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Event:
HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Entwhistle. Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entwhistle. Entwhistle throws a sloppy head kick and Siuta moves out of range easily. Entwhistle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Entwhistle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Entwhistle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entwhistle looks to score with a jab to the body but Siuta is just out of range. Entwhistle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Entwhistle throws a combination that misses and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Entwhistle connects with a single shot there. Entwhistle throws a nice looking combination but Siuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Entwhistle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Siuta back to the cage. Entwhistle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Entwhistle throws a series of punches but Siuta moves out of range. It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Entwhistle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Entwhistle works over Siuta's head and body with a nice combination. Siuta dodges the punch combination from Entwhistle.
Siuta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1# Entwhistle throws a series of punches but Siuta moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Entwhistle misses with a right hand enabling Siuta to counter with a crisp jab. Entwhistle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Siuta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Entwhistle. Entwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siuta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've been told by Siuta's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Entwhistle lands an overhand right. Entwhistle throws a lazy uppercut
and Siuta counters with a nice body shot. Entwhistle misses with a double jab
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Entwhistle is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Siuta closes the distance and clinches. Entwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Siuta finish him? Siuta lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Entwhistle to his knees! Siuta keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Siuta! During a confident post fight interview, Jan Siuta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HRL43
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1# Flatendo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Flatendo duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Entwhistle loads up on a big right hand but Flatendo slips the punch. Entwhistle stalks Flatendo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flatendo's face. Flatendo staggers backwards, shaken. Entwhistle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flatendo circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Flatendo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Entwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
Flatendo lands an uppercut. Flatendo throws a head punch that misses. Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle misses with 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! Entwhistle lands a hook that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards. Flatendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle misses with a punch to the body.
Entwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flatendo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards. Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entwhistle blocking some punches.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses. Flatendo misses with some punches.
#T1# Flatendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Flatendo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Flatendo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Entwhistle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle. Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside. A right hand to the body from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Flatendo.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Entwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch. Entwhistle lands with a left to the head. Entwhistle cracks Flatendo with a nice body shot. Flatendo is breathing heavily. Flatendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Entwhistle cracks Flatendo with a nice body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Flatendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Flatendo. Entwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2# Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Flatendo. Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Flatendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flatendo lands an uppercut. Entwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Entwhistle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flatendo. Entwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards. Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle. Entwhistle presses Flatendo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head. Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Entwhistle. Entwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Flatendo controls his hands.
Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle. Flatendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo. Entwhistle lands with a right to the head. Flatendo prevents a body shot from Entwhistle. A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Flatendo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo. Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses. Flatendo takes a shot to the head. Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Flatendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Entwhistle. Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Entwhistle tries to work over Flatendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Flatendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Entwhistle's elbow. A short body shot lands from Entwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside. Entwhistle gets through Flatendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Entwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut. Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flatendo. Entwhistle presses Flatendo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Flatendo's head. Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo. A short right from Entwhistle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Entwhistle misses with a punch on the inside.
Entwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo. Entwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head. Entwhistle misses with some punches.
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 John Entwhistle's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Entwhistle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flatendo. Flatendo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Entwhistle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Flatendo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Entwhistle. Flatendo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Flatendo blocks a head kick by Entwhistle.
Flatendo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Entwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Flatendo. Entwhistle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flatendo back to the cage. Entwhistle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Entwhistle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch combination from Entwhistle misses. Entwhistle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Flatendo is rocked! Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Entwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away. Oh Flatendo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Flatendo walks straight into a right hand from Entwhistle - that's dropped him! Entwhistle jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Flatendo from any more punishment! Flatendo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Entwhistle! John Entwhistle made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HRL39
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1# Entwhistle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A jab lands there for Entwhistle. A jab from Entwhistle misses. Entwhistle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight. Siuta blocks a head kick by Entwhistle.
We've been informed that Siuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Entwhistle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Entwhistle stalks Siuta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Siuta's face. Siuta staggers backwards, shaken. Entwhistle dodges the punch combination from Siuta.
Entwhistle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siuta throws out a counter right but Entwhistle avoids it with no problem. Entwhistle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siuta. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Entwhistle moves forwards but Siuta connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice shot lands for Siuta. Entwhistle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Siuta throws a right hand that Entwhistle ducks under and follows up with a left that Entwhistle also avoids with ease. Entwhistle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siuta. Siuta misses with a few strikes there.
Entwhistle appears to be looking for a big counter. Entwhistle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Siuta throws out a powerful jab.#T1# Siuta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Entwhistle is rocked! Siuta lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Entwhistle falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Siuta! During a confident post fight interview, Jan Siuta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HRL34
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1# Entwhistle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Entwhistle scores with a jab to the head.
Entwhistle looks to land a combination but Gurgel avoids it well. Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entwhistle sprawls and moves away. Gurgel shoots in for a takedown but Entwhistle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Entwhistle throws a right hand that Gurgel ducks under and follows up with a left that Gurgel also avoids with ease. Gurgel fails with the takedown. Entwhistle fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entwhistle. Gurgel does a little dance to reset his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gurgel is defended easily by Entwhistle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Gurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Entwhistle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Gurgel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Gurgel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Gurgel advances position into side control!#SUB# Gurgel has hold of Entwhistle's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Entwhistle tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gurgel cranks the arm and Entwhistle screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Entwhistle, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fabio Gurgel! |
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Event:
HRL27 Petric vs Thibodeaux
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1# Stukov lands with a straight right. Entwhistle didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Stukov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Entwhistle checks it well. Entwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Stukov. A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target. Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entwhistle. A punch lands to the side of Entwhistle 's head but he takes it in his stride. Stukov throws a sloppy head kick and Entwhistle moves out of range easily. Entwhistle avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Entwhistle moves away and avoids it. Stukov connects with a solid leg kick. Entwhistle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stukov tries to bum rush Entwhistle with a series of wild strikes but Entwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stukov is looking to chop away at Entwhistle's legs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stukov throws out a loose jab but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Stukov looks to land a left hand but Entwhistle moved out of range nicely. Entwhistle slips under a jab. Entwhistle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entwhistle looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well. Stukov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Entwhistle looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well. It looked like Stukov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Entwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
Stukov lunges at Entwhistle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Entwhistle's hand. Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Entwhistle's sensitive parts. Entwhistle defending well as Stukov loads up on a big left hand. Entwhistle throws a counter combo. Stukov throws a hook but Entwhistle avoids it easily. Entwhistle has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Stukov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Entwhistle. Entwhistle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Entwhistle avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Entwhistle throws a counter combo. Stukov sizes up Entwhistle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A combination from Stukov does no damage. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Entwhistle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body. Stukov throws a hook to the side of Entwhistle's head but Entwhistle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Entwhistle throws a right and a left that Stukov avoids nicely. A combination from Entwhistle does no damage. A quick step to the side and Stukov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Stukov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Entwhistle in his tracks. Entwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Stukov. Entwhistle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Stukov lands with a right hand. Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. A big left from Stukov misses. Entwhistle avoids a kick to the body.
Entwhistle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Entwhistle misses with the combination.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy. Stukov is looking to land body kicks. Stukov works the jab nicely. Entwhistle staying out of range there.#T3# Entwhistle misses with a double jab.
Stukov scores with a jab to the jaw. Entwhistle's corner calls for a 1-2. Entwhistle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Stukov misses with a hook. Entwhistle is looking for the big counter here. A clash of legs there as Entwhistle blocks the low kick. Entwhistle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stukov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Entwhistle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Entwhistle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stukov circles away quickly and effectively. Stukov throws a good cross that connects.
Stukov tries to bum rush Entwhistle with a series of wild strikes but Entwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A looping hook to the body misses from Stukov. Entwhistle does a little dance to reset his feet. Entwhistle misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Entwhistle misses with a double jab
and Stukov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Entwhistle misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Entwhistle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Entwhistle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stukov backs up against the cage.
Stukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Entwhistle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stukov throws out the jab. Stukov slips under a jab from Entwhistle. Entwhistle throws a series of strikes that have Stukov backpedaling.
Entwhistle swinging wildly here.
Stukov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Stukov works Entwhistle's body with a nice hook. Stukov scores with a nice strike. Stukov blocks a jab. Stukov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entwhistle throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range. No joy there for Entwhistle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Entwhistle backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Entwhistle is rocked! John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Entwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Entwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Stukov finish him? OH! Entwhistle has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Stukov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Stukov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Entwhistle sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Petr Stukov! Petr Stukov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HRL20 Murray vs Taylor
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1# A combination from Entwhistle does no damage. Honeysuckle avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Honeysuckle scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle swings away with a leg kick that misses. Entwhistle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Honeysuckle just misses with a punch to the body.
Honeysuckle avoids the body shot from Entwhistle.
Jab by Honeysuckle.#CUT2#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Honeysuckle takes a swing at Entwhistle's ribcage but misses. Entwhistle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Entwhistle misses with the combination.
Honeysuckle flicks out a counter leg kick but Entwhistle steps away. Honeysuckle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Entwhistle.
John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Entwhistle misses with a straight left. Entwhistle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Entwhistle sets himself, and Honeysuckle steps forward looking for the clinch! Entwhistle avoids it this time. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Honeysuckle misses with a body shot.
Entwhistle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honeysuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Entwhistle swinging wildly here.
Honeysuckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entwhistle scores with a three punch combo!
Entwhistle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Honeysuckle scores with a jab. Entwhistle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honeysuckle. Jab by Honeysuckle. Entwhistle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight. Entwhistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle throws a head kick that misses. Honeysuckle throws a head kick but Entwhistle moves out of range.
Entwhistle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Honeysuckle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Entwhistle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Honeysuckle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Honeysuckle connects with a combination that backs up Entwhistle into the cage. Honeysuckle lands a flurry of punches that gets past Entwhistle's guard. Entwhistle is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Honeysuckle bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Methuselah Honeysuckle! Methuselah Honeysuckle very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
HRL12:Petric vs Wilson
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Honeysuckle. Those never looked like landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Honeysuckle looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Honeysuckle moves in looking to clinch but Entwhistle pushes him off. Honeysuckle misses with a head kick.
Entwhistle is looking for a counter combo. Entwhistle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Honeysuckle throws a wild body kick that Entwhistle sees coming a mile off. Danga de danga de dang - Entwhistle scores with a four punch combination! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Honeysuckle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Honeysuckle throws a low kick, looking for Entwhistle's leg but Entwhistle calmly moves out of range. Entwhistle blocks the body kick.
Honeysuckle connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Entwhistle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Honeysuckle tries to land a front kick but Entwhistle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Honeysuckle fails in his attempt to clinch. Entwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honeysuckle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Entwhistle throws a right hand that Honeysuckle ducks under and follows up with a left that Honeysuckle also avoids with ease. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Entwhistle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Entwhistle throws a series of strikes that have Honeysuckle backpedaling.
#T1# Honeysuckle tries to land a front kick but Entwhistle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Entwhistle throwing a counter right hand but Honeysuckle manages to avoid it.#CL2# Honeysuckle moves into the clinch. Honeysuckle misses with a hook from the clinch. Entwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honeysuckle's elbow. Honeysuckle can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Honeysuckle uses good head movement to avoid it. Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Honeysuckle uses good head movement to avoid it. Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Honeysuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Entwhistle avoids the damage to the body. Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Honeysuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Entwhistle avoids the damage to the body. Honeysuckle misses with a knee to the head. Honeysuckle tries a knee to the head but Entwhistle blocks it.
Entwhistle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Entwhistle. #ROC#Honeysuckle is rocked! Entwhistle lands a big right hand that drops Honeysuckle! The killer instinct kicks in and Entwhistle finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Entwhistle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle! Jumping up and down and very excited, John Entwhistle waved his t-shirt featuring Northern Zombie's logo in front of the cameras. In defeat, Methuselah Honeysuckle stepped up to the mic, saying 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'. |
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Event:
HRL6: Jai vs Munoz
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Hinkle. #TD2# Hinkle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hinkle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Entwhistle trying his best to control but Hinkle has mounted him. Hinkle with shots to the head and body - Entwhistle looks very uncomfortable down there. Hinkle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hinkle landing strikes from the mount. Entwhistle tries to lock up and control but Hinkle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hinkle with a couple of short strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hinkle cracks Entwhistle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2# Hinkle looking for a guillotine from mount but Entwhistle is having none of it. #T1# Hinkle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2# Hinkle has control of Entwhistle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Entwhistle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hinkle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hinkle punishing his opponent with strikes. Hinkle breaks from Entwhistle's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2# Hinkle raining down hammerfists from mount. Hinkle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hinkle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Hinkle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Entwhistle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Entwhistle is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Hinkle punishing his opponent with strikes. Oh Entwhistle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Hinkle postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Entwhistle bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hinkle and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Hinkle! Roy Hinkle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1# Entwhistle scores with a nice right hand.
Pankratios misses with a looping right. Pankratios takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Entwhistle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pankratios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Entwhistle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pankratios eats them both and turns towards Entwhistle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Entwhistle stalks Pankratios and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pankratios's face. Pankratios staggers backwards, shaken. Decent striking displayed by Pankratios there. Pankratios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Entwhistle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Entwhistle throws a lazy head kick and Pankratios counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Pankratios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pankratios is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Entwhistle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Entwhistle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pankratios eats them both and turns towards Entwhistle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Entwhistle misses with a series of wild punches.
Entwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Pankratios.#T1# Entwhistle looks to land a combination but Pankratios avoids it well. Entwhistle tries to move into range but Pankratios moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Pankratios cracks Entwhistle with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Entwhistle falls to his knees and Pankratios doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arrhichion Pankratios! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1# Kroner shoots for a double leg takedown but Entwhistle sprawls well. He's pushed Kroner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Entwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Entwhistle scores with a three punch combo!
Kroner shoots in but no luck this time. Kroner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Entwhistle throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kroner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kroner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Entwhistle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kroner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Left hook, right uppercut from Entwhistle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kroner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Entwhistle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kroner has time to react. Entwhistle misses with a double jab.
No luck for Kroner with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kroner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Entwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kroner moves in looking to clinch but Entwhistle pushes him off. Entwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kroner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1# Kroner darts in looking for a takedown but Entwhistle gets double underhooks and turns Kroner into the cage. Entwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kroner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Entwhistle to keep the fight standing. Kroner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Entwhistle pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kroner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kroner looking for a takedown. Entwhistle stops a takedown attempt from Kroner.
Kroner is breathing heavily. Kroner jumps guard but Entwhistle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kroner takes a shot to the head. Entwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Entwhistle. Entwhistle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle digs a right hand into Kroner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kroner's gas tank. Entwhistle lands a right hand. #ROC2#Kroner 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! A right handed body shot lands from Entwhistle.
Oh Kroner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Entwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
Entwhistle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kroner with a big uppercut! Kroner tries to clinch up but Entwhistle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kroner to the mat! Kroner covers up and Entwhistle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Entwhistle! A victorious John Entwhistle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 97
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1# Entwhistle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Entwhistle slips a jab from Lawson. A left and a right from Entwhistle both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Tyler Lawson has been cut. Lawson throws a jab when Entwhistle was well out of range. Lawson throws out a powerful jab. Entwhistle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've been told by Lawson's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A left and a right from Entwhistle both land. Nice combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Entwhistle lands a jab-cross combination. Entwhistle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawson.
Entwhistle moves out of range as Lawson strikes. Entwhistle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson. Lawson misses with a looping right. Entwhistle slips a straight right by Lawson. Entwhistle with a hook.#T1# A big right from Lawson misses. Entwhistle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lawson moves into range and connects with a jab. Entwhistle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Entwhistle. Entwhistle staying out of range there. Entwhistle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Entwhistle. Those never looked like landing. Entwhistle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson. Lawson lands with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circle momentarily. Entwhistle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lawson batters Entwhistle with a massive right followed by a huge left! Entwhistle is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Lawson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Entwhistle to the mat with a gruesome thud! Lawson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Lawson! In his post fight interview, Tyler Lawson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KIFC 89
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Hinkle dives in and scores a takedown into Entwhistle's guard. Hinkle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Entwhistle's guard. Hinkle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Well, if Hinkle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hinkle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hinkle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Entwhistle is looking to improve his position but Hinkle isn't that keen on the idea. Hinkle controlling the position easily from mount. Entwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Entwhistle is squirming around, avoiding Hinkle's attempts to control the action. Entwhistle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hinkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Entwhistle is trying desperately to improve position.#T1# Hinkle is in the full mount, landing strikes. Entwhistle is in a horrible position here. Hinkle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Entwhistle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hinkle dominating with strikes here. Hinkle controlling from mount. Hinkle scoring with strikes but Entwhistle is staying in there. Hinkle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Hinkle dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Entwhistle is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Entwhistle taking shots to the head. Entwhistle is still in real trouble! Can Hinkle finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oooooh, big shot lands for Hinkle! Entwhistle is hurt baaadly! Hinkle is firing away with more strikes - Entwhistle is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Hinkle! Our winner, Roy Hinkle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1# Kovacevic takes one to the chin there. Kovacevic takes a swing at Entwhistle's ribcage but misses. Despite the aggression on Entwhistle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Entwhistle lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Kovacevic misses. Kovacevic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Entwhistle moves into range and connects with a jab. Entwhistle misses with a right hand and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kovacevic slips a straight right by Entwhistle. Entwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Kovacevic. Kovacevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entwhistle throws out the jab. Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Entwhistle darts in and clinches Kovacevic up against the cage.#T1# Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Kovacevic misses with a body punch.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. Entwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle. Entwhistle keeps control of Kovacevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle pushes Kovacevic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Entwhistle lands a body punch in the clinch. Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Kovacevic pushes Entwhistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Entwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards. #T2# Kovacevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head. Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch. Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch. Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Entwhistle works on Kovacevic's body with a couple of short punches. Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Entwhistle. Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike. Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside. Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it. Entwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic. Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. Entwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head. Entwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacevic pushes Entwhistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Entwhistle. Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Entwhistle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic. Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle blocks a body shot from Kovacevic. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic. Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch. Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Entwhistle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kovacevic digs a right hand into Entwhistle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Entwhistle's gas tank. Kovacevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Kovacevic. Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it. Entwhistle lands a right hand. Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head. Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic. Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Entwhistle's head. Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic. Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses. Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it. Entwhistle working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle. Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses. 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 John Entwhistle's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Kovacevic slips under a jab from Entwhistle. John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Entwhistle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entwhistle manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Entwhistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Entwhistle slips a straight right by Kovacevic. Entwhistle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Some wild striking there from Entwhistle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Entwhistle moved out of range nicely. Entwhistle just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Entwhistle cracks Kovacevic with an open hand slap. Entwhistle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Entwhistle moves away from the strike by Kovacevic. Entwhistle swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Entwhistle lands a right hook to the body.
Entwhistle throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kovacevic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a right hand to the body. Decent striking displayed by Kovacevic there. Kovacevic takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Kovacevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Kovacevic gets tackled into the cage by Entwhistle. Entwhistle maintains the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kovacevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kovacevic is leaning against Entwhistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kovacevic works on Entwhistle's body with a couple of short punches. Entwhistle is breathing heavily. Kovacevic misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Entwhistle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic. Entwhistle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards. Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic. Entwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacevic's elbow. #T3# Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike. Entwhistle misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle. Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage. A body shot lands from Kovacevic.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch. Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses. Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kovacevic. Entwhistle working aggressively here.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kovacevic. A short uppercut from Entwhistle. Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Entwhistle. Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle. Kovacevic gets through Entwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses. Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice right hand lands inside from Kovacevic. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic. Entwhistle lands with a left to the head. Entwhistle lands a body shot. Entwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head. Kovacevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards. Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch. Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage. Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Entwhistle or not. Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Kovacevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic. Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Entwhistle will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on John Entwhistle's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entwhistle manages to avoid it. Kovacevic lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Entwhistle is rocked! Entwhistle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Entwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him? Entwhistle misses with a hook to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kovacevic drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Entwhistle's head, knocking him out cold! Kovacevic is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic! Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title! A victorious Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
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 51-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Hinkle or perhaps it was just good defense by Entwhistle, which made it look bad. Entwhistle now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Entwhistle throws a series of punches but Hinkle moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Hinkle. Hinkle appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hinkle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Entwhistle swings for the body but Hinkle moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hinkle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hinkle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Entwhistle tries to avoid it but Hinkle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Entwhistle to the ground. Entwhistle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hinkle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Entwhistle jabs Hinkle to the body, keeping him at a distance. Entwhistle throws a body punch but Hinkle moves out of range. Entwhistle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hinkle.
Entwhistle lands with a shot to the body. Hinkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Entwhistle circles away. Hinkle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD# Hinkle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Entwhistle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinkle. Hinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Entwhistle controlling the position. Hinkle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hinkle controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hinkle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hinkle postures up and lands a big shot to Entwhistle's brow. Hinkle is looking to work some ground and pound but Entwhistle has wrist control. Hinkle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. This has been an exciting period of action! Hinkle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hinkle throwing strikes but missing. Entwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Entwhistle is trying to keep Hinkle in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Hinkle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hinkle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hinkle 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. Hinkle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hinkle controlling from the top position. Entwhistle can't keep his opponent in guard - Hinkle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hinkle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hinkle is looking to take a break and control but Entwhistle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hinkle working Entwhistle over with strikes. Hinkle is trying to control the action in half guard but Entwhistle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nice strikes from Hinkle there. Hinkle is controlling the pace.
Entwhistle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hinkle drops an elbow to the side of Entwhistle's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hinkle is nestled in close to Entwhistle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hinkle dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Hinkle slips a straight right by Entwhistle. Hinkle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Entwhistle defends well and Hinkle ends up having to push Entwhistle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Entwhistle lands a body punch. Entwhistle lands an uppercut. Hinkle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Entwhistle is defending well. Hinkle tries to pull guard but Entwhistle won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Entwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hinkle backwards. Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body. Hinkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle pushes Hinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Entwhistle manages to break the clinch.
Entwhistle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Entwhistle connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Roy Hinkle has been cut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Entwhistle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. John Entwhistle seems to be getting the better of the standup. Entwhistle misses with a few strikes there.
#T1# Hinkle with a poor takedown and Entwhistle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hinkle blocks a jab. Hinkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Entwhistle with a hook. Entwhistle scores with a shot to the body.
Entwhistle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Hinkle is rocked! Entwhistle misses with a straight right. Hinkle slips under a jab from Entwhistle.#T2# Hinkle with a poor takedown and Entwhistle counters with a nice uppercut. Oh Hinkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hinkle seems to have got his legs back now. Entwhistle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hinkle doesn't seem bothered though. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Entwhistle closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hinkle! Entwhistle dives in looking to finish! Hinkle is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle! John Entwhistle thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KIFC 35
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1# Bullokzy tries to clinch there but Entwhistle circles away.
Entwhistle keeps the fight on the outside. Entwhistle missing with a left hand there. Bullokzy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bullokzy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Entwhistle's hands.#CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut. Bullokzy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Entwhistle misses with a straight left. Bullokzy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entwhistle. Bullokzy jabs Entwhistle to the body, keeping him at a distance. Entwhistle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bullokzy tries to clinch up. Bullokzy tries to clinch up. Bullokzy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Bullokzy's head coaches at Elite Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Entwhistle misses with a body shot.
#T1# Entwhistle throws a lazy right hand but Bullokzy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Entwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bullokzy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Entwhistle swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bullokzy tries to clinch there but Entwhistle circles away.
Entwhistle throws out a counter right but Bullokzy avoids it with no problem. Bullokzy wants to clinch and Entwhistle counters with a straight right hand. Bullokzy fails in his attempt to clinch. Entwhistle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bullokzy lands a slapping body shot.
Bullokzy wants to clinch up but Entwhistle keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Bullokzy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Entwhistle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullokzy moves away from the strike by Entwhistle. Kranky Bullokzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Entwhistle throws a lazy right hand but Bullokzy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bullokzy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Entwhistle swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Bullokzy counters by moving into the clinch. Entwhistle blocks a body shot from Bullokzy. #BC2# Entwhistle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Entwhistle throws an overhand right that lands on Bullokzy's shoulder, as Bullokzy tries to avoid the shot. Bullokzy wants to clinch.#T3# Bullokzy tries to clinch but Entwhistle moves out of range. Entwhistle jabs at Bullokzy's body. Entwhistle takes a swing at Bullokzy's ribcage but misses. Bullokzy tries to clinch but Entwhistle moves out of range. Bullokzy moves in looking to clinch but Entwhistle pushes him off. Entwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullokzy. Bullokzy slips a jab from Entwhistle. Bullokzy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Entwhistle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bullokzy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4# Entwhistle throws a body punch but Bullokzy moves out of range. Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullokzy moves away. Bullokzy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Entwhistle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kranky Bullokzy has been cut. Bullokzy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Entwhistle swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bullokzy wants to clinch up but Entwhistle keeps it at a distance. Entwhistle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bullokzy throws a series of punches but Entwhistle moves out of range. Entwhistle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Entwhistle misses with a wild body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sloppy strikes from Entwhistle. Those never looked like landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bullokzy tries to close the distance and clinch but Entwhistle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Entwhistle looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bullokzy is looking to clinch but Entwhistle is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Entwhistle dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Bullokzy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Entwhistle misses with a body shot.
A big right from Entwhistle misses. Bullokzy tries to close the distance and clinch but Entwhistle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. John Entwhistle seems to be getting the better of the standup. Entwhistle tries to move into range but Bullokzy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bullokzy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entwhistle.
Bullokzy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Entwhistle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullokzy moves away. Entwhistle scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bullokzy moves in looking to clinch but Entwhistle pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Entwhistle! But no joy. Bullokzy moves to clinch but Entwhistle breaks away and Entwhistle counters with a left to the body. #T1# Bullokzy tries to clinch up and Bullokzy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Entwhistle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullokzy was well out of range. Poor timing from Entwhistle. Bullokzy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Entwhistle manages to circle out of the way. Entwhistle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Bullokzy moves into the clinch. Entwhistle tries a body shot but Bullokzy blocks it.
Entwhistle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Entwhistle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bullokzy blocks an uppercut.
Bullokzy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Entwhistle avoids the elbow strike from Bullokzy, against the cage.
Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head. Bullokzy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bullokzy looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Bullokzy. Bullokzy prevents a body shot from Entwhistle. Bullokzy has a couple of punches blocked by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch. Bullokzy misses with an elbow strike.
Bullokzy can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle tries to work over Bullokzy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bullokzy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bullokzy landing knees to the body.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullokzy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Entwhistle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Entwhistle keeps the fight on the outside. Bullokzy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Entwhistle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullokzy was well out of range. Poor timing from Entwhistle. Entwhistle throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Bullokzy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entwhistle. Bullokzy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Entwhistle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bullokzy tries to clinch but Entwhistle moves out of range. Entwhistle looks like he wants to counter punch here. Entwhistle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entwhistle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullokzy lands a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Bullokzy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Entwhistle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bullokzy moves in looking to clinch but Entwhistle pushes him off.#T4# Bullokzy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entwhistle.
Bullokzy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Bullokzy doesn't manage to clinch there - Entwhistle circles away.
Bullokzy doesn't manage to clinch there - Entwhistle circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullokzy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bullokzy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullokzy slips a jab and a cross from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullokzy. Bullokzy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Entwhistle will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Bullokzy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bullokzy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Entwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bullokzy tries to clinch but Entwhistle is having none of it. Bullokzy wants to clinch up but Entwhistle keeps it at a distance. A little jabbing left from Entwhistle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Entwhistle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entwhistle stuns Bullokzy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bullokzy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entwhistle. Bullokzy misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullokzy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Entwhistle lands with a right hand. Bullokzy tries to clinch but Entwhistle moves out of range. Entwhistle looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bullokzy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entwhistle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Entwhistle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bullokzy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bullokzy missing with a left hand there. Entwhistle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Entwhistle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bullokzy with a body shot. Bullokzy fails in his attempt to clinch. Bullokzy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Entwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2# Bullokzy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bullokzy wants to clinch. Bullokzy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullokzy slips a jab from Entwhistle. Bullokzy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullokzy slips a straight right by Entwhistle. Bullokzy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Entwhistle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Entwhistle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullokzy is just out of range.#T3# Bullokzy connects with a single shot there. Bullokzy avoids the body shot from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle misses with a body shot.
Entwhistle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullokzy is just out of range. Kranky Bullokzy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Entwhistle throws out a loose jab but Bullokzy uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Bullokzy moves into the clinch successfully.
Entwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullokzy controls his hands.
Entwhistle lands a right hand. Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullokzy. Bullokzy lands a nice shot to the body. Entwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Entwhistle. Entwhistle lands an uppercut. Bullokzy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Entwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Bullokzy lands with a short head shot on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bullokzy blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Bullokzy.
Kranky Bullokzy has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bullokzy trying to control the position but instead, Entwhistle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bullokzy into the cage. Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
John Entwhistle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bullokzy misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle. Bullokzy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Entwhistle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short left from Bullokzy. Bullokzy lands a nice shot to the body. Bullokzy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Entwhistle.
Bullokzy lands a nice elbow. Entwhistle managing to block the knees to the body from Bullokzy.
Entwhistle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! John Entwhistle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Entwhistle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1# Kivi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Entwhistle. Kivi moves out of range of the strikes. Entwhistle misses with a two punch combination.
Entwhistle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Entwhistle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kivi.#CL2# Entwhistle gets a clinch. Entwhistle tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
#BC# Kivi breaks from the clinch.
Kivi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entwhistle.
Kivi cracks Entwhistle with an open hand slap. Kivi scores with a nice right hand.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kivi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kivi jabs Entwhistle to the body, keeping him at a distance. 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! Kivi swings for the body but Entwhistle moves out of range.
Entwhistle staying out of range there. A punch combination from Entwhistle misses. Entwhistle misses with an uppercut
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Kivi lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Kivi is predictable there enabling Entwhistle to counter with a crisp jab. Entwhistle tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Entwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi cracks Entwhistle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kivi throws a big shot that misses. Entwhistle misses with a few strikes there.
Kivi scores with a punch to the head. Entwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi. Kivi jabs Entwhistle to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick. Kivi lands with a good body shot.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Entwhistle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Entwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside. Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Kivi. Entwhistle works on Kivi's body with a couple of short punches. Kivi tries a body shot but Entwhistle blocks it.
Entwhistle being controlled against the cage. Kivi throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Entwhistle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle. Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kivi is trying to push Entwhistle away but Entwhistle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Entwhistle is leaning against Kivi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kivi is breathing heavily. Kivi takes a shot to the head. #T3# Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside. Entwhistle lands with a right to the head. A short uppercut from Entwhistle. #BC# Kivi breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entwhistle. Kivi does a little dance to reset his feet. A punch combination from Entwhistle misses. Kivi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick. Entwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it. Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Entwhistle. Kivi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kivi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Entwhistle throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Kivi. Entwhistle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Entwhistle jabs Kivi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Entwhistle ducks down to avoid it. Entwhistle lunges at Kivi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kivi's hand. Kivi moves away from the strike by Entwhistle. Entwhistle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kivi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kivi looks to land a left hand but Entwhistle moved out of range nicely. Entwhistle misses with a hook
and Kivi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kivi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Entwhistle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Entwhistle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. 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 Raimo Kivi will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Entwhistle catches Kivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Entwhistle is just out of range. Entwhistle misses the shot to the body. Kivi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Entwhistle if he has to take too many more of those.
Kivi thuds his right hand into Entwhistle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kivi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Entwhistle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Entwhistle.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Entwhistle's front leg but catches the back leg as Entwhistle tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle misses with a looping left. Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Entwhistle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1# Entwhistle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Entwhistle misses the jab. Kivi connects with a right hand. Entwhistle shakes it off. Kivi lands a front kick. Kivi thows a left - swing and a miss! Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entwhistle. A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick. A shot to the body from Entwhistle misses and Kivi counters with a straight right hand. Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Entwhistle's front leg but catches the back leg as Entwhistle tries to avoid it. Kivi tried to score with a low kick but Entwhistle checks it. Entwhistle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2# Entwhistle clinches. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kivi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch on the inside from Entwhistle fails to land. Entwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Entwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut. Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi looking to stall.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi tries to work over Entwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kivi lands a right hand. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi. Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Entwhistle lands with a right to the head. Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside. Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle blocking some punches.
#T3# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Entwhistle blocking some punches.
Entwhistle tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Entwhistle. Entwhistle lands an uppercut. Kivi has had enough of the clinch but Entwhistle keeps him there for the moment. Entwhistle is working Kivi over against the cage. Entwhistle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Entwhistle. A shot in the inside from Entwhistle. A body shot lands from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Entwhistle lands a hook that snaps the head of Kivi backwards. Entwhistle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kivi or not. Entwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head. Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike. Entwhistle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A short right from Entwhistle on the inside. #T4# Entwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Kivi is rocked! Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Oh Kivi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Entwhistle dips a shoulder and cracks Kivi with a mighty uppercut! Kivi falls back against the cage and Entwhistle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kivi 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 - Entwhistle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle! John Entwhistle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
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 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1# Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Entwhistle. Moore misses with a body shot.
Entwhistle misses with a body shot.
#CL# Entwhistle clinches. Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Entwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head. Moore tries to work over Entwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Entwhistle tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Entwhistle pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Entwhistle'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. Entwhistle effectively controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Entwhistle digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank. Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Entwhistle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moore up against the cage.#T1# Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Moore letting Entwhistle take a breather here. I was talking to Entwhistle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Entwhistle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away. Entwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Moore. Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short left from Entwhistle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore. Entwhistle lands with a right to the head. Entwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head. Entwhistle lands a body punch in the clinch. Entwhistle lands with a left to the head. Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Moore throws a head punch that misses. Moore wants to stall.
Entwhistle is stalling here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Entwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Entwhistle lands an uppercut. Entwhistle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Entwhistle is struggling to control the position. Moore is trying to break free. Entwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle. Entwhistle slows down the pace here.
Entwhistle tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
#T3# Moore throws a head punch that misses. Entwhistle lands a nice shot to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Entwhistle.
Moore looks winded! Entwhistle pressing his opponent against the cage. Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A bit of stalling here from Entwhistle.
Moore takes a shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Entwhistle. Entwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head. Moore tries to break the clinch but Entwhistle is controlling the position. A short uppercut from Entwhistle. Entwhistle is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Moore takes a shot to the head. #T4# Moore misses with a body punch.
Entwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Entwhistle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Entwhistle lands with a right to the head. Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Entwhistle is struggling to control the position. A short uppercut from Entwhistle. Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Moore. Moore misses with a hook from the clinch. Moore tries to throw a body punch but Entwhistle avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Entwhistle 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# Entwhistle connects with a crisp jab. A swing and a miss from Moore. Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away. Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entwhistle counters with a nice uppercut. Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Entwhistle. Donk. Entwhistle catches Moore right on the button with a cross. Entwhistle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around? Entwhistle lands a head shot. Moore ducks under a wild hook from Entwhistle. Moore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Entwhistle eats them both and turns towards Moore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Entwhistle does no damage. Entwhistle misses with a looping left. Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Entwhistle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Moore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Peyton Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Entwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Entwhistle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Entwhistle. Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore is trying to break free. Moore takes a shot to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Entwhistle as Moore tries to tie him up. Moore prevents a body shot from Entwhistle. Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
Moore is breathing heavily. Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body. Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Entwhistle pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Entwhistle stalling in the clinch.
Entwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle has Moore pushed against the cage. Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
Entwhistle pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Entwhistle slows down the pace here.
Entwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Entwhistle.
#T3# A left hand lands to the body for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle pressing his opponent against the cage. Entwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Entwhistle. Entwhistle is working Moore over against the cage. Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right hand to the body from Entwhistle.
John Entwhistle has scored more points in the clinch so far. Entwhistle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Entwhistle gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Entwhistle. A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Entwhistle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# Entwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Good body shot from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not. Entwhistle lands an uppercut. Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Entwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Entwhistle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A body shot lands from Entwhistle.
A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Come on Entwhistle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Entwhistle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Entwhistle dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Jab from Entwhistle. Moore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entwhistle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moore scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Peyton Moore has been cut. Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entwhistle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Moore is rocked! A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Entwhistle does a little dance to reset his feet. Decent striking displayed by Moore there.#KD# Entwhistle lands a big uppercut and Moore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Moore looks OK. Entwhistle waves Moore back to his feet! Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Entwhistle finish him? 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! Entwhistle jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Entwhistle moves into the clinch successfully.
Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Entwhistle on the inside. Entwhistle is stalling here.
Entwhistle presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Moore seems to have recovered his senses. Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Still in the clinch, Entwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut. Entwhistle just leaning against Moore, taking a breather. #T1# Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike. Entwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Entwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head. Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle pressing his opponent against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Entwhistle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head. Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entwhistle slowing the pace effectively. Entwhistle stalling the fight.
#T2# Entwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head. Entwhistle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Entwhistle. Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Entwhistle. Entwhistle stalls. Entwhistle pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head. Moore takes a shot to the head. Entwhistle lands with a left to the head. Moore letting Entwhistle take a breather here. Peyton Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# A right hook to the body lands for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a body punch. A short right from Entwhistle on the inside. Moore tries to break free but Entwhistle pushes him back against the cage. A hook to the body from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head. Entwhistle lands a body shot. A hook to the body from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Entwhistle gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle. Entwhistle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards. Good body shot from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head. Moore takes a shot to the head. Entwhistle is pushing Moore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Moore letting Entwhistle take a breather here. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Entwhistle for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. A short right from Entwhistle on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
John Entwhistle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Entwhistle lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! John Entwhistle showed his dominance in that final round. Well Entwhistle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Entwhistle! John Entwhistle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1# Jungle shoots in looking for a takedown but Entwhistle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jungle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Entwhistle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jungle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Entwhistle tries to avoid it but Jungle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Entwhistle to the ground. Entwhistle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Entwhistle misses the jab. Entwhistle throws the left hand but Jungle avoids the punch easily. Jungle shoots in for a takedown but Entwhistle shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Jungle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jungle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Entwhistle defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Entwhistle lands a really nice looking cross but Jungle seems unphased.
#T1# Entwhistle throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Entwhistle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Entwhistle takes the fight into the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Jungle takes a shot to the head. Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside. Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2# Entwhistle drops Jungle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jungle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Jungle is rocked! Jungle is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Entwhistle lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jungle to his knees! Entwhistle keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle! An out of breath John Entwhistle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1# Coquin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Filipe Coquin has been cut. Entwhistle drops Coquin with a big left hand! Coquin is injured, injured bad! Entwhistle jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle! |
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