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Event:
SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Rhodes misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rhodes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhodes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hall.
Hall slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall digs a good hook to Rhodes's body.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hall prevents Rhodes from standing back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodes keeps working. #T1#
Rhodes is looking to escape.
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hall controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Rhodes.
Hall throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Hall lands a body shot.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Rhodes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rhodes has knocked Hall down with a huge combo! Rhodes steps away and waves a wobbly Hall back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Jed Hall has been cut.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hall to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hall looks to clinch but Rhodes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hall taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Artemis Rhodes waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SUPREME 10
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Rhodes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhodes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
Hetman jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
Hetman misses with a body shot
and Rhodes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
A jab lands there for Rhodes.
Hetman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hetman gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rhodes gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hetman 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 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes retains his super heavyweight title!
Artemis Rhodes gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a jab. Joe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhodes as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Cottoneye Joe has been cut.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Rhodes misses with a straight left. #KD#
Rhodes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joe sprawling to the canvas! Joe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rhodes finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Rhodes.
Joe throws a head kick that Rhodes semi-blocks.
Rhodes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhodes.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhodes is just out of range.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Rhodes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joe sprawling to the canvas! Joe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rhodes finish him?!
#ROC#Joe is rocked!
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Rhodes counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Artemis Rhodes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance 🔥 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SCF 1: Rhodes vs. Maron
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Maron. That snapped Rhodes's head back.
Rhodes with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Rhodes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maron has time to react.
Maron tests Rhodes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maron throws out a leg kick but Rhodes moves out of range and Maron only half commits.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes slips under a jab from Maron.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron scores with a nice strike.
Rhodes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maron moves away.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.
Maron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Rhodes off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maron. Maron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhodes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maron 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.
Rhodes digs a good hook to Maron's body.
Maron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Maron is out of range.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Rhodes scores with a nice right hand.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Rhodes swings for the body but Maron moves out of range.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Sloppy strikes from Maron. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maron throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Maron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maron digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Rhodes blocks the low kick.#T2#
Maron cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maron throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Maron misses.
Maron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Maron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Maron tenderised Rhodes's leg. Rhodes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#The cut above Mike Maron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maron throws a sloppy head kick and Rhodes moves out of range easily.
Rhodes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maron misses with a hook.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maron swings for the body but Rhodes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Maron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhodes finds it's way round the side to connect with Maron's head.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Maron throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#Mike Maron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron throws a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Rhodes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhodes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Maron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes is the new super heavyweight champion!
Artemis Rhodes made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AFC #27
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Rhodes throws a body punch but Nasty moves out of range.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Nasty's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Nasty.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes swings for the body but Nasty moves out of range.
Nasty slips under a jab from Rhodes.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Nasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasty defending well as Rhodes loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Nasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhodes throws a nice looking combination but Nasty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nasty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasty is just out of range.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nasty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhodes connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Thug Nasty has been cut.
Rhodes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nasty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhodes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Rhodes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Nasty's shoulder, as Nasty tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nasty.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Nasty slips a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Rhodes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nasty circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasty.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasty was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes catches Nasty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a looping right.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasty takes one on the button.
Nasty slips under a jab.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been informed that Rhodes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Nasty slips a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Nasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Nasty moves out of range.
Nasty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nasty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
Rhodes swings for the body but Nasty moves out of range.
Rhodes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thug Nasty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rhodes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nasty counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nasty might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Rhodes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nasty.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes misses with a hook. Nasty ducked under it nicely.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#Thug Nasty's cut is getting worse.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Nasty's head but Nasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nasty avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Nasty slips a jab and a cross from Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Nasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nasty blocks a jab.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut
and Nasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasty moves away.
Rhodes throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasty.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the body
and Nasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhodes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nasty avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Nasty saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasty slips a straight right by Rhodes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Rhodes throws a hook but Nasty blocks it.#T4#
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Nasty.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
and Nasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Nasty moved out of range.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasty.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Nasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasty ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Nasty 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.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Nasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thug Nasty'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#
Nasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Nasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhodes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty slips a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Nasty slips a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasty.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nasty. Nasty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Nasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes throws the left hand but Nasty avoids the punch easily.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasty is just out of range.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nasty to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhodes jabs Nasty right on the nose. Nasty blinks but takes it well.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nasty.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Thug Nasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nasty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Nasty ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nasty counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes throws a hook but Nasty blocks it.
Rhodes throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Nasty counter with a right hand.
Artemis Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. #T3#
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Nasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasty.
Nasty blocks a jab.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Nasty's head but Nasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes misses with a straight right. #T4#
Nasty slips under a jab from Rhodes.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Nasty saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhodes to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasty avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artemis Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhodes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 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:
ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Rhodes lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Rhodes waves Hunt back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Rhodes pushes him away.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Rhodes.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
Hunt is looking for the big counter here.#KD#
Rhodes cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rhodes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hunt to stand back up!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt backs away from a small jab... but Rhodes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hunt crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rhodes with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Artemis Rhodes made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Rhodes lands a big uppercut and Meadows crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Meadows looks OK. Rhodes waves Meadows back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jay Meadows has been cut.
Meadows lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meadows punishes Rhodes's body with a nice straight punch.
Meadows ducks into an uppercut from Rhodes and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Artemis Rhodes thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
ENIGMA 176
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Rhodes lands a body shot.
Rhodes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rhodes lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manhoef shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manhoef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Manhoef with a poor takedown
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manhoef avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Rhodes connects with a superb combination that knocks Manhoef out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rhodes before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Manhoef!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 84: Holly vs Ilmarinen
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sligotheroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhodes throws a hook but Sligotheroux avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sligotheroux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes tries to break free but Sligotheroux pushes him back against the cage.
Sligotheroux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sligotheroux misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sligotheroux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux stalling in the clinch but Rhodes improves position.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux lands with a right to the head.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes. #T2#
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rhodes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sligotheroux can turn it around.
Sligotheroux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has Rhodes pressed against the cage, preventing Rhodes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux. #T3#
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sligotheroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Sligotheroux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sligotheroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sligotheroux looking to stall.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands a shot to the body.
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Sligotheroux dominated that round.
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#
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes lands with a straight right. Sligotheroux didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Gerald Sligotheroux has been cut.
Sligotheroux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sligotheroux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Sligotheroux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands a head shot.
A left lands for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux jabs Rhodes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux looks to land a left hand but Rhodes moved out of range nicely.
Sligotheroux cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhodes slips a straight right by Sligotheroux.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sligotheroux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL2#
Sligotheroux moves into range and clinches up with Rhodes.
Sligotheroux trying to stall but Rhodes improves his position.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhodes is looking to break free of the clinch but Sligotheroux has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sligotheroux fails to land.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sligotheroux.
Gerald Sligotheroux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes. #T3#
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sligotheroux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sligotheroux is leaning against Rhodes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhodes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sligotheroux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sligotheroux tries to stall but Rhodes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhodes wants to get back to striking at distance but Sligotheroux won't allow it.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Sligotheroux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux. #T4#
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux misses with some punches.
Sligotheroux is struggling to control the position.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux tries to stall but Rhodes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Sligotheroux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerald Sligotheroux's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sligotheroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sligotheroux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a left hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sligotheroux slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Sligotheroux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Sligotheroux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sligotheroux at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux slips a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Sligotheroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sligotheroux misses with a right hand
and Sligotheroux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Sligotheroux is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Sligotheroux throws a shot to the body.
Sligotheroux slips under a jab from Rhodes.
It seemed like Sligotheroux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sligotheroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhodes misses with a right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sligotheroux slips a straight right by Rhodes.
A little jabbing left from Sligotheroux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Sligotheroux has Rhodes up against the cage in a clinch.
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sligotheroux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
Artemis Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes is trying to force a seperation but Sligotheroux has the dominant position.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sligotheroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rhodes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sligotheroux! But no joy.#T4#
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes needs to keep his hands up - Sligotheroux had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Sligotheroux misses.
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Sligotheroux throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
Sligotheroux ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sligotheroux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sligotheroux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sligotheroux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhodes's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Sligotheroux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sligotheroux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Sligotheroux!
A very excited looking Gerald Sligotheroux 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:
HFC 80: 2nd round
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klegane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rhodes with a body shot.
Klegane moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Klegane throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
Klegane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhodes. Rhodes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Artemis Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes lands with a nice combination. Klegane backs away looking to recover.
Rhodes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klegane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Klegane saw that one coming.
Rhodes 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Klegane moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Klegane takes the fight into the clinch.
Klegane tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klegane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Klegane scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klegane misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klegane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klegane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Klegane working aggressively here.
Klegane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
Klegane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Klegane pushes Rhodes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klegane lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Klegane throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Klegane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klegane lands with a light punch inside.
Klegane misses with the head strike.
Klegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klegane working aggressively here.
Rhodes takes a shot to the head.
Klegane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rhodes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klegane can turn it around.
Klegane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klegane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klegane creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rhodes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rhodes drops to his knees and Klegane pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Klegane! |
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Event:
HFC 76: Cruz vs Bashir
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Ngata slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ngata slips under a jab.
As Rhodes backs off Ngata throws a huge counter combo but Rhodes manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Rhodes.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Ngata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Ngata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Haki Ngata has been cut.
Ngata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range.
And Ngata responds with a good body kick, but Rhodes manages to step out the way in time.
Rhodes lands with a right hand.
Ngata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhodes defends it nicely.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.#T1#
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Rhodes with a jab.
Rhodes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.#CL2#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Ngata keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Haki Ngata's cut even more.
Ngata slips under a jab.
Rhodes sets himself, and Ngata steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhodes avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Ngata does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ngata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ngata throws a counter combo.
Artemis Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ngata misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Rhodes connects with a body shot that sends Ngata's belly button to the back.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Ngata is looking for the big counter here.
Ngata blocks a jab.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ngata tries a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.#CL2#
Ngata forces Rhodes back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Ngata rushes Rhodes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata has his takedown stuffed
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhodes sprawls well. Rhodes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Rhodes.
Ngata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ngata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#The cut above Haki Ngata's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Nice defenses there by Ngata.#T4#
Rhodes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhodes takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Ngata moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Ngata rushes Rhodes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Rhodes is trying to push Ngata away but Ngata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ngata taking a breather.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Rhodes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ngata.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haki Ngata's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rhodes misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Ngata counters by clinching up.
Ngata fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Ngata pulls Rhodes into guard.
#SU#
Rhodes gets to his feet - Ngata follows without any prompting.
Haki Ngata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhodes pinned against the cage. Rhodes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhodes is looking to counter punch.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Ngata is out of range.
Ngata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Ngata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rhodes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhodes connects with a single shot there.
Ngata misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ngata.#TD2#
Ngata jumps into guard, dragging Rhodes to the mat.
Rhodes wants to stand but Ngata is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ngata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhodes tries to stand but Ngata is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ngata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ngata doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Ngata is working an open guard so Rhodes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ngata shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhodes as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ngata has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ngata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Ngata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ngata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3##CL2#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhodes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Ngata digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
Ngata tries to counter with a clinch but Rhodes shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Rhodes finds it's target.#CUT#Haki Ngata's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL2#
Ngata instigates a clinch.
Rhodes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ngata is trying to pull guard but Rhodes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
Ngata looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ngata fails to land the takedown.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
A big left from Rhodes misses. #CL2#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ngata jumps guard but Rhodes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Ngata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ngata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rhodes after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Ngata jumps guard.
Rhodes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ngata's guard.#SU#
Rhodes gets to his feet. Ngata looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 Artemis Rhodes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haki Ngata's cut.
That's time! Rhodes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ngata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata slips under a jab.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ngata.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.
Ngata shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Ngata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ngata slips a jab from Rhodes.
Ngata fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Rhodes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Ngata's head but Ngata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Rhodes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhodes punishes Ngata's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Rhodes in a clinch.
Ngata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rhodes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Ngata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngata has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Ngata keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ngata or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhodes, which made it look bad.
Ngata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhodes connects with the punch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Haki Ngata's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes! |
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