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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1# Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dekkers sees it coming and avoids it easily. Simpson scores with a jab to the body. Dekkers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson. Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Dekkers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Dekkers tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance. Dekkers wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range. A left lands for Simpson. Simpson lands with a good body shot. Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simpson 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.
Dekkers tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dekkers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dekkers ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson. #T1# Dekkers throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson lands with a straight right. Dekkers didn't see that one coming. Simpson lands with a right hand. Dekkers avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Dekkers's head back.
Dekkers throws a nice outside leg kick. Simpson misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.#T2# Simpson throws a head kick that misses. Dekkers fails in his attempt to clinch. Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson 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. Dekkers throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL# Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch. Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it. Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Dekkers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2# Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson works over Dekkers's head and body with a nice combination. Dekkers dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
#T3# Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dekkers is out of range and Simpson settles back down. Simpson lands the left hand. Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Dekkers does a little dance to reset his feet. Jab by Simpson.#CL# Dekkers has managed to clinch.
Dekkers avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dekkers appears to be looking for a big counter. Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dekkers counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt. Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Simpson lands the left hand.#T4# Simpson connects with a high kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dekkers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance. Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Simpson. Dekkers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Simpson throws a body kick that misses and Dekkers counters with a stiff right hand. Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson. Dekkers appears to be looking for a big counter. Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Dekkers backpedaling.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off. Simpson thuds his shin into the meat of Dekkers's side. Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dekkers there as he acknowledges the shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Simpson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson cracks Dekkers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target. Simpson throws a body punch but Dekkers moves out of range. Dekkers blocks a jab. Dekkers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dekkers wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance. Asher Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dekkers misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson with a nice cross. Dekkers darts in trying to clinch and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Dekkers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses. Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick. Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dekkers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Simpson tries to bum rush Dekkers with a series of wild strikes but Dekkers uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Simpson. Dekkers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A right-left combo lands from Dekkers. #CL# Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Simpson manages to break the clinch.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dekkers defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand. Dekkers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dekkers. Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ramon Dekkers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off. Simpson looks to throw the jab but Dekkers is out of range. Simpson tries to land a front kick but Dekkers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dekkers tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Dekkers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#Dekkers is rocked! Dekkers wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body. Oh Dekkers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Simpson with a nice cross. Simpson lands a big head kick that sends Dekkers to the canvas! Simpson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Simpson! Asher Simpson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1# Out takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
Out can't break the clinch.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
Dekkers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers slowing the pace effectively. Dekkers takes an elbow to the forehead. Dekkers stalling against the cage.
Dekkers slows down the pace here.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Out lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. 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! Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off. #T1# Dekkers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Out misses with a knee to the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers. A bit of stalling here from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Out is breathing heavily. A knee to the head by Dekkers.
Dekkers stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dekkers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Dekkers continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Out 's eye. Nice elbow from Dekkers. Dekkers lands an elbow just above Out 's eye. 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! Dekkers lands a nice elbow. Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2# Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Out won't want to take too many of those. The referee calls for Dekkers to work.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers. Dekkers effectively controlling the action here. Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers has Out pressed against the cage, preventing Out from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dekkers stalling the fight.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers slows down the pace here.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Out seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dekkers can turn it around.#T3# Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Out's face.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dekkers lands a damaging elbow. Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dekkers lands a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Out being controlled against the cage.#T4# Dekkers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Out can't get the takedown.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Out in his tracks for a moment. Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off. Nice elbow from Dekkers. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dekkers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round. That's time! Out's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Dekkers moves into the clinch. Ramon Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dekkers scores with a knee to the head.
#KD2# Dekkers drops Out with a big knee straight up the middle! Out is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Out is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Knock Out has been cut. A chopping leg kick lands by Dekkers. Oh Out is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dekkers lands a brutal head kick. Out looks out on his feet and Dekkers throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ramon Dekkers! |
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Event:
FCL - 39
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Mfer connects with a nice looking jab.
Mfer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Dekkers is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab. Dekkers misses with a body kick.#CL2# Mfer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dekkers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage. Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards. Mfer cracks Dekkers with a nice body shot. Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dekkers is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him. Mfer lands with a light punch inside. Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling the position. Dekkers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage. Dekkers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mfer lands a body shot. Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dekkers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Dekkers is rocked!#T1# Mfer has Dekkers pressed against the cage, preventing Dekkers from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mfer controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer. Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Oh Dekkers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards. Dekkers is trying to force a seperation but Mfer has the dominant position. Dekkers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Dekkers is trying to force a seperation but Mfer has the dominant position. Dekkers seems to have got his legs back now. Dekkers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mfer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards. Mfer lands with a left to the head. Dekkers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Dekkers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dekkers being controlled against the cage. Dekkers is trying to break the clinch but Mfer has him pressed against the cage. #T2# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards. Mfer's coach down at Räkälä was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mfer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Mfer scores with a hook to the body. Dekkers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dekkers tries to break free but Mfer pushes him back against the cage. A hook to the body from Mfer.
Dekkers is breathing heavily. Mfer is leaning against Dekkers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer. Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards. Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dekkers or not. The referee is keeping an eye on Mfer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mfer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dekkers with a big uppercut! Dekkers tries to clinch up but Mfer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dekkers to the mat! Dekkers covers up and Mfer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Mfer! |
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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1# A decent looking body kick lands there for Dekkers. Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dekkers!
Possu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dekkers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dekkers scores with a leg kick.
Possu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dekkers.#CL# Possu clinches with his opponent.
Dekkers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dekkers is looking to break free of the clinch but Possu has double underhooks. The referee calls for Possu to work.
Dekkers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dekkers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dekkers can't break the clinch.
Dekkers letting Possu take a breather here. Possu lands a nice uppercut. Dekkers is looking to break free of the clinch but Possu has double underhooks. Possu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away. Possu prevents Dekkers from breaking the clinch.#T1# Possu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Possu misses with a knee strike.
Dekkers is trying to break the clinch but Possu has him pressed against the cage. Possu lands an elbow inside that Dekkers shrugs off. A nice right hand lands inside from Possu. Dekkers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dekkers is trying to break the clinch but Possu is controlling him. Possu lands a shot to the body. Possu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dekkers working hard to break the clinch. Dekkers is trying to force a seperation but Possu has the dominant position. Dekkers tries to circle away but Possu has him pinned against the cage. Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Possu keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Possu manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers throws a combination that misses and Possu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Possu lands a head shot. Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and Possu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2# Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Possu moves out of range easily. Dekkers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Dekkers is rocked! Dekkers lands with a nice body kick. Dekkers is still on wobbly legs! Can Possu finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Possu cracks Dekkers with a right hand to the side of the head. Possu throws a head kick but Dekkers moves out of range.
Possu connects with a leg kick. Dekkers seems to have recovered his senses. Dekkers's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dekkers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL# Possu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dekkers is trying to break the clinch but Possu has him pressed against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Possu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Possu breaks the clinch.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Possu.
#TD# Possu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dekkers is trying to defend but Possu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB# Possu seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3# Dekkers tries to kick Possu off but Possu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Possu is working for a submission of some sort.
Possu is figuring out what he wants to do next. Possu is trying to control. Dekkers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Possu is looking to advance position but Dekkers won't allow it. #SUB# Possu is working for a submission of some sort.
Possu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Possu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Possu wants to pass to mount but Dekkers is defending the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Putte Possu dominated that round. That's time! Possu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Possu avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Possu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A slapping body kick lands there for Dekkers. Possu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Jab, jab by Possu - just one landing. Dekkers connects with a solid leg kick. Whack! Possu lands a heavy head kick that drops Dekkers. The ref tackles Possu to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dekkers was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Putte Possu! |
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Event:
FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1# Good changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dekkers tries to avoid it but Good manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dekkers to the ground. Dekkers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dekkers scores with a head kick. Good tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Good really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Good shoots in and drives through. Dekkers sprawls well. Dekkers scores with a head kick.
Dekkers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Good doesn't manage to clinch there - Dekkers circles away.
Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dekkers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Good tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away. Good tries to clinch but Dekkers is having none of it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers. Dekkers pushes Good away with a front kick. 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! Dekkers blocks a head kick by Good.
Dekkers scores with a leg kick.
Good throws a head kick but Dekkers moves out of range.
#T1# Dekkers goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Good misses with a takedown attempt - Dekkers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Good. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dekkers lands a high kick!
Dekkers throws a front kick that sends Good stumbling back into the cage. Dekkers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good shoots in but Dekkers avoids the takedown attempt easily. Good is breathing heavily. Dekkers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dekkers keeps Good at a distance using the push kick. Good lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dekkers scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Good.#T2# Some wild striking there from Good.
Dekkers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dekkers throws a series of punches but Good moves out of range. Good closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dekkers circles away. Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers lands with a slapping head kick. Dekkers goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Good has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dekkers. Dekkers connects with a body shot that sends Good's belly button to the back. Dekkers throws a combination. Good tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dekkers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dekkers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3# A solid body kick from Dekkers. Dekkers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters circling a little - Dekkers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Dekkers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Good if he has to take too many more of those.
Good blocks a head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers scores with a push kick. Dekkers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dekkers lands a high kick!
Dekkers connects with a leg kick. Dekkers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Good looks to score with a jab to the body but Dekkers is just out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Dekkers. Good appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dekkers lands a leg kick that knocks Good off balance momentarily.#T4# Dekkers feints and then cracks Good's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Good down. Good takes a kick to the side of the head. Good takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, jab by Good - just one landing. Dekkers lands with a nice body kick. Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dekkers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Dekkers scores with a push kick. Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dekkers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Dekkers delivers a nice body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slapping body kick lands there for Dekkers. Good tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've been informed that Dekkers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. A head kick from Dekkers lands but Good takes it in his stride. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers 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# Good fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dekkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Good. Good moves in looking to clinch but Dekkers pushes him off. A head kick from Dekkers lands but Good takes it in his stride. Good tries to clinch and Dekkers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Good really felt that one! Dekkers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dekkers 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. Dekkers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dekkers leaves Good with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dekkers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Good's head. Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good looks to clinch and Dekkers counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Good takes a step back to recover. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dekkers scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Good steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dekkers. That one must have hurt. Dekkers throws a series of punches but Good avoids them all with ease. Good is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good tries for a takedown but Dekkers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Good. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination. Good takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dekkers scores with a head kick. Good tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A slapping body kick lands there for Dekkers. Dekkers connects with a high kick. Dekkers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Good backs up against the cage.
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! Good takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Good moves out of range easily. #T2# Dekkers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Good at a distance.
Good fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Good takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dekkers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Good takes a kick to the side of the head. Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saul Good is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dekkers delivers a nice body kick. Dekkers lunges at Good with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Good's hand. A head kick from Dekkers lands but Good takes it in his stride. Good goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Good takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Good fails in his attempt to clinch. Dekkers fakes the leg kick and cracks Good in the body. #T3# Dekkers thows a body kick. Good tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good tries to clinch up. Good steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dekkers. That one must have hurt. Good has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dekkers. Good shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dekkers sprawls well. Dekkers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Good gets slowly back to his feet. As Good backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Good manages to avoid it all. Dekkers thows a body kick. Good tries to catch it but that hurt him. Dekkers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dekkers throws a series of strikes that have Good backpedaling.
Nice body kick from Dekkers. Good will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4# Some wild striking there from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
Dekkers thumps Good with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Good takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dekkers lands with a kick to the temple. Good shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" That kick from Dekkers tenderised Good's leg. Good is trying to keep his angry face on. Dekkers pushes Good away with a front kick. Good shoots in for a double leg but Dekkers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dekkers manages to avoid it. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Good. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
Dekkers pushes Good away with a front kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Dekkers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good lands a right hook to the body.
Dekkers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dekkers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Good's sensitive parts. Good throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dekkers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Good dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A head kick misses from Dekkers. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good tries for a takedown but Dekkers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Good chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dekkers can pounce on him.
Dekkers connects with a solid leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Good tries to clinch up.#T1# Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Good. Dekkers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Good crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dekkers - the referee stops the clock and Good gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dekkers. Good manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Good takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A head kick misses from Dekkers. Good doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dekkers counters with a two punch combo. Dekkers lands with a nice body kick. Dekkers swinging wildly here.
Dekkers connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# Dekkers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Good on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Dekkers lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Good rather than just go for the knockout. Dekkers lands a nice looking body kick. Good stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dekkers. Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Good moves out of range easily. Dekkers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dekkers thuds his shin into the meat of Good's side. Dekkers with a nice calf kick. Dekkers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Good. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Dekkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dekkers throws a one two combo.
Dekkers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Dekkers stuffs the takedown. Nice shot by Dekkers. That kick from Dekkers tenderised Good's leg. Good is trying to keep his angry face on. Good showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dekkers.
Good takes a kick to the side of the head. Nice sprawl there from Dekkers as Good shoots in. A chopping leg kick lands by Dekkers. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside. Dekkers throws a good cross that connects.
Dekkers scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Good steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dekkers. That one must have hurt. Good showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Dekkers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Good moves out of range easily. Good wants to clinch. Dekkers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dekkers 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers! |
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Event:
FCL - 13
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1# No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dekkers lands a leg kick that knocks Plazibat off balance momentarily. Dekkers throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dekkers lands a head kick!
#CL# Plazibat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Plazibat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away. Plazibat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plazibat keeps control of Dekkers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dekkers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plazibat lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dekkers is looking to break free of the clinch but Plazibat has double underhooks. #BC2# Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Dekkers. #CL# Plazibat instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2# Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a front kick but Plazibat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Plazibat throws a series of punches but Dekkers avoids them all with ease. Plazibat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Plazibat misses with a two punch combination.
Plazibat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dekkers. Plazibat slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers fails to land with a series of punches.
Dekkers scores with a head kick.
Dekkers's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dekkers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick. Dekkers throws a quick inside leg kick. Plazibat avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left and a right from Dekkers both land. Nice combination. Dekkers thuds his shin into the meat of Plazibat's side. Plazibat throws a head kick that misses. As Plazibat backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Plazibat manages to avoid it all. Plazibat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dekkers counters with a nice body shot. Plazibat is breathing heavily.#T2# Good leg kick by Dekkers. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers. Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Plazibat sees coming a mile off. Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat. Plazibat moves out of range of the body kick. Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Dekkers with a nice calf kick. Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dekkers avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers unleashes a big counter combination but Plazibat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Plazibat gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Plazibat keeps him there for the moment. Plazibat'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. Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling the position. #T3# Dekkers wants to break free but Plazibat has control.
Plazibat looking to stall.
I was talking to Plazibat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Plazibat avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Plazibat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dekkers. Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Plazibat moves out of range easily. Plazibat lands with a slapping head kick. Plazibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat. Plazibat takes a kick to the side of the head. Dekkers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Plazibat's head. Plazibat tries to clinch but Dekkers is having none of it. #T4# A head kick misses from Dekkers. Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers throws a right and a left that Plazibat avoids nicely. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Plazibat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD# Plazibat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Plazibat trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom. Plazibat throws an elbow that misses. Dekkers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Plazibat's guard. Nice move by Dekkers!#REVB##SU2# Dekkers stands up from guard. Let's bang! Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plazibat moves away. Plazibat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Plazibat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Plazibat fails in his attempt to clinch. Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Plazibat looks to land a body kick but Dekkers moved away. Dekkers is looking for the big counter here. Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside. Dekkers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Dekkers throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Plazibat rushes Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Plazibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dekkers swats away the attempt to clinch by Plazibat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dekkers - that will leave a mark!
Dekkers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plazibat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lars Plazibat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dekkers. Plazibat shrugs it off though. #T1# Dekkers throws a head kick that half lands.
Plazibat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dekkers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And Dekkers responds with a good body kick, but Plazibat manages to step out the way in time. Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dekkers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plazibat. Dekkers lands with a nice body kick. A head kick misses from Dekkers. Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plazibat looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Plazibat backs off Dekkers throws a huge counter combo but Plazibat manages to avoid it all. Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
Dekkers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dekkers throws a wild body kick that Plazibat sees coming a mile off. Dekkers misses with a low kick as Plazibat jumps back.#T2# Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Plazibat checks a leg kick nicely. Plazibat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Dekkers cracks Plazibat with a good jab. Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Plazibat misses with a head kick.
Plazibat moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Dekkers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plazibat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A head kick by Dekkers misses #TD# and Plazibat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Plazibat is trying to control. Dekkers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Plazibat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Plazibat trying to control the pace. #SU# Plazibat decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Plazibat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dekkers is just out of range. Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dekkers misses with a wild body shot. Plazibat dodges the punch combination from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a head kick but Plazibat moves out of range.
Plazibat throws a head kick but Dekkers moves out of range.
Plazibat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4# Dekkers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Plazibat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Plazibat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Plazibat clinches up with Dekkers and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Plazibat breaks the clinch.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Plazibat sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dekkers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plazibat is looking to clinch. Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Both fighters circling a little - Dekkers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. 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! Dekkers lands a head kick!
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plazibat wants to clinch up but Dekkers keeps it at a distance. Dekkers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plazibat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD# Plazibat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Plazibat prevents Dekkers from standing back up.
#ES2# Dekkers pushes Plazibat off and gets back to his feet. Plazibat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Dekkers blocks a head kick by Plazibat.
Dekkers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside. Dekkers looks to land a body kick but Plazibat moved away. Plazibat moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Plazibat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Dekkers throws a front kick that sends Plazibat stumbling back into the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Some wild striking there from Dekkers.
Dekkers swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dekkers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plazibat counters with a one-two to the body. Dekkers throws a series of punches but Plazibat avoids them all with ease. Dekkers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plazibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plazibat tries to clinch there but Dekkers circles away.
Plazibat throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it. Dekkers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plazibat moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dekkers throws the kick towards the body but Plazibat avoids it. Plazibat keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick. Dekkers misses with a two punch combination.
Plazibat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plazibat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dekkers throws a counter combo.#T2# Dekkers lunges at Plazibat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plazibat's hand. Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Plazibat takes a step back to recover. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Plazibat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dekkers. Dekkers obviously looking to wear him down.
Plazibat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Plazibat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Both fighters circling a little - Plazibat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Dekkers looks to land a combination but Plazibat avoids it well. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plazibat. Dekkers shrugs it off though. Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Plazibat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Dekkers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plazibat. #T3# Dekkers throws a head kick that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Plazibat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dekkers looks to land a body kick but Plazibat moved away. Plazibat throws a front kick that sends Dekkers stumbling back into the cage. Plazibat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dekkers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers throws a nice head kick!
#TD# Plazibat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Dekkers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Plazibat presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. 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! Dekkers tries to break free but Plazibat pushes him back against the cage. Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Plazibat is controlling the position. #TD# Plazibat has clasped his hands together around Dekkers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Dekkers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers. Plazibat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Dekkers avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plazibat. Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Plazibat moves out of range easily. Plazibat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL# Plazibat has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Dekkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Plazibat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Lars Plazibat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A head kick misses from Plazibat. Dekkers lands with a kick to the temple. Plazibat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plazibat. Dekkers thuds a left hand into Plazibat's body. A decent looking body kick lands there for Dekkers.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dekkers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers! |
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Event:
FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1# Castillo dodges the punch combination from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a right hand and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Castillo slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Castillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Dekkers is rocked! Dekkers thows a leg kick but Castillo checks it and Castillo counters with a huge left! Dekkers is in big trouble! He's backing up but Castillo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dekkers from any more damage. A dominating finish by Castillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Castillo! Richard Castillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Dekkers rushes Britten and presses him up against the cage. Britten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers lands with a slapping head kick. Dekkers misses with a combination
#TD# and Britten counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Dekkers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Britten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes. Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2# Dekkers lands a big head kick that sends Britten tumbling to the mat! Dekkers takes a step backwards and waves Britten back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Britten is rocked! Dekkers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Britten. Oh Britten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Britten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers throws a right hand that Britten ducks under and follows up with a left that Britten also avoids with ease. Dekkers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Britten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dekkers but Dekkers pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers looks winded!#CL2# Dekkers clinches up with Britten and pushes him back against the cage. Dekkers is trying to push Britten away but Britten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dekkers prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Britten seems to have got his legs back now. Dekkers closes the distance looking to clinch and Britten counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL# Britten rushes Dekkers and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Britten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Britten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dekkers's guard. Britten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving. #SU# Britten decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Britten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes. Dekkers misses with a double jab
and Britten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Britten tries to clinch up.#T2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dekkers tries to circle away but Britten has him pinned against the cage. Britten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dekkers walks away with a smile on his face. Britten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A slapping leg kick lands for Dekkers.
#TD# Britten shoots in and gets a takedown into Dekkers's guard. Britten will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. 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! Britten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Britten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Britten tries to free his leg and advance position but Dekkers is retaining full guard. Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU# Dekkers is working an open guard so Britten takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Britten closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dekkers quickly recovers to half guard. Dekkers has one foot on Britten's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Britten blocks the body kick.
#TD# Britten closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Britten staying calm. Britten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dekkers keeps working. #T4##SU# Britten has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2# Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Britten trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers wants to break free but Britten has control.
#BC# Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dekkers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Dekkers enables Britten to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dekkers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Dekkers kicks Britten off and gets to his feet. Britten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dekkers at a distance.
Britten blocks the body kick.
#CL2# Dekkers forces Britten back against the cage and clinches. Dekkers avoids the elbow strike from Britten, against the cage.
Good body shot from Britten.
Britten really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dekkers can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Britten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Britten pushes him off. Dekkers tries to clinch there but Britten circles away.
Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Britten takes a step back to recover. Dekkers slaps away a takedown attempt from Britten, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dekkers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Britten circles away quickly and effectively. Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dekkers is breathing heavily.#T1# Britten keeps the fight on the outside. Britten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Britten shoots for a double leg takedown but Dekkers sprawls well. He's pushed Britten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Britten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dekkers defends well and Britten ends up having to push Dekkers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dekkers is trying to force a seperation but Britten has the dominant position.#BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Britten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Britten. #BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Britten wants to clinch.#CL2# Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch. Britten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dekkers is trying to push Britten away but Britten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2# Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers thumps Britten with a low kick. Dekkers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Britten keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick. #CL# Britten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Britten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it. Dekkers blocks a body shot from Britten. Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Britten is controlling the position. #BC2# Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. This has been an exciting period of action! Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Britten paws at him with a jab and circles away. Britten thuds his shin into the meat of Dekkers's side. Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dekkers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Britten.#T3# Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Britten fails with a takedown attempt.#TD# Dekkers tries to sprawl but Britten drives through with a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Britten trying to control from Dekkers's half guard. Dekkers has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES2# Dekkers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Britten presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Dekkers working hard to break the clinch. Britten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dekkers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4##BC2# Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dekkers misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Dekkers takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten lands with a slapping head kick. 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! Dekkers tries to clinch but Britten moves out of range. Dekkers tries to clinch up. Britten fails in his attempt to clinch. Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers. #CL2# Dekkers rushes Britten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Dekkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A left and a right from Britten both land. Nice combination. #CL2# Dekkers clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Dekkers feints and then cracks Britten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Britten down. Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Britten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Britten fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Britten tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dekkers. Britten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Britten wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Britten shoots for a takedown but Dekkers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dekkers darts in trying to clinch and Britten counters with a left and a right that stings Dekkers. #CL2# Dekkers gets a clinch. Dekkers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1# Dekkers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Britten works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Dekkers pushes Britten off and gets back to his feet.
Britten avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dekkers leaves Britten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Britten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dekkers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Britten somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Dekkers darts in and clinches Britten up against the cage. Britten jumps guard but Dekkers stands there with Britten around his waist. Britten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Britten looking for a takedown. #T2##BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Dekkers pushes Britten up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch. Britten goes for a takedown attempt but Dekkers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Britten or perhaps it was just good defense by Dekkers, which made it look bad. #CL2# Dekkers clinches. #BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dekkers goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Dekkers tries to clinch but Britten moves out of range. #CL2# Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
Britten keeps control of Dekkers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Britten paws at him with a jab and circles away. Britten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Dekkers closes the distance and clinches. Ramon Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Britten throws a sloppy head kick and Dekkers moves out of range easily. #CL2# Dekkers darts in and clinches Britten up against the cage.#BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch. #BC2# Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
Britten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch. #BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers throws a combination. Britten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4# A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Britten down. RJ Britten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Britten shoots for a double leg takedown but Dekkers sprawls well. He's pushed Britten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dekkers throws a shot from downtown. Britten moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Dekkers has closed the distance and engaged Britten in a clinch.
#BC2# Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Dekkers moves into range and clinches up with Britten.#BC2# Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Dekkers moves into the clinch. Britten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away. Britten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Britten manages to break the clinch.
RJ Britten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Britten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dekkers 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers! |
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