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Event:
The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Clifton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gwani moves away.
A little jabbing left from Gwani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Clifton.
Clifton misses with a looping right.
Gwani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clifton.
Clifton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gwani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tony Clifton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gwani misses with a looping left.
A big right from Gwani misses.
Gwani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gwani slips a straight right by Clifton.
Clifton throws a lazy uppercut
and Gwani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clifton tries to close the distance and clinch but Gwani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gwani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clifton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwani looks to land a combination but Clifton avoids it well.
Clifton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clifton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clifton tries to clinch but Gwani moves out of range.
Clifton throws a shot from downtown. Gwani moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gwani. Clifton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clifton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gwani was well out of range. Poor timing from Clifton.#T1##CL#
Clifton moves into the clinch.
Clifton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gwani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gwani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gwani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clifton or not.
Gwani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gwani lands a left hand.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gwani.
A head punch on the inside from Gwani fails to land.
Clifton missing with knees to the body.
Gwani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clifton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gwani backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clifton trying to land knees to the body.
Gwani has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
Gwani blocking some punches.
Clifton has Gwani pushed against the cage.#T2#
Clifton blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gwani.
Gwani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gwani can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Clifton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gwani controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gwani.
Gwani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gwani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Gwani blocks a body shot from Clifton.
A bit of stalling here from Clifton.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Gwani on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clifton is trying to stall.
Clifton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gwani's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gwani lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Gwani scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Clifton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gwani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gwani misses with the head strike.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gwani tries to throw a body punch but Clifton avoids it by throwing Gwani back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Clifton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gwani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gwani - that landed with a thud.
Gwani is working Clifton over against the cage.
Clifton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gwani tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clifton takes a shot to the head.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clifton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gwani backwards.
Gwani swings wildly with an uppercut but Clifton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gwani managing to block the knees to the body from Clifton.
Clifton can't find room to land a body shot as Gwani controls the action.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Clifton blocking some punches.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gwani displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clifton up against the cage.
Gwani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gwani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clifton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
Clifton misses with a body punch.
Clifton swings wildly with an uppercut but Gwani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton is looking to control Gwani's arms but Gwani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clifton has his back to the cage.
Clifton has Gwani pressed against the cage.
Gwani lands a shoulder strike.
Gwani pushes Clifton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clifton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gwani lands a left hand.
Gwani lands with a right to the head.
Gwani has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gwani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lether Gwani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gwani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clifton.
Gwani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clifton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gwani.
Gwani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clifton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clifton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Clifton throws a body shot but no joy.
Gwani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gwani keeps the fight on the outside.
Gwani throws a nice looking combination but Clifton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gwani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clifton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gwani lands a body shot.
Clifton slips under a jab from Gwani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lether Gwani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clifton misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gwani!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Clifton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gwani lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
Clifton tries to stall but Gwani uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gwani tries to throw a body punch but Clifton avoids it by throwing Gwani back against the cage.
Gwani being controlled against the cage.
Clifton lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gwani.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gwani.
Gwani scores with a shot to the side of Clifton's head.
Clifton cracks Gwani with a nice body shot.
Clifton is pushing Gwani up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Gwani.
Gwani tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gwani misses with a body punch.
Clifton wants to stall.
#T2#
Gwani lands a left hand.
Gwani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clifton looking to stall.
Gwani lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwani.
Clifton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gwani avoids it.
Clifton tries to work over Gwani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clifton prevents a body shot from Gwani.
Gwani has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clifton stalling against the cage.
Gwani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clifton or not.
Gwani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Gwani misses with a punch to the body.
Gwani working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gwani as Clifton tries to tie him up.
Gwani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gwani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lether Gwani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gwani tries a body shot but Clifton blocks it.
Gwani throws a head punch that misses.
Gwani working aggressively here.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Gwani lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Clifton on the inside.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gwani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gwani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clifton's elbow.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gwani.
A head punch on the inside from Gwani fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwani. #T4#
Clifton can't find room to land a body shot as Gwani controls the action.
Gwani scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clifton lands a nice uppercut.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Gwani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton missing with knees to the body.
Gwani presses Clifton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gwani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gwani lands with a short shot to the head.
Gwani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clifton.
Gwani misses with a punch on the inside.
Gwani lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Gwani on the inside.
Clifton pushes Gwani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gwani misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lether Gwani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gwani digs a good hook to Clifton's body.
Gwani punishes Clifton's body with a nice straight punch.
Clifton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gwani.#CL#
Clifton darts in and clinches Gwani up against the cage.
Gwani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clifton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gwani's elbow.
Clifton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clifton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwani.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gwani blocks an uppercut.
Clifton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
Gwani misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Clifton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clifton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gwani misses with some punches.
#T1#
Gwani pushes Clifton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gwani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gwani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gwani pushes Clifton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clifton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clifton throws a head punch that misses.
Clifton misses with a body punch.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Clifton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gwani controls his hands.
Gwani can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Gwani blocking some punches.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Gwani throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Gwani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clifton.
Clifton presses Gwani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gwani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tony Clifton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short body shot lands from Gwani as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gwani.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clifton is leaning against Gwani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gwani tries a body shot but Clifton blocks it.
Gwani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gwani lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gwani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clifton.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gwani tries to throw a body punch but Clifton avoids it by throwing Gwani back against the cage.
Clifton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gwani up against the cage.
Gwani blocks an uppercut.
Clifton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gwani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton missing with knees to the body.
Clifton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Gwani.
Gwani blocks a body shot from Clifton.
Gwani lands with a short shot to the head.
Clifton tries to work over Gwani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gwani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Gwani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gwani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clifton can't find room to land a body shot as Gwani controls the action.
Clifton trying to control the position but instead, Gwani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clifton into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Clifton would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Clifton working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clifton.
Gwani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
Gwani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clifton. #T4#
Gwani presses Clifton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gwani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gwani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gwani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gwani lands a shoulder strike.
Clifton misses with some punches.
A short right from Gwani.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Clifton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gwani is defending well for now.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Gwani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gwani.
Clifton misses with a body punch.
Gwani managing to block the knees to the body from Clifton.
Gwani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clifton tries to land a knee to the head but Gwani blocks with his arms.
Gwani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clifton or not.
Gwani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lether Gwani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gwani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Lether Gwani!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Lether Gwani!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Lether Gwani!
Lether Gwani wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
TR S02E03: Only The Best
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Clifton.#CUT#It looks like Lou Leonard has been cut.
Clifton throws a body punch but Leonard moves out of range.
Clifton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tony Clifton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clifton lands with a shot to the body.
Clifton throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonard throws a hook to the side of Clifton's head but Clifton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clifton misses with a body shot
and Leonard counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clifton throws an overhand right that lands on Leonard's shoulder, as Leonard tries to avoid the shot.
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Clifton moved out of range.
Clifton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Clifton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Leonard to counter with a crisp jab.
Clifton missing with a left hand there. Leonard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Clifton moves into range and clinches up with Leonard.
Clifton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clifton swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clifton misses with a knee to the head.
Leonard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clifton unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Leonard lands a right hand.
Clifton lands with a right to the head.
Clifton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Still in the clinch, Leonard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Clifton.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clifton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clifton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leonard or not.
Leonard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clifton's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Leonard fails to land.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clifton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leonard looks winded!
Clifton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clifton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Clifton.
Clifton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clifton pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Clifton. #T2#
Good body shot from Clifton.
Clifton working Leonard over with knees to the body.
Clifton controlling the action here for a moment.
Clifton stalling the fight.
Clifton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Clifton pushes Leonard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leonard takes a shot to the head.
Clifton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clifton stalls.
Clifton lands a left hand.
Clifton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leonard up against the cage.#T3#
Clifton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leonard or not.
Clifton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clifton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Clifton.
Leonard moves away from the strike by Clifton.
Clifton throws a shot from downtown. Leonard moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Clifton as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Clifton clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Clifton. #ROC#Leonard is rocked!
Leonard throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
A short body shot lands from Clifton as the two fighters clinch.
Leonard takes a shot to the head.
Clifton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leonard is still on wobbly legs! Can Clifton finish him?
Clifton misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Clifton lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Leonard takes a shot to the head. #KD#
Clifton drops Leonard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Leonard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Leonard being controlled against the cage.
Clifton lands with a left to the head.
Clifton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Clifton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clifton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clifton lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Clifton.
Still in the clinch, Clifton scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Leonard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Leonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Clifton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clifton.
Clifton stalling.
Leonard seems to have recovered his senses.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clifton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clifton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leonard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clifton tries to throw a body punch but Leonard avoids it by throwing Clifton back against the cage.
Clifton lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clifton is working Leonard over against the cage.
Clifton lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Clifton.
A right hand to the body from Clifton.
Leonard is breathing heavily.
Leonard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clifton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clifton.#T1#
Clifton pressing his opponent against the cage. #KD#
Clifton drops Leonard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Leonard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tony Clifton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clifton is struggling to control the position.#KD#
Clifton drops Leonard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Leonard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Leonard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clifton controlling the action here for a moment.
Clifton pushes Leonard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clifton just leaning against Leonard, taking a breather.
Clifton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonard can do to turn this around?#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Clifton.
Leonard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clifton.
Leonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clifton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonard was well out of range. Poor timing from Clifton.
Leonard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Clifton gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Clifton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clifton gets through Leonard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clifton tries a knee to the head but Leonard blocks it.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clifton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Clifton stalling.
Clifton leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Clifton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Clifton presses Leonard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Clifton lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Clifton pushes Leonard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Clifton.
Clifton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Leonard with a big uppercut! Leonard tries to clinch up but Clifton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Leonard to the mat! Leonard covers up and Clifton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Clifton!
Our winner, Tony Clifton, 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: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Weaver looks to land a body kick but Clifton moved away.
Clifton scores with a shot to the body.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and Clifton moves out of range easily.
As Weaver tries to get set, Clifton tries to push him back and clinch up but Weaver manages to avoid the attempt.
Clifton tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weaver tries to land a front kick but Clifton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clifton dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
Weaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weaver 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 Clifton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clifton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weaver misses with a body kick.#CL#
Clifton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clifton stalling in the clinch.
Clifton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clifton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weaver.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clifton.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Clifton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clifton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Clifton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Clifton.
Clifton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Weaver looks winded!
Clifton is struggling to control the position.
Clifton lands a knee to the head.
Clifton landing knees to the body.
Clifton lands a good knee to the midsection. Weaver won't want to take too many of those.
Clifton connects with a knee to the head.
Clifton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Clifton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clifton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clifton slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Clifton - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton lands a nice knee to the body.
Clifton pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clifton lands a hook that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton lands a body shot.
Clifton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clifton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Clifton as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clifton lands a nice shot to the body.
Clifton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clifton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clifton controlling the action here for a moment.
Clifton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clifton lands a knee to the body.
Clifton lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Clifton is stalling here.
Clifton scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Clifton.
Clifton leaning his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clifton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weaver is trying to break the clinch but Clifton has him pressed against the cage.
Clifton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clifton lands a right hand.
Clifton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weaver up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that round.
That's time! Clifton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Clifton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Clifton has the dominant position.
Clifton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tony Clifton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weaver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clifton has him pressed against the cage.
Clifton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weaver up against the cage.
Clifton slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clifton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Clifton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weaver being controlled against the cage.
Clifton seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Clifton.
Clifton avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Clifton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weaver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Weaver misses.
Clifton moves out of range of the body kick.
Clifton lands a glancing blow to the side of Weaver's head.
Weaver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Clifton pushes Weaver up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Clifton.
Clifton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
Clifton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weaver's elbow.
Clifton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weaver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weaver is breathing heavily.#T2#
Clifton lands a left hand.
Clifton struggles to land a body shot inside as Weaver controls his hands.
Clifton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clifton scores with a knee 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!
Clifton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weaver's efforts to push away.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike.
Clifton controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clifton lands an uppercut.
Weaver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clifton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Clifton lands with a right to the head.
Clifton lands with a left to the head.
Clifton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clifton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Clifton.
A right handed body shot lands from Clifton.
Clifton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Clifton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clifton lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Clifton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clifton lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clifton lands a left hand.
Clifton lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clifton.
Clifton lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clifton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Clifton.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clifton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Clifton moves into the clinch successfully.
Weaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clifton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clifton.
Clifton lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clifton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clifton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weaver or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Weaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Clifton.
#T1#
Weaver tries to break the clinch but Clifton is controlling the position.
Clifton lands a good knee to the midsection. Weaver won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clifton effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Clifton.#CL#
Clifton forces Weaver back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Clifton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clifton.
Clifton scores with a shot to the side of Weaver's head.
A knee to the head by Clifton.
Clifton avoiding damage.
Clifton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Clifton scores with a shot to the side of Weaver's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clifton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clifton scores a nice knee to the body.
Clifton lands with a light punch inside.
Clifton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Clifton stalling against the cage.
Clifton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clifton scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Clifton.
Clifton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clifton digs a right hand into Weaver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weaver's gas tank.
Clifton has Weaver pressed against the cage.
Clifton with a knee to the head.
Clifton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Clifton lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Clifton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clifton.
Clifton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Clifton is working Weaver over against the cage.
Weaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clifton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clifton lands a good knee to the midsection. Weaver won't want to take too many of those.
Tony Clifton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clifton leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Clifton as the two fighters clinch.
Clifton digs a right hand into Weaver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weaver's gas tank.
Clifton slowing the pace effectively.
Damien Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weaver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Clifton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clifton 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Clifton!
Our winner, Tony Clifton, 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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