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Event:
MFN 364
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude stuns Kaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dude's calf.
Kaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Max Kaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Kaz has been cut.
Dude cracks Kaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaz lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dude, right into the meat.
Kaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaz misses with a hook
and Dude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kaz misses with a hook.
Dude lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaz's sensitive parts.
Kaz defending well as Dude loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaz. That's going to slow Dude down. #T1#
Dude lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kaz tries to clinch up.
Dude looks to land a combination but Kaz avoids it well.
Kaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dude moves away from the strike by Kaz.
Dude wants to counter with a clinch but Kaz pushes him away.
Dude thuds a left hand into Kaz's body.
Kaz misses the shot to the body.
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dude lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kaz connects with a leg kick. Dude looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dude counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaz thinking.
Kaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaz connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaz wants to clinch up but Dude keeps it at a distance.
Kaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dude misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Kaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaz swings for the body but Dude moves out of range.
Kaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Kaz misses.
Dude wants to counter with a clinch but Kaz pushes him away.
Dude pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dude checks a leg kick nicely.
Kaz cracks Dude with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaz tries to clinch up but Dude circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dude.
Nice body punch from Dude.
Dude fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Dude fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaz to the ground. Dude is now in Kaz's guard.
Dude is standing up over Kaz. Kaz looks to escape but Dude dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Kaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaz is not content to let Dude control the position. #SUB2#
Dude tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dude has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dude taking a breather here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dude is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaz is not content to let Dude control the position.
Dude creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dude creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surfer Dude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Kaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dude misses with a wild body shot.
Dude lunges at Kaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaz's hand.
Dude chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaz can pounce on him.
Dude keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaz misses with an uppercut. Dude saw that one coming.
A left lands for Kaz.
Kaz throws a leg kick but Dude sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaz throws a low kick but Dude moves out of range easily.
Kaz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDude.
Kaz moves out of range as Dude strikes.
Dude misses with a two punch combination.
Dude tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaz is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaz ducks under a wild hook from Dude.
Kaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Kaz closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dude.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dude misses with a punch to the body.
Kaz scores with a shot to the side of Dude's head.
Kaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaz scores with a hook to the body.
Dude has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaz lands with a right to the head.
Kaz misses with a knee to the head.
Kaz tries a body shot but Dude blocks it.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaz.
Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dude lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaz backwards.
Dude lands with a left to the head.
Kaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dude misses with some punches.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dude as Kaz tries to tie him up.
Kaz lands a left hand.
Kaz blocking some punches.
Kaz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dude lands with a short shot to the head.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dude backwards.
Kaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dude gets through Kaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaz prevents a body shot from Dude.
Kaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaz letting Dude take a breather here.
Kaz takes a shot to the head.
Dude blocks an uppercut.
Kaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dude tries a body shot but Kaz blocks it.
Kaz misses with a body punch.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaz.
Dude blocks a body shot from Kaz.
Kaz blocks an uppercut.
Kaz prevents a body shot from Dude.
Kaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Dude takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dude throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaz blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude.
Dude avoiding damage as Kaz throws knees to the body.
Kaz misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dude.
Max Kaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dude lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dude lands a right hand.
Dude using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dude.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dude.
Dude tries a body shot but Kaz blocks it.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dude misses with some punches.
Kaz'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.
Dude tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaz avoids the damage to the body.
Kaz digs a right hand underneath Dude's ribcage. Dude let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dude avoids the elbow strike from Kaz, against the cage.
Kaz blocks an uppercut.
Dude is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Dude.
Kaz throws a head punch that misses.
Kaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dude's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dude has a couple of punches blocked by Kaz.
Kaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dude makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaz scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaz scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Kaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Kaz's cut.
That's time! Kaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dude misses the target.
As Dude backs away, Kaz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Dude has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dude blocks the elbow strike.
Dude misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaz.
Kaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Kaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dude uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dude blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dude.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude dodges an elbow strike from Kaz.
Dude working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dude - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dude scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dude is keeping busy.#T1#
Dude misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dude working aggressively here.
Kaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dude's elbow.
Kaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land.
Kaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dude uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Dude avoids the damage to the body.
Dude tries to work over Kaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaz.
Dude lands an uppercut.
Dude throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Dude missing with knees to the body.
Kaz tries to throw a body punch but Dude avoids it by throwing Kaz back against the cage.
Kaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Kaz misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaz.
A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude avoids the elbow strike from Kaz, against the cage.
Kaz lands a good knee to the midsection. Dude won't want to take too many of those.
Kaz lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dude fails to land.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazs head.
Dude lands a knee to the body.
Kaz misses with a knee strike.
Kaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaz scores with a shot to the side of Dude's head.
Kaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Dude backwards.
Kaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dude looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.#T3#
Dude struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaz controls his hands.
Kaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dude tries a knee to the head but Kaz blocks it.
Kaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dude lands with a left to the head.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dude prevents a body shot from Kaz.
Dude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dude stalling against the cage.
Kaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Kaz stalling in the clinch but Dude improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaz.
Dude lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaz or not.
Kaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude tries to work over Kaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude misses with the head strike.
Dude blocks an uppercut.
Kaz stalling in the clinch.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dude lands a body shot.
Kaz lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Surfer Dude.
I think Dude has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Kaz!
Max Kaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MFN 359
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Dude tries to get set, Hightower tries to push him back and clinch up but Dude manages to avoid the attempt.
Hightower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dude tries to avoid it but Hightower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dude to the ground. Dude escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hightower keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hightower fails to land the takedown.
Dude tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hightower misses with a kick to the body
and Dude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dude tries to work over Hightower's front leg with a kick but Hightower checks it.
Surfer Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower looks for the body kick but Dude saw that one coming.
Dude is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hightower with a body shot.
Dude's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hightower under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude moves out of range of the body kick from Hightower.
Dude shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hightower misses with a body kick.
Hightower has been working on his balance at Montreal Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dude.
Dude takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
As Dude tries to get set, Hightower tries to push him back and clinch up but Dude manages to avoid the attempt.
Hightower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Dude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dude connects with a crisp jab.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reed Hightower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dude.
Hightower moves out of range of the strikes.
Dude tries to land a leg kick but Hightower saw it coming and moves away.
Hightower moves out of range as Dude strikes.
Dude moves out of range as Hightower throws a body kick.
Hightower throws a wild body kick that Dude sees coming a mile off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hightower. Dude shrugs it off though. #T2#
Dude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hightower.
Hightower staying out of range there.
Hightower tries for a takedown but Dude circles away easily
and Dude counters with a straight right hand.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower tries to counter by clinching up but Dude breaks away and moves out of range.
Dude moves out of range of the body kick.
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hightower misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hightower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hightower connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Dude checks a leg kick nicely.
Dude lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower scores with a nice head shot.
Dude is looking to score with low kicks.
Dude throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hightower counters by clinching up.
Dude misses with a knee strike.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Dude tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dude blocks it with crossed arms.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Dude avoids the damage to the body.
Hightower landing knees to the head.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Dude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hightower.
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Hightower cracks Dude with a nice body shot.
Dude working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hightower can't find room to land a body shot as Dude controls the action.
Dude trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dude digs a right hand into Hightower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hightower's gas tank.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Surfer Dude will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dude blocks the body kick.
Hightower looks to clinch
and Dude counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hightower throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dude swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dude looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dude lands an overhand right.
Dude misses with a straight right.
Dude blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude lands a jab to the head.
Dude tries to land a front kick but Hightower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dude throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Hightower counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hightower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Dude avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage. #T1#
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Reed Hightower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dude.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dude stalling the fight.
Dude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dude looking to stall.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Dude.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Hightower - that landed with a thud.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.#T2#
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dude avoids it.
Dude lands with a right to the head.
Dude working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hightower lands a nice knee to the body.
Hightower presses Dude against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dude.
Dude prevents a body shot from Hightower.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dude avoids it.
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dude creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dude misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Dude is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Dude - that landed with a thud.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Dude leaning against his opponent.
Hightower throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dude blocks it with crossed arms.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dude tries to stall but Hightower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Dude lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Dude is blocking nicely.
Hightower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude.
Dude scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Dude blocks it.
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Dude lands an uppercut.
Dude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dude lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Dude misses with a punch to the body.
Dude lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Hightower is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dude takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oh Hightower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dude can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Dude controls his hands.
Hightower seems to have got his legs back now.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dude misses with the head strike.
Hightower using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dude has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hightower tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude trying to land knees to the body.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dude lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dude takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Surfer Dude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dude cracks Hightower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hightower slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a body shot.
Dude wants to land a leg kick but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower throws a body kick that misses
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Surfer Dude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude misses with a left hand #CL#
and Hightower counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Dude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hightower misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dude tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hightower blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Dude.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hightower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dude trying to stall but Hightower improves his position.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dude pushes Hightower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hightower is leaning against Dude and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Dude misses with a body punch.
Dude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dude lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.
Dude misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dude.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Dude.
Dude is working Hightower over against the cage.
Dude lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hightower.
Dude tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Dude back against the cage.
Dude lands a nice uppercut.
Dude tries a knee to the head but Hightower blocks it.
Dude unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hightower lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Dude.
Hightower misses with a body punch.
Dude scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dude pushes Hightower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dude lands with a left to the head.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Dude avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Dude on the inside.
Dude scores with a shot to the side of Hightower's head.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dude avoids it.
Dude tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
#T3#
Hightower trying to land knees to the body.
Dude stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dude digs a right hand into Hightower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hightower's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude.
Dude tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hightower avoids it.
Hightower tries to work over Dude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Dude misses with a punch to the body.
Dude scores with a hook to the body.
Surfer Dude is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Dude stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dude is defending well for now.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Dude controls his hands.
#T4#
Hightower throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dude managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hightowers head.
Hightower missing with knees to the body.
Dude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dude is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hightower tries a body shot but Dude blocks it.
Dude lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dude avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
Hightower is working Dude over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Surfer Dude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dude 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surfer Dude!
A relieved looking Surfer Dude thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Holmgang 16
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hartlock's calf.
Dude swinging wildly here.
Hartlock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dude takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Hartlock.
Hartlock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice jab there from Hartlock.
Hartlock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dude.
Dude throws an overhand right that lands on Hartlock's shoulder, as Hartlock tries to avoid the shot.
Hartlock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dude takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartlock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
Good work by Dude as he checks the leg kick.
Dude takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Hartlock throws a leg kick but Dude sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dude is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hartlock lands a leg kick that knocks Dude off balance momentarily.
Hartlock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dude.
Crunch! Dude slams his shin into Hartlock's torso.
Dude misses with an uppercut.
Hartlock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dude takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dude looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Hartlock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hartlock showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Hartlock 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.
Hartlock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dude's head. #T2#
Hartlock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dude wants to get back to his feet.
Dude blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hartlock.
Hartlock thows a huge punch but Dude dodges it nicely.
Dude is controlling Hartlock's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dude is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB#
Hartlock 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.
Hartlock passes into side control, despite Dude's attempt to control the position.
Hartlock throwing strikes but Dude manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dude slows the pace down.
Hartlock tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Hartlock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dude's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hartlock tries to roll over but Dude keeps him under control.
Dude working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hartlock's thigh. Hartlock counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hartlock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hartlock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dude defending well though. #SUB#
Hartlock is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dude still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dude has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Hartlock 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#
Hartlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Hartlock blocks the low kick.
Hartlock is looking to slow Dude down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Dude misses its intended target.
Dude misses with a hook.
Hartlock motions for Dude to come forward. Hartlock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brett Hartlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartlock looks to clinch
and Dude counters with a low kick, right behind Hartlock 's knee. #TD#
Hartlock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dude to the mat! Dude manages to get full guard.
Hartlock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dude works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hartlock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hartlock throws a strike but Dude rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Hartlock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dude can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dude throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Dude wants to pass the guard but Hartlock is keeping the position.
Dude advances to half guard.
Hartlock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dude postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartlock looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartlock, not yet.
Dude forces his way into half guard.
Hartlock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dude preventing the sweep. #T2#
Dude tries to stand but Hartlock is controlling from the bottom.
Hartlock trying to control the position.
Hartlock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Hartlock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dude is aware though and is defending well.
Dude throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartlock works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hartlock throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dude escapes and throws Hartlock's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dude wants to control but Hartlock is keeping him busy.
Hartlock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dude can do to turn this around?
Dude tries to score with some ground and pound. Hartlock controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Hartlock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Dude sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hartlock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hartlock is looking to reverse the position.
Hartlock sneaks back into half guard.
Hartlock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hartlock is trying to control the position but Dude postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hartlock holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hartlock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dude passes into half guard.
Hartlock tries to roll over but Dude keeps him under control.#T4#
Dude is just content to waste time from the top position. Hartlock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hartlock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hartlock working for submissions but it's allowed Dude to get to half guard.
Hartlock is looking to control Dude's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hartlock avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartlock is not content to let Dude control the position.
Hartlock wants to improve his position but Dude is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Surfer Dude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hartlock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartlock throws a lazy right hand but Dude sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartlock misses with a wild body shot.
Dude tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hartlock misses with a straight left.
Dude on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hartlock takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brett Hartlock has been cut.
Brett Hartlock is winning the standup battle so far.
Dude thows a leg kick but Hartlock checks it
and Hartlock counters with a straight right hand.
Hartlock with a jab.
Hartlock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dude tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dude takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartlock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hartlock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartlock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartlock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dude throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Hartlock slips a jab from Dude.
Hartlock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartlock 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.
Dude scores with a sloppy right hand. Hartlock should have avoided that one.
Hartlock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartlock.
Dude throws a hook but Hartlock blocks it.
Hartlock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dude just manages to avoid it.
Dude misses the shot to the body.
Hartlock dodges the punch combination from Dude.
Dude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hartlock checks it well.
Hartlock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dude moves away from the strike by Hartlock.
Hartlock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dude.#TD#
Hartlock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dude wants to stand back up but Hartlock manages to pass into side control.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartlock scoring with punches from side control.
Dude is trying to control Hartlock's posture but Hartlock avoids it.
Dude on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hartlock working the strikes but Dude uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hartlock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hartlock controlling the action here.#T3#
Hartlock thows a huge punch but Dude dodges it nicely.
Dude moves into full guard.
Hartlock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dude swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Hartlock from controlling successfully.
Hartlock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dude works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hartlock throws a big right hand that misses.
Hartlock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hartlock wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving.
Hartlock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartlock trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
Hartlock throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dude throws a head kick but Hartlock moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Hartlock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartlock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Hartlock!
Brett Hartlock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Holmgang 13
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Orkidea takes a swing at Dude's ribcage but misses.
Orkidea stuns Dude with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orkidea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dude counters with a straight right hand.
Orkidea avoids the head kick by Dude.
Orkidea avoids a kick to the body.
Orkidea misses the body punch
and Dude counters with a leg kick.
Orkidea throws a series of strikes that have Dude backpedaling.
Good shot there by Dude.
Orkidea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dude if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Orkidea as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orkidea throws a series of punches but Dude moves out of range.
A low kick from Orkidea misses
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Orkidea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea throws a body shot but no joy.
Dude throws a jab when Orkidea was well out of range.
Orkidea moves out of range as Dude strikes.
Dude throws a leg kick
and Orkidea counters with a nice leg kick.
Surfer Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orkidea scoring well with a low kick there.
Dude blocks a low kick nicely.
Olof Orkidea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dude fails to land with a series of punches.
Dude pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orkidea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dude.
Orkidea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Orkidea has Dude up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T2#
Orkidea lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Orkidea manages to break the clinch.
Dude loads up on a big right hand but Orkidea slips the punch.
Orkidea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dude misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orkidea.
Dude tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dude throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orkidea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dude. Orkidea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orkidea misses with a leg kick
and Dude counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Orkidea lands.#T3#
Dude lands with a straight right. Orkidea didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dude. #CL#
Orkidea takes the fight into the clinch.
Dude makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orkidea working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Orkidea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Orkidea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orkidea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orkidea lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Surfer Dude has been cut.
Dude avoids a wild elbow strike from Orkidea.
Orkidea lands with a left to the head.
Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Nice jab there from Orkidea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orkidea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orkidea throws out a loose jab but Dude uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orkidea scores with a nice head shot.
Orkidea misses the shot to the body.
Dude looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dude lands with a straight right. Orkidea didn't see that one coming.
Dude misses with a low kick as Orkidea jumps back.
Dude darts in looking for a takedown but Orkidea gets double underhooks and turns Dude into the ropes.
Orkidea tried to counter with a leg kick but Dude avoided it.
Dude takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orkidea.
Dude pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olof Orkidea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Surfer Dude's cut.
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#
Dude throws a head kick that misses.
Orkidea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dude sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orkidea.
Orkidea misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Dude's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orkidea misses with a looping left.
Dude let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orkidea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orkidea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dude has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dude and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Dude lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orkidea doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orkidea tries a low kick but Dude avoids it.#CL#
Orkidea moves into the clinch successfully.
Dude lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut.
Dude is working Orkidea over against the ropes.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Orkidea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dude's brow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Orkidea throws an elbow but misses.
Orkidea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dude's defenses.
Dude blocks a body shot from Orkidea.
Orkidea pushes Dude back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orkideas head. #ROC2#
Orkidea is rocked!
Orkidea misses with an elbow over the top.
Oh Orkidea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dude tries a knee to the head but Orkidea blocks it.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dude lands a big right hand that drops Orkidea! The killer instinct kicks in and Dude finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surfer Dude!
Surfer Dude thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Holmgang 11
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude moves away from the strike by Radev.
Radev throws a head kick that misses
and Dude counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dude shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Radev blocks the leg kick.
Dude throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dude just manages to avoid it.
Radev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dude lands with a thumping leg kick.
Radev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dude's hands.
Dude misses with a leg kick
and Radev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Dude misses.
Dude has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Radev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Radev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dude's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radev throwing strikes but missing.
Dude wants to sweep but no luck.
Dude pulls Radev in close to his closed guard and prevents Radev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Radev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Radev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radev.
Radev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Radev lands a couple of elbows.
Radev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Radev looking to sit in guard and control but Dude gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Radev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Radev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dude stopping the sweep attempt from Radev.
Dude trying to control but Radev is working from the bottom.
Radev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Radev managing to control the position. #T3#
Radev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dude trying to control the position from guard on top but Radev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Radev throws a body punch but Dude moves out of range.
Dude throws out a counter right but Radev avoids it with no problem.
Radev misses with a straight right.
Radev scores with a shot to the body.
Radev throws out a leg kick but Dude moves out of range and Radev only half commits.
Radev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dude swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radev tries to counter by clinching up but Dude breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Radev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radev.
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dude throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev throws a jab when Dude was well out of range.
Dude cracks Radev with an open hand slap.
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!
Radev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dude lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Radev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dude's head backwards.
Dude throws a body punch but Radev moves out of range.
Dude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Radev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Radev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dude lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Radev circles away quickly and effectively.
Radev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dude scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dude scores with a punch to the head.
Radev throws a hook but Dude blocks it.
Radev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radev keeps the fight on the outside.
Radev throws a leg kick that misses.
Radev checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dude. Dude obviously looking to wear him down.
Radev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dude throws a head kick that Radev semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Radev.
Dude unleashes a big counter combination but Radev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Radev lands a glancing blow to the side of Dude's head.
Radev jabs Dude right on the nose. Dude blinks but takes it well.
Radev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dude fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Radev on the side of the head.
Radev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Radev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikolai Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude connects with a looping right hand.
Dude walks into a left hand.
Radev walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Radev is rocked!#T2#
Radev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dude throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
Radev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Radev throws a shot from downtown. Dude moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Radev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Radev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Radev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully. #T3#
Radev stopping the sweep attempt from Dude.
Dude utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Radev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Radev throws an elbow that misses. Dude uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Radev's guard. Nice move by Dude!#REVB#
Radev keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.
Nikolai Radev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dude has passed into side control.
Radev is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Dude working away.
Dude sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Radev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dude throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Radev wants to control but Dude postures up.
Dude wants to control but Radev is keeping him busy.
Radev tries to improve position but can't.
Radev is working hard here to advance position.
Radev struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Radev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dude thows a body kick. Radev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dude misses with a leg kick.
Radev throws a sloppy head kick and Dude moves out of range easily.
Dude tries to counter with a clinch but Radev shakes him off and moves away.
Dude throws an off balance right hand
enabling Radev to counter with a crisp jab.
Radev misses with the combination.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from Dude.
Dude takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Radev throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radev.
Dude looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dude checks it well.
Radev thuds a left hand into Dude's body.#T1#
Radev thuds a left hand into Dude's body.
Dude takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dude misses with a looping right.
Radev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dude throws a leg kick but Radev checks it.
Dude walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dude scores with a spinning back kick!
Radev throws a leg kick but Dude checks it.
Dude avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radev throws a chopping leg kick but Dude manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crunch! Dude slams his shin into Radev's torso.
Dude misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Radev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dude lands an uppercut.
Dude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Surfer Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Radev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dude pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dude's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Radev lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev digs a right hand into Dude's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dude's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radev.
Radev is looking to control Dude's arms but Dude gets an underhook and turns him. Now Radev has his back to the cage.
Dude connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Dude tries to work over Radev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dude is struggling to control the position.
Radev managing to block the knees to the body from Dude.
Radev throws a head punch that misses.
Radev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dude blocks an uppercut.
Radev blocks a body shot from Dude.
Dude tries to work over Radev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##TD#
Radev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dude is trying to keep an underhook but Radev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude tries to roll over but Radev keeps him under control.#SUB#
Radev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Radev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Radev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Radev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dude regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Radev. #T4#
Dude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radev is fighting to break Dude's control of his arms but Dude is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Radev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dude is keeping the position for now.
Radev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dude's head.
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dude trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Radev distracts Dude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Radev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
An out of breath Nikolai Radev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Holmgang 7
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Dude with that takedown attempt.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Dude connects with the punch.
Dude looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Dude wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side
and Taylor counters with a leg kick.
Taylor misses with a combination
and Dude counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Taylor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a nice combination. Dude backs away looking to recover.
Dude dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dude.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dude takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dude's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dude duly obliges.
Dude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor throws a body punch but Dude moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dude with a nice cross.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dude as he jumps to the side.
Dude is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dude lands an overhand right.
Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Dude counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him?#T2#
Dude lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Taylor falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Surfer Dude!
A relieved looking Surfer Dude thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Dude uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salazar has time to react.
Salazar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dude swivels and escapes.
Dude throws a leg kick which misses Salazar's front leg but catches the back leg as Salazar tries to avoid it.
Salazar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dude.
Salazar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salazar misses with a takedown
and Dude counters with a nice uppercut.
Salazar tries to clinch but Dude moves away
and Dude counters with a nice leg kick.
Salazar misses with a takedown attempt
and Dude counters with a flying knee that drops Salazar! Dude dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surfer Dude!
Surfer Dude seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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