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Event:
GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Witkowsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rihard swivels and escapes.
Rihard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rihard. That snapped Witkowsky's head back.
Witkowsky moves in looking to clinch but Rihard pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Witkowsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rihard just misses with a punch to the body.
Rihard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Witkowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rihard digs a good hook to Witkowsky's body.
Rihard 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.
Matjaz Rihard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rihard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rihard scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witkowsky looks for a takedown but Rihard sprawls well.
Rihard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Witkowsky throws a head kick that misses.
Rihard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##CL2#
Witkowsky closes the distance and clinches.
Witkowsky misses with the head strike.
Rihard lands an uppercut.
Witkowsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rihard lands with a left to the head.
Rihard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Witkowsky stalling in the clinch but Rihard improves position.
Rihard taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Rihard.
Witkowsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rihard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Witkowsky wants a takedown.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Witkowsky.
Rihard lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Witkowsky jumps guard.
Rihard controlling from the top position. #T2#
Witkowsky is trying to keep Rihard in close.
Rihard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Witkowsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Witkowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rihard is controlling him. #T3##SUB2#
Witkowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rihard defends well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Witkowsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Witkowsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Rihard.
Witkowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Witkowsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Rihard, which made it look bad.
Witkowsky tries to clinch but Rihard moves out of range.
Witkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rihard lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rihard, as that shot connected.
Rihard cracks Witkowsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rihard throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Witkowsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Witkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rihard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rihard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witkowsky.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Witkowsky's shoulder, as Witkowsky tries to avoid the shot.
Witkowsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witkowsky closes the distance and clinches up with Rihard, looking for a takedown. Witkowsky pushes Rihard against the cage but Rihard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rihard digs a good body shot into Witkowsky's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Rihard.
Witkowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matjaz Rihard 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#
Witkowsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Rihard misses with a wild body shot.
Rihard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Witkowsky can do to turn this around?
Rihard lands with a good body shot.
Witkowsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Witkowsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rihard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Witkowsky somewhat.
Rihard scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Witkowsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rihard throws a shot from downtown. Witkowsky moves away and avoids it.
Rihard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rihard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Witkowsky.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Witkowsky.
Witkowsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Witkowsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matjaz Rihard is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Witkowsky misses with a wild combination.
Witkowsky is breathing heavily.
Rihard connects with a right hand. Witkowsky shakes it off.
Rihard lands a slapping body shot.
Rihard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Witkowsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Witkowsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rihard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rihard lands a nice shot that snaps Witkowsky's head back.
Rihard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Witkowsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Witkowsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witkowsky has a takedown stuffed.
Rihard misses with a wild combination.
Witkowsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Witkowsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Witkowsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakub Witkowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rihard scores with the left hand. Witkowsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Rihard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rihard wants it to stay on the feet.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witkowsky tries to move into range but Rihard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Witkowsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Witkowsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Nice shot by Rihard.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Witkowsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rihard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Witkowsky eats them both and turns towards Rihard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Rihard with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witkowsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rihard lands a nice shot that snaps Witkowsky's head back.
Witkowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rihard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rihard takes a swing at Witkowsky's ribcage but misses.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rihard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Witkowsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Witkowsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rihard counters with a nice uppercut.
Rihard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Witkowsky on the side of the head.
Rihard with a nice cross.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rihard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rihard.#ROC#Witkowsky is rocked!
Donk. Rihard catches Witkowsky right on the button with a cross.
Witkowsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Rihard finish him?
Rihard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witkowsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Witkowsky shoots in for a double leg but Rihard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rihard.
Rihard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Witkowsky's head.
Witkowsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Witkowsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rihard pinned against the cage. Rihard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Witkowsky takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matjaz Rihard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Witkowsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Witkowsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Witkowsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rihard avoids it really well and circles away.
Rihard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rihard lands a really nice looking cross but Witkowsky seems unphased.
Witkowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rihard.
Rihard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Witkowsky under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witkowsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Rihard as he connects with a hook.
Witkowsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witkowsky throws a head kick but Rihard moves out of range.
Rihard lands a jab.
Witkowsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1##KD#
Rihard drops Witkowsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Witkowsky looks back up at him and smiles so Rihard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rihard scores with a hook to the body. Witkowsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Rihard lands a left and a right that send Witkowsky crashing to the mat, dazed. Rihard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Rihard lands a nice hook to Witkowsky's body. Witkowsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BOOM! Rihard lands a beautiful left hook that drops Witkowsky. Witkowsky tries to recover but Rihard is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Witkowsky lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matjaz Rihard! |
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