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Event:
SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1# Havas takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Havas swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Havas counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Bjornsson clinches up against the cage. Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bjornsson.
#TD# Bjornsson has picked Havas up - he's going for a ride! Bjornsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bjornsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Havas! Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1# Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Havas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Havas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Bjornsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2# Bjornsson with a couple of short strikes. Bjornsson is landing with some decent strikes but Havas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Havas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bjornsson controlling from mount. Havas is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3# Bjornsson controlling his opponent. Further stalling from Bjornsson. Bjornsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Havas is in a horrible position here. Bjornsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount and Havas is in trouble! Bjornsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. You get the feeling that Havas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bjornsson controlling from mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kamu Havas's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Havas counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut. Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Havas tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Havas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bjornsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bjornsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more. Havas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Havas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt and Havas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjornsson thinking. #CL# Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havas, pushing him back against the cage. Bjornsson is trying to drag Havas to the mat but Havas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Havas breaks the clinch.
#T1# Bjornsson misses with a body punch
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD# Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Havas's guard. Bjornsson prevents Havas from getting back to his feet. Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Havas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches. Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him. Bjornsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Havas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havas. Havas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Havas misses. A jab from Havas misses. Nice cross by Bjornsson.#T3# Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it. Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havas can do to turn this around? Bjornsson staying out of range there. Bjornsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bjornsson takes a swing at Havas's ribcage but misses. Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt and Havas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kamu Havas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havas moves away. Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Havas uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy. Bjornsson lunges at Havas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havas's hand. Nice sprawl there from Havas as Bjornsson shoots in. Havas throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease. Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havas defends it nicely.#T4# Havas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Havas lands a jab to the head.
Havas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Havas jabs Bjornsson right on the nose. Bjornsson blinks but takes it well. This has been an exciting period of action! Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it. Bjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bjornsson misses with a jab to the body
and Havas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse. Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Havas moved out of range. A punch lands to the side of Havas 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bjornsson swings for the body but Havas moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bjornsson. That snapped Havas's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Bjornsson fails to land the takedown. Nice uppercut there from Havas. Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Havas ducked under it nicely. Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Havas sprawls and moves away. Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havas manages to avoid it. Havas looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson. Havas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.#T1##TD# Bjornsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bjornsson just content to control the position. Havas wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson drags him back down. Bjornsson wants to control but Havas is keeping him busy. Havas is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Bjornsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Havas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Bjornsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2# Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot. Bjornsson controlling the position well here. Havas rolled but Bjornsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bjornsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3# Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot. Bjornsson connects with a big shot to the side of Havas's head.
Bjornsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Havas is trying to stand back up. Bjornsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Havas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Havas is trying to get back to his feet but Bjornsson has full control of the position and if anything, Havas has just worked his way into a worse spot. Bjornsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Havas is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjornsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Havas for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight! Eddie Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bjornsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson! Eddie Bjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1# Havas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Havas cracks Pulkkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy. Havas misses the shot to the body. Havas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen. Havas throws a counter combo. Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Pulkkinen needs to keep his hands up - Havas had a free shot at his head there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy. Havas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Havas throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havas. Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Havas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Havas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target. A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses. Pulkkinen slips under a jab.#T2# Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pulkkinen lands a jab-cross combination. Pulkkinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Havas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Havas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it. Jab from Pulkkinen.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more. Havas misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming. Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Havas avoids it. Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Havas misses. Havas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body. Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body. Havas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3# Havas throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Havas backing up. Havas nods at Pulkkinen to acknowledge the strikes. A cross from Pulkkinen lands. Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Havas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havas, as that shot connected.
Havas throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range. Look low, kick high! Pulkkinen uses the oldest trick in the book to send Havas tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Pulkkinen is absolutely delighted - when Havas wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Pulkkinen! Sepi Pulkkinen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1# Havas throws an off balance right hand
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Havas tests Face's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# Face clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Face.
Havas misses with a hook from the clinch. Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Havas has a couple of punches blocked by Face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Face lands a right hand. Face connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Havas is trying to break free.#T1# Face dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Havas prevents a body shot from Face. Havas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Face unloads a knee to the mid-section. Face leaning against his opponent.
Face throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Face - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Havas blocks an elbow strike. Face content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Havas is trying to force a seperation but Face has the dominant position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Face. Havas is breathing heavily. Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Face stalling in the clinch.
Face scores with a shot to the side of Havas's head. Face lands with a short shot to the head. Havas takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2# Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havas can't break the clinch.
Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Face scores with a knee to the head.
Face cracks Havas with a nice body shot. Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Face digs a right hand underneath Havas's ribcage. Havas let out a lung full of air as it connected. Face lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Havas is rocked! Face lands a shoulder strike. Oh Havas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Face has a couple of punches blocked by Havas.
Face throws a head punch that misses. Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Face with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Face using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Havas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Face using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Face looking to throw knees to the head but Havas is blocking nicely.
Face tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havas seems to have got his legs back now. Havas scores with a shot to the side of Face's head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Face. A head punch blocked on the inside by Face. Havas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Face tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Face holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3# Havas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Face's elbow. Face misses with a knee strike.
Face keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Havas's efforts to push away. A short left from Face. Face jerks Havas's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Havas drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Face goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Face because Havas was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Puncher Face! After winning the bout, Puncher Face 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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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1# Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Despite the aggression on Havas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Havas stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet. Havas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2# and Havas counters with a crisp one two that drops Scott! Havas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Scott to his feet! Scott is in big trouble! Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Scott drives through and clinches with Havas against the cage.
Havas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott prevents Havas from breaking the clinch. Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scott tries to pull guard but Havas won't allow it.
I was talking to Scott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right hand to the side of the head by Scott. Havas wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott. Scott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havass head. #CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.#T1##BC# Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Havas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott tries to clinch up. Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Scott closes the distance and clinches. Scott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Havas pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havas misses with a straight right. Scott tries to clinch but Havas is having none of it. Havas misses with a wild combination.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Havas manages to avoid it. Havas slips a straight right by Scott.#T2# Scott misses with a takedown and Havas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Danga de danga de dang - Scott scores with a four punch combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Havas throws a body shot but no joy. Scott throws a head kick but Havas moves out of range.
Scott walks straight into a right hand from Havas - that's dropped him! Havas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Scott from any more punishment! Scott complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kamu Havas! In his post fight interview, Kamu Havas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HRL41
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1# Havas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shewmaker. Shewmaker throws a nice looking combination but Havas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Havas misses with a body shot.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Havas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Shewmaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Havas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Shewmaker misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shewmaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut. Shewmaker misses with a double jab
and Havas counters with a stiff right hand. Shewmaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1# Havas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havas throws a nice looking combination but Shewmaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shewmaker stalks Havas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Havas's face. Havas staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Shewmaker misses with a left hand and Havas counters with a right hand to the body. Havas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Havas lands a jab to the head.
Shewmaker misses with a combination
and Havas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice jab there from Havas. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Havas ducks under a wild hook from Shewmaker. Havas misses with a looping right.#T2# Shewmaker scores with a one two! Havas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Havas digs a good body shot into Shewmaker's ribs. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havas, as that shot connected.
Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2# Oooooh!!! Havas has knocked Shewmaker down with a huge combo! Havas steps away and waves a wobbly Shewmaker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Shewmaker is rocked! We've been told by Shewmaker's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nice body punch from Havas. Havas walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more. Shewmaker scores with the left hand. Havas knows he should have avoided that one. Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Havas misses. Havas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shewmaker.#KD2# Havas sends Shewmaker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Havas is motioning to the referee to let Shewmaker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Oh Shewmaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Havas is stalking Shewmaker. Shewmaker circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Havas, and it's lights out! Shewmaker really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamu Havas! In his post fight interview, Kamu Havas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HRL33
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1# McConnell misses with an uppercut
and Havas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking. McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Havas pushes him off. Havas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A big right from Havas misses. McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Havas counters with a straight right hand. McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Havas. McConnell lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Havas is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position. McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Havas in his tracks for a moment. McConnell tries to land a knee to the head but Havas blocks with his arms.
Havas takes an elbow to the temple. Havas blocks an uppercut.
McConnell throws an elbow that misses.
McConnell lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.#T1# McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McConnell looking to throw knees to the head but Havas is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Havas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell. #CUT#The cut above Kamu Havas's eye is starting to cause him problems now. McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Havas's defenses. McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Havas wants to break free but McConnell has control.
Havas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Havas misses with a double jab.
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Havas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL# McConnell closes the distance and pushes Havas back into the cage. McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2# Havas displaying some good clinch control by pressing McConnell up against the cage. Havas takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Kamu Havas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kamu Havas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe McConnell! Joe McConnell gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1# Soul misses with a head kick.
Havas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Soul looks to score with a jab to the body but Havas is just out of range. Havas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soul throws out the jab. A head kick misses from Soul. Havas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Havas cracks a nice hook into Soul's ribs. Soul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD# Havas sends Soul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Havas is motioning to the referee to let Soul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Daker Soul has been cut. Havas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. 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!#CL# Havas moves into range and clinches up with Soul. Havas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Havas trying to control the position but instead, Soul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Havas into the cage. Soul keeps control of Havas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short uppercut from Havas. #ROC#Soul is rocked! Soul misses with a body punch.
Soul is still on wobbly legs! Can Havas finish him? Soul blocks an uppercut.
Soul prevents Havas from breaking the clinch. Havas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Soul! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Havas is unloading with more strikes now! Soul drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamu Havas! Kamu Havas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HRL24 Taylor vs Natta
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1# Shewmaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
Havas throws a lazy right hand but Shewmaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shewmaker misses with a combination
#CL2# and Havas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Havas. Havas misses with a punch on the inside.
Shewmaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Havas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Shewmaker lands with a light punch inside. Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shewmaker won't allow it.
Shewmaker connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Havas blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shewmaker misses with a hook from the clinch. Havas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shewmakers head. Shewmaker tries to land a knee to the head but Havas blocks with his arms.
Shewmaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Havas is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker is controlling him. Havas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shewmakers head. #T1# Shewmaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shewmaker won't allow it.
A short left from Shewmaker. Shewmaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Havas. Shewmaker with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Havas working hard to break the clinch. Havas misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Havas. #BC2# Havas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shewmaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shewmaker staying out of range there. Shewmaker throws a one two combo.
Havas throws a hook but Shewmaker avoids it easily. Havas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shewmaker on the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD# Shewmaker drops Havas with a beautiful combination! Havas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shewmaker is looking for the KO!#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more. Havas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shewmaker. Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2# Shewmaker throws a sloppy head kick and Havas moves out of range easily. Shewmaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2# Havas lands a left and a right that send Shewmaker crashing to the mat, dazed. Havas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut. Havas misses with a looping right. Shewmaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Havas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Some wild striking there from Shewmaker.
Henry Shewmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shewmaker lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Havas can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Shewmaker and Havas drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Shewmaker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shewmaker! Henry Shewmaker very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1# Havas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soaki circles away quickly and effectively. Soaki feinted with a counter takedown. Havas throws an overhand right that lands on Soaki's shoulder, as Soaki tries to avoid the shot. Havas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Havas throws a right and a left that both miss. Soaki misses with a body shot.
Havas looks like he wants to counter punch here. Havas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Havas staying out of range there. Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Soaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soaki. Havas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Havas avoids it well and moves away. Soaki tries to bum rush Havas with a series of wild strikes but Havas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Soaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Havas.#T1# Havas misses with a hook. Havas loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch. Havas connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut. Havas misses the jab. Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A shot to the liver by Soaki. Beautiful body shot. Soaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Havas. Havas connects with a single shot there.#T2# Havas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Havas tries to bum rush Soaki with a series of wild strikes but Soaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kamu Havas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Havas misses with a wild combination.
Soaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Havas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Havas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Havas. Soaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Havas avoids it well and moves away. Soaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havas. Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Havas is quick to defend against it. Soaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soaki. #T3# Soaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Havas throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Soaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Havas's guard. Soaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havas is keeping the position for now. Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Soaki is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Soaki landing some decent shots from guard. Soaki wants to pass the guard but Havas is keeping the position. Soaki working some strikes from top position.#T4# Soaki won't allow Havas to sweep him here. Soaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Havas wants to stand but Soaki is controlling the position. Soaki sitting in guard here, content to control. Soaki prevents Havas from getting back to his feet. Soaki landing some decent shots from guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Havas can do anything to dispel that myth. Soaki stopping the sweep attempt from Havas. Havas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soaki. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Havas loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch. Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Havas is quick to defend against it. Havas wants to clinch up but Soaki keeps it at a distance. Havas looks to land a left hand but Soaki moved out of range nicely. Havas drops his hands momentarily and Soaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Havas connects with a jab. Soaki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Havas tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Soaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soaki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Soaki trying to control but Havas is working from the bottom. #T1# Soaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Havas is pulling down on Soaki's head to control his posture. Soaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havas's head. Soaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Soaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Havas looking to control but Soaki passes into half guard.
Soaki wants to take a breather but Havas is having none of it. #T2# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Havas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Soaki jumps into side control! Havas has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Soaki misses with the ground and pound. Havas taking a bit of punishment here - Soaki scoring with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more. Havas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Kamu Havas's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Soaki scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#Kamu Havas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kamu Havas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tokoni Soaki! A very excited looking Tokoni Soaki 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:
HRL11:Murray vs Dayton
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1# Balgav shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Borscht Balgav has been cut. Havas lands with a cross. Havas misses with a looping left. A nice side step and Balgav releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Havas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kamu Havas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Balgav gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Havas gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Balgav is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamu Havas! Kamu Havas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HRL3: Oystenteller vs Lemon
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1# Johnson misses with a takedown and Havas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut. Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Havas counters with a left to the body. We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Havas lands a lovely overhand right. Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt #KD2# and Havas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Havas lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Havas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Johnson is breathing heavily.#KD2# Havas sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Havas is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked! Havas feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Johnson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamu Havas! In his post fight interview, Kamu Havas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KIFC 88-
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1# Rager Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rager Ii throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Havas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Havas. Havas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rager Ii backwards. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rager Ii. Rager Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Havas uses good head movement to avoid it. Rager Ii working aggressively here.
Havas lands a nice uppercut. Rager Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rager Ii stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Havas. Havas is trying to break the clinch but Rager Ii is controlling him. Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rager Ii won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havas prevents a body shot from Rager Ii. Stalling in the clinch from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Rager Ii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rager Ii tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rager Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Rager Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rager Ii misses with a body punch.
Havas lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Roid Rager Ii has been cut. Havas lands a nice uppercut. Rager Ii stalling in the clinch but Havas improves position. Havas lands a right hand. Havas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rager Ii or not. Rager Ii is breathing heavily. Havas can't break the clinch.
Havas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Havas misses with some punches.
Havas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rager Iis head. Havas lands an uppercut. Rager Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Havas is trying to break the clinch but Rager Ii has him pressed against the cage. Havas lands a nice uppercut. Rager Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rager Ii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Havas up against the cage. Havas blocks a body shot from Rager Ii. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Havas gets through Rager Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Havas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rager Ii backwards. Rager Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Havas. Rager Ii has Havas pressed against the cage.
Havas tries to break the clinch but Rager Ii is controlling the position. Rager Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havas's elbow. Havas lands a right hand. Rager Ii scores with a hook to the body. Havas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rager Ii pressing his opponent against the cage. Rager Ii keeps control of Havas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Havas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rager Ii won't allow it.
Rager Ii gets through Havas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Rager Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havas's elbow. Rager Ii misses with a body punch.
Rager Ii misses with a short punch on the inside. Rager Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# Rager Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rager Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Havas controls the action.
A short uppercut from Havas. Rager Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havas up against the cage. Rager Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Rager Ii misses with some punches.
Havas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rager Ii has double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Havas. Rager Ii misses with a body punch.
Rager Ii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A battle for position here, against the cage. Rager Ii trying to control the position but instead, Havas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rager Ii into the cage. Havas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rager Ii.#T4# Rager Ii prevents a body shot from Havas. Havas blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Havas. Havas has a couple of punches blocked by Rager Ii.
Rager Ii keeps control of Havas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Havas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rager Ii has him pressed against the cage. Rager Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havas backwards. Rager Ii throws a head punch that misses. Rager Ii scores with a shoulder strike. Rager Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rager Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Havas or not. Rager Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Havas controls the action.
Havas lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rager Ii blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rager Ii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rager Ii misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Rager Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL# Rager Ii instigates a clinch. Havas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Havas blocks a body shot from Rager Ii. Havas lands with a right to the head. Rager Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Havas is stalling here.
Rager Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Havas backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more. Havas lands with a right to the head. Havas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Havas is trying to break the clinch but Rager Ii is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havas is trying to break the clinch but Rager Ii is controlling him. Havas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Havas. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Havas as Rager Ii tries to tie him up. Rager Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Havas prevents a body shot from Rager Ii. A shot in the inside from Rager Ii. Rager Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rager Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Rager Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rager Ii prevents Havas from breaking the clinch. Havas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havas blocks an uppercut.
Havas lands a body shot. Rager Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rager Ii looking to stall.
Rager Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rager Ii presses Havas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Havas is breathing heavily. Rager Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rager Ii stalling in the clinch but Havas improves position. Havas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rager Ii is keeping busy. Rager Ii scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Rager Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Havas controls his hands.
Rager Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rager Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rager Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rager Ii blocking some punches.
Rager Ii pushes Havas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rager Ii tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rager Ii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Rager Ii lands a body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii lands a body punch in the clinch. Rager Ii is leaning against Havas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rager Ii tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rager Ii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havas up against the cage. Rager Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Rager Ii lands a body punch. Rager Ii pushes Havas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Kamu Havas's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Rager Ii lands a shot to the body. Good body shot from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Havas up against the cage. Rager Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rager Ii blocks an uppercut.
Havas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rager Ii backwards. Havas misses with a body punch.
Rager Ii lands a body punch. Rager Ii scores with a hook to the body. Rager Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Havas controls the action.
Rager Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rager Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Rager Ii. Rager Ii tries to throw a body punch but Havas avoids it by throwing Rager Ii back against the cage. #T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Rager Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Havas working aggressively here.
Havas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rager Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Havas controls the action.
Rager Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havas. Roid Rager Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far. Havas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rager Ii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Havas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rager Ii'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. Havas working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roid Rager Ii dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Rager Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Havas throws a lazy right hand but Rager Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters circling - Rager Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rager Ii sets himself, and Havas steps forward looking for the clinch! Rager Ii avoids it this time. Rager Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Rager Ii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Havas misses with the head strike.
Havas misses with the head strike.
Rager Ii misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rager Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Havas or not. Rager Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Rager Ii tries to throw a body punch but Havas avoids it by throwing Rager Ii back against the cage. Havas blocks a body shot from Rager Ii. Havas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rager Ii lands with a left to the head. Rager Ii lands a right hand. #T1# A right hand to the body from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havass head. Rager Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havas's elbow. Rager Ii lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Havas is rocked! Rager Ii pushes Havas against the cage. Rager Ii is working some dirty boxing. Rager Ii pushes off with a quick right hook! Havas goes down! Havas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rager Ii moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roid Rager Ii! |
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Event:
KIFC 79
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Hammerhand misses with a hook. Hammerhand misses with a wild body shot. Hammerhand throws a shot from downtown. Havas moves away and avoids it. A nice side step and Havas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hammerhand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Hammerhand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Havas at a distance.
Hammerhand misses with a two punch combination.
Hammerhand misses with a right hand and Havas counters with a stiff right hand. Hammerhand misses with a left hand and Havas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hammerhand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hammerhand throws a big shot that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Havas misses. Hammerhand misses with a hook. Hammerhand misses with a hook
and Havas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Hammerhand scores with a jab to the body. A left lands for Hammerhand. Havas looks winded! Havas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Hammerhand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Havas walks straight into a right hand from Hammerhand - that's dropped him! Hammerhand jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Havas from any more punishment! Havas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Helm Hammerhand! After the fight, Helm Hammerhand was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KIFC 66
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1# Havas misses with a two punch combination.
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Havas misses with a left hand and Zeus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Zeus on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Titan Zeus has been cut. Havas throws a hook to the side of Zeus's head but Zeus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kamu Havas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zeus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zeus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Havas. Danga de danga de dang - Zeus scores with a four punch combination! Havas just misses with a punch to the body.
Havas misses with a body shot
and Zeus counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Havas looks to land a left hand but Zeus moved out of range nicely. Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeus throws a big counter combination but Havas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Zeus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Zeus moves out of range as Havas strikes. Havas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zeus counters with a left right combination that sends Havas crashing to the mat - Zeus wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Havas out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titan Zeus! Titan Zeus made sure to mention his sponsor, Phoenix Island in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KIFC 54
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1# Havas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro. Havas defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand. Havas is looking to counter punch. Havas misses with a left hand and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Havas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Havas looks to land a combination but Ribeiro avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ribeiro misses with a looping left. Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Havas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Havas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Havas saw that one coming. Havas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1# Havas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Havas throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it. Havas looks to land a combination but Ribeiro avoids it well. Ribeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Havas throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range. Havas needs to keep his hands up - Ribeiro had a free shot at his head there. Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Havas avoids nicely. Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way. Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Havas throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it. Havas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Havas misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Havas avoids it with no problem. Ribeiro misses with a hook. Havas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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! Havas misses with a wild body shot. Havas throws a shot to the body.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Havas lands a jab to Ribeiro's midsection. Ribeiro slips under a jab. It seemed like Ribeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Havas misses with a straight right. A lazy left from Ribeiro finds it's target.#CUT2#Kamu Havas's cut is getting worse. Havas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro. Havas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havas. As Ribeiro tries to get set, Havas tries to push him back and clinch up but Ribeiro manages to avoid the attempt. Havas throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand. Ribeiro connects with a jab.#CUT2#Kamu Havas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4# Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Havas moved out of range nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Havas misses its target. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ribeiro! Havas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lipe Ribeiro! Lipe Ribeiro got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' Kamu Havas was interviewed post fight and said 'Lipe was the better fighter today, no excuses, thanks KOI for the opportunity and congrats to Lipe'. |
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Event:
KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# Kolomensky throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Havas to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Sergey Kolomensky has been cut. Kolomensky misses with a left hand and Havas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Havas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Havas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kolomensky throws a lazy right hand but Havas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Havas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kolomensky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Havas counters by clinching up. Come on Havas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Kolomensky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havas throws a poor cross that misses
and Kolomensky counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. A punch lands to the side of Havas 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sergey Kolomensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Havas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolomensky. Kolomensky throws a jab but it's blocked by Havas. Havas throws a big counter combination but Kolomensky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1# Havas misses with a few strikes there.
Kolomensky throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Havas counters by moving into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Havas. Havas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Havas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Havas gets through Kolomensky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Havas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Havas breaks the clinch.
Kolomensky throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Havas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Havas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kolomensky up against the cage.#BC# Havas breaks the clinch.
#T2# Kolomensky jabs Havas right on the nose. Havas blinks but takes it well. 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! Havas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kolomensky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kolomensky jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little feinted left hand from Havas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Havas throws a body shot but no joy. Havas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolomensky.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kolomensky! But no joy. Kolomensky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Havas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A combination from Havas does no damage. Havas throws a right hand that misses
and Kolomensky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Kolomensky moves away from the strike by Havas. Nice uppercut lands for Havas. That snapped Kolomensky's head back.
Havas throws a right hand that Kolomensky ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolomensky also avoids with ease. Kolomensky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Havas counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Havas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kolomensky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Havas blocks a jab. Havas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolomensky throws out the jab. A counter left hand to the body from Havas misses its target. Kolomensky lands a head shot. The fighters circling - Kolomensky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Kolomensky lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Kamu Havas's cut is getting worse. Nice straight punches there by Kolomensky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kolomensky. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kolomensky misses with a looping left. Havas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kolomensky throws a hook to the side of Havas's head but Havas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Havas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kolomensky manages to circle out of the way. Havas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#That has opened up Sergey Kolomensky's cut even more. Kolomensky catches Havas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Havas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Havas moves away from the strike by Kolomensky. Kolomensky misses with a hook. Havas ducked under it nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamu Havas dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Havas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Kolomensky lands a lovely overhand right. Havas slips a straight right by Kolomensky. Kolomensky loads up on a big right hand but Havas slips the punch. Kolomensky misses with a straight right. Havas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Kolomensky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kolomensky looks to throw the jab but Havas is out of range. #KD# Havas lands a left and a right that send Kolomensky crashing to the mat, dazed. Havas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Kolomensky misses with a straight left. Havas connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kolomensky - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamu Havas! |
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Event:
KIFC 28
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1# Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Havas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Havas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target. Havas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Havas misses with the combination.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Havas moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havas lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Havas scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one. Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Havas counters with a big right hand! Oh Magomedov is in trouble here! Havas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamu Havas! |
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Event:
KIFC 20
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Bruce. Beautiful body shot. Havas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Havas throws a right hand that misses
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Havas takes a swing at Bruce's ribcage but misses. Bruce throws a shot to the body.
#CL# Havas tries to keep at a distance but Bruce has taken the fight into the clinch. Bruce misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Bruce.
Nice body punch from Bruce. Bruce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bruce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Havas looks winded! A frustrated look appears on Havas's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bruce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Havas's efforts to push away. Bruce misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot in the inside from Bruce. Bruce tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Bruce lands with a short shot to the head. Havas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bruce lands a shoulder strike. Bruce lands a nice shot to the body. Bruce tries to work over Havas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bruce lands a body punch. Bruce throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Havas backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce. Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head. Bruce lands with a short shot to the head. Bruce struggles to land a body shot inside as Havas controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Bruce.
Bruce scores with a shot to the side of Havas's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bruce is working Havas over against the cage. Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head. Bruce scores with a shot to the side of Havas's head. #CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more. Bruce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Havas backwards. #ROC#Havas is rocked! Bruce unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Havas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bruce is unloading with more strikes now! Havas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bruce! Jack Bruce retains his super heavyweight title! Jack Bruce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1# Akagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Havas. Akagi takes one to the side of the head.
Akagi misses the jab. Akagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Akagi is breathing heavily. Akagi walks into a straight right hand from Havas. Havas throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Akagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Akagi walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Akagi limp body while Havas jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamu Havas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1# The fighters circle momentarily. Duffy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut. Havas misses with a two punch combination.
Havas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Havas ducks right into an uppercut from Duffy. The fighters circle momentarily. Duffy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Duffy missing with a left hand there. Havas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A jab from Duffy misses. Duffy throws a series of punches but Havas moves out of range. Good exchange - Duffy coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more. A big left from Havas misses. Havas gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Duffy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Havas is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Duffy! An out of breath Bob Duffy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1# Havas scores with a sloppy right hand. Lorkhe should have avoided that one. Lorkhe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Havas is fending him off so far but Lorkhe persists. Nope, Havas circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like Havas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lorkhe slips under a jab from Havas. Lorkhe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Havas throwing a counter right hand but Lorkhe manages to avoid it. Havas thows a left - swing and a miss! A big left from Havas misses. Havas slaps away a takedown attempt from Lorkhe, before circling back to the center of the mat. Havas is looking to counter punch. Edward Lorkhe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for Lorkhe with that takedown attempt. Kamu Havas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Lorkhe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havas checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL# Havas drives through and clinches with Lorkhe against the cage.
Havas tries to break the clinch but Lorkhe is controlling the position. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Havas's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Lorkhe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Havas tries to keep at a distance but Lorkhe has taken the fight into the clinch. Lorkhe is stalling here.
Lorkhe jumps guard but Havas stands there with Lorkhe around his waist. Lorkhe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Havas misses with a body punch.
Havas throws a punch but it's blocked by Lorkhe. Havas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lorkhe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havas smiles and moves away.
Lorkhe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Lorkhe closes the distance and clinches. Havas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Havas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Havas is breathing heavily.#T2# Lorkhe trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Havas breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Lorkhe has managed to clinch.
Lorkhe tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Havas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Lorkhe moves into range and clinches up with Havas. Lorkhe goes for a takedown attempt but Havas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lorkhe shoots in looking for a takedown. Havas tries to sprawl out of it but Lorkhe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Havas scores with a jab. Lorkhe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3# Lorkhe moves away from the strike by Havas. Lorkhe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Havas avoids it really well and circles away. As Lorkhe looks to move away, Havas throws a big counter combo but Lorkhe just gets out of the way.#CL2# Lorkhe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havas, pushing him back against the cage. Havas tries to circle away but Lorkhe has him pinned against the cage. Lorkhe is pushing Havas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lorkhe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A frustrated look appears on Havas's face as he tries to break the clinch. Havas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Havas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Lorkhe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Lorkhe. #TD2# Lorkhe pulls Havas into guard.
Lorkhe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lorkhe, not yet. Lorkhe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Havas postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Havas won't allow Lorkhe to sweep him here. #SU# Havas stands up and waves to Lorkhe to follow him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kamu Havas will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Lorkhe misses the shot to the body. Havas loads up on a big right hand but Lorkhe slips the punch. Lorkhe unleashes a big counter combination but Havas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Lorkhe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Havas. Lorkhe wants to counter the offense by Havas and move into the clinch position. Lorkhe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Havas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Lorkhe moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Lorkhe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Havas wants to break free but Lorkhe has control.
Lorkhe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Havas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lorkhe prevents Havas from breaking the clinch.#T1# Havas blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Lorkhe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lorkhe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lorkhe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lorkhe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lorkhe throws a sloppy head kick and Havas moves out of range easily. Lorkhe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Havas. Kamu Havas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Lorkhe moves into range and clinches up with Havas. Havas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Havas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Havas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Lorkhe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lorkhe or perhaps it was just good defense by Havas, which made it look bad. It looked like Havas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kamu Havas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Lorkhe.#T2# Lorkhe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lorkhe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Havas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Havas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Lorkhe closes the distance and clinches up with Havas, looking for a takedown. Lorkhe pushes Havas against the cage but Havas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lorkhe misses with a takedown and Havas counters with a stiff right hand. Lorkhe doesn't succeed with the takedown and Havas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Lorkhe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lorkhe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3# Lorkhe tries to advance to mount but Havas denies him. Havas tries to buck Lorkhe off but Lorkhe is having none of it. Lorkhe trying to control the action but Havas is working from the bottom. #SU2# Lorkhe decides to stand back up. #CL2# Lorkhe gets a clinch. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lorkhe tries to pull guard but Havas won't allow it.
Havas swings wildly with an uppercut but Lorkhe uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Lorkhe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lorkhe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Havas counters with a straight right hand. Havas throws a series of punches but Lorkhe moves out of range. Lorkhe shoots in for a takedown but Havas shows good takedown defense. Lorkhe shoots for a double leg takedown but Havas sprawls well. He's pushed Lorkhe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. As Lorkhe looks to move away, Havas throws a big counter combo but Lorkhe just gets out of the way. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lorkhe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havas pinned against the cage. Havas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamu Havas dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Havas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lorkhe. Lorkhe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Havas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Havas pushes Lorkhe up against the cage in a clinch. Lorkhe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Havas prevents it.
Kamu Havas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Lorkhe.#BC# Havas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Havas jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lorkhe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lorkhe with a lazy takedown attempt and Havas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lorkhe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havas throws out the jab. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A big right from Havas misses. Kamu Havas is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Lorkhe slips a straight right by Havas. Havas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lorkhe can do to turn this around? Lorkhe shoots in for a takedown but Havas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lorkhe. Lorkhe has his takedown stuffed and Havas counters with a straight right hand. Havas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lorkhe. A little feinted left hand from Havas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Lorkhe closes the distance and pushes Havas back into the cage.#BC2# Lorkhe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Havas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2# Havas throws out a loose jab but Lorkhe uses good head movement to avoid it. Lorkhe wants to clinch. Lorkhe doesn't succeed with the takedown and Havas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - Lorkhe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lorkhe with a poor takedown and Havas counters with a straight right hand. Lorkhe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Havas sprawls well. Havas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lorkhe gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# Havas stuffs the takedown attempt from Lorkhe. Lorkhe gets slowly back to his feet. Lorkhe tries for a takedown but Havas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lorkhe tries for a takedown but Havas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It looked like Havas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lorkhe shoots for a takedown but Havas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Havas throws a jab when Lorkhe was well out of range. Lorkhe with a lazy takedown attempt and Havas counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Lorkhe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havas throws out the jab. Lorkhe wants to slow Havas down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2# Lorkhe forces Havas back against the cage and clinches. Lorkhe jumps guard but Havas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lorkhe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havas walks away with a smile on his face. Lorkhe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Havas lands with a right hand. #CL2# Lorkhe instigates a clinch. Havas tries to circle away but Lorkhe has him pinned against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Havas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Havas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lorkhe has double underhooks. Edward Lorkhe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kamu Havas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A bit of stalling here from Lorkhe.
Havas avoiding damage as Lorkhe throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Kamu Havas showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Havas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamu Havas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2023 |
#R1# Havas lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like India Best has been cut. Best tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Havas appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Havas lands a really nice looking cross but Best seems unphased.
Best gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Havas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Best breaks the clinch.
Havas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Best. Havas with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havas thuds a left hand into Best's body. Havas scores with the left hand. Best knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up India Best's cut even more. Best fails to land the takedown. Kamu Havas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of India Best.#T1# Havas lands with a good body shot. Best looks winded!#KD# Havas lands a big uppercut and Best crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Best looks OK. Havas waves Best back to his feet!#CL# Havas has closed the distance and engaged Best in a clinch.
#BC# Havas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Havas cracks Best with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above India Best's eye is starting to cause him problems now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Havas cracks Best with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Havas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Best to stand back up!#ROC#Best is rocked!#CL# Havas moves into the clinch. Havas presses Best against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Havas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Havas gets in close and instigates a clinch. Best tries to pull guard but Havas holds him up against the cage and eventually Best drops back down to his feet.
#T2##BC# Havas manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Havas rushes Best and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Havas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Havas moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Best tries to keep at a distance but Havas has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Havas breaks from the clinch.
Best tries for a takedown but Havas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Best tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Havas dips to his left and cracks Best with an uppercut!#CUT#India Best's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at India Best's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kamu Havas! |
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