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Event:
RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Mike there.
Mike seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalrymple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Dalrymple counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mike stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalrymple.
Mike misses with a looping left.
Dalrymple throws out a counter right but Mike avoids it with no problem.
Dalrymple looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Dalrymple moved out of range nicely.
Mike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalrymple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mike throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalrymple.
Dalrymple throws out a counter right but Mike avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Mike clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dalrymple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalrymple lands an uppercut.
Dalrymple is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Mike is struggling to control the position.
Mike lands a right hand. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalrymple.
Dalrymple throws a head punch that misses.
Dalrymple putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mike in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Dalrymple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike misses with a body shot
and Dalrymple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalrymple misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalrymple.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalrymple! But no joy.
Mike swings for the body but Dalrymple moves out of range.
Mike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalrymple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike wants to clinch but Dalrymple slips to the side
and Dalrymple counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike misses with a lunging right hand
and Dalrymple counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalrymple fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A jab lands there for Mike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Mike.
Dalrymple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Mike dips to his left and cracks Dalrymple with an uppercut!
Dalrymple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalrymple throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dalrymple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mike wants to clinch but Dalrymple slips to the side
and Dalrymple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Mike misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mike misses the target.
Mike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dalrymple on the side of the head.
Mike throws a shot from downtown. Dalrymple moves away and avoids it.
Mike stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalrymple.#T3#
Mike misses with an uppercut. Dalrymple saw that one coming.
Mike missing with a left hand there. Dalrymple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalrymple! But no joy.
Dalrymple misses with a two punch combination.
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalrymple moves away.
Dalrymple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dalrymple misses with an uppercut. Mike saw that one coming.#CL#
Mike clinches up against the cage.
Dalrymple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalrymple misses with a knee strike.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Dalrymple's ribcage. Dalrymple let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dalrymple tries to circle away but Mike has him pinned against the cage.
Dalrymple wants to break free but Mike has control.
Mike misses with a body punch.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Dalrymple breaks the clinch.
Dalrymple slips a straight right by Mike.#T4#
Dalrymple takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Dalrymple 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Mike pushes Dalrymple up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalrymple lands a body punch.
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!#BC2#
Dalrymple manages to break the clinch.
Mike misses with a series of wild punches.
Dalrymple is looking for the big counter here.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalrymple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike throws an overhand right that lands on Dalrymple's shoulder, as Dalrymple tries to avoid the shot.
Dalrymple throws a fast counter high kick but Mike manages to duck under it in time.
Mike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalrymple circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dalrymple ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Dalrymple appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teddy Dalrymple will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mike throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Dalrymple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mike shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalrymple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike tries to clinch up.
Mike misses with a body shot.
Mike throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Dalrymple counters with a head kick that drops Mike to the mat! Mike scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Mike is rocked!
Mike circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dalrymple. Mike falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dalrymple!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Dalrymple!
Teddy Dalrymple is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'. |
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Event:
RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Reddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reddick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reddick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reddick is looking to clinch but Mike is avoiding it.
Mike throws a body shot but no joy.
Mike with a nice cross.
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reddick.
Reddick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reddick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
It seemed like Reddick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reddick's head backwards.
Mike shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reddick misses with a hook. Mike ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Reddick.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reddick backwards. #T1#
Reddick is trying to maintain a safe position but Mike gets an underhook and turns Reddick into the cage.
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reddick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reddick's elbow.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike prevents Reddick from breaking the clinch.
Reddick misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Reddick breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Reddick instigates a clinch.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Reddick.
#BC2#
Reddick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reddick, pushing him back against the cage.
Reddick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Reddick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reddick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reddick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Mike lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Reddick manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mike instigates a clinch.
Reddick gets through Mike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mike.
Reddick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Reddick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mike misses with a body punch.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reddick tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike pushes Reddick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reddick throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reddick looking to slow down the pace here.
Reddick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Reddick misses with the head strike.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Reddick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reddick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reddick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reddick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reddick wants to get back to striking at distance but Mike won't allow it.
Reddick misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reddick blocks an uppercut.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reddick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Reddick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses with a straight right. #T4#
Reddick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reddick tries to clinch there but Mike circles away.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reddick counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reddick manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Reddick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mike has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reddick.
Mike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reddick misses with a body shot
and Mike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reddick throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Reddick lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike misses with a lunging right hand
and Reddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike scores with a hook to the body. Reddick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reddick looks to clinch
and Mike counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mike instigates a clinch.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mike.
Reddick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reddick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reddick wants to break free but Mike has control.
A short uppercut from Mike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Reddick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike looks to land a right hand but Reddick moved out of range.
Reddick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reddick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reddick throws a nice looking combination but Mike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reddick, pushing him back against the cage.
Mike 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.
A short right from Mike.
Mike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reddick can do to turn this around?
Reddick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reddick misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike pushes Reddick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mike holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reddick is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Reddick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reddick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reddick controlling the action here for a moment.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Reddick.
Reddick misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Reddick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike lands a body shot.
#CL#
Mike has Reddick up against the cage in a clinch.
Reddick has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Reddick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike. #T2#
Reddick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Reddick scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reddick.
Mike slows down the pace here.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Reddick's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Mike.
Reddick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mike has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reddick.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Reddick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Reddick is rocked!
Mike is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mike scores with a nice strike.
Reddick is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Reddick slips a jab from Mike.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reddick was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
Mike thuds a left hand into Reddick's body.
Reddick seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the body from Mike misses
and Reddick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL#
Mike has Reddick up against the cage in a clinch.
Reddick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reddick tries to break the clinch but Mike is controlling the position.
Mike misses with some punches.
Reddick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Reddick is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Reddick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike throws an off balance right hand
and Reddick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reddick is looking to clinch.
Mike throws a lazy right hand but Reddick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Mike.
Reddick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mike sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4##CL#
Mike moves into range and clinches up with Reddick.#BC2#
Reddick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reddick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Mike misses the target.
Reddick connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike clobbers Reddick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reddick defending well as Mike loads up on a big left hand.
Reddick looks to land a left hand but Mike moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Mike gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reddick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mike blocking some punches.
Reddick stalling in the clinch but Mike improves position.
Reddick lands a hook that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike scores with a hook to the body.
Reddick is breathing heavily.
Mike cracks Reddick with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Mike.
Reddick darts in trying to clinch
and Mike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Mike moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Reddick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reddick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mike. That did some damage!
Mike moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Mike.
Mike tries to work over Reddick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike digs a right hand into Reddick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reddick's gas tank.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Reddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Reddick avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reddick is trying to break the clinch but Mike is controlling him.
A short left from Mike.
Reddick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Mike.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reddick's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reddick drops to his knees and Mike pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Monroe works over Mike's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike looks to land a combination. Monroe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
Mike with a nice cross.
Monroe takes a swing at Mike's ribcage but misses.
Mike tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
Mike throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
Mike lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.
Mike misses with a straight left.
Monroe throws a jab when Mike was well out of range.
Mike moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Killer Mike's cut is getting worse.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Mike is rocked!
Monroe cracks Mike with a left hook right on the temple and Mike goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Monroe lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mike is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
Francesco Monroe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'. |
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Event:
RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike tries to clinch but Farquharson is having none of it.
Mike looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mike misses the target.
Mike tries to clinch up but Farquharson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been hearing reports that Farquharson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mike connects with a body shot.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Farquharson moved out of range nicely.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Mike avoids it well and moves away.
Mike changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Mike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Mike avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike misses with a hook
#TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mike looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mike is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mike avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Farquharson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mike sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Mike looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farquharson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mike taking some punishment here, with Farquharson in his half guard.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mike is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mike looks like he's trying to stand up.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farquharson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mike is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mike avoid being mounted?
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Mike dodges it nicely.
Mike on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mike wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Farquharson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mike is just riding it out for now. Farquharson eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Mike defending well.
Mike controlling the position well.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2#
Mike pushes Farquharson off and gets back to his feet.
Mike swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Killer Mike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Farquharson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farquharson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike lands a jab to Farquharson's midsection.#T3#
Mike throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mike wants to clinch up but Farquharson keeps it at a distance.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Mike.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mike lands with a right hand.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike scores with a shot to the body.
Mike misses with a hook.
Mike throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Mike didn't expect that.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Mike wants to get back to his feet but Farquharson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Farquharson 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.
Mike keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass. #T4#
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Mike keeps moving.
Mike wants to stand up but Farquharson is controlling him.
Farquharson postures up in Mike's guard and throws a big left but Mike blocks it.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquharson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike is trying to hold Farquharson in close to prevent damage but Farquharson has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Farquharson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
Mike is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Killer Mike will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mike tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Farquharson.
Mike keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farquharson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farquharson won't allow Mike to get back to his feet.
Farquharson with a nice head shot there.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farquharson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Farquharson prevents Mike from escaping the position.#T1##SUB#
Farquharson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mike is trying to get back to his feet.
Farquharson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Farquharson lands a nice forearm strike.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes.
Mike tries to escape but Farquharson is in control.
Farquharson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mike trying to remain calm as Farquharson controls from the top position.
Mike pushes Farquharson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Farquharson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mike can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Farquharson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farquharson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mike is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Farquharson.#T2#
Mike is pushing Farquharson's head away, looking to escape. Farquharson manages to hold on to the position though.
Farquharson lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#That has opened up Killer Mike's cut even more.
Farquharson working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Killer Mike's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mike sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Farquharson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mike's head.
Mike is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farquharson lands a nice short elbow.
Mike is looking to escape.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Mike is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but Mike is defending well.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mike keeps working.
Farquharson stops Mike from getting back to his feet.
Mike trying to control but Farquharson postures up.
#T3#
Farquharson moves into full mount! Mike won't be happy about that!
Farquharson lands with some strikes.#CUT#Killer Mike's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Killer Mike's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duncan Farquharson!
Killer Mike spoke after the fight, saying 'Next fight imma kill someone'. |
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Event:
HRL33
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Mike moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mike is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mike.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovacevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Mike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mike there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
A jab lands there for Kovacevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands with a hook. Mike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike blocks a jab.#T1#
Kovacevic digs a good hook to Mike's body.
Kovacevic tries to move into range but Mike moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Mike rushes Kovacevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovacevic up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike blocking some punches.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovacevic or not.
Mike lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Mike works on Kovacevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kovacevic.
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!
Kovacevic lands a right hand.
Mike tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacevic misses with the head strike.
Mike lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is trying to break free.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Kovacevic working hard to break the clinch.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Mike blocking some punches.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Mike gets through Kovacevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a body punch.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Mike working aggressively here.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Mike is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kovacevic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Kovacevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Mike connects with a single shot there.
Kovacevic connects with a body shot.
Kovacevic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mike stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovacevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mike throws out the jab.
Mike connects with a body shot that sends Kovacevic's belly button to the back.
Mike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
That's time! Kovacevic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mike misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot that snaps Mike's head back.
Mike tries to clinch but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacevic tests Mike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovacevic defending well as Mike loads up on a big left hand.
Kovacevic swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Mike counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacevic working aggressively here.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Kovacevic throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mike in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacevic fails to land.
Mike has Kovacevic pushed against the cage.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Mike prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
A short left from Mike.
Kovacevic tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Mike has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacevic controls his hands.
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kovacevic on the inside.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Mike misses with some punches.
#T2#
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Mike.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mike has Kovacevic pushed against the cage.
Mike takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Mike.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike cracks Kovacevic with a nice body shot.
Kovacevic letting Mike take a breather here.#T3#
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovacevic as Mike tries to tie him up.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a right hand.
Mike blocking some punches.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic.#T4#
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Mike lands a jab.
Mike throws a right hand that Kovacevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacevic also avoids with ease.
It looked like Kovacevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mike.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Mike's shoulder, as Mike tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacevic misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacevic counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike misses with a hook
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Killer Mike's cut even more.
Mike misses with a body shot
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot that snaps Mike's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacevic cracks Mike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Kovacevic lands a slapping body shot.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Kovacevic digs a good body shot into Mike's ribs.
Kovacevic throws a lazy right hand but Mike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Kovacevic.
Mike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Mike wants to clinch up but Kovacevic keeps it at a distance.
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.#T2#
Kovacevic connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses with a body shot
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Mike is rocked!
Mike glances at the clock... BAM! Kovacevic nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mike crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mike is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'. |
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Event:
HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Banger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mike manages to avoid it.
Mike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banger.
Banger fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike slips a jab from Banger.
Mike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banger connects with a nice looking jab.
Banger looks to throw the jab but Mike is out of range.
Mike is looking to counter punch.
Banger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mike in his tracks.
Mike throws an off balance right hand
letting Banger counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Mike misses
enabling Banger to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike misses with a right hand
and Banger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mike throws a hook but Banger blocks it.
Mike looks to score with a jab to the body but Banger is just out of range.
Mike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banger momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike is looking to counter punch.
Banger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banger. Mike does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banger throws out the jab.
Mike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mike.
Mike throws an off balance right hand
and Banger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banger tries to clinch up.
Mike defending well as Banger loads up on a big left hand.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banger wants to counter the offense by Mike and move into the clinch position.
Mike walks into a left hand. #CL#
Mike moves into range and clinches up with Banger.
Mike lands a right hand.
Mike taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banger trying to control the position but instead, Mike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banger into the cage.
Mike pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Mike holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banger is trying to stall.
Banger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Banger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Mike blocks a body shot from Banger.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangers head.
Banger struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike. #CUT#It looks like Bubba Banger has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Banger looking to stall.
Mike has Banger pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banger. #T3#
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Banger throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Banger lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Banger fails to land.
Banger prevents a body shot from Mike.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Banger misses with a body punch.
Banger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Banger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike stalling the fight.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banger's elbow.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banger.
Mike tries a body shot but Banger blocks it.
Mike avoiding damage.
#T4#
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banger cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Banger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mike prevents a body shot from Banger.
Banger presses Mike against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
A short body shot lands from Banger as the two fighters clinch.
Banger lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Banger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banger tries to circle away but Mike has him pinned against the cage.
Banger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Mike misses with some punches.
Banger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Banger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Banger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mike cracks Banger with a good jab.
Mike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
Mike jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Mike has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banger's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Banger prevents a body shot from Mike.
Banger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike 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.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Banger back against the cage.
Banger wants to break free but Mike has control.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Banger throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banger's elbow.
Killer Mike has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banger is trying to push Mike away but Mike has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Banger is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Banger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Banger can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike pushes Banger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banger up against the cage.
Banger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Mike has him pressed against the cage.
Banger trying to control the position but instead, Mike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banger into the cage.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangers head.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banger is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Banger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike misses with some punches.
Banger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banger up against the cage.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Mike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banger can do to turn this around?#T3#
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banger seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banger stalling in the clinch but Mike improves position. #KD#
Mike drops Banger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Banger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mike creates a bit of distance and cracks Banger with a massive left hook! Banger crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Mike stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
HRL19 Jackson vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Schultz connects with a body shot that sends Mike's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Schultz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Schultz - just one landing.
Schultz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Mike blocks a jab.
Mike throws a looping overhand right but Schultz ducks down to avoid it.
Schultz lands with a straight right. Mike didn't see that one coming.
Mike's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mike's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mike with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schultz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Schultz moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Mike missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schultz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mike.
#T1#
Mike with a nice cross.
Mike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike misses with a hook.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Schultz.
Schultz's corner calls for a 1-2. Schultz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schultz moves away from the strike by Mike.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Schultz is looking to counter the offense by Mike and move into the clinch.
Schultz slips under a jab from Mike.#CL2#
Mike clinches up with Schultz and pushes him back against the cage.
Mike is working Schultz over against the cage.
Schultz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike lands a body shot.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike is struggling to control the position.
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
#T2#
Schultz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Schultz trying to control the position but instead, Mike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schultz into the cage.
Mike blocking some punches.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Come on Mike - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike has Schultz pressed against the cage.
Mike presses Schultz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
Mike misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mike pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mike is stalling here.
Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Schultz pushes Mike back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mike misses with a body punch.
Mike misses with some punches.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Mike.
Schultz leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schultz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schultz ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Mike misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Mike scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schultz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schultz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mike misses with a body shot.
Mike takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike looks to land a left hand but Schultz moved out of range nicely.#T1##CL2#
Mike rushes Schultz and presses him up against the cage.
Schultz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mike in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Mike is working Schultz over against the cage.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mike.
Schultz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike misses with a punch to the body.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz is looking to control Mike's arms but Mike gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schultz has his back to the cage. #T2#
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
The referee calls for Schultz to work.
Still in the clinch, Schultz scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mike tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Schultz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Schultz working aggressively here.
#T4#
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses with some punches.
Schultz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Killer Mike will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schultz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mike was well out of range. Poor timing from Schultz.
Schultz throws a body punch but Mike moves out of range.
Mike throws a looping overhand right but Schultz ducks down to avoid it.
Schultz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schultz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Mike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schultz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mike was well out of range. Poor timing from Schultz.
Schultz wants to clinch.
Schultz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Schultz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Schultz.
Mike misses with a straight right.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schultz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mike.#CL2#
Mike clinches up with Schultz and pushes him back against the cage.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike is pushing Schultz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
#T2#
Schultz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mike misses with some punches.
Schultz trying to control the position but instead, Mike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schultz into the cage.
Mike avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schultz.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz prevents a body shot from Mike.
Ron Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mike has Schultz pressed against the cage.
A short right from Schultz on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Mike.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Mike.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Mike.
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Mike throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz scores with a hook to the body.
Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Schultz to work.
Mike tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Mike misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz trying to control the position but instead, Mike has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schultz into the cage.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Schultz.
I think Mike 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Mike! |
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Event:
HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Wilkinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mike cracks Wilkinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mike lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mike misses with a looping right.
Wilkinson feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Mike has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilkinson jumps guard but Mike stands there with Wilkinson around his waist. Wilkinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head. #T1#
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Wilkinson looks winded!
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike lands a right hand.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Mike - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilkinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
Mike presses Wilkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Wilkinson is rocked!
Mike lands a big right hand that drops Wilkinson! The killer instinct kicks in and Mike finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike scores with a nice strike.
Mike throws the left hand but Kovacevic avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kovacevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mike lands the left hand.
Mike misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Kovacevic slips under a jab.
Kovacevic ducks under a wild hook from Mike.#CL#
Mike darts in and clinches Kovacevic up against the cage.
Mike lands a shot to the body.
Kovacevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovacevic letting Mike take a breather here.
Good body shot from Mike.
Mike works on Kovacevic's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Kovacevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike is pushing Kovacevic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike tries a body shot but Kovacevic blocks it.
Kovacevic working hard to break the clinch.
Mike trying to stall but Kovacevic improves his position.
Mike misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Kovacevic working aggressively here.
Kovacevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Mike.
Kovacevic pushes Mike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Mike prevents Kovacevic from breaking the clinch.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike gets through Kovacevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike. #T3#
Mike is working Kovacevic over against the cage.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacevic.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike looking to slow down the pace here.
Kovacevic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Mike.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
#T4#
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Kovacevic.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is trying to push Mike away but Mike has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kovacevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Mike prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Mike trying to control the position but instead, Kovacevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mike into the cage.
Mike misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mike throws a lazy right hand but Kovacevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Kovacevic ducks right into an uppercut from Mike.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mike misses the body punch
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Mike misses.
Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike throws a looping overhand right but Kovacevic ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacevic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic lands a right hook to the body.
Mike throws out a loose jab but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovacevic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacevic throws out a counter right but Mike avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mike.
Kovacevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Killer Mike is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mike does it's job there.
Mike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mike tries to clinch but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovacevic cracks Mike with a good jab.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacevic throws a lazy right hand but Mike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacevic sizes up Mike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#Killer Mike's cut is getting worse.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Mike.#T2#
Kovacevic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Kovacevic coming out on top.
Good shot there by Mike.
Mike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacevic! But no joy.
Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Mike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mike throws a jab when Kovacevic was well out of range.
Kovacevic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovacevic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mike gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike misses with a wild body shot.
Mike lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic swinging wildly here.
Mike wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mike tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovacevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacevic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovacevic jabs Mike to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mike throws a shot from downtown. Kovacevic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovacevic throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#Killer Mike's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kovacevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike 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.
Kovacevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
#T4#
Mike throws a lazy uppercut
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Mike is rocked!
Mike misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mike thinking.
Oh Mike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Kovacevic measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Mike! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic! Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Hrvoje Kovacevic, 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.
Killer Mike spoke after the fight, saying 'Next fight imma kill someone'. |
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Event:
HRL1: Mike vs Hinkle
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike just misses with a punch to the body.
Hinkle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mike stuns Hinkle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mike connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Roy Hinkle has been cut.
Hinkle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mike finds it's way round the side to connect with Hinkle's head.
Mike scores with a nice head shot.
Hinkle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hinkle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hinkle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hinkle manages to avoid it.
Hinkle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Mike scores with a nice head shot.
Mike misses with a looping right.
And Hinkle tries to counter it with a takedown but Mike pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hinkle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Hinkle gets tackled into the cage by Mike. Mike maintains the clinch.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike pushes Hinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mike.
Mike is working Hinkle over against the cage.
A short left from Mike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Hinkle controls the action.
#T2#
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike lands a left hand.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hinkle blocking some punches.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hinkle's elbow.
Mike taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hinkle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mike prevents it.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Hinkle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike pushes Hinkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike stalling against the cage.
We've been informed that Hinkle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Hinkle's ribcage. Hinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Hinkle controls his hands.
Mike is stalling here.
Mike is working Hinkle over against the cage.
Hinkle looks winded!
Hinkle blocks a body shot from Mike. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mike.
Hinkle takes a shot to the head.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Hinkle's ribcage. Hinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Hinkle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hinkle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mike seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hinkle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mike finds it's way round the side to connect with Hinkle's head.
Hinkle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#Hinkle is rocked!
A jab from Mike does it's job there.
Hinkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Hinkle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hinkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Mike lands.
Mike drops Hinkle with a naaaaasty hook - Hinkle is in real trouble here! Mike dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jul 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike misses the body punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mike thinking.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Mike blocks it.
Mike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mike is looking to clinch but Kovacevic is avoiding it.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Mike's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovacevic under the eye.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kovacevic there.#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mike thinking.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Mike.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacevic lands with a cross. #T1#
Mike just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike tries to clinch up.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a left to the body.
Mike catches Kovacevic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike looks winded!
Kovacevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Mike misses with a hook to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a straight right hand.
Mike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot. #T2##KD#
Kovacevic lands a big uppercut and Mike crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mike looks OK. Kovacevic waves Mike back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Killer Mike's cut even more.
Kovacevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mike at a distance.
Kovacevic lands a jab to Mike's midsection.
Mike falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Mike misses
and Kovacevic scores with a counter punch that sends Mike to the canvas! Kovacevic smells blood - he's punishing Mike with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mike has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
A relieved looking Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Mike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mike.
Mike is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moore.#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore digs a good body shot into Mike's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore lands a glancing blow to the side of Mike's head.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Mike misses.
The fighters circling - Mike throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Mike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mike wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Mike takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mike was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Mike has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mike now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mike takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Mike looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Mike throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Mike misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore slips a jab from Mike.
Moore throws a leg kick but Mike sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Mike.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike slips a jab from Moore.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Mike takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Mike throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mike blocks a head kick by Moore.
Mike throws out a counter right but Moore avoids it with no problem.
Mike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moore misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mike darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moore.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore. #T3#
Moore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mike.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Moore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Nice body punch from Mike.
A body shot lands from Mike.
Moore is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. #T4#
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moore up 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!
A hook to the body from Mike.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mike pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Mike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike is stalling here.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mike throws a shot to the body.
Moore misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mike checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Mike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Mike slips under a jab from Moore.
Mike lands a slapping body shot.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mike moves out of range as Moore throws a body kick.
Moore throws a wild body kick that Mike sees coming a mile off.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Mike is just out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mike in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike tries to clinch up.
Mike avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore drops his hands momentarily and Mike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Mike works over Moore's head and body with a nice combination.
Mike connects with the punch.
Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore with a hook.
Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike lands a jab to the head.
Moore wants to slow Mike down by chopping away at his legs.
Moore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Moore misses
and Mike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike works the jab nicely.
Moore takes a swing at Mike's ribcage but misses.
Mike throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore is looking to wear down Mike with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moore slips under a jab from Mike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore blocks a jab.#T2#
Moore 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.
Mike misses with a left hand
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike avoids the body shot from Moore.
Mike jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mike.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Mike.
Nice body punch from Mike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Good work by Mike as he checks the leg kick.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Moore - just one landing.
Mike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Mike's head but Mike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mike wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Mike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore avoids the body shot from Mike.
Mike scores with a jab to the body.
Moore with a hook.
Mike lands a glancing blow to the side of Moore's head.
Mike lands with a nice body punch.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
Mike takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Mike misses with a looping right.
A big right from Mike misses.
Moore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Mike finds it's way through Moore's defenses.
Moore slips a jab from Mike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Mike swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Mike walks into a straight right hand from Moore.
Mike throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mike.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Mike's head but Mike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Mike takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore tries to break free but Mike pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mike lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike lands a right hand.
A short right from Mike.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mike is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Moore is rocked!
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Mike.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD2#
Mike drops Moore onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Moore is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mike unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Moore! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mike is unloading with more strikes now! Moore drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!
In defeat, Peyton Moore stepped up to the mic, saying 'I put myself out there man. I was the youngest island fighter in this tournament and I contended with the best. This isn't the last you'll hear of me! This comeback story ain't over yet!'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Banger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike lands a jab to the nose.
Banger misses the shot to the body.
Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger doesn't manage to clinch there - Mike circles away.
Banger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mike connects with a crisp jab.
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banger.
A slow jab from Banger misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Banger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mike doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Banger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike throws a shot to the body.
Mike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mike lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banger slips a jab from Mike.
Mike misses with a left hand
and Banger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike missing with a left hand there. Banger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Banger lands a nice shot to the body.
Banger looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
Banger looks to score with a jab to the body but Mike is just out of range.
Banger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Banger moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Mike moves into the clinch.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banger's elbow.
Banger scores with a hook to the body.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
Banger leaning against his opponent.
Mike works on Banger's body with a couple of short punches.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
Banger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Banger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Mike lands a left hand.
Banger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Banger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Banger throws a head punch that misses.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Banger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banger cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
Banger misses with a body punch.
Banger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Mike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Banger tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Banger has been cut.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banger up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Banger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banger presses Mike against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banger blocks a body shot from Mike.
Banger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Mike misses with a punch to the body.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Banger avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Mike has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Banger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mike can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Banger misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banger blocks a body shot from Mike.
Mike prevents a body shot from Banger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike tries to stall but Banger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Banger misses with some punches.
Banger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Mike keeps control of Banger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike misses with a body punch.
Mike misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Banger stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mike lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mike blocks a jab.
Mike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banger doesn't seem bothered though.
Mike lands a jab to the head.
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mike in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banger misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Mike as he connects with a hook.
Mike with a hook.
Mike misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mike.
Banger throws the left hand but Mike avoids the punch easily.
Mike is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banger with a body shot.
Banger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mike.
#T1#
Mike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mike throws the left hand but Banger avoids the punch easily.
Banger ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Banger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Mike misses.
Banger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mike throws a body punch but Banger moves out of range.
Banger misses with a body shot.
Banger looks to throw the jab but Mike is out of range.
Banger swings widly with a right hand
and Mike counters with a stiff right hand.
Banger takes one to the chin there.
Mike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Mike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mike.
It looked like Banger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mike lands with a straight right. Banger didn't see that one coming.
Banger ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Banger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Banger throwing a counter right hand but Mike manages to avoid it.
Killer Mike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banger scores with a punch to the head.
Banger swings for the body but Mike moves out of range.
Mike with a jab.
Banger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mike throws out the jab.
Banger misses with an uppercut.
Mike takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mike misses with a body shot.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Mike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mike! But no joy.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Mike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banger misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mike throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banger looks to throw the jab but Mike is out of range.
Mike just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike scores with a nice right hand.
Banger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mike misses with a hook. Banger ducked under it nicely.
Mike punishes Banger's body with a nice straight punch.
Banger connects with a body shot.
Mike tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mike punishes Banger's body with a nice straight punch.
Mike throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banger moves away.
Banger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banger avoids the body shot from Mike.
#T4#
Banger cracks a nice hook into Mike's ribs.
The fighters circling - Mike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Mike.#CL2#
Mike closes the distance and pushes Banger back into the cage.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Mike.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banger up against the cage.
Banger lands a left hand.
Mike slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banger misses with a straight right.
Banger defending well as Mike loads up on a big left hand.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banger throws a body punch but Mike moves out of range.
Mike jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mike lands with a straight right. Banger didn't see that one coming.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banger lands a nice hook to Mike's body. Mike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mike slips a straight right by Banger.
Mike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mike lands a jab to the nose.
Mike takes a swing at Banger's ribcage but misses.
Mike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banger has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike tries to clinch but Banger moves out of range.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banger manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mike scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Banger is rocked!
Banger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banger.
Mike lands a really nice looking cross but Banger seems unphased.
Oh Banger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banger seems to have got his legs back now.
Banger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Banger tries to keep at a distance but Mike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banger misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Banger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banger pushes Mike back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike prevents a body shot from Banger.
Mike gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike working aggressively here.
Banger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Mike.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Banger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike lands a body shot.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banger's elbow.
A short right from Mike.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
The crowd are getting on Mike's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banger being controlled against the cage.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a punch to the body.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mike taking a breather.
Mike taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Banger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Banger controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Mike.
Bubba Banger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Banger fails to land.
Mike tries a body shot but Banger blocks it.
A short right from Mike.
Banger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banger scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Banger tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Mike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mike 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Killer Mike!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Killer Mike!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Killer Mike!
Killer Mike wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike looks to land a right hand but Tsuru moved out of range.#CL2#
Mike has managed to clinch.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Tsuru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike is trying to stall.
Tsuru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike prevents a body shot from Tsuru.
Tsuru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuru.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuru misses with a body punch.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru looking to slow down the pace here.
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuru controls the action.
#T1#
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuru controls the action.
Tsuru misses with some punches.
Tsuru swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuru.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru blocks an uppercut.
Tsuru tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Tsuru taking a breather.
Tsuru lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
Mike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Tsuru's head. #T2#
Tsuru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Mike gets through Tsuru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Tsuru is rocked!
Tsuru blocking some punches.
Oh Tsuru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Tsuru blocking some punches.
Mike misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru blocks an uppercut.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Tsuru blocking some punches.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Mike has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tsuru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mike can turn it around.
Mike misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuru blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Tsuru seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tsuru. #CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.#T4#
Tsuru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuru gets through Mike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuru's elbow.
Tsuru lands a shot to the body.
Mike looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Tsuru scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuru tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuru.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Tsuru clinches up against the cage.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mike as Tsuru tries to tie him up.
Tsuru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuru pushes Mike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Tsuru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mike.
Tsuru has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Mike gets through Tsuru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tsuru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Tsuru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
Tsuru working aggressively here.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Tsuru tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Tsuru blocking some punches.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuru controls his hands.
Tsuru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Mike misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike tries to work over Tsuru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
Tsuru lands with a right to the head.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike prevents a body shot from Tsuru.
Mike pushes Tsuru against the cage. Mike is working some dirty boxing. Mike pushes off with a quick right hook! Tsuru goes down! Tsuru tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mike moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Chief takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mike connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chief. Chief circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chief has a takedown stuffed.
Chief darts in looking for a takedown but Mike gets double underhooks and turns Chief into the cage.
Chief misses with a knee to the head.
Mike dodges an elbow strike from Chief.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike works on Chief's body with a couple of short punches.
Chief is breathing heavily.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Mike.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Mike digs a right hand into Chief's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chief's gas tank.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Chief is rocked!
A short left from Mike.
Oh Chief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Mike.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Mike creates a bit of distance and cracks Chief with a massive left hook! Chief crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Mike stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killer Mike!
A pretty intense looking Killer Mike took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
KIFC 93-
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Butler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mike throws out the jab.
Butler swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler blocks a jab.
Butler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Mike pushes Butler up against the cage in a clinch.
Butler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Butler.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butler is trying to break the clinch but Mike has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Butler blocking some punches.
Mike misses with some punches.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike blocks a body shot from Butler.
Mike manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler is struggling to control the position.
Mike has Butler pressed against the cage, preventing Butler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butler stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Butler tries to break the clinch but Mike is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike tries to work over Butler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butler working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Butler misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike prevents a body shot from Butler.
Butler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butler tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Butler back against the cage.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Butler's head.
Butler looks winded!
Butler is looking to control Mike's arms but Mike gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butler has his back to the cage.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Mike lands a body shot.
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
Mike pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Butler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
A nice left hand lands by Mike.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Butler stalling against the cage.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Butler breaks the clinch.
Mike scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butler takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mike gets a clinch.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Mike.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Mike lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Butler is rocked!
A short left from Mike.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike throws a big uppercut that drops Butler! More strikes from Mike and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Butler lies dazed against the cage as Mike celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Read.
Mike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mike wants it to stay on the feet.
Read shoots for a double leg takedown but Mike sprawls well. He's pushed Read's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Read walks into a left hand.
Read fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Read.
Mike clobbers Read with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Mike drives through and clinches with Read against the cage.
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Read looking to stall.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mike after a bit of a struggle.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mike as Read tries to tie him up.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Read is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mike lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Read using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mike has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Read looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head.
Read misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Mike.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Read is rocked!
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Read is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
A short right from Mike.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Read to his knees! Mike keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike lands a nice shot that snaps Hinkle's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Roy Hinkle has been cut.#CL2#
Mike instigates a clinch.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hinkles head.
Mike stalling the fight.
Hinkle can't get the takedown.
Hinkle wants a takedown but no success here.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Hinkle backwards.
Hinkle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mike smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinkle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hinkle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Hinkle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mike scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Hinkle is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Hinkle.#CL2#
Mike forces Hinkle back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Mike lands a body punch.
Hinkle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hinkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mike just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Hinkle fails to pull guard.
Hinkle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mike is defending well.
Mike lands a left hand.
Hinkle is working for takedown but Mike is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hinkle backwards.
Oh Hinkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
We've been hearing reports that Hinkle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hinkle is breathing heavily.
Hinkle fails to pull guard.
Hinkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD2#
Mike drops Hinkle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hinkle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Mike - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Mike lands a big right hand that drops Hinkle! The killer instinct kicks in and Mike finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike looks to throw the jab but Entwhistle is out of range.
Mike throws a hook but Entwhistle blocks it.
Mike connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Entwhistle misses with a straight right.
Entwhistle sets himself, and Mike steps forward looking for the clinch! Entwhistle avoids it this time.
Mike's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mike's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mike throws a poor cross that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Entwhistle ducks right into an uppercut from Mike.
Entwhistle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike misses with a shot to the body
enabling Entwhistle to counter with a crisp jab.
Entwhistle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Mike throws an overhand right that lands on Entwhistle's shoulder, as Entwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mike.
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!
Mike looks to score with a jab to the body but Entwhistle is just out of range.
Entwhistle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mike misses with a right hand
and Entwhistle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Entwhistle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Mike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Entwhistle momentarily.
#T1#
Entwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike misses with a looping left.
Entwhistle moves out of range as Mike strikes.
Entwhistle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mike works over Entwhistle's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Entwhistle.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Entwhistle throwing a counter right hand but Mike manages to avoid it.
Entwhistle throws a lazy right hand but Mike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entwhistle throws a shot from downtown. Mike moves away and avoids it.
Entwhistle misses with a body shot.
Mike connects with a body shot that sends Entwhistle's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Entwhistle gets tackled into the cage by Mike. Mike maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Entwhistle scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Entwhistle.
#T2#
Mike digs a right hand underneath Entwhistle's ribcage. Entwhistle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike looking to stall.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Entwhistle's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Entwhistle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Entwhistle takes a swing at Mike's ribcage but misses.
Mike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
A jab from Mike misses.
Entwhistle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mike bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Entwhistle's head backwards.
Entwhistle connects with a body shot that sends Mike's belly button to the back.
Entwhistle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mike at a distance.
A big left from Mike misses.
Mike throws a poor cross that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Entwhistle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mike moves away from the strike by Entwhistle.
Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Mike.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Entwhistle moves away.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Entwhistle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mike thinking.
Entwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entwhistle misses with a hook. Mike ducked under it nicely.
Mike throws a hook but Entwhistle blocks it.
Entwhistle lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Mike misses.
A shot to the liver by Entwhistle. Beautiful body shot.
Entwhistle is looking to wear down Mike with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Entwhistle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mike swings away with a body shot that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Killer Mike's cut even more.
Entwhistle slips a jab from Mike.
It looked like Entwhistle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Entwhistle walks into a jab.
Mike wants to clinch up but Entwhistle keeps it at a distance.
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 John Entwhistle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Entwhistle at a distance.
Entwhistle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike misses with a hook.
Entwhistle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Entwhistle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Entwhistle counters with a left to the body.
Mike scores with a sloppy right hand. Entwhistle should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mike. Entwhistle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Mike there.
Entwhistle walks into a stiff left hand from Mike.
Mike thuds a left hand into Entwhistle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike moves to clinch but Entwhistle breaks away
enabling Entwhistle to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Killer Mike's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mike misses with a body shot
and Entwhistle counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mike throws a hook but Entwhistle avoids it easily.
Entwhistle avoids the body shot from Mike.
Entwhistle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mike stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Mike throws a right and a left that Entwhistle avoids nicely.
John Entwhistle is winning the standup battle so far.
Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Mike looks to clinch
and Entwhistle counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Mike is rocked!
Mike slips a jab and a cross from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Entwhistle walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mike drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Entwhistle swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mike's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle!
A very excited looking John Entwhistle 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:
KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Kroner tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kroner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike stuns Kroner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mike digs a good hook to Kroner's body.
Mike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Mike moves into the clinch.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Kroner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mike after a bit of a struggle.
Mike slows down the pace here.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroner fails to pull guard.
Killer Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kroner.
Kroner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kroner looks winded!#T1#
Mike scores with a hook to the body.
Kroner can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kroner takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Kroner is rocked!
Kroner blocks an uppercut.
Kroner is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike misses with the head strike.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Kroner.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Kroner.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Kroner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroner blocks an uppercut.
Kroner blocking some punches.
Mike gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kroner.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike working aggressively here.
Kroner seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Kroner has Mike pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mike manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kroner or not.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kroner or not.
Mike pushes Kroner against the cage. Mike is working some dirty boxing. Mike pushes off with a quick right hook! Kroner goes down! Kroner tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mike moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
KIFC 33
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Cee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mike misses with a right hand
and Cee counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Cee scores with a nice head shot.
Cee ducks under a wild hook from Mike.#KD#
Cee lands a big uppercut and Mike crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mike looks OK. Cee waves Mike back to his feet!#ROC#Mike is rocked!
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!
Mike circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cee. Mike falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doja Cee!
Doja Cee is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Flatendo counters by clinching up.
Mike digs a right hand into Flatendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flatendo's gas tank.
Flatendo misses with a body punch.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike prevents a body shot from Flatendo.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
Mike misses with a punch to the body.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flatendo lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Flatendo.
Flatendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flatendo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flatendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flatendo scores with a shoulder strike.
Flatendo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flatendo lands with a light punch inside.
Flatendo blocking some punches.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Mike lands a left hand.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Mike is working Flatendo over against the cage.
Flatendo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flatendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flatendos head.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flatendos head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Flatendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
Flatendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flatendo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flatendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow. #T2#
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flatendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo.
Mike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Flatendo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Mike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike effectively controlling the action here.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flatendo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
Flatendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Mike tries to stall but Flatendo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Flatendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike blocks a body shot from Flatendo. #T3#
Flatendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Flatendo.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flatendo blocking some punches.
Flatendo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flatendo blocking some punches.
Flatendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Flatendo cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
Flatendo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flatendo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flatendo tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike blocks a body shot from Flatendo.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Flatendo.
#T4#
Flatendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flatendo lands a body shot.
Flatendo tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Flatendo back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flatendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flatendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike lands a right hand.
Flatendo lands with a right to the head.
Flatendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flatendo lands a shot to the body.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Flatendo can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Flatendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike prevents a body shot from Flatendo.
Flatendo tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Flatendo back against the cage.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Flatendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Flatendo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flatendo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike tries to clinch but Flatendo is having none of it.
Mike sets himself, and Flatendo steps forward looking for the clinch! Mike avoids it this time.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flatendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Mike misses.
Flatendo wants to counter the offense by Mike and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Mike gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flatendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flatendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flatendo lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Flatendo tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Flatendo back against the cage.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flatendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Flatendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike 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.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flatendo.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Flatendo is working Mike over against the cage.
Flatendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Flatendo.
Flatendo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flatendo up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Flatendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Flatendo fails to land.
Mike blocking some punches.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Flatendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flatendo misses with some punches.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Flatendo.
Flatendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Flatendo.
Flatendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo.
Flatendo blocking some punches.
Flatendo misses with a body punch.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike pushes Flatendo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flatendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mike lands a left hand.
#T3#
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flatendo is breathing heavily.
Mike blocks a body shot from Flatendo.
Flatendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flatendo blocks a body shot from Mike.
A nice left hand lands by Mike.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mike.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Flatendo tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Mike has Flatendo pushed against the cage.#T4#
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Flatendo avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Flatendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike effectively controlling the action here.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
Mike trying to stall but Flatendo improves his position.
Flatendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flatendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flatendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Flatendo avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike is struggling to control the position.
Flatendo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Mike lands a nice looking body shot.
Mike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flatendo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Mike has closed the distance and engaged Flatendo in a clinch.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer Mike has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Flatendo.
Flatendo lands a right hand.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flatendo as Mike tries to tie him up.
Flatendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Mike working aggressively here.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Mike.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flatendo can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike lands a right hand.
Mike is trying to stall.
Mike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Flatendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Flatendo letting Mike take a breather here.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Flatendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike digs a right hand into Flatendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flatendo's gas tank.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Flatendo's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Mike.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Mike lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike'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.
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flatendo can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike gets through Flatendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Flatendo lands with a light punch inside.
Flatendo blocking some punches.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo works on Mike's body with a couple of short punches.
Flatendo cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
Mike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike prevents a body shot from Flatendo.
Mike takes a shot to the head.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
A short right from Flatendo on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Flatendo.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Mike scores with a hook to the body.
Mike gets through Flatendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards. #T4#
Mike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mike.
Mike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flatendo can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
A short right from Mike.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Flatendo is rocked!
Flatendo blocking some punches.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
Flatendo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Flatendo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike 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#
Mike cracks Flatendo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flatendo slips under a jab.
Jab by Mike.
Mike connects with a nice looking jab.
Flatendo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mike scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike blocking some punches.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Flatendo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Flatendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flatendo tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike pushes Flatendo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Flatendo controls his hands.
Flatendo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Flatendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a body punch.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flatendo tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Flatendo back against the cage.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Flatendo fails to land.
Flatendo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
#T2#
Mike blocks a body shot from Flatendo.
Flatendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
A short left from Flatendo.
Flatendo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Flatendo.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flatendos head. #T3#
Mike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flatendo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Flatendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Mike lands a right hand.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mike presses Flatendo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mike dips a shoulder and cracks Flatendo with a mighty uppercut! Flatendo falls back against the cage and Mike unloads with a barrage of strikes! Flatendo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mike screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!
Killer Mike retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
KIFC 13
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Entwhistle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Entwhistle misses.
Mike seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Entwhistle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mike lands a nice shot that snaps Entwhistle's head back.
Mike lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Entwhistle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mike.
Mike cracks Entwhistle with a good jab.
Mike misses with a wild body shot.
Mike is looking to clinch.
Entwhistle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mike moves away from the strike by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle staying out of range there.
Entwhistle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mike takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike lands a nice shot that snaps Entwhistle's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mike lands a jab to the head.
Mike misses with a wild body shot.
Entwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Entwhistle slips a jab from Mike.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entwhistle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Mike.#CL#
Mike rushes Entwhistle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Entwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle lands a right hand.
Mike taking a breather.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body.
Mike is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Entwhistle fails to land.
Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage.
Entwhistle tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entwhistle lands a body shot.
Entwhistle lands a shot to the body.
Mike prevents a body shot from Entwhistle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Entwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Entwhistle.
A short body shot lands from Entwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Entwhistle pushes Mike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Entwhistle working aggressively here.
Mike digs a right hand into Entwhistle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Entwhistle's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Mike.
Entwhistle tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Entwhistle lands a nice uppercut.
Entwhistle blocks a body shot from Mike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entwhistle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entwhistle works on Mike's body with a couple of short punches.
Entwhistle blocking some punches.
Mike just leaning against Entwhistle, taking a breather. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Entwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Entwhistle blocks a body shot from Mike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Entwhistle.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entwhistle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Entwhistle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Entwhistle lands with an uppercut that bounces Mike off the cage and back into range.
Entwhistle misses the body punch
and Mike counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike throws a series of punches but Entwhistle moves out of range.
Entwhistle misses with an uppercut. Mike saw that one coming.#CL#
Mike gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entwhistle is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Entwhistle fails to land.
Mike works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Entwhistle fails to land.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike is stalling here.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Entwhistle as Mike tries to tie him up. #T1#
Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike digs a right hand into Entwhistle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Entwhistle's gas tank.
Entwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Entwhistle's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Entwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entwhistle blocks a body shot from Mike.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Entwhistle fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entwhistle pushes Mike back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Entwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike 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.
Mike lands an uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Entwhistle.
Mike blocks a body shot from Entwhistle.
John Entwhistle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike tries to work over Entwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike pushes Entwhistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Entwhistle.
Entwhistle is breathing heavily.#T3#
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle lands a nice uppercut.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Entwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
A head punch on the inside from Entwhistle fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike. #ROC#Entwhistle is rocked!
Entwhistle misses with a punch on the inside.
Entwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Entwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle lands a hook that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Entwhistle seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Entwhistle is keeping busy.
Entwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Entwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards.
Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Entwhistle tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike blocks a body shot from Entwhistle.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Entwhistle.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Killer Mike will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Mike throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Entwhistle counters with a straight right hand.
Entwhistle swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mike to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Entwhistle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Entwhistle is out of range.
Mike tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Entwhistle counter with a right hand.
Mike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entwhistle.
Mike throws a big shot that misses.
Entwhistle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mike was well out of range. Poor timing from Entwhistle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entwhistle takes a swing at Mike's ribcage but misses.
Entwhistle blocks a jab.
A jab from Mike does it's job there.
Entwhistle looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entwhistle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mike.
Entwhistle swings for the body but Mike moves out of range.
Mike defending well as Entwhistle loads up on a big left hand.
Entwhistle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entwhistle was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
Mike misses with a hook. Entwhistle ducked under it nicely.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Entwhistle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Entwhistle missing with a left hand there. Mike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Entwhistle looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
Mike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Entwhistle lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Entwhistle loads up on a big right hand but Mike slips the punch.
Mike takes one on the button.
Entwhistle misses with a straight right.
Mike paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Entwhistle misses.
Good shot there by Mike.
Mike is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Entwhistle throws a hook but Mike avoids it easily.
Mike works Entwhistle's body with a nice hook.
Entwhistle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Entwhistle misses.
Mike connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Entwhistle's hands.
Mike misses with a lunging right hand
and Entwhistle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mike closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Entwhistle or not.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Mike.
Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entwhistle lands a hook that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Entwhistle.
Mike gets through Entwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Entwhistle.
Entwhistle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Mike.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike gets through Entwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Entwhistle's head.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards.
Mike creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Entwhistle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Entwhistle drops to his knees and Mike pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!
Killer Mike retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
KIFC 7
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Guerrero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Marco Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mike counters with a huge left! Guerrero is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mike isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Guerrero from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!
Killer Mike is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
KIFC 3
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Carmen defending well as Mike loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Mike gets a clinch.
Mike lands a right hand.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Mike. #TD#
Carmen pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Carmen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carmen keeping full guard, as Mike tries to pass.
Mike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carmen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Mike decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carmen, up you get!
Mike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carmen throws a head kick that misses.
Mike checks a leg kick.
Mike misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike misses with a hook. Carmen ducked under it nicely.
Mike misses with a looping left.#T1#
Carmen slips under a jab from Mike.
Carmen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mike cracks a nice hook into Carmen's ribs.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Carmen is out of range.
Mike pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Mike gets a clinch.
Mike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carmen jumps guard but Mike stands there with Carmen around his waist. Carmen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Carmen's ribcage. Carmen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carmen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
Carmen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carmen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mike smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balthazar Carmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike throws a body shot but no joy.
Carmen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Carmen throws a head kick but Mike moves out of range.
#T2#
Mike misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Mike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike missing with a left hand there. Carmen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Mike misses.
Carmen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mike.
Carmen blocks a jab.
Carmen moves out of range as Mike strikes.
Mike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carmen counters with an inside leg kick.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Carmen moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mike.
Carmen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike misses with a left hand
and Carmen counters with a head kick. That will keep Mike thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
An inside leg kick from Carmen misses.
Mike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike takes a swing at Carmen's ribcage but misses.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Carmen is out of range. #CL2#
Mike takes the fight into the clinch.
Carmen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mike to keep the fight standing.
Mike is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Carmen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mike smiles and moves away.
Mike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carmen blocks a jab.
Carmen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Mike lands a right hook to the body.
Carmen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carmen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mike avoided it.
Mike scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mike throws an overhand right that lands on Carmen's shoulder, as Carmen tries to avoid the shot.
Carmen misses with a leg kick.
Mike steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carmen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carmen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carmen blocks a jab.#CL2#
Mike has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carmen backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Mike.
Carmen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Carmen moved out of range nicely.
Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmen. #CL2#
Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carmen, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Carmen tries to pull guard but Mike holds him up against the cage and eventually Carmen drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carmen backwards.
Carmen tries to pull guard but Mike won't allow it.
A short right from Mike on the inside. #TD#
Carmen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mike wants to control from the top but Carmen keeps moving. #T1##SU2#
Mike decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carmen, up you get!
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carmen.
Carmen throws a sloppy head kick and Mike moves out of range easily.
Carmen throws a sloppy head kick and Mike moves out of range easily.
Carmen walks into a stiff left hand from Mike.#CUT2#It looks like Balthazar Carmen has been cut.
Mike scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Carmen is rocked!
Mike swinging wildly here.
Oh Carmen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carmen misses with a head kick.
Mike lands a right hook to the body.
Carmen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Carmen seems to have got his legs back now.
Mike checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Mike misses with a hook. Carmen ducked under it nicely.
Carmen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mike connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carmen scrambles back to his feet.
Mike throws a jab when Carmen was well out of range.
Mike throws a lazy right hand but Carmen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mike. Carmen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Mike clinches up with Carmen and pushes him back against the cage.
Carmen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mike just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balthazar Carmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carmen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Mike.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Carmen is trying to pull guard but Mike has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Carmen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mike to keep the fight standing.
Mike slows down the pace here.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike pushes Carmen against the cage. Mike is working some dirty boxing. Mike pushes off with a quick right hook! Carmen goes down! Carmen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mike moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike wants to clinch up but Wilcox keeps it at a distance.
Mike misses with a hook
and Wilcox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilcox slips under a jab.
Mike just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mike takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilcox throws a hook but Mike avoids it easily.
Wilcox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Wilcox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Mike closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilcox up against the cage.
Mike tries a body shot but Wilcox blocks it.
Mike tries a body shot but Wilcox blocks it.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Wilcox misses with a knee strike.
Wilcox misses with a knee strike.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Wilcox missing with knees to the body.
Wilcox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilcox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Wilcox blocking some punches.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilcox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mike is defending well for now.
Wilcox is trying to break free.
Mike lands a body punch.
Mike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilcox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilcox looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilcox controls his hands.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mike.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mike on the inside. #ROC#Wilcox is rocked!
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilcox.
Mike works on Wilcox's body with a couple of short punches.
Mike digs a right hand into Wilcox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilcox's gas tank.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
Mike lands a right hand.
Wilcox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilcox is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike dips a shoulder and cracks Wilcox with a mighty uppercut! Wilcox falls back against the cage and Mike unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wilcox is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mike screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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