather than just go for the knockout.
Salamanca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venom takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Venom moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salamanca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Venom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salamanca sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venom lands with a hook. Salamanca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Venom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Venom lands with an uppercut that bounces Salamanca off the ropes and back into range.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venom throws a jab when Salamanca was well out of range.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Venom .
An attempted straight right counter from Salamanca misses the target.
Venom moves out of range of the body kick.
Venom takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Salamanca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Salamanca catches Venom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salamanca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Venom misses.
Salamanca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom lands with a right hand.
Venom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venom ! But no joy.
Salamanca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venom moves out of range of the strikes.
Venom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Venom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Venom . Venom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca works Venom 's body with a nice hook.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Salamanca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Venom .
A little jabbing left from Venom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venom checks a low kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venom .
Venom throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem.
Venom swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Venom .
A quick step to the side and Salamanca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salamanca throws a push kick but Venom slaps the foot to one side.
Salamanca misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Venom .
Salamanca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Venom .
Venom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salamanca swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Venom ducked under it nicely.
Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.
Venom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Salamanca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salamanca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Venom slips a straight right by Salamanca.
Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Salamanca coming out on top.
Salamanca staying out of range there.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws an off balance right hand
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Venom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salamanca doesn't seem phased though.
Venom throws a sloppy body shot
and Salamanca counters with an outside leg kick.
Salamanca with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Venom , as that shot connected.
Venom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salamanca dips to his left and cracks Venom with an uppercut!
Salamanca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salamanca throws a push kick but Venom slaps the foot to one side.
Salamanca is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salamanca lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
Venom moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Venom loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.
Venom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salamanca on the side of the head.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venom was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
Venom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salamanca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Venom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Venom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom .
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salamanca thows a body kick. Venom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Salamanca with a hook.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Venom .
Venom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salamanca misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Venom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Venom slips the punch.
Salamanca misses with a left hand
and Venom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salamanca thinking. #T1#
Venom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Venom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salamanca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Salamanca misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Venom misses.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Venom throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Salamanca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Salamanca.
Venom avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Salamanca slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Venom as he connects with a hook.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Venom avoids the punch easily.
Venom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salamanca with a body shot.
Venom scores with a body shot.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Venom .
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom .
#T2#
Salamanca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venom 's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salamanca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Venom is out of range.
Venom throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem.
Salamanca lands a jab.
Salamanca slips a jab from Venom .
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Venom slips under a jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a big shot that misses.
Salamanca throws a push kick but Venom slaps the foot to one side.
Venom throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it.
Venom throws a shot to the body.
Venom connects with a crisp jab.
Venom lands a body shot.
Venom throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Venom 's head backwards.
Venom avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Venom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salamanca throws a big shot that misses.
Venom throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Salamanca takes a swing at Venom 's ribcage but misses.
Venom connects with a body shot that sends Salamanca's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling a little - Salamanca finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Venom cracks Salamanca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Venom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy.
Venom loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Venom .
Salamanca throws a jab when Venom was well out of range.
Venom swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Salamanca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom . Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Venom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salamanca momentarily.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Salamanca.
Salamanca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Venom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salamanca scrambles back to his feet.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Salamanca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salamanca cracks Venom with an open hand slap.
Salamanca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Venom finds it's way round the side to connect with Salamanca's head.
Salamanca takes a swing at Venom 's ribcage but misses.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salamanca, as that shot connected.
Venom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salamanca circles away quickly and effectively.
Venom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salamanca on the side of the head.
Salamanca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venom doesn't seem bothered though.
Salamanca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Venom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salamanca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venom slips a straight right by Salamanca.
Venom looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Donk. Venom catches Salamanca right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
Venom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venom moves out of range of the strikes.
Venom lands a really nice looking cross but Salamanca seems unphased.
Venom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salamanca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Venom moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely.
Salamanca tries to land a body kick
and Venom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Venom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca feints and then cracks Venom 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Venom down.
Salamanca looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Venom misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Venom dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Venom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
It looked like Salamanca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom .
Venom connects with a right hand. Salamanca shakes it off.
Venom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salamanca eats them both and turns towards Venom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Venom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salamanca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Venom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
A jab from Venom misses.
Salamanca lands a nice shot that snaps Venom 's head back.
Nice cross by Venom .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Venom throws a poor cross that misses
and Salamanca counters with a body kick.
Salamanca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Venom s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Venom throws a jab when Salamanca was well out of range.#T1#
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Venom moves out of range of the strikes.
Venom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
Nice jab there from Salamanca.
Venom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Salamanca.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
Venom connects with a nice looking jab.
Venom swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Salamanca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venom .
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca blocks a jab.
Salamanca throws a wild body kick that Venom sees coming a mile off.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Venom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salamanca.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Venom cracks a nice hook into Salamanca's ribs.#T2#
Venom blocks a low kick nicely.
Venom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Venom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from Venom .
Venom moves out of range of the body kick.
Salamanca lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca digs a good body shot into Venom 's ribs.
Venom lands the left hand.
Salamanca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venom .
Salamanca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Venom 's head backwards.
Venom clobbers Salamanca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Salamanca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Venom .
Salamanca slips a straight right by Venom .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca misses with a hook.
Venom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salamanca scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Venom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venom 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Venom !
Michael Venom is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Michael Venom , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 17
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Venom moves out of range easily.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Venom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venom cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Venom throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Venom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai throws out a leg kick but Venom moves out of range and Chai only half commits. #CL2#
Venom clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Venom 's face.
#CUT#It looks like Michael Venom has been cut.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Venom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Venom controls his hands.
Chai tries to work over Venom 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Venom blocks with his arms.
Chai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Venom manages to break the clinch.
Venom moves out of range of the body kick.
Venom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Venom defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Venom connects with a body shot.
Venom lands with a good body shot.
Chai thows a leg kick but Venom checks it
and Venom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venom .
Chai misses with a looping right.
Venom throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Venom drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Venom 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Venom blocks a jab.
Venom punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Venom rushes Chai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chai looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Venom drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venom moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Venom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Venom throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Venom thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Venom scores with a hook.
Chai misses with a hook.
It seemed like Venom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Left hook, right uppercut from Venom .
Elbow Zombie Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Venom tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venom blocks a jab.
Venom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Venom off balance momentarily.
Venom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venom looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Venom is out of range and Chai settles back down.
Good shot there by Venom .
Chai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Venom .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Venom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Venom 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Venom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Venom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Venom counters with a straight right hand.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Chai misses with a body shot
enabling Venom to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Venom . #T1#
Chai motions for Venom to come forward. Chai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai sizes up Venom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Venom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chai takes one on the button.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Venom misses with a straight left.
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Venom is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Venom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Venom counters with a left to the body.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Chai misses
enabling Venom to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai is looking to chop away at Venom 's legs.
Venom scores with a hook.
Venom staying out of range there.
Venom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Venom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Venom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Venom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Venom !
A victorious Michael Venom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 14
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Venom misses with a double jab.
Venom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salamanca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamanca moves away.
Salamanca throws out a leg kick but Venom moves out of range and Salamanca only half commits.
Salamanca punishes Venom 's body with a nice straight punch.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Venom ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca's corner calls for a 1-2. Salamanca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salamanca is looking to score with low kicks.
Venom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca lands a leg kick that knocks Venom off balance momentarily.
Salamanca tries to land a leg kick but Venom saw it coming and moves away.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Salamanca lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Venom does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venom blocks a low kick nicely.
Salamanca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Venom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salamanca throws out a leg kick but Venom moves out of range and Salamanca only half commits.
Salamanca throws a leg kick
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venom throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
Venom misses with a straight right.
Salamanca is looking to counter punch.
Salamanca lands a jab to the nose.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salamanca 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 Venom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Venom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Salamanca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Salamanca finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Venom slips the punch.
Salamanca tests Venom 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salamanca 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 Venom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Venom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Venom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salamanca with a body shot.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Venom .
Venom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Venom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salamanca can pounce on him.
Salamanca lands a leg kick that knocks Venom off balance momentarily.
Salamanca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salamanca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Salamanca thows a leg kick but Venom checks it
and Venom counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
That's time! Salamanca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salamanca moves out of range as Venom strikes.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Venom .
Venom jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Venom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Venom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Venom misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Salamanca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca misses with a low kick as Venom jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca scores with a nice head shot.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.
Venom loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.
Salamanca lands an overhand right.#T1#
Salamanca with a hook.
Venom blocks a jab.
Salamanca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venom can do to turn this around?
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Salamanca.
Venom swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venom under the eye.
Salamanca works Venom 's body with a nice hook.
Venom checks a leg kick.
Salamanca lands a jab to the head.
Salamanca tries to work over Venom 's front leg with a kick but Venom checks it.
A nice side step and Venom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Venom misses with a body shot
and Salamanca counters with a nice uppercut.
Salamanca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Venom slips a jab from Salamanca.#T2#
Salamanca misses with a hook
and Venom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Salamanca.
Venom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salamanca rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Venom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salamanca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Venom needs to keep his hands up - Salamanca had a free shot at his head there.
Salamanca throws a jab when Venom was well out of range.
Salamanca lunges at Venom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venom 's hand.
Venom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salamanca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Salamanca.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca staying out of range there.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Venom looks to land a right hand but Salamanca moved out of range.
Venom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Venom tries to bum rush Salamanca with a series of wild strikes but Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but Venom manages to avoid it.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
Salamanca swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salamanca with a body shot.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there.
Salamanca punishes Venom 's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Venom .
Salamanca misses with a hook
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Venom misses with an uppercut.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Venom 's head but Venom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salamanca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salamanca scores with a leg kick.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Salamanca misses the target.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Venom swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca is looking to score with low kicks.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom .
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salamanca throws a chopping leg kick but Venom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Venom misses with a hook.#T2#
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom throws a looping overhand right but Salamanca ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venom .
Venom throws a lazy uppercut
and Venom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Salamanca. Beautiful body shot.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
Venom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Venom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Venom throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venom ! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Salamanca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venom on the side of the head.
Venom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salamanca catches Venom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Venom throws a hook to the side of Salamanca's head but Salamanca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Venom 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Salamanca scores with a nice head shot.
Venom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
Venom unleashes a big counter combination but Salamanca bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Venom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venom throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Venom as he checks the leg kick.
Venom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salamanca.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Venom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Venom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venom cracks Salamanca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Venom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salamanca motions for Venom to come forward. Salamanca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Venom blocks the leg kick.
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venom avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Venom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venom throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Venom moves out of range as Salamanca strikes.
Venom thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Venom is looking for the big counter here.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom jabs at Salamanca's body.
Some wild striking there from Salamanca.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Venom misses the target.
Salamanca with the inside leg kick.
Salamanca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamanca.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Venom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salamanca lands with an uppercut that bounces Venom off the ropes and back into range.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venom ! But no joy.
Salamanca looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
Venom defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca had his way with Michael Venom in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Venom digs a good body shot into Salamanca's ribs.
Venom takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Venom moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Venom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Venom lands a lovely overhand right.
Salamanca digs a good hook to Venom 's body.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
A nice side step and Venom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salamanca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Good leg kick by Salamanca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom digs a good hook to Salamanca's body.
Venom scores with a nice right hand.
Venom throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Salamanca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Venom takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Salamanca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salamanca defending well as Venom loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Venom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
Venom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Salamanca jabs Venom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Salamanca.
Venom misses with a right hand
and Salamanca counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Salamanca is predictable there
and Venom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Venom looks to land a combination but Salamanca avoids it well.
As Venom backs away, Salamanca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Salamanca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venom doesn't seem bothered though.
Salamanca thuds his shin into the meat of Venom 's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Salamanca.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom .
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca scores with a hook to the body. Venom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venom misses with a body shot.
Venom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Venom ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut.
Michael Venom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venom moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Venom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salamanca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
Marco Salamanca retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Marco Salamanca thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn misses the body punch
and Venom counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Venom lands a slapping body shot.
Venom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Venom .
Venom scores with a hook to the body. Ahearn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Ahearn.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Venom takes one to the side of the head.
Ahearn sizes up Venom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut
and Venom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Venom thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venom lands a body shot.
Venom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Venom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahearn.
Ahearn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venom cracks Ahearn with a good jab.
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Venom .
Nice defenses there by Venom .
Venom throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Michael Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venom takes a swing at Ahearn's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn wants to counter with a clinch but Venom pushes him away.
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Venom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venom .
Ahearn takes a swing at Venom 's ribcage but misses.
Venom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Venom misses with a body shot.
Ahearn tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Venom misses.
A slow jab from Venom misses its intended target.
Venom sets himself, and Ahearn steps forward looking for the clinch! Venom avoids it this time.
Venom takes a swing at Ahearn's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn throws a lazy right hand but Venom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venom lands with a nice combination. Ahearn backs away looking to recover.
Ahearn needs to keep his hands up - Venom had a free shot at his head there.
Ahearn slips under a jab from Venom .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Venom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Venom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn wants to counter the offense by Venom and move into the clinch position.
Venom lands a jab.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Venom is just out of range.
Venom catches Ahearn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahearn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Venom misses.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venom was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Michael Venom is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahearn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venom misses with a straight left.
Ahearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Venom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn throws a poor cross that misses
and Venom counters with a right hand to the body.
Venom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahearn can do to turn this around?
Ahearn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venom cracks Ahearn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Venom lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ahearn misses its intended target.
Venom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahearn punishes Venom 's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Ahearn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom throws a lazy right hand but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahearn tries to counter with a clinch but Venom shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn throws a hook but Venom avoids it easily.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
Venom ducks right into an uppercut from Ahearn.
Ahearn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Venom lands with a shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn tests Venom 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Venom moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Venom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keiran Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom throws a shot to the body.
Ahearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Venom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venom misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn slips under a jab.
Ahearn throws a sloppy body shot
and Venom counters with a left to the body.
Venom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahearn's head backwards.
Venom connects with a body shot.#T1#
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Venom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Venom ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Venom lands a jab.
Ahearn clobbers Venom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Venom throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn tries to counter with a clinch but Venom shakes him off and moves away.
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Venom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Venom takes a swing at Ahearn's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Venom - just one landing.
Ahearn lands with an overhand left.
Michael Venom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Venom catches Ahearn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Venom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Venom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahearn slips a jab from Venom .
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venom .
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahearn throws out the jab.
Venom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahearn slips a jab from Venom .
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Venom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Venom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Venom !
An out of breath Michael Venom 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Venom scores with a jab to the head.
Venom punishes Bitok's body with a nice straight punch.
Venom throws a shot to the body.
Bitok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Venom is fending him off so far but Bitok persists. Nope, Venom circles away and we're back to standing.
Venom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bitok on the side of the head. #KD2#
Venom cracks Bitok with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Venom has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bitok to stand back up!#ROC2#Bitok is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom lands a nice looking body shot.
Venom feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Bitok crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Venom !
After winning the bout, Michael Venom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
H18
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Venom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perry throws a leg kick but Venom moved away.
Venom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Perry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venom 's hands.
Venom misses with a wild body shot.
Perry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Venom throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Venom , as that shot connected.
Perry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perry tries to clinch
and Venom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perry throws a shot from downtown. Venom moves away and avoids it.
Perry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perry moves out of range as Venom strikes.
Perry throws an off balance right hand
and Venom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Venom counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry throws a head kick that misses
and Venom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perry misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Perry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perry is breathing heavily.#T1#
Venom thuds his right hand into Perry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Kawainui Perry has been cut.
Perry misses with a right hand
and Venom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perry throws a looping overhand right but Venom ducks down to avoid it.
Perry drops his guard momentarily, allowing Venom to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Perry! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Venom takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Venom !
Our winner, Michael Venom , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
H10
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Margera finds it's target.#CL#
Margera gets a clinch.
Margera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Venom avoids it.
Venom takes a shot to the head.
Venom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Venom can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Venom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Margera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Margera.
Venom presses Margera against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Venom working aggressively here.
Margera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venom 's elbow.
A short right from Margera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venom .
Venom has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Venom taking a breather.
Venom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Margera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Margera missing with knees to the body.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
Venom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera misses with a punch to the body.
Venom is looking to control Margera's arms but Margera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Venom has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Margera as Venom tries to tie him up.
Venom lands an uppercut.
Venom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Venom looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Margera.
Venom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Venom avoids it by throwing Margera back against the ropes.
Margera missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venom .
Venom managing to block the knees to the body from Margera.
Venom digs a right hand into Margera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Margera's gas tank.
Venom tries to work over Margera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venom s head.
Margera throws a head punch that misses.
Venom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Venom - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Venom blocks it.
#T2#
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Margera blocks a body shot from Venom .
A short right from Venom on the inside.
Margera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Venom wants to stall.
Venom is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
A short body shot lands from Venom as the two fighters clinch.
Venom leaning against his opponent.
Venom throws a head punch that misses.
Margera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Margera.
Venom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Venom lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Venom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
Venom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Venom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2#
Margera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Venom 's head.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Venom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Margera misses with a right hand
and Venom counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Margera is rocked!
Boryslav Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Venom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Margera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Venom weaves into range and cracks Margera right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Margera goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Venom is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Venom !
Our winner, Michael Venom , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Venom lands a jab to Wilcox's midsection.#TD#
Wilcox gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilcox is trying to control the action in half guard but Venom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Venom trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilcox lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilcox in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Wilcox is trying to work for a kimura but Venom is defending well.
Venom is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wilcox is trying for a kimura here. Venom looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wilcox wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donovan Wilcox! |
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Event:
GAMT#92
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Venom moves out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Venom dips to his left and cracks Kurosaki with an uppercut!
Venom connects with a body shot that sends Kurosaki's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venom slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Venom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venom keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Venom .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venom throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Venom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Venom counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kurosaki lands a slapping body shot.
Venom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Venom moved away.
Kurosaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kurosaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki scores with a hook.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Venom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Venom defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki tries to land a body kick
and Venom counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kurosaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Venom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki tries to clinch there but Venom circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Venom swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a push kick but Venom slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Venom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Venom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Venom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Venom digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.#T3#
Kurosaki feints and then cracks Venom 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Venom down.
Venom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Venom throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Venom avoids it easily.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Venom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Venom .
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom .
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Venom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.#T4#
Kurosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Venom blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Venom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Kurosaki.
Venom lands a nice hook to Kurosaki's body. Kurosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
letting Venom counter with a right hand.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Venom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Kurosaki is rocked!
Venom weaves into range and cracks Kurosaki right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kurosaki goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Venom is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Venom !
After winning the bout, Michael Venom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMT #90
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
En misses with a jab to the body
and Venom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elit En seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
En doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Venom staggers En with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! En looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#It looks like Elit En has been cut.
A head kick by En misses
letting Venom counter with a right hand.
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!
En throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Venom counters with a right hand to the body.
En is breathing heavily.
Venom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. En doesn't seem bothered though.
En leaves his chin hanging out and Venom seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! En crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Venom !
A very excited looking Michael Venom 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:
GAMT #88
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Valdor looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valdor scores with a punch to the head.
Venom swings for the body but Valdor moves out of range.
Valdor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Valdor misses.
Valdor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdor, as that shot connected.
Valdor misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Venom to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdor throws a big shot that misses.
Valdor looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
Venom is looking to counter punch.
Valdor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom .
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdor.
An attempted straight right counter from Venom misses the target.
A big right from Valdor misses.
Valdor connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venom lands with a nice body punch.
Valdor throws a hook but Venom blocks it.#T1#
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdor throws a jab when Venom was well out of range.
Venom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdor.
Valdor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Constantin Valdor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdor throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range.
Venom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valdor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdor moves away from the strike by Venom .
Venom scores with a jab to the body.
Valdor throws an off balance right hand
and Venom counters with a straight right hand.
Venom walks into a left hand.
Venom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Venom to score with a decent uppercut.
Valdor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdor. Venom does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Venom misses with a looping left.
Valdor connects with a single shot there.
Valdor connects with a right hand. Venom shakes it off.
Venom slips a jab from Valdor.
Some wild striking there from Venom .
Venom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdor looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
Venom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Venom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venom loads up on a big right hand but Valdor slips the punch.
A slow jab from Valdor misses its intended target.
Venom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valdor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Venom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Venom .
#T3#
Valdor swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Venom moves out of range as Valdor strikes.
Venom moves out of range as Valdor strikes.
Valdor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valdor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Venom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valdor scores with a nice strike.
Valdor moves forwards but Venom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Venom throws a shot to the body.
Venom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Venom .
Valdor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Venom .
Venom takes one to the chin there.
Valdor lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venom slips under a jab from Valdor.
It looked like Venom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valdor.
Venom scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Valdor is rocked!#T4#
BAM! Venom delivers a spinning backfist that drops Valdor like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Michael Venom !
A victorious Michael Venom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1125 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Baratelli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baratelli lands in his opponent's guard.
Baratelli is standing up over Venom . Venom looks to escape but Baratelli dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Venom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baratelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Venom keeps trying to improve his position.
Baratelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratelli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Baratelli.
Venom tries to bench press Baratelli off him but Baratelli keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1##SU#
Baratelli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Baratelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Baratelli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Venom quickly recovers to half guard.
Venom is trying to control but Baratelli manages to pass to mount!
Baratelli 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.
Baratelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Venom tries to control the position but Baratelli now has his back.
#T2#
Baratelli keeps control of the position as Venom tries to break free.
Baratelli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Venom looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Baratelli looking for the choke but no joy.
Venom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baratelli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom is really stuck here.
#T3#
Baratelli keeps control of the position easily here as Venom tries to buck him off.
Baratelli not allowing Venom to control his hands.
Baratelli controlling well, preventing Venom from escaping the position.
Baratelli scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Venom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Baratelli looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Baratelli biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Baratelli tightening his grip on Venom , looking for the choke. #SUB#
Baratelli is looking for the choke from the back position but Venom is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Baratelli looking for the RNC.
Baratelli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Baratelli working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Baratelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Baratelli feints and as Venom raises his hands in defense, Baratelli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baratelli passes Venom 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baratelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Venom wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venom is trying to control but Baratelli manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Venom tries to lock up and control but Baratelli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baratelli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Christian Baratelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baratelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baratelli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baratelli landing shots from mount.
Venom wants to hold on but Baratelli pushes him away.
Baratelli landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baratelli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baratelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Venom is working to get back to half guard.
Baratelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baratelli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Venom for as long as he can get away with.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Venom is in a horrible position here. Baratelli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Venom is trying desperately to improve position.
Baratelli controlling from mount. #SUB#
Venom tries to improve his position but Baratelli has taken his back! Baratelli has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Venom tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Baratelli pushes Venom away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Baratelli! |
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