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Event:
KTC 185 - R6
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Vanderloo misses with a straight left. Ayax follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A low kick from Vanderloo is predictable there and Ayax counters with a body kick. Vanderloo avoids the body shot from Ayax.
Vanderloo with the inside leg kick. Ayax moves out of range as Vanderloo strikes. Ayax walks into a jab. Vanderloo scores with the left hand. Ayax knows he should have avoided that one. Vanderloo blocks the body kick.
Ayax lands a nice shot that snaps Vanderloo's head back.
Vanderloo feints a jab promting Ayax to slip. Vanderloo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ayax slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ayax connects with an inside leg kick. Vanderloo jabs Ayax to the body, keeping him at a distance. A jab lands there for Ayax. Ayax checks a low kick from Vanderloo. Ayax looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Vanderloo misses with a body shot.
#T1# Ayax feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Vanderloo collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bedri Ayax! During a confident post fight interview, Bedri Ayax thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R5
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Vanderloo cracks De Andrade with a good jab. Vanderloo throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily. De Andrade slips under a jab from Vanderloo. De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Vanderloo. Vanderloo scores with the left hand. De Andrade knows he should have avoided that one. Vanderloo dodges the punch combination from De Andrade.
A combination from De Andrade does no damage. A low kick from Vanderloo misses and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut. Vanderloo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Andrade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Vanderloo. Some bone on bone action there as De Andrade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. De Andrade throws a series of punches but Vanderloo avoids them all with ease. De Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A swing and a miss from Vanderloo. Vanderloo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Andrade.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Vanderloo manages to avoid it. De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Vanderloo cracks De Andrade with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Luis De Andrade has been cut. Nice body punch from Vanderloo. A left lands for Vanderloo. De Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Vanderloo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vanderloo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade. Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Vanderloo. Vanderloo throws a big shot that misses. De Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanderloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away. Vanderloo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade. Vanderloo throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vanderloo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vanderloo lunges at De Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Andrade's hand. Vanderloo throws a front kick aimed at De Andrade's knee but De Andrade avoids it well. Vanderloo lands with a good body shot. Vanderloo misses with a low kick. De Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Andrade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanderloo slips a jab and a cross from De Andrade.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderloo manages to avoid it.#T2# De Andrade lands with a right hand. Vanderloo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand. Vanderloo misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from De Andrade finds it's target. Vanderloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanderloo. Vanderloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Vanderloo manages to avoid it. Vanderloo misses the jab. De Andrade connects with a body shot. Vanderloo blocks a head kick by De Andrade.
Nice uppercut there from De Andrade. Vanderloo looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely. De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vanderloo counter with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanderloo. An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target. De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Vanderloo. De Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vanderloo moves forwards but De Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab. Vanderloo misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolaas Vanderloo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luis De Andrade's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# De Andrade throws a right and a left that Vanderloo avoids nicely. Vanderloo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Andrade doesn't seem bothered though. Vanderloo throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Andrade. A solid leg kick lands there for Vanderloo.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Vanderloo. It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vanderloo stalks De Andrade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Andrade's face. De Andrade staggers backwards, shaken. De Andrade slips a jab from Vanderloo. De Andrade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanderloo with a hook. A big left from De Andrade misses. Vanderloo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Andrade with a body shot. De Andrade staying out of range there. Vanderloo scores with a nice head shot. Vanderloo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. 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! Vanderloo scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from De Andrade. Vanderloo throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it. Vanderloo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Andrade. Vanderloo throws a lazy right hand but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. De Andrade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Vanderloo swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Andrade counters with a nice body shot. Vanderloo throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Good leg kick by Vanderloo. Vanderloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanderloo throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut. Vanderloo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Andrade. De Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vanderloo. Vanderloo connects with a jab. Vanderloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice straight punches there by De Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Andrade. De Andrade moves out of range as Vanderloo strikes. De Andrade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. De Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vanderloo scores with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! De Andrade throws a body punch but Vanderloo moves out of range. Vanderloo connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanderloo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade. De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vanderloo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet. A swing and a miss from Vanderloo. Vanderloo swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
#T2# Vanderloo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range. Good exchange - Vanderloo coming out on top. Vanderloo moves out of range of the body kick. Nice defenses there by Vanderloo. De Andrade takes a swing at Vanderloo's ribcage but misses. Vanderloo takes a shot right to the bread basket. De Andrade cracks a nice hook into Vanderloo's ribs. A big left from Vanderloo misses. De Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanderloo moves away. Vanderloo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. De Andrade tries to bum rush Vanderloo with a series of wild strikes but Vanderloo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A looping hook to the body misses from Vanderloo. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet. Vanderloo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be getting the better of the standup. De Andrade swinging wildly here.
Vanderloo only half commits to the counter leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolaas Vanderloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Luis De Andrade's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Vanderloo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target. De Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanderloo moves away. De Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Vanderloo's front leg but catches the back leg as Vanderloo tries to avoid it. De Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanderloo. Vanderloo lands a head shot. Vanderloo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Vanderloo misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a left and a right that stings Vanderloo. Vanderloo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. De Andrade checks a low kick from Vanderloo. Vanderloo misses with a low kick.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Vanderloo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab, jab by De Andrade - just one landing. Vanderloo tries a low kick but De Andrade avoids it. Vanderloo staying out of range there. Vanderloo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.#T1# De Andrade is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#De Andrade is rocked! Vanderloo throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target. Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanderloo. Vanderloo lands with a shot to the body. De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now. De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A left lands for Vanderloo. De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanderloo. Vanderloo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Andrade momentarily.
Luis De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nicolaas Vanderloo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. De Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. De Andrade misses with a hook. Vanderloo ducked under it nicely. Vanderloo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanderloo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vanderloo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Andrade's head backwards. Vanderloo scores with a shot to the body.
De Andrade lunges at Vanderloo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vanderloo's hand. #T2# De Andrade throws a body punch but Vanderloo moves out of range. Vanderloo lands with a kick to the temple. De Andrade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Vanderloo throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily. De Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Vanderloo scores with a shot to the body.
Vanderloo scores with a decent looking hook. Vanderloo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. De Andrade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. De Andrade misses with a double jab.
Vanderloo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Vanderloo throws an off balance right hand
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. Vanderloo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A head kick misses from De Andrade. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Vanderloo avoids it. Vanderloo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nice defenses there by Vanderloo. Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Both fighters circling a little - De Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Nicolaas Vanderloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vanderloo 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolaas Vanderloo! |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R4
Date: Oct 17, 2024 |
#R1# Vanderloo walks into a stiff left hand from Naji. Vanderloo scores with the left hand. Naji knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Arman Naji has been cut. Vanderloo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naji.
Vanderloo scores with a jab to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vanderloo, as that shot connected.
Naji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The fighters circle momentarily. Naji darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good shot there by Naji. Naji looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Naji misses with a hook. Vanderloo ducked under it nicely. Vanderloo misses the body punch and Naji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Naji blocks a low kick nicely. Naji avoids the body shot from Vanderloo.
Vanderloo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Vanderloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naji manages to avoid it. Vanderloo misses with a hook
and Naji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vanderloo looks to land a right hand but Naji moved out of range. A slow jab from Naji misses its intended target. Naji looks to throw the jab but Vanderloo is out of range. Vanderloo jabs Naji to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Vanderloo loads up on a big right hand but Naji slips the punch. Naji moves out of range as Vanderloo strikes. Vanderloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naji.
A big left from Vanderloo misses. Naji throws a looping overhand right but Vanderloo ducks down to avoid it. Vanderloo throws a hook to the side of Naji's head but Naji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Naji throws a good cross that connects.
Vanderloo misses with a looping right. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naji. Vanderloo connects with a crisp jab. Vanderloo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Naji takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vanderloo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Naji misses the jab. Vanderloo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This has been an exciting period of action! Vanderloo misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Naji tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2# Naji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Naji does no damage. Vanderloo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Vanderloo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naji to score with a decent uppercut. Vanderloo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naji. Sloppy strikes from Vanderloo. Those never looked like landing. Naji darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Naji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanderloo. Vanderloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanderloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naji was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Naji works Vanderloo's body with a nice hook. Nice jab there from Naji. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vanderloo misses with a body shot.
Vanderloo misses with a body shot.
Naji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanderloo. Vanderloo swings widly with a right hand
and Naji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicolaas Vanderloo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Arman Naji's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Vanderloo ducks right into an uppercut from Naji. Vanderloo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naji. Naji thuds his right hand into Vanderloo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vanderloo lands a head kick!
#ROC2#Naji is rocked! Naji throws a right hand that misses
and Vanderloo counters with an outside leg kick.
Vanderloo throws the left hand but Naji avoids the punch easily. Vanderloo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vanderloo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Vanderloo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naji.
Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Naji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanderloo.
Naji getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Vanderloo swinging wildly here.
Naji's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Naji duly obliges. #ROC#Vanderloo is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vanderloo misses with a right hand #KD# and Naji counters with a nice uppercut that drops Vanderloo onto his backside! Vanderloo bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway. Vanderloo is still on wobbly legs! Can Naji finish him? Vanderloo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Naji lands with a shot to the body. Vanderloo seems to have recovered his senses. Naji slips under a jab. Vanderloo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vanderloo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vanderloo works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Arman Naji's cut is getting worse. Vanderloo misses with a lunging right hand
and Naji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Naji misses with a straight left. Vanderloo feints and then cracks Naji's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naji down. Vanderloo misses with a wild body shot. Vanderloo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naji. Naji swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vanderloo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vanderloo misses with a straight right. Vanderloo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. 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! Naji throws out a loose jab but Vanderloo uses good head movement to avoid it. Vanderloo looks to land a left hand but Naji moved out of range nicely.#T2# Vanderloo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Naji jabs Vanderloo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Vanderloo misses with a hook
and Naji counters with a left and a right that stings Vanderloo. Naji throws a hook but Vanderloo avoids it easily. Vanderloo misses the shot to the body. Vanderloo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vanderloo there as he acknowledges the shot. Vanderloo loads up on a big right hand but Naji slips the punch. Naji misses with a looping left. Vanderloo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vanderloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naji throws out the jab. Naji moves out of range as Vanderloo strikes. Vanderloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naji thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vanderloo getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Vanderloo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Naji on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Naji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A combination from Vanderloo does no damage. Vanderloo staying out of range there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Naji will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round. The cut man is working on Arman Naji's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Vanderloo misses with a lunging right hand
and Naji counters with a stiff right hand. Vanderloo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vanderloo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vanderloo misses with a hook
and Naji counters with a stiff right hand. Vanderloo just misses with a punch to the body.
Naji connects with the punch. Vanderloo throws a series of punches but Naji avoids them all with ease. Vanderloo throws a head kick that misses. Naji staying out of range there.#KD# Naji scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Vanderloo to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Naji away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Vanderloo got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Naji cracks Vanderloo with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Vanderloo is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Vanderloo is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Vanderloo could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arman Naji! Arman Naji thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R3
Date: Oct 03, 2024 |
#R1# Kezman scores with a jab to the jaw. Vanderloo throws an overhand right that lands on Kezman's shoulder, as Kezman tries to avoid the shot. Vanderloo is looking to chop away at Kezman's legs. Kezman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vanderloo. Vanderloo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kezman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Vanderloo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Vanderloo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kezman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanderloo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kezman's head. Vanderloo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kezman. Vanderloo misses with a low kick.
Kezman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanderloo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vanderloo moves away from the strike by Kezman. Kezman gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kezman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Decent striking displayed by Kezman there. Kezman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kezman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanderloo.
Vanderloo moves forwards but Kezman connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Kezman does it's job there. Vanderloo looks to throw the jab but Kezman is out of range. Vanderloo takes a swing at Kezman's ribcage but misses. Vanderloo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Vanderloo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kezman feints a counter leg kick.#T1# Nice body kick there by Kezman. Kezman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanderloo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kezman throws a nice outside leg kick. Kezman checks a leg kick. Kezman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kezman 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. Vanderloo misses with a hook. Kezman ducked under it nicely. Kezman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kezman scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Vanderloo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kezman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vanderloo throws the left hand but Kezman avoids the punch easily. Kezman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanderloo's sensitive parts. Kezman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vanderloo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kezman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vanderloo misses with a hook
and Kezman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kezman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vanderloo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2# Kezman ducks under a wild hook from Vanderloo. Vanderloo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kezman. Vanderloo throws an overhand right that lands on Kezman's shoulder, as Kezman tries to avoid the shot. Kezman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vanderloo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Vanderloo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kezman was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanderloo. Vanderloo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kezman. Kezman counters with a body kick. Vanderloo throws a big shot that misses. Kezman lands a jab to the nose. Kezman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kezman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A thudding body kick lands there by Kezman!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kezman slips under a jab. A slapping body kick lands there for Kezman. Vanderloo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kezman was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanderloo. Kezman lands a leg kick that knocks Vanderloo off balance momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kush Kezman dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Kezman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kezman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanderloo's sensitive parts. Vanderloo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kezman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderloo manages to avoid it. Vanderloo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kezman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kezman slips a jab from Vanderloo. Kezman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Vanderloo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Vanderloo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vanderloo lands a nice looking body shot.
Vanderloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kezman moves away. Kezman lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kezman blocks a leg kick. A good leg kick by Kezman. Vanderloo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vanderloo misses with a hook to the body
and Kezman counters with a nice body kick.
Vanderloo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Kezman connects with a crisp jab. #T1# Kezman slips under a jab. Vanderloo misses with a low kick.
Vanderloo throws a right hand that misses
and Kezman counters with a right hand to the body. Kezman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kezman blocks a jab. Kezman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kezman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vanderloo misses the shot to the body. Kezman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kezman scores with a body shot.
Kezman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jab, jab by Kezman - just one landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - Kezman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kezman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vanderloo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Some wild striking there from Vanderloo.
Kezman misses with a looping right. Vanderloo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2# Jab by Kezman. Kezman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Vanderloo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kezman. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vanderloo throws a front kick aimed at Kezman's knee but Kezman avoids it well. Kezman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Kezman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Vanderloo is rocked! Vanderloo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kezman can pounce on him.
Kezman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vanderloo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Vanderloo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vanderloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kezman is just out of range. Vanderloo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kezman ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Vanderloo out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kush Kezman! Kush Kezman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R2
Date: Sep 16, 2024 |
#R1# Vanderloo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vanderloo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vanderloo throws a hook to the side of Drogo's head but Drogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vanderloo ducks under a wild hook from Drogo. Vanderloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogo manages to avoid it. Vanderloo thows a left - swing and a miss! Drogo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vanderloo misses with a straight left. Vanderloo looks to throw the jab but Drogo is out of range. Vanderloo looks to land a right hand but Drogo moved out of range. Vanderloo throws out a powerful jab. Vanderloo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drogo. A telegraphed right hand from Vanderloo misses the target. Vanderloo throws a shot from downtown. Drogo moves away and avoids it. Drogo checks a leg kick nicely. Drogo checks a leg kick. Drogo throws a counter high kick but Vanderloo was just alert enough to avoid it. A nice leg kick lands there from Vanderloo. This has been an exciting period of action! Vanderloo lands a jab to Drogo's midsection.#KD# Drogo catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Vanderloo stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Vanderloo walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#It looks like Nicolaas Vanderloo has been cut. Drogo throws a head kick but Vanderloo moves out of range.
Vanderloo misses with an uppercut
and Drogo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Vanderloo swings for the body but Drogo moves out of range.
Drogo throws a big shot that misses. Drogo throws a lazy right hand but Vanderloo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vanderloo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drogo. Vanderloo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vanderloo throws an overhand right that lands on Drogo's shoulder, as Drogo tries to avoid the shot. Drogo throws a sloppy head kick and Vanderloo moves out of range easily. Drogo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Drogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanderloo.
Drogo misses with a head kick.
Vanderloo throws a shot from downtown. Drogo moves away and avoids it. It looked like Drogo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vanderloo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Drogo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Vanderloo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Vanderloo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drogo throws a looping overhand right but Vanderloo ducks down to avoid it. Vanderloo lands a really nice looking cross but Drogo seems unphased.
Vanderloo misses with a straight right. Jab from Vanderloo.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vanderloo thuds a left hand into Drogo's body. Vanderloo throws an overhand right that lands on Drogo's shoulder, as Drogo tries to avoid the shot. Vanderloo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Vanderloo scores with a decent looking hook. Vanderloo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drogo. Drogo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Vanderloo scores with a decent looking hook. Nice defenses there by Drogo. Drogo dips to his left and cracks Vanderloo with an uppercut!#KD# Drogo cracks Vanderloo with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Vanderloo is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Vanderloo is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine! Vanderloo tries to move into range but Drogo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Vanderloo is rocked! Drogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vanderloo is still on wobbly legs! Can Drogo finish him? Drogo looks to throw a body kick enabling Vanderloo to counter with a crisp jab. Vanderloo seems to have recovered his senses. Drogo throws a lazy body kick letting Vanderloo counter with a right hand. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice leg kick from Drogo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanderloo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drogo at a distance.
Drogo moves out of range as Vanderloo strikes.#KD2# Vanderloo drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Drogo onto his butt! Drogo pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#Drogo is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Drogo takes that one as he scored more knockdowns in what was an action packed first round! The cut man is working on Nicolaas Vanderloo's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# Drogo throws a half hearted mid kick. Vanderloo scores with a nice head shot. Oh Drogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vanderloo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice shot by Vanderloo. Drogo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Vanderloo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Vanderloo thows a left - swing and a miss! Vanderloo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drogo. Drogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanderloo.
Vanderloo throws a right hand that Drogo ducks under and follows up with a left that Drogo also avoids with ease. Drogo seems to have got his legs back now. The fighters circling - Drogo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. 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! Drogo throws a hook to the side of Vanderloo's head but Vanderloo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A nice side step and Vanderloo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Drogo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD2# Vanderloo staggers Drogo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Drogo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue! Drogo connects with the punch. Drogo misses with a body kick. Drogo throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanderloo counters with a good low kick that Drogo was not able to check. A big left from Drogo misses. Bob Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Drogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Vanderloo misses with a looping left. Vanderloo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Vanderloo misses the jab. Vanderloo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vanderloo lands a nice hook to Drogo's body. Drogo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vanderloo wants to slow Drogo down by chopping away at his legs. #KD# Drogo lands a head kick that bluckles Vanderloo and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Drogo no doubt looking to push for a finish! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drogo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vanderloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A big left from Drogo misses. Drogo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vanderloo. Vanderloo obviously looking to wear him down.
Drogo takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanderloo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Vanderloo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Vanderloo walks into a left hand. Nice cross by Vanderloo. Vanderloo looks to throw the jab but Drogo is out of range. #T2# Vanderloo avoids the head kick by Drogo.
Vanderloo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drogo. Vanderloo lands with a straight right. Drogo didn't see that one coming. Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drogo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Vanderloo lands a jab to Drogo's midsection. Drogo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drogo misses with a kick to the body.
Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vanderloo throws a body shot but no joy. Vanderloo throws an off balance right hand
and Drogo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vanderloo scores with a leg kick.
Drogo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanderloo counters with a slapping leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Vanderloo. #KD# Drogo drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Vanderloo onto his butt! Vanderloo pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Drogo moves out of range of the leg kick from Vanderloo. Vanderloo misses with a looping left. Vanderloo blocks a head kick by Drogo.
Drogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drogo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Drogo takes the second round having scored more knockdowns than his opponent, during that very entertaining back round. The cut man is working on Nicolaas Vanderloo's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Vanderloo defending well as Drogo loads up on a big left hand. Vanderloo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drogo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Drogo ducks under a wild hook from Vanderloo. Vanderloo tries a low kick but Drogo avoids it. Drogo is looking to counter punch. Vanderloo throws a hook to the side of Drogo's head but Drogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Drogo scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Drogo misses. Vanderloo throws a right hand that Drogo ducks under and follows up with a left that Drogo also avoids with ease. Vanderloo lands with a hook. Drogo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Vanderloo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drogo has time to react. Vanderloo misses the body punch and Drogo 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 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Drogo! |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R1
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Maddox. Maddox missing with a left hand there. Vanderloo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vanderloo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maddox loads up on a big right hand but Vanderloo slips the punch. A big right from Maddox misses. Maddox blocks a leg kick. Vanderloo connects with a leg kick. Maddox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Beau Maddox has been cut. Maddox looks to throw the jab but Vanderloo is out of range. Vanderloo lands a leg kick that knocks Maddox off balance momentarily. Maddox misses with a looping left. Vanderloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. That kick from Vanderloo tenderised Maddox's leg. Maddox is trying to keep his angry face on. Maddox checks a low kick from Vanderloo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vanderloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range. Vanderloo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox. Vanderloo lands with a straight right. Maddox didn't see that one coming. Vanderloo throws a leg kick and Maddox counters with a straight right hand. Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderloo manages to avoid it. Vanderloo throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Maddox misses the shot to the body. Vanderloo is looking for a counter combo. Vanderloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab. Maddox checks the leg kick. Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maddox missing with a left hand there. Vanderloo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Maddox swings for the body but Vanderloo moves out of range.
Maddox checks a leg kick. Vanderloo misses with a leg kick and Maddox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Maddox throws a jab when Vanderloo was well out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Maddox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A shot to the liver by Maddox. Beautiful body shot. Vanderloo slips a jab from Maddox. Maddox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maddox loads up on a big right hand but Vanderloo slips the punch. A jab from Maddox misses. Maddox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Maddox checks a low kick from Vanderloo. A bone on bone clash there as Maddox blocks the leg kick.
#T2# Vanderloo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maddox. Maddox misses the shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maddox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vanderloo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Vanderloo throws a head kick that misses. Vanderloo thows a left - swing and a miss! Maddox scores with a hook to the body. Vanderloo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maddox punishes Vanderloo's body with a nice straight punch. Maddox digs a good body shot into Vanderloo's ribs. Maddox lands with a hook. Vanderloo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Vanderloo is rocked! Maddox checks a leg kick nicely. Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maddox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Maddox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Maddox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Vanderloo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice defenses there by Vanderloo. Vanderloo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Maddox throws a shot to the body.
Vanderloo seems to have got his legs back now. Vanderloo throws a leg kick that is checked and Maddox counters with a big right hand that sends Vanderloo crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Maddox takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Beau Maddox! |
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