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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Skalugro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NumberFIve, pushing him back against the cage.
NumberFIve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skalugro blocks it with crossed arms.
NumberFIve told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Skalugro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skalugro shoots in looking for a takedown. NumberFIve tries to sprawl out of it but Skalugro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NumberFIve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
NumberFIve wants to clinch.#CL#
Skalugro has NumberFIve up against the cage in a clinch.
NumberFIve prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skalugro tries to pull guard but NumberFIve holds him up against the cage and eventually Skalugro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunden Skalugro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NumberFIve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
NumberFIve misses with a knee to the head.
NumberFIve misses with a knee strike.
Skalugro fails to pull guard.
Skalugro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NumberFIve smiles and moves away.
Skalugro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with NumberFIve but NumberFIve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skalugro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NumberFIve tries to avoid it but Skalugro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NumberFIve to the ground. NumberFIve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
NumberFIve flicks out a counter leg kick but Skalugro steps away.#TD2#
NumberFIve shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than NumberFIve was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Skalugro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
NumberFIve looks winded!#CL#
Skalugro forces NumberFIve back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skalugro goes for a takedown attempt but NumberFIve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skalugro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Skalugro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NumberFIve manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from NumberFIve.
NumberFIve fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Skalugro drives through and clinches with NumberFIve against the cage.
Skalugro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables NumberFIve to keep the fight standing.
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but Skalugro blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skalugro darts in looking for a takedown but NumberFIve gets double underhooks and turns Skalugro into the cage.
NumberFIve misses with a knee to the head.
Skalugro can't get the takedown.
NumberFIve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NumberFIve is defending well against a takedown attempt.
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skalugro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Skalugro is trying to drag NumberFIve to the mat but NumberFIve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
NumberFIve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Skalugro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
NumberFIve throws a knee to the head but misses.
NumberFIve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skalugro blocks it with crossed arms.
Skalugro has NumberFIve pushed against the cage.#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch.
NumberFIve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skalugro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skalugro keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Skalugro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NumberFIve sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
NumberFIve gets tackled into the cage by Skalugro. Skalugro maintains the clinch.
Skalugro tries to pull guard but NumberFIve won't allow it.
NumberFIve misses with a knee to the head.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but Skalugro blocks it.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Skalugro is blocking nicely.
Skalugro fails to pull guard.
Skalugro controlling the action here for a moment.
Skalugro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skalugro lands with a light punch inside.
NumberFIve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skalugro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Skalugro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Shunden Skalugro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skalugro is defended easily by NumberFIve.#CL#
Skalugro has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Skalugro manages to break the clinch.
Skalugro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but NumberFIve avoids it really well and circles away.
Skalugro misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NumberFIve tries to clinch there but Skalugro circles away.
A combination from Skalugro does no damage.
Skalugro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunden Skalugro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Skalugro moves out of range of the leg kick from NumberFIve.
The fight stays on the outside here - NumberFIve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skalugro.
NumberFIve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Skalugro forces NumberFIve back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Skalugro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skalugro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. NumberFIve defends it nicely.
Shunden Skalugro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NumberFIve throws a leg kick which misses Skalugro's front leg but catches the back leg as Skalugro tries to avoid it. #T2#
NumberFIve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skalugro.
NumberFIve wants to clinch up but Skalugro keeps it at a distance.
NumberFIve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shunden Skalugro is winning the standup battle so far.
Skalugro connects with a body shot.
NumberFIve is breathing heavily.
Skalugro circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Skalugro gets a clinch. #BC#
Skalugro breaks from the clinch.
Skalugro fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skalugro fails with the takedown.
NumberFIve wants to clinch up but Skalugro keeps it at a distance.
Skalugro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
NumberFIve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skalugro. #T3##CL2#
NumberFIve closes the distance and clinches.
Skalugro tries to pull guard but NumberFIve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Skalugro wants a takedown.
Skalugro wants a takedown.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but Skalugro blocks it.
Skalugro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables NumberFIve to keep the fight standing.
Skalugro tries to pull guard but NumberFIve holds him up against the cage and eventually Skalugro drops back down to his feet.
Skalugro fails to pull guard.
Skalugro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NumberFIve has him pressed against the cage.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Skalugro is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Skalugro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
NumberFIve blocks a head kick by Skalugro.
Skalugro throws a head kick but NumberFIve moves out of range.
As Skalugro backs off NumberFIve throws a huge counter combo but Skalugro manages to avoid it all.
Skalugro tries a head kick but it misses.
Skalugro throws a series of punches but NumberFIve avoids them all with ease.
Skalugro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skalugro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
NumberFIve wants to clinch.
NumberFIve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skalugro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Skalugro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
NumberFIve looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skalugro!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
NumberFIve decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shunden Skalugro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
NumberFIve moves into the clinch.
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but Skalugro blocks with his arms.
NumberFIve using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skalugro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NumberFIve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
NumberFIve tries to clinch there but Skalugro circles away.
Skalugro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skalugro or perhaps it was just good defense by NumberFIve, which made it look bad.
NumberFIve tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
NumberFIve throws a front kick that sends Skalugro stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skalugro has a takedown stuffed.
NumberFIve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skalugro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shunden Skalugro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
NumberFIve fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Skalugro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skalugro closes this distance looking for a takedown but NumberFIve circles away.
NumberFIve tries to clinch up.
Skalugro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but NumberFIve swivels and escapes.
NumberFIve moves in looking to clinch but Skalugro pushes him off.#CL#
Skalugro moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Skalugro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. NumberFIve is trying to defend but Skalugro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
NumberFIve makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Skalugro rushes NumberFIve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Skalugro is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Skalugro breaks the clinch.
NumberFIve tries to clinch up but Skalugro circles away and keeps his distance.
Skalugro looks to score with a jab to the body but NumberFIve is just out of range.
NumberFIve is looking to clinch. #TD#
Skalugro gets a takedown into half guard.
Skalugro is looking to stall here but NumberFIve recovers full guard.
Skalugro trying to control but NumberFIve is working from the bottom. #T3#
Skalugro throws a big right hand that misses.
Skalugro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skalugro tries to free his leg and advance position but NumberFIve is retaining full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skalugro trying to control the position from guard on top but NumberFIve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NumberFIve shoots in for a takedown but Skalugro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skalugro tries to counter with a takedown but NumberFIve is quick to defend against it.
NumberFIve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skalugro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NumberFIve feints a counter leg kick.
NumberFIve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skalugro tries a head kick but it misses.
Skalugro tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Skalugro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows NumberFIve to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Skalugro pushes NumberFIve off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunden Skalugro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skalugro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunden Skalugro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
NumberFIve wants to clinch up but Wilkinson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
NumberFIve gets a clinch.
NumberFIve told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks with his arms.
NumberFIve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NumberFIve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilkinson tries to break the clinch but NumberFIve is controlling the position.
NumberFIve prevents Wilkinson from breaking the clinch.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Wilkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NumberFIve gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wilkinson counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NumberFIve tries to clinch there but Wilkinson circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilkinson misses the target.
NumberFIve darts in trying to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
NumberFIve throws out a leg kick but Wilkinson moves out of range and NumberFIve only half commits.
NumberFIve wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Wilkinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
NumberFIve tries to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
NumberFIve closes the distance and clinches.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
NumberFIve looks winded!
Wilkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but NumberFIve has double underhooks.
NumberFIve misses with a knee strike.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkinson is blocking nicely.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkinson is blocking nicely.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2##BC#
Wilkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NumberFIve wants to clinch.
Wilkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by NumberFIve.
Wilkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilkinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - NumberFIve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Wilkinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
NumberFIve lands a leg kick that knocks Wilkinson off balance momentarily.
Wilkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NumberFIve tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves away
and NumberFIve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
NumberFIve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Wilkinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
NumberFIve tries for a takedown but Wilkinson circles away easily
enabling Wilkinson to counter with a crisp jab.
NumberFIve tries for a takedown but Wilkinson circles away easily
and NumberFIve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NumberFIve with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilkinson counters with a left to the body.
Conor Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soup NumberFIve.
Wilkinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
NumberFIve closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NumberFIve thinking. #T4#
NumberFIve closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilkinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
NumberFIve tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilkinson misses its target.
NumberFIve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NumberFIve with a poor takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
NumberFIve tries to clinch
letting Wilkinson counter with a right hand.
NumberFIve tries to clinch up
and Wilkinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NumberFIve misses with a takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Wilkinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
NumberFIve tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
NumberFIve darts in trying to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NumberFIve can do to turn this around?
NumberFIve moves to clinch but Wilkinson breaks away
and NumberFIve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NumberFIve moves in looking to clinch but Wilkinson pushes him off.
Wilkinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
NumberFIve wants to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilkinson throwing a counter right hand but NumberFIve manages to avoid it.
Wilkinson is looking to wear down NumberFIve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
NumberFIve instigates a clinch. #T1#
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
NumberFIve is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Wilkinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilkinson is trying to push NumberFIve away but NumberFIve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilkinson tries to break free but NumberFIve pushes him back against the cage.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilkinson is trying to force a seperation but NumberFIve has the dominant position.
Wilkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
NumberFIve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Wilkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NumberFIve throws a leg kick
and Wilkinson counters with a left to the body.
Wilkinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
NumberFIve moves in looking to clinch but Wilkinson pushes him off.
Wilkinson throwing a counter right hand but NumberFIve manages to avoid it.
NumberFIve fails with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Wilkinson.
The fight stays on the outside here - NumberFIve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilkinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
NumberFIve is looking to clinch but Wilkinson is avoiding it.
Wilkinson is looking to counter punch.
NumberFIve wants to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
NumberFIve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
NumberFIve wants to clinch up but Wilkinson keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilkinson misses the target.
NumberFIve looks to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
NumberFIve tries to clinch up
and Wilkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
NumberFIve moves to clinch but Wilkinson breaks away
and Wilkinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##CL2#
NumberFIve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilkinson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
NumberFIve closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Wilkinson manages to break the clinch.
NumberFIve closes the distance but Wilkinson moves to the side
and Wilkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - NumberFIve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NumberFIve closes the distance but Wilkinson moves to the side
and Wilkinson counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Wilkinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
NumberFIve darts in and clinches Wilkinson up against the cage.
Conor Wilkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NumberFIve looking to throw knees to the head but Wilkinson is blocking nicely.
NumberFIve scores with a knee to the head.
NumberFIve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.
NumberFIve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NumberFIve looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkinson is just out of range.
It looked like Wilkinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from NumberFIve.
NumberFIve closes the distance but Wilkinson moves to the side
and Wilkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
NumberFIve darts in trying to clinch
and Wilkinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
NumberFIve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
NumberFIve with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilkinson counters with a straight right hand.
NumberFIve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilkinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
NumberFIve tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilkinson is able to avoid easily.
NumberFIve wants to clinch.
NumberFIve wants to clinch
enabling Wilkinson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
NumberFIve moves to clinch but Wilkinson breaks away
enabling Wilkinson to counter with a crisp jab.
NumberFIve is looking to clinch.
NumberFIve looks to clinch
letting Wilkinson counter with a right hand.
NumberFIve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Wilkinson counter with a right hand.
NumberFIve tries for a takedown but Wilkinson circles away easily
and NumberFIve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NumberFIve darts in trying to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
NumberFIve tries to clinch up but Wilkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
NumberFIve looks to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Conor Wilkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
NumberFIve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkinson defends well and NumberFIve ends up having to push Wilkinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilkinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Conor Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soup NumberFIve.
Wilkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
NumberFIve is looking to clinch.
It looked like Wilkinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
NumberFIve tries to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a left to the body.
NumberFIve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilkinson counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from NumberFIve misses
and Wilkinson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
NumberFIve moves in looking to clinch but Wilkinson pushes him off.
Wilkinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
NumberFIve fails with the takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NumberFIve tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilkinson is able to avoid easily.
NumberFIve pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilkinson is out of range and NumberFIve settles back down.
NumberFIve closes the distance but Wilkinson moves to the side
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
NumberFIve misses with a leg kick
enabling Wilkinson to counter with a crisp jab.
NumberFIve throws a leg kick
and Wilkinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NumberFIve thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NumberFIve tries to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soup NumberFIve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NumberFIve looks to clinch
enabling Wilkinson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Wilkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilkinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Wilkinson! |
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Event:
RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
NumberFIve moves to clinch but Bess breaks away
and Bess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bess goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - NumberFIve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bess appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bess fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Bess.
The fight stays on the outside here - NumberFIve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Bess drops NumberFIve with a beautiful combination! NumberFIve stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bess is looking for the KO!#ROC2#NumberFIve is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NumberFIve is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bess doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! NumberFIve crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in NumberFIve's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominick Bess!
After winning the bout, Dominick Bess 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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