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Event:
Alpha-1: New Era
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Antero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
A big left from West misses.
Antero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Antero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antero connects with a body shot.
West misses with a hook. Antero ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
West tries to break free but Antero pushes him back against the cage.
Antero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antero blocking some punches.
Antero prevents West from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antero keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
West tries to break free but Antero pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
West 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.
A punch lands to the side of Antero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Antero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
West misses with a hook.
West throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Antero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West cracks Antero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
West looks to land a left hand but Antero moved out of range nicely.
West staying out of range there.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Antero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Antero keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
West clinches.
Antero blocks an uppercut.
West can't break the clinch.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West working aggressively here.
West is trying to break the clinch but Antero is controlling him.
Antero blocking some punches.
#T2#
West is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
West working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Antero misses.
West throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Antero to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antero.
West wants to clinch.
Antero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Antero moves out of range of the strikes.
West cracks Antero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levi Antero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West misses with an uppercut
and Antero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
West moves in looking to clinch but Antero pushes him off.
West connects with a crisp jab.
Antero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antero manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Antero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West moves in looking to clinch but Antero pushes him off.
West moves to clinch but Antero breaks away
and Antero counters with a thumping low kick.
Antero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Antero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antero stalks West and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into West's face. West staggers backwards, shaken.
West tries to clinch but Antero is having none of it.
Antero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West. #CL2#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Antero scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West lands an uppercut.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Antero won't allow it.
West working aggressively here.
West has had enough of the clinch but Antero keeps him there for the moment.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
West working aggressively here.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
West fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antero to the ground. West is now in Antero's guard.
Antero wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Antero.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Antero throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Antero throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antero keeps the fight on the outside.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antero.
Antero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Antero's hands.
Jab by Antero.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Antero off the cage and back into range.#T1#
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by West.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antero throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West tries to clinch
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Antero in his tracks.
Antero swats away the attempt to clinch by West.#CL2#
West rushes Antero and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
West manages to break the clinch.
Antero misses with a straight right.
Antero staying out of range there.#T2#
West misses with a hook. Antero ducked under it nicely.
Antero is looking to counter punch.
West falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West wants to clinch.
Antero misses the shot to the body.
West moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
West darts in and clinches Antero up against the cage.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
West throws an elbow that misses.
Antero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Antero slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
A short right from Antero on the inside.
West lands a left hand.
West cracks Antero with a nice body shot.#BC2#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West wants to clinch.
West just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAntero.#CL2#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
West tries to break free but Antero pushes him back against the cage.
Antero lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
West manages to break the clinch.
Antero avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
West tries to clinch up
and Antero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
West clinches up with Antero and pushes him back against the cage.
West misses with some punches.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Antero.
Antero slowing the pace effectively.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, West throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
West manages to break the clinch.
West lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Antero backs up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Antero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West misses with a hook to the body
and Antero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West throws a shot from downtown. Antero moves away and avoids it.
Antero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Antero's hands.
Antero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antero moves away.
Antero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from West.
West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Antero swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
A little feinted left hand from Antero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
West looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Antero!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
West wants to stand but Antero is controlling his arm.
Antero tries to bench press West off him but West keeps the position.
West working away.
West controls the position from side control.
West tries to stand but Antero is controlling his head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
West stands up.
Antero throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Antero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antero manages to avoid it.
It looked like Antero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West wants to clinch up but Antero keeps it at a distance.
Antero blocks the body kick.
Antero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Antero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Antero prevents a body shot from West. #T3#
Antero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West is trying to force a seperation but Antero has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
A nice left hand lands by Antero.
Antero blocks an elbow strike.
Antero throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Antero prevents West from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
West wants to break free but Antero has control.
Antero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
Antero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from West.
#T4#
A short uppercut from West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
West drags the fight down to the ground.
Antero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antero prevents West from getting back to his feet.
Levi Antero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Antero is pushing down on West's leg trying to pass to half guard. West is fighting to maintain full guard but Antero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Antero tries to pass the half guard into mount. West knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
West is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Antero scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
George West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George West!
George West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
FCL 80 - Brown vs Popinski
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Zulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zulu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Zulu moves into range and clinches up with West.
West tries to circle away but Zulu has him pinned against the cage.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Zulu tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Zulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
West delivers a nice body kick.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by West.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulu.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Zulu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West can't break the clinch.
#T1#
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zulu.
Zulu misses with some punches.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu stalling in the clinch.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
West has had enough of the clinch but Zulu keeps him there for the moment.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
West tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Zulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West misses with a straight left.
Zulu tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zulu drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.#CL2#
Zulu has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
Zulu stalling against the cage.
West can't break the clinch.
Zulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards. #BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu blocks a jab.
Zulu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from West.#T3##CL2#
West gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zulu is trying to stall.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
West wants to break free but Zulu has control.
West can't break the clinch.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. West seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zulu can turn it around.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing West up against the cage.
West is trying to push Zulu away but Zulu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zulu rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zulu.
West tries to stall but Zulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Zulu has double underhooks.
Zulu pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Zulu lands a nice knee to the body.
West is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zulu keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Zulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zulu is looking to control West's arms but West gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
West can't break the clinch.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is trying to break free.
West wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
West takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tawanda Zulu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
West throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
Zulu tries to counter with a clinch but West shakes him off and moves away.
Zulu moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.#CL2#
Zulu clinches.
Zulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zulu blocks a head kick by West.
West scores with a nice head shot.
Zulu tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu moves away from the strike by West. #CL2#
Zulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zulu keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
West is trying to break free.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tawanda Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zulu to keep the fight standing.
Zulu keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zulu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zulu moves into the clinch.#BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West throws a leg kick but Zulu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zulu is looking to clinch.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Zulu moves out of range easily.
That kick from West tenderised Zulu's leg. Zulu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
A swing and a miss from West.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Zulu to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Zulu's head back.
Zulu is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Zulu.
West sets himself, and Zulu steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West misses the shot to the body.
Zulu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
West throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Zulu counters by clinching up.
West avoiding damage as Zulu throws knees to the body.
#BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Zulu rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West is trying to break free.
West is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West tries to circle away but Zulu has him pinned against the cage.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Zulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
West tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position.
Zulu trying to control the position but instead, West has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zulu into the cage.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
West manages to pull guard.
West on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if West tries to get out of the position.
Zulu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there. #T4##SU2#
Zulu stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Zulu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
#BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tawanda Zulu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zulu gets a clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
Zulu stalling against the cage.
Zulu lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#West is rocked!
West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zulu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
West blocking some punches.
#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zulu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
West lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Zulu gets a clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles West - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zulu, and another! West is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tawanda Zulu! |
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Event:
FCL 75 - Darwin vs Dux 2
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
West swings for the body but Zulu moves out of range.
#CL2#
Zulu clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West misses with some punches.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulu tries to clinch up.
Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zulu blocks the body kick.
West connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zulu is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Zulu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Zulu checks a leg kick.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zulu defends well and West ends up having to push Zulu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Zulu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zulu has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
West jumps guard but Zulu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zulu prevents West from breaking the clinch.
West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West is trying to push Zulu away but Zulu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Zulu has double underhooks. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
West throws the left hand but Zulu avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Zulu moves into the clinch.#T2#
Zulu stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zulu momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West throws the kick towards the body but Zulu avoids it.#CL2#
Zulu has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
West is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
West letting Zulu take a breather here.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
West gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
Zulu misses with some punches.
#T3#
Zulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zulu just leaning against West, taking a breather.
West is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu trying to stall but West improves his position.
West is trying to push Zulu away but Zulu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zulu clinches with his opponent.
West letting Zulu take a breather here.
Zulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zulu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
West tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
West tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position.
West lands with a left to the head.
West is trying to break free.
Zulu lands a knee to the body.
West wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of West's head. #ROC2#West is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on Zulu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Zulu has double underhooks.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu pushes West against the cage. Zulu is working some dirty boxing. Zulu pushes off with a quick right hook! West goes down! West tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zulu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tawanda Zulu! |
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Event:
FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1#
West scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Fry misses the target.
Fry scores with a nice head shot.
Fry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West throws a jab when Fry was well out of range.
Fry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fry just misses with a punch to the body.
Fry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West misses the jab.
Fry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fry fails to land with a series of punches.
West misses with a straight right.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Fry.
West misses with a right hand
and Fry counters with a three punch combo that has West backing up. West nods at Fry to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West loads up on a big right hand but Fry slips the punch.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by West.
West throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fry.
Fry is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Fry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fry connects with a solid leg kick.
West 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.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fry defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fry takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Fry checks a low kick from West.
Small Fry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West lands a really nice looking cross but Fry seems unphased.
West misses with an uppercut. Fry saw that one coming.
Fry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Fry.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Fry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fry circles away.
West looks to land a right hand but Fry moved out of range.
West scores with a jab to the head.
Fry moves out of range of the body kick.
West stuns Fry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West throws a leg kick
and Fry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fry ducks under a wild hook from West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from West misses.
West misses with an uppercut. Fry saw that one coming.
As West backs away, Fry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fry's head.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fry avoids the head kick by West.
West throws out a loose jab but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fry dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!#ROC#West is rocked!
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fry counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Small Fry!
An out of breath Small Fry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garrison. Garrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrison moves out of range as West strikes.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
West swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrison.
West shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like West was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garrison back to the cage. West follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West lands a slapping body shot.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
West goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
West shoots in for a takedown but Garrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
West lands the left hand.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West lands a lovely overhand right.
Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garrison wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Garrison lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West moves away from the strike by Garrison.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garrison tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
Garrison lands a head kick!
West misses with a low kick.
West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garrison moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West works the jab nicely.
Garrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from West.
West throws a leg kick which misses Garrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Garrison tries to avoid it.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for West.
Garrison tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
Garrison misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Garrison.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
West with a nice cross.
West is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrison's head.
Garrison tries to clinch up.
West tests Garrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West lands a jab to Garrison's midsection.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrison's head.#CL2#
Garrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from West does it's job there.
Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
West digs a good hook to Garrison's body.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Garrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.#T3#
West managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target. #CL2#
Garrison moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrison.
West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garrison tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West misses with a straight left.
A jab from West does it's job there.
Garrison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West is working the combinations to good effect here.
West punishes Garrison's body with a nice straight punch.
West misses with a body shot.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West lands with an overhand left.
Garrison doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Garrison slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by West.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Garrison closes the distance and pushes West back into the cage.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West with a hook.
West scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West with the inside leg kick.
Alessandro Garrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Garrison. #CL2#
Garrison closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
West lunges at Garrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrison's hand.
Jab from West.
Garrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrison.
#CL2#
Garrison forces West back against the cage and clinches.
Garrison looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrison can do to turn this around?
West lunges at Garrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrison's hand.
West misses with a body kick.
Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garrison throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Garrison slips under a jab.
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!
West throws a hook but Garrison blocks it.
Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrison tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Garrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garrison on the side of the head.
Garrison wants to clinch.
Garrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garrison wants to clinch.
West avoids the head kick by Garrison.
West scores with a jab. Garrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2#
West gets tackled into the cage by Garrison. Garrison maintains the clinch. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrison lands a high kick!
West with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for West.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrison in his tracks.
Garrison is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garrison momentarily.
West tries to bum rush Garrison with a series of wild strikes but Garrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Garrison has West up against the cage in a clinch.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garrison. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garrison wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Garrison has West up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
West scores with a jab.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garrison doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West misses with a wild combination.
Garrison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
West fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garrison checks it well.
West scores with a jab.
George West is winning the standup battle so far.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Garrison in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Garrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garrison.
West blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Garrison.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
#BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garrison walks into a left hand.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
Garrison slips under a jab from West.
Garrison slips a jab and a cross from West.
Garrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
West throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it.
West throws a looping overhand right but Garrison ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
West sizes up Garrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West punishes Garrison's body with a nice straight punch.
West lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from West.
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrison's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Garrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garrison tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garrison under the eye.
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garrison. Garrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
West misses the jab.#CL2#
Garrison forces West back against the cage and clinches.
Alessandro Garrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
West avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body.
#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from West.
Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrison defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West throws a looping overhand right but Garrison ducks down to avoid it.
Garrison slips a straight right by West.
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!
West throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it.
Garrison slips a straight right by West.
Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrison.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Garrison has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Garrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrison is keeping busy.
Garrison misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Garrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garrison moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
As West backs off Garrison throws a huge counter combo but West manages to avoid it all.
Garrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
A left lands for West.#T2#
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrison tries to clinch up.
Garrison takes one on the button.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrison's 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!
Garrison slips under a jab from West.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrison tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Garrison clinches up against the cage.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
Garrison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Garrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
#BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Garrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garrison wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West throws the left hand but Garrison avoids the punch easily.
Alessandro Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garrison tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West lands a jab to the head.
Garrison is looking to clinch.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrison misses with a head kick.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West sizes up Garrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
West lands an overhand right.
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garrison tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Garrison tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Garrison drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
#T4#
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrison's brow.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Garrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Garrison closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
West is looking to counter punch.
West misses with a double jab.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
West with a jab.
Garrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Garrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Garrison drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Garrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alessandro Garrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
George West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George West!
George West decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1#
West blocks a jab.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West shoots in but Engberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
Engberg moves out of range as West throws a body kick.
A jab lands there for West.
Engberg connects with a crisp jab.
West tests Engberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Engberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Engberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Engberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Engberg dodges the punch combination from West.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West catches Engberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
West 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.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Engberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Engberg slips under a jab from West.
West throws the left hand but Engberg avoids the punch easily.
Engberg scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from West misses. #CL#
Engberg clinches up against the cage.
Engberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
Engberg misses with an uppercut.
West misses with an uppercut. Engberg saw that one coming.
West connects with a body shot that sends Engberg's belly button to the back.
Engberg avoids the head kick by West.
West digs a good body shot into Engberg's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West misses with the combination.
We've been told by Engberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Engberg blocks a jab.
West misses with the combination.
#T2#
West throws a shot to the body.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Engberg.
Engberg digs a good hook to West's body.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Engberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
Engberg staying out of range there.
Engberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Engberg staying out of range there.
Engberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Engberg cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
West 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.
Engberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Engberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#West is rocked!
West is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Engberg doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! West crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in West's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vidar Engberg! |
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Event:
FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Sutherland fails with the takedown.
West with a jab.
Sutherland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sutherland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Sutherland drives through with a takedown into West's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West controls Sutherland momentarily but Sutherland frees himself.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sutherland is controlling him.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutherland on the ground.
West is trying to keep Sutherland in close.
West on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if West tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Sutherland postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
Sutherland tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Sutherland from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sutherland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sutherland shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Sutherland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Sutherland's head back.
West sizes up Sutherland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sutherland dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
George West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Sutherland.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Sutherland off the cage and back into range.
West throws out a loose jab but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from West. #T2#
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sutherland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
West looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West connects with a looping right hand.
Sutherland walks into a stiff left hand from West.#TD2#
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
West wants to improve his position but Sutherland is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is trying to control but can't.
West is trying to stand.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Sutherland there. #T3#
West trying to control but Sutherland postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
West is staying active underneath Sutherland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West is looking for a sweep. Sutherland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sutherland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head. #SUB2#
West is defending against the submission attempts here by Sutherland.
West is positioning himself well to prevent Sutherland advancing to mount.
West wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
West wants to control but Sutherland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sutherland trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West is trying to control but Sutherland manages to pass to mount!
Sutherland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sutherland landing shots from mount.
Sutherland raining down shots from the mount!
West in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
West is desperately trying to improve his position but Sutherland has a good base and remains in mount.
West taking shots to the head.
Sutherland lands a nice shot to the head.
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 George West will probably get the nod.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab lands there for West.
Good shot there by West.
Sutherland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West scores with a one two! Sutherland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from West as Sutherland shoots in.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Sutherland's head back.
West connects with a looping right hand.
West throws a lazy right hand but Sutherland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
West gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Sutherland connects with a couple of short punches.
Sutherland lands a couple of digs.
Sutherland connects with a couple of short punches.
West wants to stand up but Sutherland is controlling him.
West has momentary wrist control but Sutherland slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
West wants to get back to his feet but Sutherland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sutherland postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland won't allow West to sweep him here.
Sutherland throwing strikes but missing.
Sutherland connects with a couple of short punches.
Sutherland stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Sutherland lands a couple of digs.
Sutherland throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sutherland wants to stand and escape but West is having none of it. #T2#
Sutherland has a closed guard, preventing West from standing up.
Louis Sutherland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sutherland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
West gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sutherland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
West wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sutherland is now in half guard. #T3#
Sutherland is keen to just control but West is a slippery customer.
West trying to control here.
West is staying active underneath Sutherland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West wants to control but Sutherland is keeping busy.
Sutherland lands strikes from half guard.
West trying to hold on to Sutherland's head to control him but Sutherland postures up.
Sutherland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
West taking some punishment here, with Sutherland in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Sutherland there.
West wants to get back to full guard.
Sutherland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West trying to control from the bottom.
Sutherland stops West from getting back to his feet.
Sutherland lands strikes from half guard.
West on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sutherland blocks the strikes from West.
Sutherland lands strikes from half guard.
Sutherland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sutherland working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis Sutherland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sutherland misses the jab.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
West throws a hook but Sutherland avoids it easily.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
West connects with an inside leg kick.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sutherland staying out of range there.
West looks to land a left hand but Sutherland moved out of range nicely.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutherland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sutherland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sutherland avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sutherland dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Sutherland's head and hops out.#T1#
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sutherland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sutherland feints the counter takedown.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from West misses.
George West is winning the standup battle so far.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
George West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Sutherland.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sutherland's head backwards.
West connects with a leg kick.
West connects with a body shot that sends Sutherland's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by West - just one landing.
Sutherland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and West connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sutherland scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Sutherland gets the takedown into side control.
West tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sutherland gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sutherland gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sutherland apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T2#
West throws a hook but Sutherland blocks it.
Sutherland feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by West.
West tries to land a front kick but Sutherland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
West tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Sutherland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
West lands with a nice combination. Sutherland backs away looking to recover.
Sutherland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West misses with a low kick as Sutherland jumps back.
Donk. West catches Sutherland right on the button with a cross.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutherland can do to turn this around?
Sutherland dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Sutherland's head and hops out.
West lunges at Sutherland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sutherland's hand. #TD2#
Sutherland dives in and scores a takedown into West's guard.
West is pulling down on Sutherland's head. It's preventing any offense from Sutherland, at least for the moment.#T3#
West is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sutherland dives into side control.
West takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
West is trying to get back to half guard.
West on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sutherland landing a few strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Sutherland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, West rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sutherland's guard! Nice work there by West!
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West stops Sutherland from standing up.
West throws an elbow that misses. Sutherland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by Sutherland!#REVB#
Sutherland landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
West is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sutherland has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
George West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George West!
George West decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
FCL - 43
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
West with a jab.
West scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Dohbopavich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Dohbopavich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dohbopavich.
West desperately trying to maintain half guard.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich working the head and body with strikes.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dohbopavich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dohbopavich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Dohbopavich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dohbopavich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dohbopavich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West wants to get back to full guard.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dohbopavich.
Dohbopavich working West over with strikes.
Dohbopavich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#West is rocked!
Dohbopavich scores with a big shot! West's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save West! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich! |
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Event:
FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
West throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant moves away from the strike by West.
Grant is looking for a counter combo.
West throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
West 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant works the jab nicely.
West misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grant on the side of the head.
West tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
West misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
West takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from West.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
West throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Grant checks a leg kick.
West misses the shot to the body.
West misses with a wild combination.
West thuds his right hand into Grant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the body from West misses
and Grant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
West connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Grant slips under a jab from West.
West misses with a straight left.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from West. #T3#
West misses the jab.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West misses with a right hand
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
West throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West misses with a straight left.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick.
West loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
West missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
West takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from West misses.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West misses with the combination.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant staying out of range there.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Jackson Grant 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#
West misses with a hook to the body
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from West.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
West misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant avoids the body shot from West.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
Grant slips under a jab.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant moves out of range as West strikes.
Grant is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
West misses with a hook
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
West lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant staying out of range there.
It looked like Grant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from West.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
George West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West misses with a looping left.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from West.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grant looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
West misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
West lands with a right hand.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
West throws a low kick, looking for Grant's leg but Grant calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
West lands with a nice body punch.
West throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from West.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
West looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
West lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grant drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from West.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant moves away from the strike by West.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
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!
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
West misses the body punch
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#West is rocked!
West looks to throw a body kick
and Grant counters with a big right hand! Oh West is in trouble here! Grant follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Grant! |
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Event:
FCL - 34
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurth tries to clinch but West moves out of range. #CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
West stuns Kurth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West scores with a body shot.
West keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
West lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice leg kick lands there from West.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurth moves away.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for West.
Kurth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West lands with a nice body punch.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West lands a really nice looking cross but Kurth seems unphased.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West tests Kurth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurth! But no joy.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kurth scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West. #CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West lands with a straight right. Kurth didn't see that one coming.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
West digs a good hook to Kurth's body.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West connects with the punch.
Kurth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West throws a push kick but Kurth slaps the foot to one side.
Kurth is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A jab lands there for West.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurth in his tracks.
Good shot there by West.
West is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
West is looking to slow Kurth down with leg kicks.
Kurth leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
West is looking to wear down Kurth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
West scores with the left hand. Kurth knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Kurth takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kurth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
Kurth wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth avoids the body shot from West.
Kurth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurth's head.
West tries to bum rush Kurth with a series of wild strikes but Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Kurth walks forward, straight into a front kick from West.
West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurth tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Kurth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
Kurth checks the leg kick nicely there.
West thuds a left hand into Kurth's body.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
West throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range.
West misses with a body shot.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kurth wants to clinch.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Kurth gets a clinch.
Kurth wants to break free but West has control.
Kurth misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West throws a shot to the body.
Kurth is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
West gets tackled into the cage by Kurth. Kurth maintains the clinch. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West jabs at Kurth's body.
Kurth slips a jab and a cross from West.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West to score with a decent uppercut.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Kurth has West up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kurth rushes West and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
Kurth needs to keep his hands up - West had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for West.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
West throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range.
West misses with a body kick.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
George West is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurth tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurth's head.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kurth staying out of range there.
West with a hook.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
West seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurth manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurth backwards. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurth shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
West with a nice calf kick.
Kurth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
West misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kurth drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
#BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Kurth down.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West throws a body kick that misses
and Kurth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurth moves out of range of the body kick.
West thuds a left hand into Kurth's body.
West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
West misses with a body shot.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurth is able to avoid easily.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
West lands a right hook to the body.
West lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
Kurth misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurth tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from West.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
West looks to land a combination. Kurth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
West lands with a hook. Kurth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
West throws a shot to the body.
West pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kurth back to the cage. West follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Kurth tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurth tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West misses with a jab to the body
and Kurth counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes.
Kurth throws a counter combo.
West lands with a good body shot.
Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
West scores with a nice strike.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
#CL2#
Kurth forces West back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kurth clinches up against the cage.#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West dips to his left and cracks Kurth with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurth at a distance.
#T2#
West scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurth wants to clinch.#KD2#
Kurth lands a left and a right that sends West crashing to the canvas! Kurth dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#West is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like George West has been cut.
West is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh West is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurth controlling from the full mount.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
West seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
West is working hard here to advance position.
Kurth content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
West really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
West is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
George West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West is trying desperately to improve position.
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 George West.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George West!
After the fight, George West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Yilmaz Kurth was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jefferson throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West scores with a hook.
West slips under a jab.
Jefferson moves out of range as West throws a body kick.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jefferson connects with a looping right hand.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by West.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick from West.
West misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Jefferson into the cage. #T1#
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeffersons head. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
West 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.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from West misses.
West misses with a body punch
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
West takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
Jefferson drops West with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jefferson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javon Jefferson! |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
West misses with a low kick as Vann jumps back.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vann shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vann's head backwards.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
West scores with a jab. Vann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vann checks it well.
Vann drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from West.
Vann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vann in his tracks.
West avoids the head kick by Vann.
Vann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West goes for a double leg but Vann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vann continues to drive forward.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Vann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Vann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vann is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from West.
West uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
Jab from West.
Vann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vann off to one side.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from West.
Vann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vann under the eye.
Vann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vann off to one side.
Vann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good shot there by West.
Vann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as West lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vann doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
West scores with a jab to the head.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vann dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from West.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Vann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Vann is rocked!
West with the inside leg kick.
Oh Vann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vann seems to have got his legs back now.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vann momentarily.
Vann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As West looks to move away, Vann throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West lands a head shot.
Vann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for West.
West's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and West duly obliges.
Vann shoots in but no luck this time.
West drops Vann with a straight right hand, right on the button! West follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George West!
George West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West misses with a low kick as Steele jumps back.
West lands a jab.
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West connects with a single shot there.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Steele tries to clinch up.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steele tries to clinch up.
West slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and West duly obliges.
Steele walks into a jab.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steele momentarily.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
Steele takes one on the button.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Asa Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
West tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
West shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
#ROC#West is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
A jab lands there for West.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West leaves his chin hanging out and Steele seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! West crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asa Steele! |
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Event:
FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from West misses
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
West looks to land a body kick but Kovacs moved away.
Kovacs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Kovacs.
Nice jab there from West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West scores with a jab.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West misses with the combination.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
West feints the counter takedown.
West cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
West scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovacs's hands.
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#West is rocked!
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacs finish him?
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! West falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kovacs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Kovacs!
During a confident post fight interview, Attila Kovacs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
West moves into the clinch.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosnjak.
Bosnjak blocking some punches.
Bosnjak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bosnjak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bosnjak blocks an elbow strike.
West's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bosnjak takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West gets through Bosnjak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West avoiding damage.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosnjak.
West gets through Bosnjak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosnjak backwards. #T1#
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bosnjak to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
Bosnjak wants to take the fight to the mat but West manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bosnjak looks winded!
West lands a right hand.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bosnjak smiles and moves away.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bosnjak's head backwards.
Bosnjak fails with an attempt to clinch.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bosnjak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West cracks Bosnjak with a right hand to the side of the head.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West connects with a right hand. Bosnjak shakes it off.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
West throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on West - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosnjak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bosnjak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
West tests Bosnjak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bosnjak throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
Bosnjak throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
West misses with a low kick.
West throws a chopping leg kick but Bosnjak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
West lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Bosnjak is rocked!
West is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
West cracks Bosnjak with a good jab.
Bosnjak is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
That kick from West tenderised Bosnjak's leg. Bosnjak is trying to keep his angry face on.
West drops Bosnjak with a big left hand! Bosnjak is injured, injured bad! West jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George West!
After the fight, George West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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