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Event:
AVKT 15: Bigger and Badder
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Iskandiar throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Weenis McGuinty has been cut.
Iskandiar looks for the body kick but McGuinty saw that one coming. #CL2#
Iskandiar has managed to clinch.
McGuinty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iskandiar pushes McGuinty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Iskandiar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iskandiar tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and McGuinty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iskandiar won't be happy with that.
McGuinty creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Iskandiar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGuinty is controlling him well.
McGuinty moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iskandiar wants to get back to his feet.
Iskandiar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuinty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Iskandiar bucks up and throws McGuinty to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
McGuinty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iskandiar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Iskandiar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuinty.
Despite the aggression on Iskandiar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iskandiar tries to land a front kick but McGuinty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jonnie Iskandiar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Iskandiar.
Jonnie Iskandiar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Iskandiar.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuinty misses the target.
Iskandiar just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuinty throwing a counter right hand but Iskandiar manages to avoid it.
Iskandiar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and McGuinty counters with a single leg into guard. Iskandiar didn't expect that.
McGuinty trying to control the position from guard on top but Iskandiar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iskandiar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuinty is controlling him.
McGuinty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iskandiar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuinty is working hard here to advance position.
McGuinty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iskandiar keeping full guard, as McGuinty tries to pass. #T2#
McGuinty wants to control from the top but Iskandiar keeps moving.
Iskandiar keeping full guard, as McGuinty tries to pass.
McGuinty trying to control but Iskandiar is working from the bottom.
McGuinty pushing down on Iskandiar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iskandiar is trying to stand.
McGuinty moves nicely into side control.
McGuinty trying to control the action but Iskandiar is working from the bottom.
Iskandiar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
McGuinty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
McGuinty tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3##SUB#
McGuinty tries for a kimura but Iskandiar is defending well. #SUB#
McGuinty tries for a kimura but Iskandiar is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuinty scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGuinty slows the pace down.
McGuinty trying to control the position but Iskandiar is working away.
Iskandiar is trying to get back to his feet.
McGuinty lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
McGuinty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iskandiar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Iskandiar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
McGuinty is trying to get an arm triangle but Iskandiar is defending well. #SUB#
McGuinty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iskandiar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Iskandiar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
McGuinty with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuinty landing strikes from the mount and Iskandiar is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Weenis McGuinty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weenis McGuinty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Iskandiar gets caught flat footed, as McGuinty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iskandiar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGuinty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGuinty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iskandiar can do to turn this around?
McGuinty cracks Iskandiar with a big elbow. #ES2#
Iskandiar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McGuinty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuinty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Iskandiar throws a monster overhand right that drops McGuinty! Iskandiar follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnie Iskandiar!
Jonnie Iskandiar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AVKT 11: Klanoa Vs Voorhees
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Brooks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brooks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iskandiar at a distance.
Brooks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iskandiar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonnie Iskandiar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iskandiar misses with a body shot.
Brooks throws a body punch but Iskandiar moves out of range.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iskandiar manages to avoid it.
Brooks misses with the combination.
Iskandiar misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Iskandiar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iskandiar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iskandiar lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Iskandiar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iskandiar tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position. #BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Iskandiar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Iskandiar moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Iskandiar.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Brooks slips a jab and a cross from Iskandiar.
Iskandiar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iskandiar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iskandiar slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Brooks throws a jab when Iskandiar was well out of range.
Iskandiar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks throws a right and a left that Iskandiar avoids nicely.
Iskandiar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iskandiar just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Iskandiar counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Iskandiar to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Iskandiar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brooks back to the cage. Iskandiar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Iskandiar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brooks backs up against the cage.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Iskandiar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iskandiar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iskandiar throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Iskandiar saw that one coming.
Iskandiar misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iskandiar moves away.
Brooks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iskandiar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Iskandiar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iskandiar misses with a two punch combination.
Brooks is looking for the big counter here.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Iskandiar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iskandiar is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Iskandiar tries to clinch there but Brooks circles away.
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
Sloppy strikes from Iskandiar. Those never looked like landing.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Iskandiar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iskandiar rather than just go for the knockout.
Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iskandiar.
Iskandiar misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Brooks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iskandiar.
Iskandiar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Iskandiar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Iskandiar avoids them all with ease.
Brooks slips a jab and a cross from Iskandiar.
Brooks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooks misses with a two punch combination.
Iskandiar is looking to counter punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Iskandiar misses the target.
Iskandiar throws a combination that misses
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iskandiar tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Brooks misses.
Iskandiar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iskandiar is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Brooks lands a left and a right that send Iskandiar crashing to the mat, dazed. Brooks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Iskandiar is rocked!
Brooks plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Iskandiar swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Iskandiar face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Brooks!
After the big win, Zach Brooks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance Products and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
AVKT 8: Justice vs Chicane
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Iskandiar ducks under a wild hook from Helwani.
Iskandiar keeps the fight on the outside.
Helwani shoots for a takedown but Iskandiar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Helwani with a poor takedown
and Iskandiar counters with a nice body shot.
Helwani looks for a takedown but Iskandiar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Helwani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helwani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iskandiar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Helwani with a body shot.#TD#
Helwani changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Iskandiar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Iskandiar bucks up and tries to throw Helwani off but instead Helwani has got his back!#SUB#
Helwani is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Iskandiar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iskandiar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Helwani looking to break Iskandiar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Iskandiar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Helwani will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Helwani looking for the RNC. #T1#
Iskandiar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Helwani working for the choke. #ES2#
Iskandiar manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Helwani throws a nice looking combination but Iskandiar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helwani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iskandiar avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Helwani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Iskandiar is trying to stand.
Helwani is trying to control the action in half guard but Iskandiar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Helwani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Helwani is working for a submission of some sort.
Iskandiar is trying to stand back up but Helwani is controlling him
#SUB#
Helwani seems to be working for a kimura but Iskandiar defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Iskandiar is defending against the submission attempts here by Helwani.
#T3##SUB#
Helwani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Iskandiar is not content to let Helwani control the position.
Iskandiar wants to get back to his feet.
Helwani looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Iskandiar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Iskandiar wants to get back to his feet.
Helwani tries to pass to full mount but Iskandiar defends it.
Iskandiar tries to kick Helwani off but Helwani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Helwani keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iskandiar won't allow Helwani to pass to mount.
Helwani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iskandiar keeps working. #SUB#
Helwani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Iskandiar is defending against the submission attempts here by Helwani.
#SUB#
Helwani is trying to work for a kimura but Iskandiar is defending well.
Iskandiar looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Helwani seems to be working for a kimura but Iskandiar defends the submission attempt.
Iskandiar is staying active underneath Helwani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Helwani 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#
Helwani shoots for a takedown but Iskandiar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iskandiar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Iskandiar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Helwani tries to pull guard but Iskandiar won't allow it.
#BC2#
Iskandiar breaks the clinch.
Iskandiar ducks under a wild hook from Helwani.
Iskandiar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Helwani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iskandiar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Iskandiar as Helwani shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Helwani. 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.
Helwani has his takedown stuffed
and Iskandiar counters with a stiff right hand.
Helwani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iskandiar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonnie Iskandiar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Iskandiar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Helwani eats them both and turns towards Iskandiar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Helwani looking to score a takedown here. Iskandiar is defending well but Helwani drives through and ends up in Iskandiar's guard.
Iskandiar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helwani trying to control the position from guard on top but Iskandiar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iskandiar wants to stand and escape but Helwani is having none of it.
Iskandiar keeping full guard, as Helwani tries to pass. #SUB#
Helwani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helwani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helwani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Iskandiar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Helwani presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Helwani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Iskandiar to keep the fight standing.
Helwani tries to pull guard but Iskandiar won't allow it.
Helwani working hard to break the clinch.
Helwani wants to break free but Iskandiar has control.
Helwani tries to pull guard but Iskandiar won't allow it.
#BC2#
Iskandiar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helwani throws an off balance right hand
and Iskandiar counters with a one-two to the body.
Helwani misses with a takedown attempt
and Iskandiar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helwani throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Iskandiar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Helwani back to the cage. Iskandiar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Helwani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iskandiar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Iskandiar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iskandiar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iskandiar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Helwani fails with a takedown attempt.
Helwani looks for a takedown but Iskandiar sprawls well.#T4#
Helwani shoots for a takedown but Iskandiar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Helwani looks to throw a body kick
and Iskandiar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dana Helwani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iskandiar lands a nice shot to the body.
Iskandiar lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helwani.
Iskandiar misses with a few strikes there.
Iskandiar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Helwani with that takedown attempt.
Dana Helwani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iskandiar throws a series of strikes that have Helwani backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Iskandiar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Helwani fails with the takedown
and Iskandiar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iskandiar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Iskandiar duly obliges.
Iskandiar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Helwani throws a lazy body kick
and Iskandiar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helwani misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Iskandiar closes the distance and clinches.
Helwani looking for a takedown.
Helwani is trying to break the clinch but Iskandiar is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Iskandiar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helwani seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helwani goes for a double leg but Iskandiar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iskandiar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Helwani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helwani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iskandiar just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Iskandiar breaks the clinch.
Iskandiar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Iskandiar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helwani tries for a takedown but Iskandiar circles away easily
and Iskandiar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Helwani cracks a nice hook into Iskandiar's ribs.
Helwani throws a jab when Iskandiar was well out of range.
Iskandiar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Helwani rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Helwani.
Iskandiar unleashes a big counter combination but Helwani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helwani fails with the takedown.
Iskandiar lands a jab to Helwani's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helwani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helwani with a poor takedown
and Iskandiar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iskandiar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Iskandiar scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Iskandiar closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Iskandiar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iskandiar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Helwani misses its target.#CL2#
Iskandiar forces Helwani back against the cage and clinches.
Helwani has had enough of the clinch but Iskandiar keeps him there for the moment.
Iskandiar pushes Helwani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Iskandiar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helwani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Iskandiar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Helwani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iskandiar sprawls well. Iskandiar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Helwani gets slowly back to his feet.
Iskandiar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Iskandiar connects with a crisp jab.
Iskandiar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Helwani shoots in looking for a takedown. Iskandiar tries to sprawl out of it but Helwani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iskandiar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iskandiar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Helwani is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonnie Iskandiar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iskandiar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonnie Iskandiar!
After winning the bout, Jonnie Iskandiar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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