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Event:
UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frometa. Kronstedth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frometa connects with a nice looking jab.
Kronstedth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frometa.
Kronstedth thuds his right hand into Frometa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kronstedth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kronstedth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kronstedth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frometa.
Frometa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frometa looks to throw the jab but Kronstedth is out of range.
Kronstedth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronstedth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronstedth wants to clinch.
Frometa is looking to counter punch.
Frometa misses with a left hand
letting Kronstedth counter with a right hand.
Frometa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronstedth is just out of range.
A jab from Frometa does it's job there.
Frometa lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Kronstedth cracks Frometa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frometa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frometa throws a big shot that misses.
Frometa throws the left hand but Kronstedth avoids the punch easily.
Kronstedth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frometa.
Kronstedth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frometa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kronstedth counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronstedth tests Frometa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kronstedth dips to his left and cracks Frometa with an uppercut!
Frometa lands a really nice looking cross but Kronstedth seems unphased.
Kronstedth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kronstedth throws a good cross that connects.
Frometa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kronstedth.
Frometa tries to move into range but Kronstedth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frometa swings widly with a right hand
and Kronstedth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frometa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronstedth is just out of range.
Kronstedth throws out a counter right but Frometa avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kronstedth does it's job there.
Kronstedth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kronstedth clobbers Frometa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Frometa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kronstedth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frometa throws out the jab.
Frometa throws a jab when Kronstedth was well out of range.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Frometa moves away and avoids it.
Kronstedth moves in looking to clinch but Frometa pushes him off.
Kronstedth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frometa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kronstedth.
Frometa throws a hook to the side of Kronstedth's head but Kronstedth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kronstedth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frometa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kronstedth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frometa scrambles back to his feet.
Frometa misses with a hook. Kronstedth ducked under it nicely.
Frometa misses with a right hand
and Kronstedth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frometa throws an off balance right hand
and Frometa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronstedth lands a slapping body shot.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Frometa ducked under it nicely.
Kronstedth lands a nice shot to the body.
Kronstedth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Frometa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kronstedth misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Kronstedth does no damage.
Frometa throws a jab when Kronstedth was well out of range.
Kronstedth digs a good body shot into Frometa's ribs.
Frometa lands with a nice body punch.
Kronstedth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frometa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kronstedth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kronstedth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kronstedth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frometa.
Kronstedth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frometa.
Kronstedth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Frometa swings for the body but Kronstedth moves out of range.
Kronstedth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kronstedth ducks under a wild hook from Frometa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronstedth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Frometa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronstedth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kronstedth misses with an uppercut. Frometa saw that one coming.
Kronstedth ducks under a wild hook from Frometa.
Kronstedth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kronstedth thuds a left hand into Frometa's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kronstedth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kronstedth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frometa scores with a jab to the head.
Kronstedth looks to land a right hand but Frometa moved out of range.
Frometa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth throws a lazy right hand but Frometa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Frometa misses its intended target.
Kronstedth slips a jab from Frometa.
Frometa throws a looping overhand right but Kronstedth ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frans Kronstedth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kronstedth slips under a jab.
Kronstedth wants to counter with a clinch but Frometa pushes him away.
Frometa misses with a hook to the body
and Kronstedth counters with a straight right hand.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Frometa avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kronstedth.
Frometa needs to keep his hands up - Kronstedth had a free shot at his head there.
A left and a right from Kronstedth both land. Nice combination.
Kronstedth lands a lovely overhand right.
Frometa throws a hook to the side of Kronstedth's head but Kronstedth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kronstedth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frometa throws a right hand that misses
and Kronstedth counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frometa lunges at Kronstedth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kronstedth's hand.
Frometa swings widly with a right hand
and Kronstedth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronstedth lands a jab.
Kronstedth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frometa.
Frometa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kronstedth finds it's way round the side to connect with Frometa's head.
Frometa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kronstedth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frometa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws out a counter right but Frometa avoids it with no problem.
Frometa misses with a right hand
and Kronstedth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kronstedth staying out of range there.
Frometa ducks right into an uppercut from Kronstedth.
Frometa misses with a hook to the body
and Kronstedth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Kronstedth misses.
Addiel Frometa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronstedth tries to close the distance and clinch but Frometa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frometa throws a lazy uppercut
and Frometa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronstedth connects with a right hand. Frometa shakes it off.
Kronstedth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frometa. Frometa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kronstedth thuds his right hand into Frometa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kronstedth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frometa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kronstedth to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Frometa is rocked!
Kronstedth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frometa under the eye.
Oh Frometa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth scores with a sloppy right hand. Frometa should have avoided that one.
Frometa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kronstedth lands with a nice body punch.
Kronstedth cracks Frometa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Frometa falls to his knees and Kronstedth doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frans Kronstedth! |
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Event:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronstedth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kronstedth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ng unleashes a big counter combination but Kronstedth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kronstedth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Ng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kronstedth as he jumps to the side.
Kronstedth connects with a right hand. Ng shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kronstedth misses with a looping right.
Ng is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kronstedth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ng was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronstedth.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronstedth throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ng counters with a single leg into guard. Kronstedth didn't expect that.
Kronstedth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kronstedth tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Kronstedth controls Ng momentarily but Ng frees himself. #SUB#
Kronstedth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ng defends well.
Ng scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ng tries to free his leg and advance position but Kronstedth is retaining full guard.
Ng passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kronstedth, who protects the arm well.
Ng lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Ng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ng throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Kronstedth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Ng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kronstedth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ng working away.
Ng has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kronstedth is looking to regain half guard here but Ng keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
Ng working away.#SUB2#
Ng is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kronstedth looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ng gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kronstedth is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ng lets go of the hold and Kronstedth can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josiah Ng! |
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Event:
RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronstedth lands with a hook. Kang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kronstedth scores with a jab.
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronstedth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronstedth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kang slips a jab and a cross from Kronstedth.
Kang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kronstedth.
Kang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Kronstedth.#CUT2#It looks like Kyung Ho Kang has been cut.
Kang takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Kronstedth with a jab.#ROC2#Kang is rocked!
Kang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Kang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kronstedth to score with a decent uppercut.
Kang throws an overhand right that lands on Kronstedth's shoulder, as Kronstedth tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronstedth! But no joy.
Kronstedth cracks Kang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Kronstedth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronstedth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kang.
Kang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kang takes one to the chin there.
Kronstedth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kronstedth lands a head shot.
OH! Kang has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kronstedth smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kronstedth unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Kang sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frans Kronstedth! |
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Event:
RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronstedth.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronstedth swinging wildly here.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Kronstedth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kronstedth connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Kronstedth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Kronstedth is out of range.
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Kronstedth throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronstedth was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Kronstedth moves away and avoids it.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kronstedth does no damage. #T1#
Kronstedth misses with a looping left.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronstedth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Kronstedth does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kronstedth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronstedth throws out the jab.
Kronstedth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Kronstedth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez swings for the body but Kronstedth moves out of range.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronstedth.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kronstedth counters with a right hand to the body.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kronstedth throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Kronstedth throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kronstedth thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kronstedth throws a one two combo.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kronstedth at a distance.
Kronstedth throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Kronstedth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kronstedth walks into a jab.
Kronstedth throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronstedth throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kronstedth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Kronstedth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronstedth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronstedth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kronstedth swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Kronstedth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lopez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronstedth scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronstedth lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
Lopez is looking to wear down Kronstedth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez misses with a hook. Kronstedth ducked under it nicely.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kronstedth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronstedth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Kronstedth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Kronstedth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frans Kronstedth 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#
A big right from Lopez misses.
Kronstedth looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lopez throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez moves forwards but Kronstedth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Lopez.
Lopez works Kronstedth's body with a nice hook.
Kronstedth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kronstedth throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez 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.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronstedth motions for Lopez to come forward. Kronstedth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronstedth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez defending well as Kronstedth loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Kronstedth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronstedth scores with a hook.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Kronstedth swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth connects with a body shot.
Lopez slips a jab from Kronstedth.
No joy there for Kronstedth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Kronstedth manages to avoid it.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronstedth.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Kronstedth throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kronstedth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronstedth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronstedth is just out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Kronstedth's ribs.
Pepe Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Kronstedth thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronstedth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kronstedth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kronstedth staying out of range there.
Kronstedth throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Lopez.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kronstedth.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kronstedth lands a jab-cross combination.
Kronstedth loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Kronstedth avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Kronstedth saw that one coming.
Kronstedth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kronstedth under the eye.#T3#
Kronstedth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Kronstedth misses its intended target.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronstedth misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Kronstedth.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronstedth moves away.
Kronstedth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kronstedth misses with a left hand
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronstedth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Kronstedth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kronstedth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Kronstedth avoids it well.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronstedth! But no joy.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kronstedth blocks a jab.
Frans Kronstedth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kronstedth counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Kronstedth shakes it off.
Kronstedth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Kronstedth.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Lopez walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronstedth throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pepe Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kronstedth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kronstedth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Kronstedth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Kronstedth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Kronstedth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez lands with a hook. Kronstedth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kronstedth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kronstedth misses the jab.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Kronstedth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kronstedth takes one to the chin there.
Kronstedth moves away from the strike by Lopez.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronstedth doesn't seem phased though.
Kronstedth looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kronstedth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kronstedth misses with a wild combination.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Lopez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kronstedth off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Kronstedth there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronstedth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Kronstedth throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kronstedth walks into a straight right hand from Lopez.
Kronstedth misses with a lunging right hand
and Kronstedth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronstedth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronstedth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kronstedth throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Kronstedth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronstedth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Lopez scores with a jab. Kronstedth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Kronstedth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Kronstedth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kronstedth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronstedth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Kronstedth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Lopez slips under a jab.
Kronstedth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
A jab from Kronstedth misses.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Kronstedth lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Kronstedth misses.
Kronstedth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez slips under a jab from Kronstedth.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kronstedth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez digs a good hook to Kronstedth's body.
Kronstedth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kronstedth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronstedth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kronstedth lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez cracks Kronstedth with an open hand slap.
Lopez misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pepe Lopez.
Well Lopez 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pepe Lopez!
Pepe Lopez 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:
GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Kronstedth throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
As Kronstedth looks to move away, Choi throws a big counter combo but Kronstedth just gets out of the way.
Choi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Kronstedth coming out on top.
Kronstedth defending well as Choi loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Choi drives through and clinches with Kronstedth against the cage.
Choi tries to land a knee to the head but Kronstedth blocks with his arms.
Kronstedth has a couple of punches blocked by Choi .
Kronstedth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choi blocking some punches.
Kronstedth's coach down at The Tank Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kronstedth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Choi wants the takedown. Kronstedth is fighting it off but Choi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kronstedth's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Kronstedth has his foot on Choi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Choi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kronstedth looking for a guillotine here but Choi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kronstedth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Choi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kronstedth working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Kronstedth is looking for a triangle here but Choi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kronstedth is looking to get back to his feet here but Choi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kronstedth's back.
Choi is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kronstedth grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Kronstedth tries to break free.
I would not like to be Kronstedth right now.
Kronstedth trying to control the hands but Choi won't let him. #T2#
Kronstedth is in bad spot here.
Choi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Choi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kronstedth.
Kronstedth can't escape the position.
Kronstedth trying to control but not successfully.
Kronstedth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kronstedth is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Choi gets his way!
#SUB#
Choi looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Kronstedth trying to control but not successfully.
Choi struggling to land strikes to the head as Kronstedth covers up.
Choi is working the ground and pound. Can Kronstedth escape?
I really don't envy Kronstedth right now.
Kronstedth is still trying to improve position.
Will Choi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kronstedth just trying to survive but Choi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Kronstedth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kronstedth tries to roll but Choi sticks to his back.
Kronstedth trying to control but not successfully.
Kronstedth is really stuck here.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Choi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Choi working for a choke but Kronstedth is defending well.
The referee is taking a good look at Kronstedth as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Choi !
Kronstedth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choi . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Choi tries to get the hooks in deep but Kronstedth pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Kronstedth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Choi .
Kronstedth trying to control but not successfully.
Choi controlling well, preventing Kronstedth from escaping the position.
Choi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kronstedth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doo Ho Choi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kronstedth looks to throw the jab but Choi is out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a hook
and Choi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kronstedth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kronstedth looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronstedth can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Choi . Those never looked like landing.
Kronstedth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kronstedth throws a jab when Choi was well out of range.
Kronstedth throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Choi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choi . #SUB2#
Kronstedth is looking for a triangle here but Choi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU#
Choi stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kronstedth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronstedth scores with a nice right hand.
Choi misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Kronstedth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Choi slips a jab from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kronstedth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Choi misses with a hook.
Kronstedth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kronstedth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Choi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kronstedth! But no joy.
Kronstedth misses with a straight right.
Kronstedth cracks Choi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth scores with a jab.#CL#
Choi moves into range and clinches up with Kronstedth.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronstedth staying out of range there.
Choi slips a jab from Kronstedth.
Choi throws a right hand that Kronstedth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronstedth also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kronstedth misses with a combination
#CL#
and Choi counters by clinching up.
Choi 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.
Kronstedth stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kronstedth fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kronstedth swings wildly with an uppercut but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronstedth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Choi prevents Kronstedth from breaking the clinch.
Choi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kronstedth is defending well.
Kronstedth lands a shoulder strike.
Kronstedth wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3##BC#
Choi 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi lands a jab to Kronstedth's midsection.
Kronstedth lands with a good body shot.
Choi staying out of range there.
Doo Ho Choi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Choi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kronstedth throws a right hand that Choi ducks under and follows up with a left that Choi also avoids with ease.
Choi tries to move into range but Kronstedth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronstedth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
Choi throws a right hand that Kronstedth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronstedth also avoids with ease.
Kronstedth connects with a body shot.
Kronstedth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kronstedth looks to move away, Choi throws a big counter combo but Kronstedth just gets out of the way.#T4#
Kronstedth throws a hook but Choi avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Choi .
Kronstedth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Kronstedth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Choi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kronstedth misses with a two punch combination.
Choi misses with a looping right.
Kronstedth misses with a left hand
and Choi counters with a nice leg kick.
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronstedth cracks Choi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Kronstedth misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frans Kronstedth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kronstedth misses with a left hand
and Choi counters with a two punch combo.
Choi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kronstedth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Kronstedth. That snapped Choi 's head back.
Kronstedth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choi doesn't seem bothered though.
Choi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kronstedth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kronstedth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
Kronstedth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Choi misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kronstedth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Choi slips a jab and a cross from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth lands with a right hand.
Kronstedth looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well.
Kronstedth throws a right hand that misses
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronstedth lands a nice looking body shot.
Kronstedth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kronstedth misses with a double jab.
Kronstedth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Choi slips a jab and a cross from Kronstedth.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely.
Kronstedth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Choi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kronstedth backs up against the cage.
Choi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kronstedth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Choi counters by moving into the clinch.
Kronstedth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Choi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kronstedth prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronstedth.
Kronstedth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Choi blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kronstedth fails to land.
Kronstedth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Choi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Choi throws a lazy right hand but Kronstedth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kronstedth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choi misses with a combination
and Kronstedth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kronstedth scores with a sloppy right hand. Choi should have avoided that one.
Kronstedth lands a slapping body shot.
Choi ducks right into an uppercut from Kronstedth.
Kronstedth looks to land a left hand but Choi moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Choi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choi throws a hook but Kronstedth avoids it easily.
Kronstedth misses with a two punch combination.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronstedth throws a hook but Choi blocks it.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kronstedth.
Frans Kronstedth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kronstedth misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely.
Kronstedth throws a looping overhand right but Choi ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Kronstedth does no damage.
Kronstedth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kronstedth misses with an uppercut.
Kronstedth throws a combination. Choi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kronstedth looks to land a left hand but Choi moved out of range nicely.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Kronstedth throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Kronstedth throws an off balance right hand
and Choi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frans Kronstedth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kronstedth 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frans Kronstedth! |
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Event:
GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Kronstedth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kronstedth cracks Choi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kronstedth missing with a left hand there. Choi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kronstedth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kronstedth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kronstedth lunges at Choi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choi 's hand.
The crowd cheers as Choi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronstedth doesn't seem phased though.
Kronstedth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Choi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Choi moves into the clinch.
Choi has Kronstedth pressed against the cage, preventing Kronstedth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Kronstedth off balance momentarily.
Kronstedth slips a jab and a cross from Choi .
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Choi misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kronstedth circles away quickly and effectively.
Choi swings for the body but Kronstedth moves out of range.
Kronstedth loads up on a big right hand but Choi slips the punch.
A big left from Kronstedth misses.
Kronstedth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi lands with a nice combination. Kronstedth backs away looking to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Choi .
Choi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi takes one to the chin there.
Kronstedth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Choi throws a series of strikes that have Kronstedth backpedaling.
Decent striking displayed by Choi there.
Choi misses with a double jab.
Choi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kronstedth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Choi 's head.
Kronstedth thuds his right hand into Choi 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Choi throws a right hand that Kronstedth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronstedth also avoids with ease.
Kronstedth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi .
Kronstedth looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a few strikes there.
Choi misses with a two punch combination.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Kronstedth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kronstedth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
Kronstedth misses with a double jab.
Kronstedth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronstedth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kronstedth wants to clinch.
Choi tries to move into range but Kronstedth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Kronstedth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Choi . Beautiful body shot.
Choi connects with a solid leg kick.
Choi throws a series of strikes that have Kronstedth backpedaling.
Choi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kronstedth misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Kronstedth misses with a looping right.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
Choi throws the kick towards the body but Kronstedth avoids it.
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kronstedth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Choi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Choi throws a series of punches but Kronstedth avoids them all with ease.
Kronstedth scores with a nice head shot.
Kronstedth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Choi .
Choi misses with a hook. Kronstedth ducked under it nicely.
Kronstedth avoids the head kick by Choi .
Choi throws a series of punches but Kronstedth avoids them all with ease.
Choi misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Kronstedth is looking to chop away at Choi 's legs.
Kronstedth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kronstedth looks to land a left hand but Choi moved out of range nicely.
Kronstedth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Choi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kronstedth misses with a two punch combination.
Choi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Choi .
Kronstedth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Kronstedth misses.
Choi is looking for a counter combo.
Choi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kronstedth lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Choi scores with a four punch combination!
Kronstedth throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronstedth lands an overhand right.
Kronstedth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Choi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronstedth. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Doo Ho Choi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Choi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Choi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doo Ho Choi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronstedth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Choi connects with a body shot.
Kronstedth dodges the punch combination from Choi .
Choi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kronstedth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kronstedth. Those never looked like landing.
Choi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kronstedth connects with a jab.#ROC2#Choi is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kronstedth! Choi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frans Kronstedth! |
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