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Event:
HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Donk. Kivi catches Butler right on the button with a cross.
Kivi misses with a hook
and Butler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
The referee calls for Butler to work.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi lands a body punch.
Kivi is working Butler over against the cage.
Kivi gets underhooks to prevent Butler's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kivi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler swinging wildly here.
Kivi scores with the left hand. Butler knows he should have avoided that one.
Butler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kivi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kivi finds it's way round the side to connect with Butler's head.
Butler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Kivi finds it's way through Butler's defenses.
Kivi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Kivi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler misses with a body punch.
Butler blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kivi.
Butler blocking some punches.
Kivi lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butler blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
#T2#
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi is working Butler over against the cage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Butler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi prevents Butler from breaking the clinch.
Kivi digs a right hand into Butler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butler's gas tank.
Butler prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi lands a body shot.
Kivi is stalling here.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kivi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Kivi prevents the takedown attempt.
Raimo Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geezer Butler.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kivi as Butler tries to tie him up.
Butler takes a shot to the head.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kivi.
Butler looks winded!
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butler goes for a takedown attempt but Kivi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi scores with a nice right hand.
Butler throws a chopping leg kick but Kivi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kivi lands a nice hook to Butler's body. Butler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Butler saw that one coming.
Kivi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butler at a distance.
Kivi clobbers Butler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Kivi drives through and clinches with Butler against the cage.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Kivi gets tackled into the cage by Butler. Butler maintains the clinch.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Butler's head.
A short uppercut from Butler.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
#BC2#
Butler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kivi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Butler controls his hands.
Butler is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi stalls.
Butler is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Kivi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raimo Kivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kivi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi'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.
Butler looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
A short right from Kivi.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
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 lands with a left to the head.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Raimo Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geezer Butler.
Butler is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
A short left from Kivi.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a right to the head.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Butler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kivi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.#ROC#Butler is rocked!
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kivi smiles and moves away.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivi finish him?
Butler misses with a head kick.
Butler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kivi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butler.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Butler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Kivi.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi lands a body punch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi digs a right hand underneath Butler's ribcage. Butler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi lands an uppercut.
Kivi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Butler blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Kivi.
Kivi lands a nice uppercut.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kivi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butler momentarily.
#CL#
Kivi has managed to clinch.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Butler manages to break the clinch.
Butler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Kivi shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Kivi.
Kivi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Kivi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Butler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kivi there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Kivi drops Butler with a right and a left! Kivi comes rushing in but Butler regains his composure and manages to keep Kivi in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kivi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kivi passes Butler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kivi stalling.
Kivi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kivi is thwarting Butler's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kivi prevents Butler from standing back up.
#SU#
Kivi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Butler to get to his feet.
Butler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raimo Kivi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geezer Butler.
Butler walks into a left hand.
Butler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Kivi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Butler doesn't seem phased though.
Kivi misses with a two punch combination.
Kivi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Butler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Butler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Kivi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Kivi throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
Kivi sets himself, and Butler steps forward looking for the clinch! Kivi avoids it this time.
Kivi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kivi scores with a jab to the body.
Butler shoots in looking for a takedown. Kivi tries to sprawl out of it but Butler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kivi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kivi jabs at Butler's body.
Geezer Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivi tests Butler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab. #CL#
Kivi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Butler wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kivi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butler fails to pull guard.
Butler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Butler.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Butler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kivi 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivi!
Raimo Kivi 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:
HRL1: Mike vs Hinkle
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Banger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butler blocks a jab.
Banger leaves Butler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Butler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banger avoids it really well and circles away.
Butler wants to clinch
and Banger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banger connects with a looping right hand.
Banger throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Butler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butler doesn't seem bothered though.
Butler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banger.
Butler misses with a head kick.
Banger lands with a nice body punch.
Butler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tycoon Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Banger. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banger scores with a jab to the head.
Butler wants to clinch up but Banger keeps it at a distance.
Butler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banger.
Banger scores with a jab to the head.
Banger misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Banger darts in and clinches Butler up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banger misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Banger manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Banger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Banger as he connects with a hook.
Banger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Banger lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geezer Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butler 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 Banger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Butler moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banger.
Butler is trying to pull guard but Banger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Banger as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Butler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Butler.
Butler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bubba Banger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Banger clinches up with Butler and pushes him back against the cage.
Butler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Butler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banger is defending well.
Banger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler jumps guard but Banger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banger misses with a punch on the inside.
Butler tries a knee to the head but Banger blocks it.
Butler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Banger.
Banger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banger gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banger struggles to land a body shot inside as Butler controls his hands.
#T4#
Banger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butler tries to score a body lock takedown but Banger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Butler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Butler wants to take the fight to the mat but Banger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Banger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butler up against the cage.
Banger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Banger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banger.
Butler slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Banger.
#CL#
Butler closes the distance and pushes Banger back into the cage.#BC#
Butler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banger missing with a left hand there. Butler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banger lands a jab to the nose.
Butler moves away from the strike by Banger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Butler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger looks to land a right hand but Butler moved out of range.
Bubba Banger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banger.
Banger throws a jab but it's blocked by Butler.
Butler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Banger throws a hook but Butler avoids it easily.
Banger misses with a wild body shot.
Butler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Banger throws a hook to the side of Butler's head but Butler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Butler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Butler is thwarting Banger's attempts to control the position.
Butler tries to pass to full mount but Banger defends it.
Butler wants to stand up but Banger has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Butler seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Butler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banger tries to roll over but Butler keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler.
A left lands for Banger.
Banger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butler manages to avoid it.
Butler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Banger misses. #T3#
A jab from Banger misses.
Banger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banger misses with a straight right.
Banger cracks Butler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banger slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Banger tries to clinch but Butler moves out of range.
Banger throws a hook but Butler avoids it easily.
Geezer Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Butler misses
and Banger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butler is looking to clinch but Banger is avoiding it.
Butler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banger misses with a straight right.
Butler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banger circles away.#T4#
Banger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banger throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
Banger digs a good body shot into Butler's ribs.
Banger just misses with a punch to the body.
Banger throws an overhand right that lands on Butler's shoulder, as Butler tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butler.
Banger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geezer Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Banger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butler was well out of range. Poor timing from Banger.
Banger misses with a wild body shot.
Banger throws a shot from downtown. Butler moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Banger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Banger has been cut.
Banger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banger looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler tries to counter by clinching up but Banger breaks away and moves out of range.
Butler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banger.
Banger misses with a hook. Butler ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Banger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butler is defended easily by Banger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Banger lands with a nice body punch.
Banger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Banger feints a jab promting Butler to slip. Banger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Butler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Butler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banger circles away.
Banger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bubba Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banger misses with a looping left.
Butler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geezer Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banger lands a jab to Butler's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banger, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Banger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butler.
Butler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banger as he jumps to the side.
Banger misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Banger finds it's target.
Banger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butler at a distance.
A left and a right from Banger both land. Nice combination.
Banger scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Banger misses.
Banger connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Banger - just one landing.
Banger misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Butler moves into the clinch.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butler tries to pull guard but Banger holds him up against the cage and eventually Butler drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Butler has him pressed against the cage.
Banger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Geezer Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Banger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butler.
Banger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butler.
Banger struggles to land a body shot inside as Butler controls his hands.
Banger lands a left hand.
Banger'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.#T4#
Butler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Butler is working for takedown but Banger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butler is working for takedown but Banger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banger is trying to push Butler away but Butler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banger tries to work over Butler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Butler successfully pulls guard.
Banger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butler's guard.
Banger is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Banger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banger 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Banger!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Banger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kivi throws a good cross that connects.
Butler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kivi lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kivi gets a clinch.
Butler misses with the head strike.
Kivi digs a right hand into Butler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butler's gas tank.
Butler is trying to stall.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butler throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Butler blocking some punches.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Butler controls the action.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivi won't allow it.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Kivi.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Butler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Butler letting Kivi take a breather here.
Butler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Butler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Butler controls his hands.
Butler is trying to stall.
Butler is trying to maintain a safe position but Kivi gets an underhook and turns Butler into the cage.
Butler is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T2#
Butler working aggressively here.
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Butler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kivi or not.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kivi has Butler pressed against the cage.
Butler controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler effectively controlling the action here.
Kivi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #T3#
Kivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Kivi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butler up against the cage.
Butler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi has Butler pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Butler misses with the head strike.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Butler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Butler.
Kivi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi is leaning against Butler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butler misses with a punch to the body.
Butler wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivi won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Butler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kivi tries a body shot but Butler blocks it.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler misses with some punches.
Butler taking a breather.
Butler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butler.
Kivi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kivi connects with a body shot.
Butler clobbers Kivi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Kivi finds it's target.#CL#
Kivi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Raimo Kivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Butler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kivi.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Kivi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Butler stalling in the clinch but Kivi improves position. #T1#
Butler is looking to control Kivi's arms but Kivi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butler has his back to the cage.
Butler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kivi avoiding damage.
Butler is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Kivi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butler.
Kivi working aggressively here.
A short right from Kivi.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Butler.
Kivi lands a body shot.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #T2#
Kivi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler tries to stall but Kivi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Butler has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Butler.
Kivi is stalling here.
Butler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Butler.
#T3#
Butler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butler prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Butler tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Butler stalls.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kivi pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi prevents Butler from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Kivi misses with some punches.
Butler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kivi is keeping busy.
Butler wants to stall.
Kivi cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi keeps control of Butler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Butler takes a shot to the head.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler tries to circle away but Kivi has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Kivi.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Butler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Butler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi lands a high kick!
Kivi connects with a leg kick.
Butler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kivi.
Raimo Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kivi.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kivi tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi. #T1#
Kivi throws a front kick that sends Butler stumbling back into the cage.
Butler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butler throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Kivi.
Kivi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butler. Kivi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butler throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Butler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kivi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Butler misses with a straight right.
Butler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Kivi as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Kivi blocks a jab.
Butler ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Despite the aggression on Butler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kivi slips under a jab.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler misses with a left hand
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Butler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Butler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Butler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kivi can pounce on him.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Butler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kivi connects with the punch.#T3#
Kivi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Butler on the side of the head.
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kivi.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kivi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butler moves out of range as Kivi strikes.
Butler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kivi misses the body punch
and Butler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kivi thinking.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Butler.
Geezer Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kivi ducks under a wild hook from Butler.
Kivi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butler moves forwards but Kivi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Butler circles away.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Butler.
Kivi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kivi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Butler.#CL#
Kivi moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Butler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kivi lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi stalls.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kivi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Raimo Kivi!
Raimo Kivi wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Raimo Kivi, 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:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Win drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Win misses the shot to the body.
Win lands a jab-cross combination.
Win just misses with a punch to the body.
Win swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butler throws a shot to the body.
Butler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Win on the side of the head. #KD2#
Butler lands a big uppercut and Win crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Win looks OK. Butler waves Win back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Gunna Win has been cut.
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!
Win throws a combination that misses
and Butler counters with a right hand from hell and Win is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geezer Butler!
A relieved looking Geezer Butler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KIFC 93-
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Butler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mike throws out the jab.
Butler swats away the attempt to clinch by Mike.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butler blocks a jab.
Butler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Mike pushes Butler up against the cage in a clinch.
Butler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Butler.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butler is trying to break the clinch but Mike has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Butler blocking some punches.
Mike misses with some punches.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike blocks a body shot from Butler.
Mike manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler is struggling to control the position.
Mike has Butler pressed against the cage, preventing Butler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butler stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Butler tries to break the clinch but Mike is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mike.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike tries to work over Butler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butler working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Butler misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike prevents a body shot from Butler.
Butler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butler tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Butler back against the cage.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Butler's head.
Butler looks winded!
Butler is looking to control Mike's arms but Mike gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butler has his back to the cage.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Mike lands a body shot.
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
Mike pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Butler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Mike to work.
A nice left hand lands by Mike.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Butler stalling against the cage.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Butler breaks the clinch.
Mike scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butler takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mike gets a clinch.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Mike.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Mike gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Mike lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Butler is rocked!
A short left from Mike.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike throws a big uppercut that drops Butler! More strikes from Mike and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Butler lies dazed against the cage as Mike celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike! |
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Event:
KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Butler connects with a looping right hand.
Kovacevic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kovacevic looks to throw the jab but Butler is out of range.
Butler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butler throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacevic's shoulder, as Kovacevic tries to avoid the shot.
Butler 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.
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
Butler avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kovacevic drops Butler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Butler looks back up at him and smiles so Kovacevic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Butler sprawling to the canvas! Butler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
Butler walks into a left hand. #ROC#Butler is rocked!#T1#
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butler thuds a left hand into Kovacevic's body.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Butler's head but Butler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacevic scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Good exchange - Kovacevic coming out on top.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Butler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Kovacevic has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butler.
Kovacevic tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Kovacevic back against the cage. #BC2#
Butler breaks from the clinch.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Butler misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butler thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Butler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacevic scores with the left hand. Butler knows he should have avoided that one.
Butler scores with a jab.
Kovacevic ducks under a wild hook from Butler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butler, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Geezer Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butler throws an off balance right hand
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Butler.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butler swings for the body but Kovacevic moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Butler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butler throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacevic misses with a hook
and Butler counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kovacevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Butler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butler punishes Kovacevic's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacevic throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Butler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Butler misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacevic misses its target.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacevic lands a jab.
Butler throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Butler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovacevic stuns Butler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butler takes a swing at Kovacevic's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Kovacevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Butler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacevic is just out of range.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that sends Butler crashing to the mat! Kovacevic stays standing though and waves Butler back to his feet!
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler throws a body shot but no joy.
Butler seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kovacevic staying out of range there.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler throws out a counter right but Kovacevic avoids it with no problem.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butler's hands.
Butler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butler thuds a left hand into Kovacevic's body.
Kovacevic lands a jab to Butler's midsection.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a right hand from hell and Butler is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Butler just misses with a punch to the body.
Jungle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butler.
Butler slips under a jab from Jungle.
Jungle misses with a takedown
and Butler counters with a nice uppercut.
Butler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Jungle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butler sprawls well. Butler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jungle gets slowly back to his feet.
Jungle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Jungle shoots in and drives through. Butler sprawls well.
Geezer Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jungle.
Butler moves out of range as Jungle strikes.
Butler throwing a counter right hand but Jungle manages to avoid it.
Jungle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jungle wants to clinch but Butler slips to the side
and Butler counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Jungle off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Butler follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Jungle was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Geezer Butler!
A very excited looking Geezer Butler 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 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Butler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Butler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butler lands a jab to Jackson 's midsection.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Butler circles away easily
and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geezer Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Jackson .
Butler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Butler counters with a nice right hand that sends Jackson toppling to the canvas! Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Butler finish him?!
Jackson looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Butler counters with a big right hand! Oh Jackson is in trouble here! Butler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geezer Butler!
During a confident post fight interview, Geezer Butler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 52
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butler's waist but Butler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wang misses with a takedown
and Butler counters with a left to the body.
Butler 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.
Wang slips under a jab.
Wang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butler counters with a left to the body.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang fails with the takedown
and Butler counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wing Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler lands a right hook to the body.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Butler shows good takedown defense.
Butler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Butler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Wing Wang has been cut.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Wang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butler is fending him off so far but Wang persists. Nope, Butler circles away and we're back to standing.
Butler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wang has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Butler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wang! Butler lets Wang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Wang is rocked!
Wang misses with a takedown
and Butler counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geezer Butler!
An out of breath Geezer Butler 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:
KIFC 43-
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Butler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Henrique De Paulas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henrique De Paulas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Butler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henrique De Paulas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butler at a distance.
Henrique De Paulas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henrique De Paulas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henrique De Paulas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Henrique De Paulas misses with a left hand #KD#
and Butler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Henrique De Paulas! Butler lets Henrique De Paulas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Henrique De Paulas is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kaio Henrique De Paulas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henrique De Paulas misses the shot to the body.
Butler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henrique De Paulas is still on wobbly legs! Can Butler finish him?
Henrique De Paulas thows a leg kick but Butler checks it
and Butler counters with a right hand from hell and Henrique De Paulas is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geezer Butler!
Geezer Butler 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 34
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dracarys keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracarys moves away.
Butler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dracarys feinted with a counter takedown.
Butler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dracarys.
Dracarys misses with a lunging right hand
and Butler counters with a left to the body.
Butler misses with an uppercut.
Dracarys drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butler sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Butler.#CUT2#It looks like Aerymar Dracarys has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler lands the left hand.
Butler 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.
Dracarys throws a head kick that misses.
Aerymar Dracarys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler cracks Dracarys with a good jab.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Butler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dracarys doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Dracarys is rocked!#CUT2#Aerymar Dracarys's cut is getting worse.
and Butler counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dracarys! He's just covering up as Butler starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geezer Butler!
A victorious Geezer Butler 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 24
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Tuilagi.
Tuilagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tuilagi misses.
Butler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tuilagi with a body shot.
Butler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuilagi with a nice cross.
Butler throws out a loose jab but Tuilagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuilagi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joe Tuilagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi misses with a looping right.
Tuilagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Butler moves out of range as Tuilagi strikes.
Tuilagi throws a hook but Butler avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butler was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi jabs Butler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tuilagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Butler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Butler scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Butler misses the shot to the body.
Tuilagi misses with a straight right.
Tuilagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butler throws out the jab.
Butler throws a one two combo.
Butler slips under a jab.
Butler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuilagi.
Butler misses with a body shot.
Tuilagi swings widly with a right hand
and Butler scores with a counter punch that sends Tuilagi to the canvas! Butler smells blood - he's punishing Tuilagi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tuilagi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geezer Butler!
A victorious Geezer Butler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Forreal shoots in but Butler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Forreal shoots in looking for a takedown but Butler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forreal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Butler misses the target.
Butler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Butler just misses with a punch to the body.
Butler avoids a kick to the body.
Forreal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Butler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Derrick Forreal has been cut.
Geezer Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Forreal.
Butler looks to score with a jab to the body but Forreal is just out of range.
Butler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forreal shoots in but Butler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Forreal drives through and clinches with Butler against the cage.
#T1#
Butler misses with a punch to the body.
Forreal jumps guard but Butler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butler is struggling to control the position.
Forreal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butler is keeping busy.#BC2#
Forreal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butler lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Forreal misses.
Forreal wants to clinch but Butler slips to the side
and Butler counters with a right hand to the body.
Butler is looking to wear down Forreal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Forreal looks winded!
Butler throws a jab but it's blocked by Forreal.
Butler swinging wildly here.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Butler jabs Forreal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Butler throws a lazy right hand but Forreal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forreal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butler.
Butler misses with a hook.
Butler throws an overhand right that lands on Forreal's shoulder, as Forreal tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Butler misses.
Butler takes a swing at Forreal's ribcage but misses.
Forreal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Butler counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Forreal misses with a leg kick
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forreal fails with the takedown
and Butler counters with a straight right hand.
Butler drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Forreal right on the button. Forreal goes down! Butler follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Butler gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geezer Butler!
A very excited looking Geezer Butler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Read shoots in but no luck this time.
Butler throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Read counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully.
Butler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butler tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Read drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Read jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Read wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving. #SUB2#
Read drops back looking for a leg! Butler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butler manages to kick Read off! Read jumps back into Butler's guard.
Read slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Read tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Read is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Butler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Read gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Butler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Read lets go of the hold and Butler can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonard Read! |
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