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Event:
SPFT #13
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Strauss avoids the body shot from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez loads up on a big right hand but Strauss slips the punch.
Gonsalez throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Strauss moves into the clinch.
Gonsalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonsalez misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonsalez backwards.
Strauss cracks Gonsalez with a nice body shot.
Gonsalez tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss pushes Gonsalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Gonsalez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Gonsalez's head.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Gonsalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss lands a left hand.
#T1#
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
Gonsalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonsalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss lands with a left to the head.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonsalez is trying to break free.
Strauss is leaning against Gonsalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonsalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonsalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss lands a body shot.
Strauss gets through Gonsalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
#BC#
Gonsalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonsalez throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonsalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonsalez avoids the body shot from Strauss.
#T2#
Strauss digs a good hook to Gonsalez's body.
Gonsalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strauss.
Gonsalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonsalez misses with a hook to the body
and Gonsalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Gonsalez's head but Gonsalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strauss has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strauss thuds his right hand into Gonsalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonsalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonsalez throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Strauss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gonsalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strauss jabs at Gonsalez's body.
Gonsalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonsalez.
Strauss lands a nice looking body shot.
Strauss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Gonsalez misses the shot to the body.
Strauss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonsalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Gonsalez ducks right into an uppercut from Strauss. #CL2#
Strauss forces Gonsalez back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonsalez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonsalezs head. #ROC2#Gonsalez is rocked!
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Oh Gonsalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Strauss works on Gonsalez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonsalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Gonsalez tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonsalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonsalez misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Strauss pushes Gonsalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Gonsalez's head.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss throws a big uppercut that drops Gonsalez! More strikes from Strauss and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gonsalez lies dazed against the cage as Strauss celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Strauss!
Leopold Strauss is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Leopold Strauss 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:
SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Gonsalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mujica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mujica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mujica connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gonsalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonsalez throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mujica. Gonsalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mujica throws a series of punches but Gonsalez avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Mujica does no damage.
Yandy Mujica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonsalez throws a body punch but Mujica moves out of range.
Good exchange - Gonsalez coming out on top.
A big left from Gonsalez misses.
Mujica looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mujica tries to bum rush Gonsalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonsalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mujica misses with a two punch combination.
Mujica just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gonsalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonsalez takes a swing at Mujica's ribcage but misses.
Mujica takes a swing at Gonsalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonsalez is looking to counter punch.
Gonsalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonsalez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonsalez cracks a nice hook into Mujica's ribs.#T1#
Mujica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonsalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mujica. Gonsalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mujica tries to bum rush Gonsalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonsalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Mujica fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonsalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mujica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonsalez has Mujica pressed against the cage, preventing Mujica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mujica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonsalez working aggressively here.
Mujica tries to work over Gonsalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Gonsalez breaks the clinch.
Mujica rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonsalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mujica displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonsalez throws out the jab.
Gonsalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mujica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonsalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mujica swings for the body but Gonsalez moves out of range.
Mujica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mujica misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mujica misses the target.
Gonsalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonsalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mujica throws a right hand that Gonsalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonsalez also avoids with ease.
Gonsalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonsalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mujica.
Gonsalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mujica's head backwards.
Mujica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonsalez jabs at Mujica's body.
Mujica looks winded!
Mujica misses with a hook to the body
and Mujica takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonsalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gonsalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mujica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonsalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mujica on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Mujica is rocked!#KD#
Gonsalez drops Mujica with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mujica looks back up at him and smiles so Gonsalez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mujica is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonsalez finish him?#KD#
Gonsalez cracks Mujica with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gonsalez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mujica to stand back up!
Mujica fails to land with a series of punches.
Mujica misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD#
Gonsalez lands a big right hand that sends Mujica crashing to the mat! Gonsalez stays standing though and waves Mujica back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mujica is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gonsalez doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Mujica crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Mujica's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gonzo Gonsalez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Schmidt vs Gray - SPFT #6
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Avila's corner calls for a 1-2. Avila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avila misses with a hook. Gonsalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonsalez avoids the body shot from Avila.
Gonsalez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
Gonsalez misses with a body shot.
Gonsalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Avila scores with a nice head shot.
Gonsalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonsalez thuds a left hand into Avila's body.
Avila misses with a hook. Gonsalez ducked under it nicely.
Avila scores with a body shot.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonsalez moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonsalez cracks Avila with a good jab.
Gonsalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonsalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonsalez cracks Avila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonsalez slips under a jab.
Gonsalez moves out of range as Avila strikes.#T1#
Avila lands a head shot.
A cross from Gonsalez lands.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Gonsalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonsalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avila.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonsalez. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonsalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avila doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonsalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avila jabs Gonsalez right on the nose. Gonsalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonsalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Avila misses.
Gonsalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonsalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonsalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonsalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonsalez misses with a wild body shot.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Gonsalez's head but Gonsalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonsalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonsalez lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Avila lands an overhand right.
Gonsalez slips under a jab.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonsalez is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Gonsalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonsalez.#CUT#It looks like Paco Avila has been cut.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Gonsalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonsalez throws out the jab.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Avila lands a jab to Gonsalez's midsection.
Gonsalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonsalez.
Avila throws out a counter right but Gonsalez avoids it with no problem.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Gonsalez moves out of range as Avila strikes.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Avila takes one to the chin there.
Gonsalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez misses with a body shot
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila swings for the body but Gonsalez moves out of range.
#T3#
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonsalez is just out of range.
Gonsalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonsalez as he connects with a hook.
Gonsalez clobbers Avila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Avila.
Avila blocks a jab.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonsalez.
Avila is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonsalez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Avila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avila there as he acknowledges the shot.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Gonsalez slips the punch.
Avila avoids the body shot from Gonsalez.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonsalez misses with a wild body shot.
Avila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Avila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila slips under a jab from Gonsalez.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Gonsalez connects with a body shot.
Avila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonsalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Avila.
Gonsalez takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
Avila scores with a jab to the body.
Gonsalez scores with a body shot.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonsalez.
Gonsalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avila moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Avila throws a looping overhand right but Gonsalez ducks down to avoid it.
Avila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonsalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonsalez slips under a jab.
Gonsalez throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonsalez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez misses with a wild body shot.
Avila clobbers Gonsalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avila misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paco Avila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paco Avila's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gonsalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonsalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Gonsalez throws a good cross that connects.
Gonsalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Gonsalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonsalez slips under a jab from Avila.
Gonsalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avila.
Paco Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonsalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avila.
Gonsalez misses the jab.
Gonsalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Gonsalez.
Avila swings for the body but Gonsalez moves out of range.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonsalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Gonsalez does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonsalez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Avila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonsalez lands a jab to the nose.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonsalez moves away.
Gonsalez staying out of range there.
Avila ducks right into an uppercut from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gonsalez avoids the body shot from Avila.
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonsalez.
Avila throws a body punch but Gonsalez moves out of range.
Avila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avila throws an off balance right hand
and Gonsalez counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonsalez looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Gonsalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonsalez tests Avila's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Avila is rocked!#T2#
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonsalez finish him?
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Avila seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonsalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avila throws out the jab.
Gonsalez is looking to counter punch.
Gonsalez misses with a body punch
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Avila staying out of range there.
Avila throws out a loose jab but Gonsalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonsalez lunges at Avila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avila's hand.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#That has opened up Paco Avila's cut even more.
Gonsalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Gonsalez throws a jab when Avila was well out of range.
Avila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonsalez lands a glancing blow to the side of Avila's head.
Avila throws an overhand right that lands on Gonsalez's shoulder, as Gonsalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonsalez throwing a counter right hand but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila moves away from the strike by Gonsalez.
Avila misses with a wild body shot.
Gonsalez slips under a jab.#T3#
Avila cracks Gonsalez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avila throws a looping overhand right but Gonsalez ducks down to avoid it.
Gonsalez throws a body punch but Avila moves out of range.
Gonsalez misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Gonsalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonsalez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonsalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonsalez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avila to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonsalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonsalez slips a straight right by Avila.
Avila scores with a hook to the body. Gonsalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonsalez avoids the body shot from Avila.
Avila throws a hook but Gonsalez blocks it.
Gonsalez misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonsalez lands with a hook. Avila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonsalez is just out of range.#T4#
Gonsalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonsalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avila.
Gonsalez just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Avila misses.
Gonsalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avila under the eye.
Avila misses the jab.
Gonsalez is looking to counter punch.
Avila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Avila avoids the body shot from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez cracks a nice hook into Avila's ribs.
A slow jab from Avila misses its intended target.
Gonsalez connects with a single shot there.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonsalez.
A slow jab from Avila misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Gonsalez.
Avila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonsalez.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila digs a good body shot into Gonsalez's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Gonsalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paco Avila's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Gonsalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonsalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonsalez defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Gonsalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonsalez tests Avila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonsalez slips under a jab from Avila.
Gonsalez throws a big shot that misses.
Avila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonsalez jabs at Avila's body.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonsalez moves out of range as Avila strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonsalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Gonsalez slips the punch.
Gonsalez with a hook.
Avila throws a hook but Gonsalez avoids it easily.
Gonsalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Gonsalez takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Avila as he connects with a hook.
Gonsalez slips a jab from Avila.
Gonsalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Gonsalez slips the punch.
Avila misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonsalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Avila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Gonsalez misses its intended target.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonsalez.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avila misses with a right hand
and Gonsalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avila there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Gonsalez misses.
Avila throws a hook but Gonsalez blocks it.
Avila slips under a jab from Gonsalez.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonsalez, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Gonsalez slips a jab from Avila.
Avila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avila lands with a straight right. Gonsalez didn't see that one coming.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Gonsalez.
Gonsalez ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Gonsalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonsalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avila lands with a good body shot.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonsalez misses the target.
Avila looks to throw the jab but Gonsalez is out of range.
Gonsalez swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonsalez's head backwards.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Gonsalez's head but Gonsalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avila misses with an uppercut. Gonsalez saw that one coming.#T3#
Avila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonsalez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonsalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonsalez misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonsalez manages to avoid it.
Gonsalez throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Gonsalez punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonsalez misses with a body shot.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonsalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Gonsalez.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonsalez lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila throws an overhand right that lands on Gonsalez's shoulder, as Gonsalez tries to avoid the shot.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonsalez moves away.
Avila takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonsalez throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonsalez slips under a jab.
Jab from Gonsalez.
Jab by Gonsalez.
Gonsalez slips a straight right by Avila.
It looked like Gonsalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avila.
A big left from Gonsalez misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avila! But no joy.
A big right from Avila misses.
Gonsalez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonsalez misses the shot to the body.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonsalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Gonsalez misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Gonsalez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paco Avila's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Gonsalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Jab by Gonsalez.
Avila tests Gonsalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avila lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonsalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonsalez slips a straight right by Avila.
Gonsalez digs a good body shot into Avila's ribs.
Gonsalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avila at a distance.
Avila scores with a jab to the head.
Avila works Gonsalez's body with a nice hook.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonsalez on the side of the head.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Gonsalez slips the punch.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Gonsalez blocks a jab.
Gonsalez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonsalez swings widly with a right hand
and Avila counters with a nice body shot.
Gonsalez throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
A cross from Avila lands.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonsalez.
Gonsalez moves out of range as Avila strikes.
Gonsalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Avila misses with a wild body shot.
Avila walks into a straight right hand from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avila.
Avila scores with the left hand. Gonsalez knows he should have avoided that one.
Avila misses with a looping right.
Gonsalez throws a big shot that misses.
Avila misses the jab.
Gonsalez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gonsalez.
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonsalez.
Gonsalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonsalez is just out of range.
Gonsalez misses with a wild body shot.
Avila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonsalez ducks right into an uppercut from Avila.
Avila missing with a left hand there. Gonsalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Avila.
A jab lands there for Gonsalez.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Avila swings widly with a right hand
letting Gonsalez counter with a right hand.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonsalez.
#T3#
Gonsalez throws a body punch but Avila moves out of range.
Gonsalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonsalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avila connects with a jab.
Gonsalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avila doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonsalez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonsalez misses the jab.
Avila walks into a straight right hand from Gonsalez.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Gonsalez moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonsalez misses its target.
Avila misses with a left hand
and Gonsalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Gonsalez.
A big right from Avila misses.
It looked like Gonsalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Gonsalez finds it's way through Avila's defenses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila connects with a nice looking jab.
Avila misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonsalez misses the target.
Avila throws a looping overhand right but Gonsalez ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Avila misses the target.
Gonsalez misses with a body shot.
Avila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonsalez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonsalez. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonsalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonsalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonsalez slips a straight right by Avila.
Gonsalez slips a straight right by Avila.
Gonsalez lands a nice hook to Avila's body. Avila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonsalez with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gonzo Gonsalez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paco Avila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Avila misses with a looping left.
Paco Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonsalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gonsalez.
Gonsalez cracks a nice hook into Avila's ribs.
Gonsalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Gonsalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonsalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonsalez.
Avila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Gonsalez slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonsalez avoids the body shot from Avila.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Gonsalez.
Avila misses with a straight left.
Gonsalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!#T1#
Gonsalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Gonsalez slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Gonsalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonsalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Gonsalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonsalez. That snapped Avila's head back.
Avila throws a jab when Gonsalez was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonsalez misses the target.
Gonsalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gonsalez.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonsalez.
Gonsalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonsalez moves away.
Avila lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonsalez's head.
Nice defenses there by Gonsalez.
Avila takes a swing at Gonsalez's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Avila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonsalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila catches Gonsalez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avila is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Decent striking displayed by Avila there.
Gonsalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonsalez.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonsalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonsalez throws a big shot that misses.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonsalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonsalez.
Avila misses with a body shot
and Gonsalez counters with a straight right hand.
Avila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gonsalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gonsalez misses with a right hand
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonsalez lands with a straight right. Avila didn't see that one coming.
Avila throws the left hand but Gonsalez avoids the punch easily.
Avila misses with a jab to the body
and Gonsalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Avila misses with a body shot
letting Gonsalez counter with a right hand.
Avila thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Gonsalez misses its intended target.
Gonsalez lands with an overhand left.
Gonsalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonsalez staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Avila finds it's target.
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonsalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonsalez manages to avoid it.
Gonsalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avila's head backwards.
Gonsalez cracks Avila with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Avila falls to his knees and Gonsalez 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 3:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gonzo Gonsalez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SPFT #4
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Gonsalez misses with a hook. Maskhadov ducked under it nicely.
Gonsalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maskhadov.
It looked like Maskhadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez throws a hook but Maskhadov blocks it.
Maskhadov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Maskhadov instigates a clinch.
Gonsalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonsalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonsalez lands with a right to the head.
Gonsalez misses with a body punch.
Maskhadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonsalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonsalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonsalez misses with a body punch.
Maskhadov has Gonsalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonsalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Maskhadov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maskhadov darts in and clinches Gonsalez up against the cage.
Maskhadov has a couple of punches blocked by Gonsalez.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maskhadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Gonsalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Maskhadov has double underhooks.
Gonsalez keeps control of Maskhadov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gonsalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonsalez takes a swing at Maskhadov's ribcage but misses.
Maskhadov connects with a jab.
Gonsalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maskhadov.
Gonsalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzo Gonsalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maskhadov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maskhadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonsalez misses the shot to the body.
Maskhadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonsalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maskhadov scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Gonsalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonsalez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonsalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maskhadov moves away.
Maskhadov slips a straight right by Gonsalez.
Gonsalez throws a shot from downtown. Maskhadov moves away and avoids it.
Maskhadov throwing a counter right hand but Gonsalez manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonsalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Gonsalez misses with a punch to the body.
Maskhadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Maskhadov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Maskhadov drives through and clinches with Gonsalez against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gonsalez fails to land. #BC#
Maskhadov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maskhadov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonsalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maskhadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonsalez misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Maskhadov has managed to clinch.
Maskhadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonsalez backwards.
Gonsalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Maskhadov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonsalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maskhadov lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Gonsalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonsalez keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonsalez. Maskhadov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Gonsalez works the jab nicely.
Gonsalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonsalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Maskhadov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonsalez connects with a looping right hand.
Maskhadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonsalez manages to avoid it.
Gonsalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Gonsalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonsalez.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Maskhadov has been cut.
Gonsalez lands a right hook to the body.
Gonsalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Maskhadov counters with a left to the body.
Gonsalez throws an overhand right that lands on Maskhadov's shoulder, as Maskhadov tries to avoid the shot.
Gonsalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maskhadov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonsalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maskhadov. Maskhadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonsalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maskhadov is breathing heavily.
Gonsalez lands a glancing blow to the side of Maskhadov's head.#ROC2#Maskhadov is rocked!
Maskhadov throws a shot to the body.
Oh Maskhadov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##KD2#
Gonsalez cracks Maskhadov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maskhadov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gonsalez finish him?
Maskhadov defending well as Gonsalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonsalez ducks under a wild hook from Maskhadov.
Gonsalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maskhadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonsalez.
Maskhadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maskhadov seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonsalez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonsalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonsalez jabs at Maskhadov's body.
Gonsalez throws an overhand right that drops Maskhadov like a sack of potatoes! Gonsalez dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SPFT #2
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Gonsalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonsalez.
Wood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonsalez misses with a hook.
Gonsalez lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Gonsalez does it's job there.
Gonsalez lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Wood is rocked!
Gonsalez finds Wood's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Wood flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gonsalez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Wood will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez 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:
SPFT #1
Date: Sep 28, 2023 |
Gonzo Garcia had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 162.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Gonzo Gonsalez was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Widandi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Widandi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Widandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Widandi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonsalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Widandi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Widandi shoots in but Gonsalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonsalez throws a body punch but Widandi moves out of range.
Widandi is looking to clinch.
Widandi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonsalez. That did some damage!
Widandi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonsalez as he jumps to the side.
Gonzo Gonsalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raditya Widandi.
Gonsalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Widandi. Widandi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Widandi throws a head kick that half lands.
Gonsalez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonsalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Widandi.
Gonsalez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gonsalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Widandi tries to clinch there but Gonsalez circles away.
#CL2#
Widandi clinches up with Gonsalez and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Widandi breaks from the clinch.
Gonsalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Widandi tried to score with a low kick but Gonsalez checks it.
Gonsalez cracks Widandi with an open hand slap.
Gonsalez sizes up Widandi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Widandi is rocked!
Widandi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Widandi is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonsalez finish him?
Gonsalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonsalez drops Widandi with a big left hand! Widandi is injured, injured bad! Gonsalez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez 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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