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Event:
UCF 90: Fantastico v Belmiro
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Galvarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Galvarino moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Honda Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galvarino. Galvarino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Galvarino moves into the clinch.
Galvarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Galvarino 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.
Honda Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galvarino backwards.
Honda Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Galvarino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
A short uppercut from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galvarino backwards.
Galvarino tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Galvarino back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Galvarino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvarino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Honda Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galvarinos head.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Galvarino.
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galvarino. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Honda Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honda Jr blocking some punches.
Galvarino lands a body punch.
Galvarino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honda Jr.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
Galvarino misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Honda Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Honda Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honda Jr lands a left hand.
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Honda Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galvarino misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Honda Jr.
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!
Honda Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch.
Honda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galvarino walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.#T2#
Honda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honda Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Galvarino seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honda Jr. Galvarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honda Jr scores with a jab. Galvarino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Galvarino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Honda Jr. Honda Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Honda Jr looks to throw the jab but Galvarino is out of range.
Galvarino moves in looking to clinch but Honda Jr pushes him off.#CL#
Galvarino has managed to clinch.
Galvarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Galvarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Honda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvarino.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvarino's elbow.
Honda Jr tries a body shot but Galvarino blocks it.
Honda Jr works on Galvarino's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land. #T3#
Honda Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvarino.
Galvarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
A short right from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galvarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honda Jr blocks an uppercut.
Honda Jr tries a body shot but Galvarino blocks it.
Honda Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galvarino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Galvarino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Honda Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Honda Jr.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Honda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Honda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Galvarino gets through Honda Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr scores with a shot to the side of Galvarino's head.
Galvarino cracks Honda Jr with a nice body shot.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galvarino lands a body punch.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galvarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Galvarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Galvarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Honda Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galvarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Galvarino is leaning against Honda Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Galvarino.
Galvarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galvarino lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Galvarino lands the left hand.
Honda Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honda Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvarino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Honda Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvarino.
Galvarino is looking to clinch.
Honda Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Galvarino tries to clinch but Honda Jr moves away
and Honda Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda Jr throws out a loose jab but Galvarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvarino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galvarino tries to clinch up but Honda Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvarino moves away.
Honda Jr scores with a head kick. Galvarino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Honda Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Honda Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Galvarino tries to clinch there but Honda Jr circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Honda Jr!
Honda Jr connects with a right hand. Galvarino shakes it off.
Honda Jr misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Galvarino clinches up against the cage.
Honda Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Honda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honda Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Galvarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
Honda Jr presses Galvarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Honda Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Honda Jr lands a shot to the body.
Galvarino misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
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!
Galvarino lands a shoulder strike.
Honda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Galvarino avoids it by throwing Honda Jr back against the cage.
Honda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Galvarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galvarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galvarino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Honda Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Galvarino tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Honda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Honda Jr or not.
Honda Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honda Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honda Jr is leaning against Galvarino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galvarino misses with some punches.
Honda Jr is trying to push Galvarino away but Galvarino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Galvarino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards. #T3#
Galvarino works on Honda Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Honda Jr tries a body shot but Galvarino blocks it.
Honda Jr misses with a body punch.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Galvarino controls the action.
Honda Jr misses with a body punch.
Galvarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Galvarino has closed the distance and engaged Honda Jr in a clinch.
#BC2#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch.
Galvarino wants to clinch up but Honda Jr keeps it at a distance.
Honda Jr throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Galvarino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Honda Jr - the referee stops the clock and Galvarino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Honda Jr. Galvarino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Honda Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Galvarino checks a low kick from Honda Jr.#T4#
Galvarino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galvarino 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.
Honda Jr misses with a low kick.
As Honda Jr tries to get set, Galvarino tries to push him back and clinch up but Honda Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Honda Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Galvarino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Galvarino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Galvarino wants to clinch.
Honda Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Galvarino is looking to counter punch.
Galvarino fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Galvarino rushes Honda Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
Honda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvarino gets through Honda Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvarino's elbow.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda Jr prevents a body shot from Galvarino.
Still in the clinch, Honda Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Honda Jr needs to keep his hands up - Galvarino had a free shot at his head there.
Honda Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Honda Jr throws a leg kick but Galvarino moved away.
Honda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Honda Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Honda Jr lands but Galvarino takes it in his stride.
Honda Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galvarino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galvarino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galvarino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galvarino fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Honda Jr.
Galvarino defending well as Honda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Galvarino jabs Honda Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Honda Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galvarino momentarily.
Galvarino tries to clinch up.#T1#
Honda Jr tries to bum rush Galvarino with a series of wild strikes but Galvarino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honda Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galvarino's head.#CL#
Galvarino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Honda Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galvarino misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr digs a right hand into Galvarino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galvarino's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land.
Galvarino blocks a body shot from Honda Jr.
Galvarino has a couple of punches blocked by Honda Jr.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galvarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honda Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Honda Jr digs a right hand underneath Galvarino's ribcage. Galvarino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honda Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Galvarino controls the action.
#T2#
Galvarino lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galvarino blocking some punches.
Galvarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
Galvarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galvarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Galvarino tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
Galvarino misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvarino's elbow.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galvarino's elbow.
Galvarino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honda Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Honda Jr misses with a body punch.
Galvarino lands a nice uppercut.
Galvarino misses with a punch on the inside.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Honda Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Galvarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Honda Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Honda Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galvarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr prevents a body shot from Galvarino.
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land.
Galvarino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Honda Jr breaks from the clinch.
Galvarino avoids a kick to the body.
Galvarino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Galvarino darts in trying to clinch
and Honda Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Honda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvarino manages to avoid it.
Galvarino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Honda Jr.
Galvarino doesn't manage to clinch there - Honda Jr circles away.
#T4#
Galvarino slips a jab from Honda Jr.
Galvarino misses with a left hand
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Galvarino instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Galvarino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galvarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
Honda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galvarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mapuche Galvarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda Jr is trying to force a seperation but Galvarino has the dominant position.
Galvarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr digs a right hand underneath Galvarino's ribcage. Galvarino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piston Honda Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galvarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galvarino.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Galvarino controls the action.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Honda Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Honda Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Honda Jr 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Santoro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Honda Jr tries to score with a low kick but Santoro moves his leg out of the way.
Honda Jr missing with a left hand there. Santoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santoro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santoro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Honda Jr can pounce on him.
#CL#
Santoro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honda Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Honda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr connects with a leg kick.
Honda Jr connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Santoro clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Santoro tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santoro tries to land knees in the clinch but Honda Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Honda Jr working aggressively here.
Santoro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santoro.
Honda Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Honda Jr lands a right hand.
Santoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Honda Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honda Jr. #BC2#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Santoro's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Honda Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Honda Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Santoro moves forwards but Honda Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Honda Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Santoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Honda Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Santoro misses the target.
Honda Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santoro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheers as Honda Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santoro doesn't seem phased though.
Honda Jr misses with a hook.
Honda Jr misses the jab.
Santoro darts in trying to clinch
and Honda Jr counters with a series of strikes. Santoro will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Honda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Santoro is just out of range.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santoro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Honda Jr misses with a head kick.
Santoro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Santoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Santoro misses the target.
Honda Jr misses with a hook
enabling Santoro to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Santoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Honda Jr's hands.
Honda Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Santoro blocks it.
Santoro ducks under a wild hook from Honda Jr.
Santoro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honda Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honda Jr throws out the jab.
Santoro is looking to counter punch.
Honda Jr cracks Santoro with an open hand slap.
Honda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Santoro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Honda Jr tries to bum rush Santoro with a series of wild strikes but Santoro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honda Jr cracks Santoro with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Honda Jr misses its intended target.
Santoro is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Honda Jr misses the target.
As Honda Jr looks to move away, Santoro throws a big counter combo but Honda Jr just gets out of the way.#T1#
Santoro tries to clinch up but Honda Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Honda Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Santoro steps away.
Honda Jr throws a looping overhand right but Santoro ducks down to avoid it.
Santoro looks to land a left hand but Honda Jr moved out of range nicely.
Honda Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Santoro is wise to it.
Honda Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santoro. That did some damage!
Honda Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr throws a hook to the side of Santoro's head but Santoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santoro is looking to counter punch.
Honda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Santoro's shoulder, as Santoro tries to avoid the shot.
Honda Jr misses the jab.#T2#
Honda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Santoro.
Santoro is looking to counter with a body kick.
Santoro blocks a jab.
Santoro needs to keep his hands up - Honda Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Santoro slips a jab from Honda Jr.
Santoro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Honda Jr avoids it.
Honda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santoro tries to clinch up.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Honda Jr.
Santoro slips under a jab.
Santoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Honda Jr looks to land a left hand but Santoro moved out of range nicely.
Santoro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Honda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santoro slips under a jab.#CL#
Santoro darts in and clinches Honda Jr up against the cage.
Honda Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Honda Jr.
#BC2#
Honda Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honda Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santoro.
It looked like Santoro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Honda Jr.#T4#
Santoro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda Jr looks for the body kick but Santoro saw that one coming.
It looked like Santoro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Honda Jr tries a low kick but Santoro avoids it.
Santoro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Honda Jr takes one to the chin there.
Honda Jr takes a swing at Santoro's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santoro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda Jr misses with a hook
and Santoro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Honda Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santoro.
Santoro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honda Jr misses with a looping right.
Santoro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santoro wants to clinch.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr tries to score with a low kick but Santoro moves his leg out of the way.
Santoro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Honda Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Santoro counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Santoro looks to clinch
and Honda Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda Jr throws a jab when Santoro was well out of range.
Santoro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Honda Jr with a hook.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda Jr throws out a counter right but Santoro avoids it with no problem.
Honda Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Honda Jr throws a jab when Santoro was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Santoro misses the target.
Honda Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Santoro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Honda Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Santoro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Honda Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Santoro avoids it easily.
Santoro throwing a counter right hand but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Santoro walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro tries to clinch up
and Honda Jr counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Honda Jr misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Santoro darts in and clinches Honda Jr up against the cage.
Santoro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Honda Jr.
Santoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santoro tries to land knees in the clinch but Honda Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Honda Jr avoiding damage as Santoro throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santoro.
A short left from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr working aggressively here.
Honda Jr tries to work over Santoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Santoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr has had enough of the clinch but Santoro keeps him there for the moment.
Santoro throws a head punch that misses.
Santoro crunches a lovely knee into Honda Jr's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Honda Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santoro.
Honda Jr gets through Santoro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr can't break the clinch.
Tommy Santoro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santoro blocking some punches.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Santoro controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Santoro.
Santoro gets through Honda Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Santoro.
Honda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Santoro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Piston Honda Jr just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Santoro misses with a hook
and Honda Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Honda Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Honda Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Honda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santoro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Honda Jr avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr scores with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santoro checks a leg kick.
Honda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santoro is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut. Santoro saw that one coming.
Santoro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Honda Jr avoids it.
Honda Jr misses with a body kick.
Santoro checks a leg kick.
Santoro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santoro wants to clinch up but Honda Jr keeps it at a distance.
Honda Jr missing with a left hand there. Santoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda Jr throws a jab when Santoro was well out of range.
Honda Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Santoro lands with a good body shot.
Honda Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Santoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Santoro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honda Jr. Santoro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santoro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honda Jr with a nice calf kick.
Santoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
And Santoro counters with a quick kick to the body but Honda Jr blocks it.#T3#
Honda Jr loads up on a big right hand but Santoro slips the punch.
Santoro blocks the body kick.
Santoro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Honda Jr misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Santoro misses the target.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santoro.
Santoro is looking to counter with a body kick.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santoro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santoro.
It looked like Santoro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Honda Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Santoro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda Jr misses the shot to the body.
And Santoro counters with a quick kick to the body but Honda Jr blocks it.
Santoro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santoro slips a straight right by Honda Jr.
Santoro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santoro is looking to counter punch.
Honda Jr misses with a hook
and Santoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santoro misses with an uppercut. Honda Jr saw that one coming.
Honda Jr blocks a head kick by Santoro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Honda Jr with a nice cross.
Tommy Santoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda Jr connects with a leg kick.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot
and Santoro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Santoro counters with a quick kick to the body but Honda Jr blocks it.
Santoro moves out of range of the body kick from Honda Jr.
Santoro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Honda Jr avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Santoro misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Honda Jr.
Santoro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Honda Jr throws a hook but Santoro avoids it easily.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Santoro off balance momentarily.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Santoro blocks it.
Honda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
Santoro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Honda Jr avoids it.
Honda Jr throws a head kick but Santoro moves out of range.
Santoro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
A big right from Honda Jr misses.
It looked like Santoro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santoro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda Jr.
Santoro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Santoro lands a big head kick that sends Honda Jr tumbling to the mat! Santoro takes a step backwards and waves Honda Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Honda Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Piston Honda Jr has been cut.#T3#
Honda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Santoro counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Santoro!
Tommy Santoro retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Tommy Santoro 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:
UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Honda Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Honda Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliveira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD#
Honda Jr lands a left and a right that send Oliveira crashing to the mat, dazed. Honda Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Diablo Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Honda Jr but Honda Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Honda Jr swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honda Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Honda Jr is defending well.
Oliveira thows a huge punch but Honda Jr dodges it nicely.
Honda Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Honda Jr tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Honda Jr is keeping him busy.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliveira working Honda Jr over with strikes here.
BOOM! Oliveira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount and Honda Jr is in trouble!
Oliveira trying to control but Honda Jr is having none of it. #T2#
Oliveira controlling the pace for now.
Oliveira wants to control but Honda Jr has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Oliveira lands strikes from half guard.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honda Jr defending well though.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Honda Jr's hands, connecting with Honda Jr's forehead.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Honda Jr is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Oliveira is looking to stall here but Honda Jr recovers full guard.
Honda Jr keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira postures up in Honda Jr's guard and throws a big left but Honda Jr blocks it.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda Jr is keeping the position for now.
Honda Jr keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Honda Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Honda Jr is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliveira trying to control but Honda Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda Jr.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Piston Honda Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diablo Oliveira.
Honda Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honda Jr throws out the jab.
Oliveira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Honda Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Honda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diablo Oliveira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda Jr.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Piston Honda Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda Jr misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira with the counter takedown but Honda Jr avoids it easily.
Honda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliveira under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Honda Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honda Jr defends it well.
Honda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Honda Jr engages and cracks Oliveira with a massive lead left hook - Oliveira tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Honda Jr is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Honda Jr!
A very excited looking Piston Honda Jr 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:
UCF 66: Mfer v Jones
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Honda Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Honda Jr
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Honda Jr throws a wild body kick that Thorn sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Honda Jr.
Thorn with a hook.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Honda Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr tries to work over Thorn's front leg with a kick but Thorn checks it.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Honda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.#T1#
Thorn throws a series of punches but Honda Jr avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Thorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honda Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Honda Jr pushes Thorn away with a front kick.
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Honda Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Thorn 's knee.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn misses with a double jab.
Honda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honda Jr counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda Jr lands an overhand right.
Thorn misses with a combination
and Honda Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Honda Jr lands a big head kick that sends Thorn tumbling to the mat! Honda Jr takes a step backwards and waves Thorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thorn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorn duly obliges.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Honda Jr moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Honda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Thorn moves out of range of the body kick from Honda Jr.
Thorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr throwing a counter right hand but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Honda Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda Jr eats them both and turns towards Thorn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Thorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Honda Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda Jr lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Honda Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Thorn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Honda Jr avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Honda Jr misses with the body kick
enabling Thorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honda Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Honda Jr avoids them all with ease.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorn walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
As Thorn backs away, Honda Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Honda Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda Jr.
Piston Honda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Honda Jr.
Thorn connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Honda Jr. That snapped Thorn's head back.
#T1#
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Honda Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorn just manages to avoid it.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn blocks a low kick nicely.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and Honda Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thorn's knee momentarily.
Honda Jr lands with an overhand left.#KD#
Honda Jr lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Honda Jr stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!#ROC#Thorn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Honda Jr! Thorn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UCF 54: Hanma v Almeda
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Honda Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Honda Jr throws a leg kick but Apuro moved away.
Honda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apuro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Honda Jr's head.
Honda Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Apuro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apuro avoids the body shot from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a right hand #TD#
and Apuro counters with a shoot takedown. Honda Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Apuro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro throws a big right hand that misses.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Honda Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Honda Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Honda Jr keeping moving, preventing Apuro from controlling successfully.
Apuro is in close to Honda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing.
Apuro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apuro lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apuro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apuro throws a big elbow that misses.
Apuro is working Honda Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apuro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honda Jr's head.
Apuro throwing strikes from guard but Honda Jr blocks nicely.
Apuro postures up and lands a big shot to Honda Jr's brow.
Apuro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apuro wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
Apuro is in close to Honda Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apuro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Apuro stands up over Honda Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Apuro is looking to work some ground and pound but Honda Jr has wrist control.
Apuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Honda Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Apuro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Apuro is looking to pass into half guard but Honda Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Honda Jr is in guard.#REVB#
Honda Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Apuro pulls Honda Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Honda Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Apuro wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Apuro is working hard here to advance position.
Apuro is controlling Honda Jr's posture.
Honda Jr content to stall in guard here.
Honda Jr is fighting to break Apuro's control of his arms but Apuro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Honda Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Honda Jr scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Apuro misses.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
It looked like Apuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honda Jr is looking to slow Apuro down with leg kicks.
Honda Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Apuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Honda Jr lands the left hand.
Apuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda Jr.
Apuro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Honda Jr defending well as Apuro loads up on a big left hand.
Apuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mursk Apuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Honda Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Apuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Honda Jr.
Apuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honda Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Apuro with a body shot.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apuro.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Honda Jr!
Apuro blocks a jab.
Honda Jr with a nice cross.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Honda Jr. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apuro tries for a takedown but Honda Jr circles away easily
and Apuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honda Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Honda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honda Jr can do to turn this around?
Honda Jr slips a jab and a cross from Apuro.
Honda Jr throws out a counter right but Apuro avoids it with no problem.
Apuro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Honda Jr.
Apuro misses the body punch
and Honda Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Apuro misses with a hook
and Honda Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Honda Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Apuro moves out of range easily.
Apuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Good exchange - Honda Jr coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Honda Jr.#ROC2#Apuro is rocked!
Honda Jr moves in close and cracks Apuro with a massive right hand! Apuro, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Honda Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Honda Jr!
A relieved looking Piston Honda Jr 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:
UCF 46: Hanma v Hunter
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Karacan jabs at Honda Jr's body.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karacan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karacan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karacan takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Honda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Honda Jr pushes Karacan up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Still in the clinch, Karacan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karacan throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Karacan manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karacan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karacan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karacan slips a jab from Honda Jr.
A big right from Honda Jr misses.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Karacan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Honda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan. #CL2#
Karacan clinches. #T1##BC2#
Karacan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Karacan gets tackled into the cage by Honda Jr. Honda Jr maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Karacan prevents a body shot from Honda Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Karacan.
Honda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Karacan tries to break the clinch but Honda Jr is controlling the position.
Honda Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karacan.
Honda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Karacan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Honda Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Karacan blocks a body shot from Honda Jr. #T2#
Karacan lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karacan takes a shot to the head.
Honda Jr is stalling here.
Honda Jr presses Karacan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Karacan fails to land.
Honda Jr lands a right hand.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr lands a body punch.
Honda Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Honda Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Karacan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action.
Karacan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Karacan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.#CL2#
Karacan has managed to clinch.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Honda Jr trying to control the position but instead, Karacan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honda Jr into the cage.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karacan's elbow.
Karacan tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action.
#BC2#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karacan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honda Jr at a distance.
Enver Karacan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karacan! But no joy.#CL2#
Karacan darts in and clinches Honda Jr up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karacan. #BC2#
Karacan breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Nice uppercut there from Karacan.
Karacan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karacan finds it's way round the side to connect with Honda Jr's head.
Karacan swings for the body but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karacan.
Karacan is looking to clinch but Honda Jr is avoiding it.
Honda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karacan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Piston Honda Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Honda Jr looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range.
Honda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Karacan.
Honda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Karacan.
Karacan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Karacan rushes Honda Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Karacan on the inside.
A short right from Karacan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karacan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karacan's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Honda Jr fails to land.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karacan blocking some punches.
Honda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Karacan controls the action.
Karacan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Karacan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Karacan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Karacan moves away from the strike by Honda Jr.
Karacan misses with a straight right.
A big left from Karacan misses.
Karacan scores with a shot to the body.
Karacan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Enver Karacan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Honda Jr clinches.
Karacan lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karacan.
Karacan lands a shoulder strike.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karacan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan prevents a body shot from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karacan. #T2#
Honda Jr lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honda Jr.#BC2#
Karacan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Karacan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Honda Jr staying out of range there.
Karacan throws a body punch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Karacan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karacan throws a body punch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honda Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Karacan misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honda Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Honda Jr connects with a right hand. Karacan shakes it off.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan moves out of range as Honda Jr strikes.
The crowd cheers as Honda Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karacan doesn't seem phased though.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from Honda Jr.
Karacan staying out of range there.
Karacan throws a hook but Honda Jr blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Karacan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karacan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda Jr wants to clinch.
Honda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karacan throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Honda Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honda Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
Karacan throws out a loose jab but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karacan cracks Honda Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Honda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Honda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Honda Jr scores with a head kick. Karacan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Honda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karacan.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karacan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karacan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karacan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Honda Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Karacan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Honda Jr throws a nice looking combination but Karacan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
Karacan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karacan.
Karacan scores with a three punch combo!
Honda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karacan throws out the jab.
Karacan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick.
Honda Jr misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Karacan clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Honda Jr. #BC2#
Karacan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Honda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Karacan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr slips under a jab.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Honda Jr. #T1#
Karacan throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Karacan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karacan needs to keep his hands up - Honda Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Karacan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Honda Jr momentarily.
Honda Jr misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Karacan.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Honda Jr misses with a looping left.
Karacan throws a jab but it's blocked by Honda Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Honda Jr misses with some punches.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Karacan manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Karacan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karacan throws an overhand right that lands on Honda Jr's shoulder, as Honda Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan throws a body shot but no joy.
Karacan tries to clinch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
Karacan walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr slips a straight right by Karacan.
Karacan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda Jr.
Karacan misses with a right hand
letting Honda Jr counter with a right hand.
Karacan misses with a wild body shot.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Karacan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Honda Jr thuds a left hand into Karacan's body.
Honda Jr cracks Karacan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Karacan misses.
Honda Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karacan avoids it.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karacan.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Karacan.
Honda Jr connects with the punch.
Karacan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honda Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Karacan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honda Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honda Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Karacan.
Karacan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan cracks Honda Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karacan takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Karacan.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karacan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karacan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karacan misses the shot to the body.
Karacan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Honda Jr avoids the body shot from Karacan.
Karacan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Honda Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Honda Jr takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karacan. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Honda Jr backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Honda Jr misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honda Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karacan throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
As Karacan looks to move away, Honda Jr throws a big counter combo but Karacan just gets out of the way.
Honda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from Honda Jr.
Karacan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Honda Jr closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karacan 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Karacan!
After winning the bout, Enver Karacan 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:
UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Honda Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a shoot takedown. Honda Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honda Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda Jr keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valdenius wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
Honda Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdenius on the ground.#T1#
Honda Jr keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass.
Valdenius wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Honda Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdenius misses with a double jab
and Honda Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdenius moves away from the strike by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdenius feints the counter takedown.
Honda Jr misses the body punch #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Honda Jr won't be happy with that.
Valdenius tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Honda Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Valdenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Honda Jr is defending well.
Honda Jr stops Valdenius from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Valdenius has hold of Honda Jr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Honda Jr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Valdenius cranks the arm and Honda Jr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Honda Jr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobo Valdenius! |
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Event:
UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Soprano cracks Honda Jr with a good jab.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
Soprano goes for a double leg but Honda Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Honda Jr continues to drive forward.
Soprano shoots for a double leg takedown but Honda Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Soprano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Honda Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soprano lands a nice shot to the body.
Soprano lands the left hand.
Honda Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soprano misses the body punch
and Honda Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Paulie Soprano has been cut.
Soprano misses with a body shot.
Honda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda Jr misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Soprano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Honda Jr's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
Soprano advances position into side control!
Honda Jr struggling a bit here.#T1#
Soprano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Soprano content just to control the position here.
Soprano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Soprano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Honda Jr is looking to escape.
Soprano wants to take Honda Jr's back here but Honda Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Soprano looking to control but Honda Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Honda Jr is looking to improve his position but Soprano isn't that keen on the idea.
Soprano wants to take Honda Jr's back here but Honda Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Soprano controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Soprano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Honda Jr is now in Soprano's guard. A big mistake from Soprano there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Soprano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Honda Jr advances position into side control!
Honda Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soprano keeps trying to improve his position.
Soprano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
Honda Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Honda Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soprano tries to roll over but Honda Jr keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honda Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Honda Jr wants to pass the guard but Soprano is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Soprano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Soprano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Honda Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soprano.
Soprano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Honda Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Honda Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paulie Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Honda Jr sends Soprano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Honda Jr is motioning to the referee to let Soprano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Soprano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda Jr measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Soprano! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Piston Honda Jr!
After winning the bout, Piston Honda Jr 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:
UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Salar throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Honda Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Honda Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Honda Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Honda Jr.
Honda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honda Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Salar instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salar.
Salar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Salar.
Honda Jr presses Salar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salar lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Honda Jr working aggressively here.
Salar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salar has a couple of punches blocked by Honda Jr.
Salar misses with a body punch.
Salar misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salar.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda Jr blocks an uppercut.
Salar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salar swings wildly with an uppercut but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salar blocks an uppercut.
Honda Jr lands a right hand.
Honda Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salar blocking some punches.
Honda Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda Jr.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Salar is trying to break free.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Honda Jr.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Honda Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honda Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salar scores with the left hand. Honda Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Honda Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Honda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Salar.
Salar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honda Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salar ducks under a wild hook from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr stuns Salar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honda Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Honda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Honda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Salar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Honda Jr drops his hands momentarily and Salar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Honda Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Honda Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salar.
Salar connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Honda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Salar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honda Jr avoids the body shot from Salar.
Salar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Honda Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Salar's head.
Salar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Salar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Honda Jr misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda Jr misses with a straight right.
Salar throwing a counter right hand but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Honda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Salar is just out of range.
Salar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Salar blocks it.
A slow jab from Honda Jr misses its intended target.
Honda Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Honda Jr punishes Salar's body with a nice straight punch.
Honda Jr lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Honda Jr looks to land a right hand but Salar moved out of range.
Honda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salar manages to avoid it.
Salar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Honda Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Salar's head.
Salar misses with an uppercut. Honda Jr saw that one coming.
Honda Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Honda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Salar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salar. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salar looks to land a right hand but Honda Jr moved out of range.
Honda Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Honda Jr cracks Salar with a good jab.
Nice cross by Honda Jr.#T1#
Honda Jr with a hook.
Salar needs to keep his hands up - Honda Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Honda Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Honda Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Honda Jr looks to land a left hand but Salar moved out of range nicely.
Salar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Honda Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salar's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salar. Honda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honda Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Salar steps away.
Honda Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salar misses with a hook. Honda Jr ducked under it nicely.
Honda Jr scores with a jab. Salar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Honda Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda Jr lands with a cross.
Honda Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salar 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Salar misses the target.
Nice shot by Salar.
Salar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda Jr.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Honda Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Salar misses with a wild body shot.
Salar ducks under a wild hook from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salar throws an overhand right that lands on Honda Jr's shoulder, as Honda Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Honda Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Honda Jr misses with a straight right.
Honda Jr lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Honda Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salar doesn't seem phased though.
Honda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Salar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Salar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Honda Jr cracks Salar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Honda Jr misses with a hook. Salar ducked under it nicely.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honda Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda Jr connects with a right hand. Salar shakes it off.
Salar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws the left hand but Salar avoids the punch easily.
Salar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Honda Jr.
Nice defenses there by Salar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Honda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Salar moves into the clinch.
Salar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salar. #BC2#
Honda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honda Jr defending well as Salar loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Honda Jr misses its intended target.
Honda Jr throws a front kick aimed at Salar's knee but Salar avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Honda Jr misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Honda Jr.#T1#
Salar takes one to the chin there.
Salar throws a body shot but no joy.
Honda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honda Jr misses with a straight left.
Honda Jr throws a body punch but Salar moves out of range.
Honda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Salar moves away and avoids it.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot.
Honda Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Honda Jr scores with a jab. Salar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Honda Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salar's head backwards.
Salar scores with a jab to the head.
Honda Jr slips under a jab.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salar moves away.
Salar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salar walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda Jr stuns Salar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Honda Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Salar scores with a jab. Honda Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Salar misses with a looping left.
Honda Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salar moves away.
Honda Jr lands with an overhand left.
Salar slips a jab from Honda Jr.
Salar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salar lands with a straight right. Honda Jr didn't see that one coming.
Salar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Honda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
letting Salar counter with a right hand.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Salar blocks it.#T4#
Honda Jr throws a jab when Salar was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Salar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salar manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Honda Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Honda Jr lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salar lands a jab to Honda Jr's midsection.
Salar thuds a left hand into Honda Jr's body.
Salar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Salar moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salar.
Del Salar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piston Honda Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short body shot lands from Salar as the two fighters clinch.
Salar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Honda Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Honda Jr 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda Jr!
A relieved looking Piston Honda Jr 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:
UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Abbot misses with a looping right.
Honda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Honda Jr.
A jab from Abbot finds it's way through Honda Jr's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Abbot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abbot misses with a wild combination.
Abbot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Honda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Abbot moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Abbot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Abbot on the inside.
Honda Jr lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda Jr blocks an uppercut.
Honda Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Abbot misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Abbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Abbot tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Abbot back against the cage.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abbot.
Honda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot lands a body punch.
Honda Jr tries to work over Abbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbot misses with a body punch.
Honda Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Abbot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Honda Jr uses from the top position.
Honda Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Honda Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB#
Abbot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Abbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honda Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honda Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Honda Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abbot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Honda Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Abbot's legs - danger averted.
Honda Jr wants to control from the top but Abbot keeps moving.
Honda Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honda Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Honda Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abbot misses with a straight right.
Abbot throws a lazy right hand but Honda Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abbot loads up on a big right hand but Honda Jr slips the punch.
Abbot missing with a left hand there. Honda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Honda Jr.
Abbot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abbot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Abbot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abbot lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimebag Abbot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Honda Jr cracks a nice hook into Abbot's ribs.
Dimebag Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbot looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Abbot misses with a hook. Honda Jr ducked under it nicely.
Abbot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abbot throwing a counter right hand but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Honda Jr sizes up Abbot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abbot throws a looping overhand right but Honda Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Honda Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honda Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Abbot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Honda Jr.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Abbot throwing a counter right hand but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Abbot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Abbot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Honda Jr takes a swing at Abbot's ribcage but misses.
Abbot dips to his left and cracks Honda Jr with an uppercut!
Honda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Abbot.
Abbot is looking to clinch but Honda Jr is avoiding it.
Honda Jr slips a straight right by Abbot.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Honda Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Honda Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Abbot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Honda Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Honda Jr takes a swing at Abbot's ribcage but misses.
Honda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Honda Jr.
Abbot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Honda Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Honda Jr.
Abbot misses with a looping left.
Honda Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Honda Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Abbot's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Honda Jr! But no joy.
Honda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Abbot.#KD2#
Honda Jr lands a big right hand that sends Abbot crashing to the mat! Honda Jr stays standing though and waves Abbot back to his feet!#ROC2#Abbot is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dimebag Abbot has been cut.#T3#
Abbot throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Abbot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Abbot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Honda Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Abbot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Honda Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abbot seems to have got his legs back now.
Honda Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abbot tries to advance to mount but Honda Jr denies him. #T4#
Honda Jr is trying to improve his position.
Abbot 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.
Honda Jr is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Abbot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dimebag Abbot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Abbot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda Jr.
Abbot is looking to counter punch.
Honda Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Honda Jr defending well as Abbot loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Honda Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Honda Jr avoids the body shot from Abbot.
Abbot jabs at Honda Jr's body.
Abbot slips a jab from Honda Jr.
Abbot scores with a jab.
Abbot ducks under a wild hook from Honda Jr.
Abbot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda Jr throws out a counter right but Abbot avoids it with no problem.
Honda Jr looks to throw the jab but Abbot is out of range.
Honda Jr throws the left hand but Abbot avoids the punch easily.
Abbot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Abbot throws a jab when Honda Jr was well out of range.
Abbot takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Abbot throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Honda Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Abbot toppling to the canvas! Abbot scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Honda Jr finish him?!
Honda Jr works Abbot's body with a nice hook.
Abbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Honda Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Abbot swings widly with a right hand
and Honda Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abbot moves to clinch but Honda Jr breaks away
enabling Honda Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Honda Jr! Abbot is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SUF 15: Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Honda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Honda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Honda Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Honda Jr moves away from the strike by Knight.
Honda Jr swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Honda Jr clinches.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Honda Jr. #BC2#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Honda Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.#T1#
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Honda Jr counters with a left to the body.
Honda Jr moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Honda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marshall Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Honda Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Honda Jr with a nice cross.
Honda Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Honda Jr cracks Knight with a good jab.
Knight throws a hook but Honda Jr blocks it.
Honda Jr works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Knight is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Honda Jr catches Knight napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Knight to the canvas!
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honda Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Honda Jr passes into half guard.
Honda Jr is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Honda Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Honda Jr controlling the action here.
Knight tries to kick Honda Jr off but Honda Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Honda Jr seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Honda Jr rushes Knight and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Honda Jr is looking to control Knight's arms but Knight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Honda Jr has his back to the ropes.
Honda Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knight blocks a body shot from Honda Jr. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Honda Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Honda Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Honda Jr lands with a right to the head.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr has Knight pressed against the ropes, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honda Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Honda Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight working aggressively here.
Honda Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Honda Jr can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Honda Jr lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Knight 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Honda Jr moves into the clinch.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight pushes Honda Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honda Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Honda Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Honda Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Honda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Honda Jr is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honda Jr is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Honda Jr looking to stall.
Honda Jr lands a right hand.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honda Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Honda Jr lands a right hand.
Honda Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Honda Jr works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Honda Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Honda Jr.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr is working Knight over against the ropes.
Honda Jr lands a shot to the body.
Honda Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Honda Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Honda Jr is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Honda Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Honda Jr lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honda Jr digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honda Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Honda Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Honda Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honda Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Honda Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Honda Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Honda Jr lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Honda Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Honda Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Honda Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Knight's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Knight drops to his knees and Honda Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Piston Honda Jr 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:
SUF 9: Whelan vs Muller
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Honda Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Luca throws a hook but Honda Jr avoids it easily.
Honda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Luca under the eye.
A head kick misses from De Luca.
Honda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by De Luca.
De Luca throws a hook but Honda Jr blocks it.
De Luca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Honda Jr lands with a good body shot.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot.
Honda Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Luca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Honda Jr's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Luca swings widly with a right hand
and Honda Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Luca.
Honda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Honda Jr loads up on a big right hand but De Luca slips the punch.
De Luca missing with a left hand there. Honda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Luca gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Honda Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! De Luca 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 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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CGC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Honda Jr dips to his left and cracks Berestein with an uppercut!
Berestein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Honda Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Honda Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berestein swats away the attempt to clinch by Honda Jr.#CL#
Honda Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Berestein.
A shot in the inside from Honda Jr.
Berestein blocks a body shot from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berestein's efforts to push away.
Honda Jr gets through Berestein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honda Jr tries a body shot but Berestein blocks it.
Berestein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Berestein blocks an uppercut.
Berestein tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berestein back against the cage.
Berestein struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
Berestein throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Berestein tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berestein back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berestein.
Honda Jr working aggressively here.
Honda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Berestein.
Berestein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honda Jr pushes Berestein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berestein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Berestein breaks the clinch.
Honda Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Berestein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Honda Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Berestein throws a big shot that misses.
Honda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berestein manages to avoid it.#CL#
Honda Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berestein tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
Berestein misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berestein.
Berestein throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Berestein struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
#BC2#
Berestein breaks the clinch.
Berestein jabs Honda Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berestein takes a swing at Honda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Honda Jr lands a body shot.
Honda Jr throws the left hand but Berestein avoids the punch easily.
Berestein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda Jr.
Nice body punch from Berestein.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berestein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berestein misses with the combination.
Honda Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Honda Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berestein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Honda Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Honda Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Honda Jr with a hook.
Berestein swats away the attempt to clinch by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr moves in looking to clinch but Berestein pushes him off.
Berestein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Honda Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Honda Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Berestein is rocked!
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berestein moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berestein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honda Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Berestein.
Honda Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berestein is still on wobbly legs! Can Honda Jr finish him?#T4#
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Berestein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berestein seems to have recovered his senses.
Berestein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berestein fails to land with a series of punches.
Berestein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Honda Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berestein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Honda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berestein.
Honda Jr avoids the body shot from Berestein.
Berestein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda Jr tests Berestein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berestein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Honda Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Berestein blocks a jab.
Berestein swats away the attempt to clinch by Honda Jr.
Berestein throws out a counter right but Honda Jr avoids it with no problem.
Honda Jr throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Berestein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Honda Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berestein throws a hook but Honda Jr avoids it easily.
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Berestein counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Honda Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Berestein misses with a body punch.
Honda Jr tries to work over Berestein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berestein swings wildly with an uppercut but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berestein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr is working Berestein over against the cage.
Berestein tries to break the clinch but Honda Jr is controlling the position.
Honda Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berestein digs a right hand underneath Honda Jr's ribcage. Honda Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honda Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Berestein cracks Honda Jr with a nice body shot.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honda Jr.
Berestein swings wildly with an uppercut but Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Honda Jr gets through Berestein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berestein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berestein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Berestein.
Berestein is working Honda Jr over against the cage.
Honda Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berestein can do to turn this around?#BC#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch.
Berestein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berestein looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Honda Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berestein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Honda Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Berestein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berestein misses with a body shot.
Honda Jr tries to clinch but Berestein is having none of it.
Berestein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berestein slips under a jab from Honda Jr.#T2#
Berestein just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda Jr drops his hands momentarily and Berestein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berestein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda Jr.
#CL#
Honda Jr clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berestein lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Honda Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Honda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda Jr lands a body shot.
Honda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berestein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Honda Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berestein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Berestein walks into a stiff left hand from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Honda Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berestein loads up on a big right hand but Honda Jr slips the punch.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Honda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Berestein.
Honda Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda Jr lands with a cross.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berestein moves away and avoids it.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berestein drops his hands momentarily and Honda Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berestein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berestein misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Honda Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Berestein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Honda Jr punishes Berestein's body with a nice straight punch.
Honda Jr clobbers Berestein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berestein throws a body punch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr with a hook.
Berestein swings for the body but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berestein throws a sloppy body shot
and Honda Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Honda Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berestein checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Berestein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berestein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Honda Jr throws a body punch but Berestein moves out of range.
Berestein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Honda Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Berestein counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda Jr throws a body punch but Berestein moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Berestein misses with an uppercut.
Berestein throws a hook but Honda Jr avoids it easily.#CL#
Honda Jr pushes Berestein up against the cage in a clinch.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berestein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berestein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Berestein lands a body shot.
Berestein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berestein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berestein throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda Jr.
Berestein working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berestein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Honda Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berestein. Berestein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Honda Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Piston Honda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Honda Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Honda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berestein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Honda Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berestein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda Jr.
Berestein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honda Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Honda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berestein manages to avoid it.
Berestein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Berestein gets tackled into the cage by Honda Jr. Honda Jr maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Berestein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Honda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berestein misses the jab.
Berestein connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Berestein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Honda Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berestein.
Honda Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berestein misses with a looping right.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berestein moves away.#CL#
Honda Jr moves into the clinch.
Berestein tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berestein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Honda Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berestein digs a right hand into Honda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honda Jr's gas tank.
Berestein blocks an uppercut.
Berestein lands a hook that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards. #T3#
Honda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Honda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Berestein.
Berestein lands a body punch.
Berestein takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berestein throws an off balance right hand
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honda Jr misses with a body punch
and Berestein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berestein misses with a looping right.
Honda Jr misses with a hook
and Berestein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berestein looks to score with a jab to the body but Honda Jr is just out of range.
Honda Jr lunges at Berestein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berestein's hand.
Berestein throws a body shot but no joy.
Berestein swings for the body but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Honda Jr lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Berestein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berestein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honda Jr at a distance.
Honda Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berestein.
Berestein throws an off balance right hand
and Honda Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berestein thinking.
Berestein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Honda Jr slips a jab from Berestein.
Honda Jr throws a body punch but Berestein moves out of range.
Berestein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honda Jr.
Berestein just misses with a punch to the body.
Berestein slips a straight right by Honda Jr.
Berestein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Iwan Berestein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piston Honda Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berestein misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Honda Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Honda Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Piston Honda Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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