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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Vegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vegas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boss's elbow.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Boss is trying to break free.
Boss blocking some punches.
Boss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Boss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas scores with a hook to the body. Boss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Vegas avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Boss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boss looks winded!#KD#
Vegas sends Boss crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vegas is motioning to the referee to let Boss up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Big Boss has been cut.
Vegas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.#CL#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head. #KD#
Vegas drops Boss onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boss is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Boss is rocked!
Vegas is muscling Boss up against the cage and as Boss bounces back off, Vegas cracks him with a huge right hand! Boss crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Las Vegas! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 4
Date: Jan 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Boss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juuj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juuj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice. #KD#
Juuj drops Boss with a beautiful combination! Boss stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!#ROC#Boss is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Big Boss has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juuj jabs at Boss's body.
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Juuj finish him?
Boss looks winded!
Juuj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Juuj stuns Boss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boss seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Juuj. Beautiful body shot.
BAM! Juuj delivers a spinning backfist that drops Boss like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Yargon Juuj! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 3
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Graffagnino dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Graffagnino's head and hops out.
Graffagnino tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graffagnino is defended easily by Boss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. 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.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Graffagnino with that takedown attempt.
Graffagnino tries to land a leg kick but Boss saw it coming and moves away.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graffagnino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Big Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino looks to clinch
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.
Graffagnino moves to clinch but Boss breaks away
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.#T3#
Graffagnino has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Graffagnino manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Graffagnino moves into the clinch successfully.
Boss is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graffagnino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.#T4#
Graffagnino throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Graffagnino shrugs it off.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Graffagnino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Graffagnino fails with the takedown.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Graffagnino wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Graffagnino throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range. #CL#
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boss wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Graffagnino on the inside. #T1#
Graffagnino has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Graffagnino won't allow it.
Graffagnino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boss managing to block the knees to the body from Graffagnino.
Boss wants to break free but Graffagnino has control.
Graffagnino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graffagnino is looking to control Boss's arms but Boss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Graffagnino has his back to the cage. #BC#
Graffagnino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Graffagnino manages to duck under it in time.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Graffagnino throws a shot to the body.
Benito Graffagnino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Graffagnino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boss blocks a head kick by Graffagnino.
Graffagnino swinging wildly here.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graffagnino shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Graffagnino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graffagnino looks to clinch
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graffagnino shoots in for a double leg but Boss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Graffagnino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graffagnino gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Graffagnino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Graffagnino avoids it with no problem.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss takes one to the chin there.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Boss sprawls well.
Graffagnino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graffagnino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Graffagnino throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Graffagnino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graffagnino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Graffagnino is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Graffagnino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Graffagnino tries to clinch
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Graffagnino shrugs it off.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graffagnino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Graffagnino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino misses with a hook to the body
and Boss counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boss 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Big Boss!
Big Boss wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 2
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Welch pushes Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
Welch tries to pull guard but Boss holds him up against the cage and eventually Welch drops back down to his feet.
Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Welch has him pressed against the cage.
Welch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Welch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Welch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boss to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Welch jumps guard but Boss stands there with Welch around his waist. Welch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Welch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Welch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Welch has Boss pressed against the cage, preventing Boss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boss is trying to force a seperation but Welch has the dominant position.
Welch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boss tries to circle away but Welch has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Welch breaks the clinch.
Welch darts in looking for a takedown but Boss gets double underhooks and turns Welch into the cage.
Welch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Welch tries to pull guard but Boss holds him up against the cage and eventually Welch drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Welch breaks the clinch.
Welch shoots and misses
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Welch dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Welch's head and hops out.
Welch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Welch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boss avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL#
Welch has Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Welch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roman Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Welch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Welch misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Welch shrugs it off.
Welch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Welch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Welch manages to duck under it in time.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Welch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boss momentarily.
Welch throws a chopping leg kick but Boss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Welch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Welch tries to clinch but Boss moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Boss. No joy for Welch on that attempt.
Welch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Welch lands with a good body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Welch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Welch avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Boss will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Welch tries to clinch but Boss moves away
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Welch shoots in but no luck this time.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Welch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boss's waist but Boss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Welch off to one side.
Boss swats away the attempt to clinch by Welch.
Welch tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Welch avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welch.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Welch manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Welch is looking to clinch.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Welch manages to duck under it in time.
Welch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boss pinned against the cage. Boss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Welch. Those never looked like landing.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Welch avoids it with no problem.
Welch misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a head kick. #T2#
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Welch avoids it with no problem.
Welch misses with a leg kick
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Welch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welch.
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roman Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boss as he jumps to the side.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Welch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Welch misses the shot to the body.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Welch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Welch avoids it with no problem.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boss as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Welch misses with a takedown
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Welch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Welch manages to duck under it in time.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Welch avoids it with no problem.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Boss tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Welch. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boss defends well and Welch ends up having to push Boss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Welch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch doesn't manage to clinch there - Boss circles away.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Welch fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Welch tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Welch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Welch throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
Welch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Welch wants to clinch but Boss slips to the side
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Welch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Big Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Welch wants to clinch
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Welch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Welch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Welch darts in trying to clinch
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Welch shrugs it off.
Welch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Welch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Welch rushes Boss and presses him up against the cage.
Boss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Welch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Welch tries to clinch but Boss moves away
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Welch is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4##CL#
Boss gets tackled into the cage by Welch. Welch maintains the clinch.
Welch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Welch wants to stall.
#TD#
Welch pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Welch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boss is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boss 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Big Boss!
Big Boss wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Sixteen tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sixteen dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Sixteen's head and hops out.
Sixteen darts in looking for a takedown but Boss gets double underhooks and turns Sixteen into the cage.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.#BC#
Sixteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sixteen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sixteen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sixteen throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sixteen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixteen. 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.
Sixteen has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sixteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Sixteen manages to duck under it in time.
Sixteen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sixteen closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.
Boss working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boss checks a leg kick.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Boss working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sixteen breaks the clinch.
Sixteen has a takedown stuffed.
Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Sixteen darts in looking for a takedown but Boss gets double underhooks and turns Sixteen into the cage.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.#BC2#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss leaves Sixteen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sixteen darts in looking for a takedown but Boss gets double underhooks and turns Sixteen into the cage.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#BC#
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sixteen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boss's waist but Boss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sixteen off to one side.
Sixteen is breathing heavily.
Sixteen misses with a wild combination.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.#T4#
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boss as he jumps to the side.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sixteen clobbers Boss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sixteen loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Big Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Sixteen tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sixteen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Sixteen.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sixteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sixteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boss as he jumps to the side.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Sixteen manages to duck under it in time.
Sixteen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixteen. 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.
Sixteen throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Sixteen tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Sixteen manages to duck under it in time.
Boss checks a low kick from Sixteen.
Sixteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.
Sixteen dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Sixteen's head and hops out.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sixteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Sixteen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boss defends well and Sixteen ends up having to push Boss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2##BC#
Sixteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sixteen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sixteen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Sixteen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Sixteen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sixteen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boss defends well and Sixteen ends up having to push Boss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Big Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but Boss pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixteen or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Sixteen wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Android Sixteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixteen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sixteen shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Sixteen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sixteen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Boss dodges the punch combination from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Sixteen shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen moves to clinch but Boss breaks away
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sixteen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss 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#
Sixteen swinging wildly here.
Sixteen misses with a body punch
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Sixteen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boss as he avoids it easily.
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen misses with a few strikes there.
Sixteen stuns Boss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Sixteen tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sixteen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boss's waist but Boss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sixteen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sixteen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sixteen shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Android Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Sixteen's head and hops out.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Boss avoids the body shot from Sixteen.
Nice sprawl there from Boss as Sixteen shoots in.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Big Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sixteen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sixteen.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sixteen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boss slaps away a takedown attempt from Sixteen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sixteen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Sixteen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Sixteen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boss pinned against the cage. Boss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sixteen is defended easily by Boss.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sixteen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Sixteen shrugs it off.
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches up with Boss, looking for a takedown. Sixteen pushes Boss against the cage but Boss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sixteen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boss 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Big Boss!
Big Boss wins by unanimous decision! |
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