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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1# Szabolcs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz stuns Szabolcs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szabolcs takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses. Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cruz looks to land a body kick but Szabolcs moved away. A little feinted left hand from Szabolcs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cruz throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut. Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Szabolcs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cruz has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szabolcs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cruz scoring with punches from side control. Szabolcs tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it. Cruz landing a few strikes. Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1# Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szabolcs keeps working. Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Szabolcs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Cruz misses with the ground and pound. Szabolcs tries to improve position but can't. Szabolcs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. Cruz trying to control the position but Szabolcs is working away. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Szabolcs tries to improve position but can't. Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Szabolcs defends. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Szabolcs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Cruz is staying tight to Szabolcs's torso, preventing him from escaping. Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow. Szabolcs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Szabolcs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Cruz with the ground and pound but Szabolcs regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2# Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Szabolcs defends the submission attempt. Cruz wants to control but Szabolcs is keeping him busy. Cruz throwing shots but Szabolcs is blocking nicely. Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szabolcs keeps working. Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Szabolcs is holding on to half guard well. Szabolcs is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cruz moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body and Szabolcs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szabolcs tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szabolcs to the ground. Szabolcs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Szabolcs scores with a push kick. Balogh Szabolcs is winning the standup battle so far. Cruz thows a leg kick but Szabolcs checks it and Szabolcs counters with a nice kick to the body. Cruz with the inside leg kick. Szabolcs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it. Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Cruz. Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szabolcs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2# Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Szabolcs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Szabolcs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Cruz looks to land a strike but Szabolcs avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Szabolcs blocks nicely. Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Szabolcs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Szabolcs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Szabolcs keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cruz throws out a loose jab but Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid it. Cruz throws a wild body kick that Szabolcs sees coming a mile off. Szabolcs misses with a body shot.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Szabolcs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've been told by Szabolcs's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Szabolcs was looking to counter with a kick there. Cruz jabs Szabolcs to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Szabolcs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Szabolcs is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Szabolcs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szabolcs throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side. Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szabolcs.
An attempted straight right counter from Szabolcs misses the target. Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Szabolcs circles away. Cruz looks to throw the jab but Szabolcs is out of range. Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cruz wants to clinch up but Szabolcs keeps it at a distance. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Szabolcs - that will leave a mark!
Cruz is breathing heavily. Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szabolcs. Cruz blocks the body kick.
#CL2# Cruz closes the distance and clinches. Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Szabolcs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balogh Szabolcs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz. Cruz tries to work over Szabolcs's front leg with a kick but Szabolcs checks it. Szabolcs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4# Szabolcs lands a nice shot to the body.
Szabolcs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This has been an exciting period of action! Szabolcs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A decent looking body kick lands there for Szabolcs. Cruz moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Szabolcs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Szabolcs pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Szabolcs.
Cruz wants to clinch. The fighters circle momentarily. Szabolcs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Balogh Szabolcs will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Szabolcs defends it nicely. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Szabolcs. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Szabolcs! Cruz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balogh Szabolcs! Balogh Szabolcs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1# Szabolcs scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Fabian Bohn has been cut. Bohn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szabolcs.
Balogh Szabolcs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bohn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Szabolcs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bohn. A countering left hand to the body from Szabolcs misses. Szabolcs missing with a left hand there. Bohn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Szabolcs misses with a kick to the body and Bohn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Szabolcs throws a shot from downtown. Bohn moves away and avoids it. Bohn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Bohn counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut. A solid body kick from Szabolcs. Szabolcs throws a half hearted mid kick. Bohn is looking to counter the offense by Szabolcs and move into the clinch.#T1##CL# Szabolcs gets tackled into the cage by Bohn. Bohn maintains the clinch. Bohn slows down the pace here.
Bohn is working Szabolcs over against the cage.#BC2# Szabolcs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Szabolcs throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Bohn counters with a nice uppercut. Bohn cracks Szabolcs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bohn takes one to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Szabolcs scores with a four punch combination! Szabolcs throws a body kick that misses and Bohn counters with a crisp 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! Bohn misses with a body shot.
#T2# Szabolcs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL# and Bohn counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Szabolcs wants to get back to striking at distance but Bohn won't allow it.
Bohn presses Szabolcs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Szabolcs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bohns head. Bohn lands an uppercut. Szabolcs is trying to break the clinch but Bohn is controlling him. Good body shot from Bohn.
Szabolcs blocks a body shot from Bohn. Bohn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bohn lands a shoulder strike. Szabolcs blocks an elbow strike. Szabolcs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bohn slows down the pace here.
Bohn gets through Szabolcs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# Bohn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs working hard to break the clinch. Bohn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bohn scores with a shot to the side of Szabolcs's head. #CUT#That has opened up Balogh Szabolcs's cut even more. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bohn obliges. Szabolcs looks winded! Bohn taking a breather. Bohn stalling in the clinch.
Szabolcs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bohn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bohn throws a head punch that misses. Bohn takes a shot to the head. Bohn pressing his opponent against the cage. Bohn lands a nice uppercut.#T4# Bohn looking to throw knees to the head but Szabolcs is blocking nicely.
Bohn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A left hand lands to the body for Bohn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bohn lands a hook that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Szabolcs digs a right hand underneath Bohn's ribcage. Bohn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Szabolcs breaks from the clinch.
Szabolcs lands with a shot to the body. Szabolcs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohn is just out of range. Szabolcs misses with a kick to the body and Bohn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Szabolcs misses with a body punch
and Szabolcs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice straight punches there by Szabolcs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szabolcs. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Bohn moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Bohn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Szabolcs just manages to avoid it. Szabolcs misses with an uppercut. Szabolcs throws an off balance right hand
and Bohn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Szabolcs looks to throw a body kick and Bohn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szabolcs's knee momentarily. Szabolcs misses the shot to the body. Szabolcs misses with a kick to the body and Szabolcs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs staying out of range there. Bohn lands a jab to the nose. Bohn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Bohn thows a body kick. Szabolcs tries to catch it but that hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from Szabolcs. Bohn does a little dance to reset his feet. Bohn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Szabolcs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Szabolcs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Szabolcs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohn was well out of range. Poor timing from Szabolcs. And Bohn counters with a quick kick to the body but Szabolcs blocks it. Bohn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szabolcs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2# Szabolcs misses with a lunging right hand
and Bohn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bohn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Szabolcs throws a wild body kick that Bohn sees coming a mile off. Bohn moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Szabolcs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bohn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szabolcs can do to turn this around? Szabolcs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bohn misses with a hook to the body
and Szabolcs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Szabolcs is looking to land body kicks. Balogh Szabolcs seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Bohn scores with a push kick. Szabolcs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bohn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Szabolcs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohn moves away. Szabolcs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Szabolcs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bohn throws a quick inside leg kick. Bohn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szabolcs at a distance.
Szabolcs misses with the body kick and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Balogh Szabolcs's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Szabolcs throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Bohn counters with a thumping low kick. Szabolcs is breathing heavily.#T4# Bohn throws a looping overhand right but Szabolcs ducks down to avoid it. Szabolcs tries to land a front kick but Bohn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bohn tried to counter with a leg kick but Szabolcs avoided it. A lazy body kick from Szabolcs letting Bohn counter with a right hand. Szabolcs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. 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! Szabolcs throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Bohn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#Balogh Szabolcs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Szabolcs throws a looping overhand right but Bohn ducks down to avoid it. Bohn misses with an uppercut. Szabolcs throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3# Bohn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szabolcs at a distance.
Szabolcs misses with a body kick. Szabolcs lands with a nice body punch. Szabolcs just misses with a punch to the body.
Szabolcs throws a right hand that misses
and Szabolcs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bohn connects with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Bohn misses. A lazy body kick from Szabolcs and Bohn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bohn wants to clinch.#T1# Szabolcs throws the left hand but Bohn avoids the punch easily. Szabolcs gets off balance looking for a body kick and Bohn counters with a big right hand! Oh Szabolcs is in trouble here! Bohn follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian Bohn! Fabian Bohn is the new light heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Fabian Bohn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 003
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Szabolcs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hopper missing with a left hand there. Szabolcs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Will Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szabolcs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hopper throws a series of punches but Szabolcs moves out of range. Hopper throws an off balance right hand
and Szabolcs counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Will Hopper has been cut. Hopper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2# Szabolcs rushes Hopper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Szabolcs tries to land a body kick and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hopper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Szabolcs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# The fighters circling - Hopper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Szabolcs thinks about the counter body kick. Hopper looks to land a right hand but Szabolcs moved out of range. Szabolcs avoids the body shot from Hopper.
Szabolcs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Szabolcs throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut.#CL2# Szabolcs closes the distance and clinches. Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses. Szabolcs misses with some punches.
Szabolcs lands with a left to the head. Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Hopper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Szabolcs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs. A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch. Szabolcs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs cracks Hopper with a nice body shot. Hopper is breathing heavily. Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs lands with a left to the head. Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopper throws a punch but it's blocked by Szabolcs. A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land. #T3# A short right from Hopper on the inside. Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Szabolcs working aggressively here.
Szabolcs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Hopper is looking to break free of the clinch but Szabolcs has double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land. Szabolcs prevents Hopper from breaking the clinch. Szabolcs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs. Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Szabolcs tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs. #BC# Hopper manages to break the clinch.
Hopper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4# Hopper lands a body shot.
Szabolcs throws a body kick that misses. Szabolcs slips under a jab from Hopper. Hopper misses with a straight left. Szabolcs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Szabolcs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szabolcs lunges at Hopper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopper's hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Szabolcs tests Hopper's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hopper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Szabolcs dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Hopper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Szabolcs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Szabolcs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Szabolcs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Szabolcs gets off balance looking for a body kick and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Szabolcs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopper throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs scores with a body shot.
Hopper clobbers Szabolcs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jab by Hopper.#T1# Hopper misses with an uppercut. Szabolcs doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopper circles away.
Hopper throws a one two combo.
Szabolcs slips a jab from Hopper.#CL2# Szabolcs gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hopper tries to break the clinch but Szabolcs is controlling the position. Balogh Szabolcs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch. Hopper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szabolcs has him pressed against the cage. Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szabolcs. Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC# Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Will Hopper is winning the standup battle so far. Szabolcs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopper. Hopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Szabolcs has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Szabolcs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hopper is looking to break free of the clinch but Szabolcs has double underhooks. Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper. A short right from Szabolcs. Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Hopper is trying to break free.#T3# A shot in the inside from Hopper. Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land. Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
Szabolcs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hopper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Szabolcs pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Szabolcs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szabolcs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs scores with an uppercut up the middle. Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch. Szabolcs lands on the inside with an uppercut. Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses. Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
#T4# Hopper wants to break free but Szabolcs has control.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside. Hopper takes a shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Szabolcs pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Szabolcs has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Szabolcs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopper tries to break free but Szabolcs pushes him back against the cage. Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Szabolcs closes the distance and pushes Hopper back into the cage. Szabolcs tries to throw a body punch but Hopper avoids it by throwing Szabolcs back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside. Szabolcs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Szabolcs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# A jab from Szabolcs finds it's way through Hopper's defenses. Szabolcs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szabolcs defending well as Hopper loads up on a big left hand. Szabolcs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szabolcs pushes Hopper away with a front kick. Hopper misses with a double jab
and Szabolcs counters with a lovely shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopper throws a big counter combination but Szabolcs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Szabolcs gets off balance looking for a body kick and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Szabolcs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A lazy body kick from Szabolcs and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Szabolcs has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Szabolcs.
A body shot lands from Szabolcs.
A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs. Szabolcs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards. Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Hopper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Hopper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Szabolcs connects with a superb combination that knocks Hopper out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Szabolcs before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hopper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Balogh Szabolcs! Balogh Szabolcs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 001
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Szabolcs. Szabolcs throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily. Cruz flicks out a counter leg kick but Szabolcs steps away. Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Szabolcs checks it well. Szabolcs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Szabolcs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Szabolcs scores with a jab.#TD2# Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Szabolcs napping and manages to drive through into side control! Szabolcs is looking to reverse the position. Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Cruz misses with the ground and pound. Szabolcs struggling a bit here. Szabolcs isn't going anywhere. Szabolcs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Cruz controls the position. Szabolcs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
The strikes coming from Cruz are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Szabolcs is looking for a sweep. Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Szabolcs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Szabolcs tries to get back to half guard but can't. An elbow from Cruz crashes against the mat.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cruz is trying to ground and pound but Szabolcs uses the momentary lack of control by Cruz to regain half guard. Szabolcs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground. Cruz is trying to control. Szabolcs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Szabolcs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz. Cruz throwing shots but Szabolcs is blocking nicely. Szabolcs is not content to let Cruz control the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Szabolcs avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Szabolcs is looking to counter with head kicks. Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've been told by Szabolcs's head coaches at Gentlemens Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cruz blocks a jab. Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3# Szabolcs jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Szabolcs takes a shot right to the bread basket. Szabolcs lands with a nice body kick. Cruz misses with a hook to the body
and Szabolcs counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Cruz is rocked! Szabolcs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Szabolcs finish him? Cruz looks winded! Szabolcs darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cruz's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Szabolcs before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balogh Szabolcs! A relieved looking Balogh Szabolcs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 605
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1# Szabolcs misses the jab. Szabolcs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Szabolcs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tetrev. A looping hook to the body misses from Tetrev. Szabolcs does a little dance to reset his feet. Szabolcs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tetrev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Szabolcs sprawls well. Szabolcs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tetrev gets slowly back to his feet. Szabolcs misses the shot to the body. Szabolcs thows a left - swing and a miss! Tetrev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szabolcs. Tetrev dodges the punch combination from Szabolcs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tetrev lunges at Szabolcs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Szabolcs's hand. Tetrev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szabolcs. Tetrev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szabolcs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tetrev somewhat.#T1# Szabolcs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Szabolcs there. Szabolcs misses with a hook. Tetrev ducked under it nicely. Tetrev looks to land a right hand but Szabolcs moved out of range. We've been told by Szabolcs's head coaches at Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Szabolcs misses with a body kick. Tetrev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tetrev tests Szabolcs's chin there with a solid looking shot. Szabolcs dodges the punch combination from Tetrev.
Szabolcs clobbers Tetrev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Tetrev has a takedown stuffed. Balogh Szabolcs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tetrev. Szabolcs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Szabolcs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jab, jab by Tetrev - just one landing. Tomas Tetrev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tetrev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tetrev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Szabolcs throwing a counter right hand but Tetrev manages to avoid it. Nice shot by Tetrev. Jab, jab by Tetrev - just one landing. Balogh Szabolcs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tetrev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szabolcs is looking to counter punch. Tetrev blocks a jab. Szabolcs throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Tetrev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szabolcs's guard. Tetrev throws a strike but Szabolcs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Tetrev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Szabolcs wants to get up but he can't break Tetrev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Szabolcs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tetrev on the ground. Tetrev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Tetrev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tetrev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3# Tetrev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szabolcs is one step ahead there. Szabolcs wants to get up but he can't break Tetrev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Tetrev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Tetrev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tetrev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Szabolcs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tetrev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tetrev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Szabolcs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szabolcs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tetrev. Szabolcs thinks about countering with a body kick. Szabolcs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szabolcs misses with a looping right. A telegraphed right hand from Szabolcs misses the target. Szabolcs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tetrev. Good exchange - Tetrev coming out on top. Szabolcs is looking to land body kicks. Tetrev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szabolcs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tetrev thinking. 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 Balogh Szabolcs will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Szabolcs misses with a hook. Tetrev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Szabolcs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tetrev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szabolcs on the side of the head. Tetrev lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Tetrev. Tetrev tries to clinch but Szabolcs moves out of range. #CL2# Tetrev moves into range and clinches up with Szabolcs. Szabolcs lands with a short shot to the head. Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szabolcs scores with a hook to the body. Szabolcs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tetrev backwards. #BC# Szabolcs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. 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! Tetrev walks into a stiff left hand from Szabolcs. A jab from Tetrev misses. #CL2# Tetrev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land. A short right from Szabolcs on the inside. Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Szabolcs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tetrev uses good head movement to avoid it. Tetrev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Tetrev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szabolcs's elbow. Szabolcs blocking some punches.
A short right from Szabolcs. A head punch blocked on the inside by Szabolcs. Tetrev lands a left hand.
Tetrev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tetrev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Szabolcs after a bit of a struggle. Tetrev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Szabolcs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tetrev can turn it around. Tetrev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Szabolcs breaks from the clinch.
Szabolcs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tetrev.
Szabolcs fakes the leg kick and cracks Tetrev in the body. Tetrev swings for the body but Szabolcs moves out of range.
#T2# Szabolcs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tetrev throws a right hand that misses
and Szabolcs counters with a nice kick to the body. Tetrev is breathing heavily. Nice jab there from Szabolcs. #CUT#It looks like Tomas Tetrev has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Szabolcs throws a body shot but no joy. Tetrev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szabolcs scores with a nice body kick.
Tetrev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Tetrev walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Szabolcs! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balogh Szabolcs! Balogh Szabolcs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
6: Brawlout
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1# Szabolcs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A telegraphed right hand from Szabolcs misses the target. Kramer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Szabolcs defends it nicely. We've been told by Szabolcs's head coaches at Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jab from Szabolcs.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Szabolcs lands a big right hand that sends Kramer crashing to the mat! Szabolcs stays standing though and waves Kramer back to his feet! Kramer misses with a takedown attempt and Szabolcs counters with a huge left! Kramer is in big trouble! He's backing up but Szabolcs isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kramer from any more damage. A dominating finish by Szabolcs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balogh Szabolcs! A very excited looking Balogh Szabolcs 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:
2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Kramer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Szabolcs is concentrating on defense, preventing Kramer from advancing position. #SUB# Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szabolcs is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Szabolcs is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Szabolcs wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szabolcs has managed to free his arm - good work. Kramer is looking to advance position but Szabolcs won't allow it. #T1# Szabolcs tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg. Szabolcs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Kramer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Szabolcs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kramer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Kramer! |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1# Dayton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Szabolcss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut. Dayton throws a lazy uppercut
and Szabolcs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szabolcs moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Szabolcs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Szabolcs avoids the head kick by Dayton.
Szabolcs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dayton throws a sloppy head kick and Szabolcs moves out of range easily. A little jabbing left from Szabolcs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dayton misses with a double jab
and Szabolcs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dayton throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szabolcs! But no joy. Dayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Szabolcs lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dayton throws a jab when Szabolcs was well out of range. Szabolcs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Dayton throws a lazy uppercut
and Szabolcs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dayton throws a head kick that misses. Szabolcs throws out a counter right but Dayton avoids it with no problem. Szabolcs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A nice side step and Szabolcs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dayton walks straight into a right hand from Szabolcs - that's dropped him! Szabolcs jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dayton from any more punishment! Dayton 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 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Balogh Szabolcs! Balogh Szabolcs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1# Davies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szabolcs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Szabolcs takes a swing at Davies's ribcage but misses. Davies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Szabolcs throws an off balance right hand
and Davies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut. Davies throws a hook but Szabolcs avoids it easily. A slow jab from Davies misses its intended target. The fighters circling - Davies throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Szabolcs feints a counter leg kick. Davies moves out of range of the body kick from Szabolcs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Davies. Beautiful body shot. Szabolcs ducks under a wild hook from Davies. Davies fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Szabolcs misses with a left hand and Davies counters with a left to the body. Szabolcs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davies doesn't seem bothered though. Szabolcs avoids the body shot from Davies.
A low kick lands for Szabolcs.
Szabolcs moves out of range of the strikes. Nice body punch from Davies. Nice uppercut there from Davies. A low kick from Szabolcs misses and Davies counters with a nice body shot. Davies connects with a body shot. Davies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szabolcs moves away.#T2# Davies throws a looping overhand right but Szabolcs ducks down to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davies. 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! Szabolcs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Szabolcs looks to land a body kick but Davies moved away. Davies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL# Davies darts in and clinches Szabolcs up against the cage. Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Davies.
Davies misses with a short punch on the inside. Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Szabolcs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Szabolcs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davies has him pressed against the cage. Szabolcs can't break the clinch.
Davies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3# Szabolcs lands a hook to the side of the head. Davies keeps control of Szabolcs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Davies throws a punch but it's blocked by Szabolcs. Davies digs a right hand underneath Szabolcs's ribcage. Szabolcs let out a lung full of air as it connected. Szabolcs working hard to break the clinch. Szabolcs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Davies tries a body shot but Szabolcs blocks it.
Davies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Davies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Balogh Szabolcs's cut even more. Szabolcs is trying to push Davies away but Davies has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Davies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szabolcs wants to break free but Davies has control.
Szabolcs wants to break free but Davies has control.
Come on Davies - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Szabolcs looks winded! Davies lands a nice uppercut. Davies lands a left hand.
#T4# Szabolcs tries to throw a body punch but Davies avoids it by throwing Szabolcs back against the cage. Davies digs a right hand underneath Szabolcs's ribcage. Szabolcs let out a lung full of air as it connected. Still in the clinch, Davies scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Davies lands a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Davies.#BC2# Szabolcs breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Davies. Beautiful body shot.#CL# Davies closes the distance and clinches. A shot in the inside from Davies. Davies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szabolcss head. #ROC#Szabolcs is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Balogh Szabolcs's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
Szabolcs is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him? Davies unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Szabolcs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Davies is unloading with more strikes now! Szabolcs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Davies! |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1# Szabolcs takes a shot right to the bread basket. Xavier Dayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dayton throws a big shot that misses. Szabolcs wants to counter the offense by Dayton and move into the clinch position. Dayton misses with a lunging right hand
and Szabolcs counters with a thumping low kick. Dayton tests Szabolcs's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dayton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Szabolcs. Szabolcs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dayton. Dayton misses with a straight right. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dayton. Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dayton. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs throws a quick inside leg kick. Dayton throws a lazy right hand but Szabolcs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Szabolcs tries a quick counter leg kick but Dayton is wise to it. Szabolcs slips under a jab. Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Dayton lands a jab. Dayton defending well as Szabolcs loads up on a big left hand. Dayton throws a hook but Szabolcs avoids it easily. Dayton throws a jab when Szabolcs was well out of range. Dayton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2# Szabolcs has Dayton up against the cage in a clinch.
Szabolcs working aggressively here.
Szabolcs misses with a punch to the body.
Szabolcs swings wildly with an uppercut but Dayton uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Szabolcs. Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Dayton.
Szabolcs struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayton controls his hands.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs misses with some punches.
Szabolcs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton's elbow. Dayton blocks a body shot from Szabolcs. Szabolcs scores with a shoulder strike. Szabolcs scores with a shot to the side of Dayton's head. Dayton prevents a body shot from Szabolcs. Dayton blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dayton blocking some punches.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Szabolcs.
#T3# Szabolcs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton's elbow. Szabolcs is leaning against Dayton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dayton is trying to break the clinch but Szabolcs is controlling him. Szabolcs swings wildly with an uppercut but Dayton uses good head movement to avoid it. Dayton blocking some punches.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land. Szabolcs prevents Dayton from breaking the clinch. Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside. Dayton blocks a body shot from Szabolcs. Szabolcs lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dayton. Szabolcs lands a nice shot to the body. #T4# Szabolcs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daytons head. Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside. Dayton takes a shot to the head. Szabolcs tries a body shot but Dayton blocks it.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Dayton breaks the clinch.
Dayton throws a big shot that misses. Dayton looks for the body kick but Szabolcs saw that one coming. Szabolcs misses with a low kick as Dayton jumps back. Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Szabolcs and move into the clinch. Szabolcs staying out of range there. Szabolcs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Dayton misses with an uppercut. Szabolcs saw that one coming. Nice shot lands for Dayton. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Szabolcs dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Szabolcs misses with a leg kick. Szabolcs thows a leg kick but Dayton checks it and Dayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A swing and a miss from Dayton. Szabolcs looks to land a left hand but Dayton moved out of range nicely. Dayton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Szabolcs just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dayton thows a left - swing and a miss! Dayton tries to move into range but Szabolcs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Dayton has been cut. Nice body kick from Dayton.#T1# Dayton throws a body shot but no joy. Szabolcs throws a body kick that misses. Szabolcs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dayton misses with a hook
and Szabolcs counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Dayton is rocked! Szabolcs ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dayton's jaw. Dayton's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Szabolcs does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balogh Szabolcs! After winning the bout, Balogh Szabolcs 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:
AFC #5
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1# Szabolcs connects with an inside leg kick. Nice shot lands for Murray.#CUT2#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut. Szabolcs cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head. Szabolcs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Szabolcs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Szabolcs blocks the body kick.
Szabolcs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Murray with a hook. Murray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Szabolcs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murray's knee momentarily. Szabolcs throws a leg kick which misses Murray's front leg but catches the back leg as Murray tries to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murray checks a leg kick. Murray ducks under a wild hook from Szabolcs. Murray misses with a straight right. Szabolcs connects with a jab. Murray drops his hands momentarily and Szabolcs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Szabolcs throws a chopping leg kick but Murray manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Szabolcs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Szabolcs. #T1# Szabolcs throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily. Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szabolcs scoring well with a low kick there.
Szabolcs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks. Szabolcs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Szabolcs. Szabolcs cracks Murray with a good jab. Murray slips under a jab from Szabolcs. Szabolcs scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Szabolcs misses. Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Szabolcs is looking to score with low kicks. Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szabolcs can pounce on him.
Murray blocks the body kick.
Szabolcs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szabolcs. Szabolcs obviously looking to wear him down.
Murray connects with a right hand. Szabolcs shakes it off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Szabolcs throws a big shot that misses. Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Szabolcs throws a low kick but Murray moves out of range easily. It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL2# Murray clinches with his opponent.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land. Szabolcs lands a body punch in the clinch. Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Murray stalls. Murray pushes Szabolcs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Szabolcs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow. Murray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nice body punch from Murray. Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murray. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Murray lands a hook to the side of the head. Murray tries a body shot but Szabolcs blocks it.
Szabolcs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3# Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murray has Szabolcs pressed against the cage.
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray pushes Szabolcs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Szabolcs swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it. Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Murray lands a body punch. Szabolcs scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head. Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Szabolcs controls his hands.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murray blocks a body shot from Szabolcs. Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Szabolcs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Szabolcs tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Szabolcs back against the cage. Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land. Szabolcs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow. A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Szabolcs prevents a body shot from Murray. Szabolcs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Szabolcs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Szabolcs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Szabolcs blocks a body shot from Murray. Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray is leaning against Szabolcs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Szabolcs controls the action.
Murray digs a right hand into Szabolcs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szabolcs's gas tank. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Szabolcs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. 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 Balogh Szabolcs will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Murray connects with a body shot that sends Szabolcs's belly button to the back. Szabolcs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murray is out of range and Szabolcs settles back down. Szabolcs tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it. Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs throws a jab when Murray was well out of range. Szabolcs wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs. Szabolcs cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head. Szabolcs misses with a low kick. Murray throws a leg kick but Szabolcs moved away. Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body. An inside leg kick from Szabolcs misses. Murray throws a hook but Szabolcs avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs wants to land a leg kick but Murray is out of range. Szabolcs throws a leg kick and Szabolcs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Szabolcs slips a straight right by Murray. Szabolcs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a right hand to the body. Szabolcs misses with a looping left. Murray throws the left hand but Szabolcs avoids the punch easily.#T1# Good shot there by Szabolcs. Szabolcs with a nice calf kick. Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szabolcs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A jab lands there for Murray. Szabolcs lands with a nice body punch. Szabolcs misses with a looping left. Murray misses with a straight right. Murray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Szabolcs throws a leg kick and Szabolcs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Balogh Szabolcs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szabolcs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2# Murray moves into the clinch. Szabolcs struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Szabolcs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow. Murray tries to throw a body punch but Szabolcs avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage. A short left from Murray. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Murray on the inside. Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses. Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid it. Murray lands a nice shot to the body. Szabolcs blocks a body shot from Murray. Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Murray is working Szabolcs over against the cage. Murray is stalling here.
Szabolcs working aggressively here.
Murray digs a right hand into Szabolcs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szabolcs's gas tank. Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szabolcss head. Murray tries to work over Szabolcs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Lee Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Szabolcs digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank. #T3# Murray tries to work over Szabolcs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szabolcs's elbow. Szabolcs struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray effectively controlling the action here. Szabolcs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szabolcs lands with a short head shot on the inside. Murray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Murray tries to work over Szabolcs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Murray looking to stall.
Szabolcs struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Szabolcs takes a shot to the head. Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Szabolcs controls the action.
Szabolcs struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
#T4# Murray is looking to control Szabolcs's arms but Szabolcs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murray has his back to the cage. Szabolcs digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank. Szabolcs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murray tries to work over Szabolcs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch. Murray lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Szabolcs misses with a punch to the body.
Murray blocks a body shot from Szabolcs. Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray. Murray misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut. 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# Szabolcs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray. That kick from Szabolcs tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on. Szabolcs wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs. Murray moves out of range of the body kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Szabolcs missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Szabolcs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Balogh Szabolcs is winning the standup battle so far. Szabolcs feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down. We've been told by Szabolcs's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Szabolcs tries to work over Murray's front leg with a kick but Murray checks it. Szabolcs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murray wants to land a leg kick but Szabolcs is out of range. Murray checks the leg kick. Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs. #T1# Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szabolcs's elbow. Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
Szabolcs scores with a nice hook to the head. Murray lands with a short shot to the head. Szabolcs throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray. Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Szabolcs. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murray tries to throw a body punch but Szabolcs avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage. Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szabolcs's elbow. Good body shot from Murray.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Szabolcs prevents a body shot from Murray. A short uppercut from Murray. Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murray cracks Szabolcs with a nice body shot. Murray is leaning against Szabolcs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Murray. Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Szabolcs avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage. Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Murray cracks Szabolcs with a nice body shot. Murray lands a body punch in the clinch. Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Murray scores with a shot to the side of Szabolcs's head. Szabolcs blocks a body shot from Murray. #T3# Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Szabolcs or not. Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Szabolcs controls the action.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Szabolcs or not. Murray cracks Szabolcs with a nice body shot. Murray digs a right hand into Szabolcs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szabolcs's gas tank. Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Szabolcs controls his hands.
Szabolcs takes a shot to the head. Murray lands a body shot. Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murray lands a body shot. Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Szabolcs controls his hands.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A bit of stalling here from Murray.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szabolcs's elbow. #T4# Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside. Szabolcs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szabolcs misses with some punches.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards. Szabolcs lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards. Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch. Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut. Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray is stalling here.
Szabolcs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray throws a head punch that misses. Szabolcs blocking some punches.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike. Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
And that's the end of the fight! Lee Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Murray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray! A victorious Lee Murray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 235
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1# Szmuk misses with a body kick. Szabolcs half committed to a counter leg kick. A clash of legs there as Szabolcs blocks the low kick. That kick from Szabolcs tenderised Szmuk's leg. Szmuk is trying to keep his angry face on. Szmuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Szabolcs. Szmuk looks for the body kick but Szabolcs saw that one coming. A chopping leg kick lands by Szabolcs. Szabolcs misses with a body kick. Szmuk moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Szmuk throws a low kick but Szabolcs avoids it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Szmuk. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szabolcs scores with a nice body kick.
Szabolcs misses with a body kick. Szmuk moves out of range of the body kick from Szabolcs.
Szmuk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Szabolcs if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1# Szabolcs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Szmuk throws a leg kick but Szabolcs sees it coming and moves out of range. Szmuk checks the leg kick. Szmuk checks the leg kick. Szmuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Szabolcs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Szmuk throws a leg kick but Szabolcs moved away. Szmuk is looking to score with low kicks. Szmuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Szabolcs tries to work over Szmuk's front leg with a kick but Szmuk checks it. Szabolcs avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Szmuk. Szmuk throws a body kick that misses. Szabolcs misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# A low kick lands for Szmuk.
Szabolcs throws a half hearted mid kick. Szmuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szabolcs backing away here, and Szmuk unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Szmuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szmuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Szmuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Szmuk thumps Szabolcs with a low kick. Szmuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Szabolcs in the body. Szmuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Szabolcs tried to score with a low kick but Szmuk checks it. Szmuk tries a quick counter leg kick but Szabolcs is wise to it. Szabolcs throws a leg kick but Szmuk sees it coming and checks it nicely. Szabolcs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Szabolcs is looking to chop away at Szmuk's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Swietomierz Szmuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Szmuk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:9 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Swietomierz Szmuk! Swietomierz Szmuk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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