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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AFC #9 : Under Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stinkhammer.
Davidson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target. Stinkhammer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davidson is landing a low percentage of strikes. Stinkhammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stinkhammer. Stinkhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Stinkhammer misses with a double jab.
Stinkhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little feinted left hand from Davidson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stinkhammer throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range. Davidson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stinkhammer in his tracks. A combination from Stinkhammer does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stinkhammer stalks Davidson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davidson's face. Davidson staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2# It looks like Harvey Davidson has been cut. Stinkhammer throws a series of punches but Davidson avoids them all with ease. This has been an exciting period of action! Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stinkhammer. Stinkhammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Davidson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stinkhammer checks it well. #T1# Stinkhammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Davidson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Stinkhammer lands a jab-cross combination. Davidson scores with a punch to the head. Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stinkhammer.
Stinkhammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stinkhammer there as he acknowledges the shot. A punch combination from Stinkhammer misses. Stinkhammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stinkhammer cracks Davidson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Stinkhammer slips a jab from Davidson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body kick from Davidson. A combination from Stinkhammer does no damage. #T2# Stinkhammer throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease. As Stinkhammer tries to get set, Davidson tries to push him back and clinch up but Stinkhammer manages to avoid the attempt. Davidson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stinkhammer on the side of the head. Stinkhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away. Davidson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Stinkhammer misses with a double jab.
Davidson is looking to counter with a body kick. Stinkhammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stinkhammer throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stinkhammer throws a series of punches but Davidson moves out of range. Stinkhammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davidson under the eye. Stinkhammer throws a body shot but no joy. Stinkhammer throws a right and a left that Davidson avoids nicely. Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stinkhammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davidson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stinkhammer looks winded!#KD# Davidson lands a big right hand that sends Stinkhammer crashing to the mat! Davidson stays standing though and waves Stinkhammer back to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Cornelius Stinkhammer has been cut. Davidson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stinkhammer. #T3##CL2# Stinkhammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land. Stinkhammer misses with a short punch on the inside. Stinkhammer takes a shot to the head. Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC# Stinkhammer is rocked! Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stinkhammer. Stinkhammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him? Davidson throws a head punch that misses. Stinkhammer missing with knees to the body.
Davidson is pushing Stinkhammer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson misses with some punches.
Stinkhammer seems to have recovered his senses. Stinkhammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stinkhammer. Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stinkhammer scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson. Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidson working aggressively here.
Davidson lands a shot to the body. Stinkhammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Stinkhammer tries a body shot but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson avoiding damage as Stinkhammer throws knees to the body.
#BC# Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stinkhammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davidson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Davidson slips a jab and a cross from Stinkhammer.
Stinkhammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Stinkhammer misses the shot to the body. Davidson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Stinkhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidson manages to avoid it. Stinkhammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Davidson lunges at Stinkhammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stinkhammer's hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davidson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Davidson throws a nice looking combination but Stinkhammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stinkhammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davidson rather than just go for the knockout. Stinkhammer misses with the combination.
It looked like Davidson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cornelius Stinkhammer will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Davidson seems to be stalking Stinkhammer here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Stinkhammer drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harvey Davidson! The defeated Cornelius Stinkhammer had this to say: 'that man over there hit me in the head'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1# Tubridy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tubridy throws a leg kick #TD2# so Birchack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Birchack throws a strike but Tubridy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Birchack 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. Tubridy wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving. Tubridy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Birchack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Birchack wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Tubridy has taken Birchack's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Birchack has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Tubridy! After winning the bout, Ryan Tubridy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Holmgang 11
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Manhoef bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Lundgren moves out of range easily. Lundgren misses with a looping left. Lundgren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhoef manages to avoid it. Manhoef throws a quick counter head kick but Lundgren was just out of range. Manhoef has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight. Lundgren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Lundgren misses with a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Manhoef misses the target. Lundgren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef. Lundgren has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lundgren scores with a jab to the body. Manhoef throws a body punch but Lundgren moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Lundgren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lundgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundgren looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lundgren throws a push kick but Manhoef slaps the foot to one side. Manhoef just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lundgren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhoef moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Lundgren does no damage. Lundgren throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily.#T1# Lundgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhoef avoids the head kick by Lundgren.
Manhoef looks to land a body kick but Lundgren moved away. Lundgren throws a jab when Manhoef was well out of range. Manhoef throws a head kick that misses. Manhoef keeps the fight on the outside. Manhoef lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lundgren backs up against the cage.
Lundgren is looking to clinch but Manhoef is avoiding it.
Lundgren throws out a loose jab but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it. Manhoef uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lundgren has time to react. Lundgren throws a push kick but Manhoef slaps the foot to one side. Manhoef jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Manhoef takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Lundgren misses the shot to the body. Lundgren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Lundgren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Manhoef tries a body shot but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Manhoef creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A body shot lands from Manhoef.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lundgren avoids it. Lundgren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lundgren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lundgren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Manhoef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Lundgren. Manhoef is looking to counter with head kicks. Lundgren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manhoef throws a lazy head kick and Lundgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice shot by Lundgren. Lundgren throws a hook but Manhoef blocks it. Manhoef lands a slapping body shot.
Lundgren looks to throw the jab but Manhoef is out of range. #KD2# Lundgren lands a big uppercut and Manhoef crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manhoef looks OK. Lundgren waves Manhoef back to his feet!#ROC2# Manhoef is rocked! Manhoef dodges the punch combination from Lundgren.
Oh Manhoef is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Manhoef blocks a head kick by Lundgren.
Lundgren misses the jab. Lundgren steps in with a hook that catches Manhoef right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lundgren follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Manhoef looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Lundgren! A very excited looking Charles Lundgren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Highland Games 201
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Shabazz moves in looking to clinch but Udo pushes him off. A leg kick checked by Shabazz. Udo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udo throws a hook but Shabazz avoids it easily. Shabazz slips under a jab from Udo. Nice uppercut lands for Udo. That snapped Shabazz's head back.
Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Udo's hands. Udo cracks Shabazz with an open hand slap. Udo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Udo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Udo sets himself, and Shabazz steps forward looking for the clinch! Udo avoids it this time. A combination from Shabazz does no damage. Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Udo is just out of range. Shabazz blocks a low kick nicely. Udo misses with an uppercut. Shabazz fails in his attempt to clinch. Shabazz tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Udo counters with a left to the body. Shabazz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shabazz. Rama Udo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shabazz misses with a wild body shot. #T1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Udo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shabazz - the referee stops the clock and Udo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shabazz. Udo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Udo misses with a wild body shot. Udo misses the jab. Udo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabazz. Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Udo's ribs.#CL2# Shabazz has closed the distance and engaged Udo in a clinch.
Shabazz misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Shabazz.
Udo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards. Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udo is defending well for now. Udo is pressed up against the cage. Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Udo down to the mat. Udo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shabazz wants to counter with a clinch but Udo pushes him away. Udo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Udo misses with a hook to the body
#CL2# and Shabazz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shabazz. Shabazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2# Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udo avoids it. Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udo.
Shabazz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Udo's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Udo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Udo uses good head movement to avoid it. Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Udo avoids the damage to the body. Udo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Udo blocks with his arms.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udo.
Udo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Shabazz pressing his opponent against the cage. Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Udo blocks it.
Udo misses with a hook from the clinch. Udo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shabazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head. Udo throws a head punch that misses. Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Udo.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Udo taking a breather. Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Shabazz misses with a short punch on the inside. Udo blocks the elbow strike.
Udo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Udo trying to control the position but instead, Shabazz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Udo into the cage. A short uppercut from Shabazz. Shabazz throws a head punch that misses. Udo takes an elbow to the forehead. Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Shabazz 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# Shabazz connects with a body shot that sends Udo's belly button to the back. Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
Shabazz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Udo. Udo's corner calls for a 1-2. Udo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2# Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shabazz is working for takedown but Udo is calmly controlling the position for now. Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz lands a nice elbow. Shabazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Udo. Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head. Mustafa Shabazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Udo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Udo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shabazz can turn it around. Still in the clinch, Udo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Shabazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Udo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shabazz. Shabazz misses with an elbow strike.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Udo blocks an elbow strike. Udo'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. Udo dodges an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Udo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Shabazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Rama Udo has been cut. Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Udo is blocking nicely.
Shabazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Udo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Udo's brow. Shabazz tries for a takedown but Udo manages to get underhooks.
Udo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz. Udo avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udo avoids it. Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Udo controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Udo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shabazz misses with an elbow strike.
#T3# A nice glancing elbow lands by Shabazz. Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shabazz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Udo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rama Udo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Shabazz. Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Udo has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Shabazz lands with a left to the head. Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Udo uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabazz. #T4# Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udo avoids it. Still in the clinch, Udo scores with a nice short uppercut. Udo blocking some punches.
Shabazz misses with an elbow strike.
Udo misses with a short punch on the inside. Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Udo's ribcage. Shabazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shabazz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Udo's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shabazz takes a shot to the head. Shabazz lands an elbow inside. Shabazz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rama Udo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Crunch! Udo slams his shin into Shabazz's torso. Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes. Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Udo is just out of range. Shabazz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Udo backs up against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Udo. Mustafa Shabazz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Udo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Shabazz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Udo rather than just go for the knockout. Shabazz defending well as Udo loads up on a big left hand. Shabazz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Udo finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabazz's head. A big left from Udo misses. Shabazz lands a jab to the nose. Udo is looking to chop away at Shabazz's legs. A head kick misses from Shabazz. A shot to the liver by Shabazz. Beautiful body shot. Rama Udo is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shabazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Udo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A quick step to the side and Udo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Shabazz with a hook. Udo throws a leg kick but Shabazz moved away. Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Udo.#T1# Shabazz connects with a body shot. Udo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Udo throws a leg kick but Shabazz checks it. Udo misses with an uppercut. Udo throws a shot to the body.
Udo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Udo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shabazz should have avoided that one. Udo moves away from the strike by Shabazz. A punch combination from Udo misses. Udo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
Shabazz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shabazz checks a low kick from Udo. Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Udo. Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Shabazz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Udo checks it. Rama Udo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Udo cracks Shabazz with a right hand to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Udo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away. Udo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range. Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shabazz misses with a low kick as Udo jumps back. Shabazz digs a good body shot into Udo's ribs. Shabazz jabs Udo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Udo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Udo throws a leg kick that misses. Shabazz tries to counter by closing the distance. Shabazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shabazz throws the kick towards the body but Udo avoids it. A quick step to the side and Udo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Udo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shabazzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Udo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Udo moves away from the strike by Shabazz. Shabazz jabs at Udo's body. Udo throws a hook but Shabazz avoids it easily. Udo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shabazz counters with a nice leg kick. #T3# Udo misses with a few strikes there.
Udo throws a head kick but Shabazz moves out of range.
A slow jab from Udo misses its intended target. Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow. Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Udo's sensitive parts. Shabazz throws a front kick that sends Udo stumbling back into the cage. Udo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Udo misses with a straight left. Udo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Shabazz goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shabazz checks a leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A thudding body kick lands there by Shabazz!
Shabazz tries to clinch there but Udo circles away.
Shabazz lands a high kick!
#CL2# Shabazz forces Udo back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Shabazz wants to stall.
Udo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz looking to slow down the pace here. Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udo.
Udo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Udo managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
A head punch on the inside from Udo fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Udo fails to land. Shabazz scores with a nice hook to the head. Udo struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Udo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mustafa Shabazz. Well Shabazz 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 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Shabazz! A victorious Mustafa Shabazz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Holmgang 8
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# Manhoef checks a leg kick nicely. Power blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a body shot but no joy. Power throws a series of punches but Manhoef avoids them all with ease. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manhoef! But no joy. Manhoef listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Power throws a head kick but Manhoef moves out of range.
Power is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manhoef. Power scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Power misses with a leg kick. Power misses with a looping left. Power misses with a right hand and Manhoef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Power misses with a straight left. Manhoef looks like he wants to counter punch here. A bone on bone clash there as Power blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Manhoef misses. 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! Power digs a good hook to Manhoef's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manhoef. Power does a little dance to reset his feet. Power cracks the inside of Manhoef's front leg. Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Nice jab there from Power. Power misses with an uppercut. Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A right-left combo lands from Power. A combination from Power does no damage. Manhoef has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Power throws a leg kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manhoef! But no joy. Power throws out a loose jab but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power feinted there with a counter leg kick. Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Power misses with a hook. Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manhoef throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it. Power looks to throw the jab but Manhoef is out of range. Manhoef checks a leg kick nicely. Manhoef avoids the body shot from Power.
Manhoef is looking for the big counter here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manhoef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Manhoef counters with a left and a right that stings Power. #T2# Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Manhoef avoids the head kick by Power.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manhoef jabs at Power's body. Power throws a lazy right hand but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Power moves out of range of the body kick. Power stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Power misses the target. Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manhoef. Manhoef looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming. Power is looking to counter with head kicks. Manhoef bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Manhoef throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Manhoef throws a head kick that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Power misses its target. Manhoef slips under a jab from Power. Manhoef throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
#T3# Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Power throws a body kick that misses. Manhoef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manhoef throws a nice inside leg kick. Power throws a looping overhand right but Manhoef ducks down to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Manhoef misses. Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Manhoef. Manhoef fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manhoef takes one to the side of the head.
Manhoef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Manhoef is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Power rather than just go for the knockout. Nice uppercut there from Power. Power misses with the combination.
Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away. Power changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but Power manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A jab from Power misses. Manhoef scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Manhoef lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Manhoef fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power. Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily. Manhoef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power. Manhoef avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Power.
Manhoef blocks a jab. Power throws a hook but Manhoef blocks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Power throws a big shot that misses. Power works the jab nicely. Power throws out a loose jab but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it. Power moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromManhoef. Power misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melvin Manhoef will probably get the nod. That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Power swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Manhoef throws a body kick that misses. Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manhoef. Power avoids the body shot from Manhoef.
Power misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming. Manhoef lands with a nice body punch. Manhoef checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power tries to land a front kick but Manhoef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Power lands with a nice body punch. Manhoef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it. A cross from Power lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Power lands with a nice body punch. Manhoef goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Power throws a nice outside leg kick. Power scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manhoef doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# Power misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming. Power misses with a head kick.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhoef.
Power appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Manhoef avoids the head kick by Power.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power misses with a leg kick. Power lands a jab to Manhoef's midsection. Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Power with a body shot. Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power feinted there with a counter leg kick. Max Power is winning the standup battle so far. Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manhoef sees it coming and avoids it easily. Power misses with a straight right. Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Power throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily. Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Power ducks under a wild hook from Manhoef.#T2# Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power. Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manhoef sees it coming and avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Manhoef. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Manhoef avoids the head kick by Power.
Power throws the left hand but Manhoef avoids the punch easily. Power lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manhoef checks a leg kick. Power throws a sloppy head kick and Manhoef moves out of range easily. Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick. Power throws a leg kick and Manhoef counters with an inside leg kick. Power checks a low kick from Manhoef. Melvin Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Manhoef does a little dance to reset his feet. A kick lands to the mid section there for Manhoef. Manhoef thuds a left hand into Power's body. Manhoef misses with a double jab.
#T3# Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Manhoef as he connects with a hook.#TD# Power gets the takedown into side control. Power tries to move to mount but Manhoef blocks the move with his legs. Manhoef tries to get back to half guard but can't. Manhoef takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Manhoef is trying to control Power's posture but Power avoids it. Power creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Manhoef sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB# Power looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Power wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhoef keeps working. #T4##SUB# Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manhoef, who protects the arm well. Manhoef takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Power throwing strikes but Manhoef manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! This has been an exciting period of action! Power is looking to reverse the position. Manhoef is staying tight to Power's torso, preventing him from escaping. Manhoef working the head with strikes. Manhoef staying calm. 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 Power will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Manhoef counters with a nice uppercut. Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manhoef makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power. Power misses with an uppercut. Manhoef saw that one coming. Power misses with a hook. Manhoef ducked under it nicely. Power dodges the punch combination from Manhoef.
A swing and a miss from Power. Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power connects with a high kick. Manhoef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf. Power connects with an inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Power throws a hook but Manhoef blocks it. Despite the aggression on Manhoef's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Manhoef throws a one two combo.
#T1# Manhoef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power. Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power misses with a low kick as Manhoef jumps back. Manhoef ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Manhoef explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Manhoef misses with a combination
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab. Manhoef ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Power misses with an uppercut. Power looks to land a body kick but Manhoef moved away. Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manhoef. Power throws a looping overhand right but Manhoef ducks down to avoid it. Power throws a half hearted mid kick. Manhoef is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Manhoef lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manhoef. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manhoef throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range. #T2# Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss. Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from Power. Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manhoef. A combination from Power does no damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Manhoef ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhoef.
Power jabs Manhoef to the body, keeping him at a distance. Power misses with a two punch combination.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoef blocks a leg kick. Power is looking to chop away at Manhoef's legs. #T3# Manhoef moves away from the strike by Power. Manhoef misses with a low kick. Manhoef throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range. Power takes a shot right to the bread basket. Manhoef tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
Manhoef scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks. Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
Manhoef slips a straight right by Power. It seemed like Manhoef was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Power tries to score with a low kick but Manhoef moves his leg out of the way. Manhoef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Manhoef wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Manhoef stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Power checks a low kick from Manhoef. Power thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Power throws a looping overhand right but Manhoef ducks down to avoid it. Power misses with a body kick. Manhoef blocks a head kick by Power.
Manhoef throws a fast counter high kick but Power manages to duck under it in time. Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manhoef misses with a straight left. Nice shot by Power. Manhoef swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manhoef takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manhoef. Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
An inside leg kick from Power misses. Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef slips a jab and a cross from Power.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manhoef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Manhoef gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Melvin Manhoef. I think Manhoef 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Highland Games 195
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1# Jolevi looks to throw the jab but Shabazz is out of range. Jolevi throws a right hand that misses
and Shabazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shabazz lands a nice hook to Jolevi's body. Jolevi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jolevi jabs Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance. Good standup being displayed there by Jolevi as he connects with a hook.#CL# Jolevi moves into the clinch. Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Jolevi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shabazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Shabazz.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Jolevi tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
Jolevi lands a right hand. Jolevi blocks the elbow strike.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Shabazz lands with a left to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabazz obliges. Shabazz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shabazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Jolevi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jolevi's brow. A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi. Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Shabazz's head. A right hook to the body lands for Jolevi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jolevi's brow. Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now. Jolevi blocks the elbow strike.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
Jolevi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head. Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Jolevi cracks Shabazz with a nice body shot. Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Jolevi blocks with his arms.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Shabazz's head. Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now. Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch. Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now. Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body. Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
A short uppercut from Shabazz. Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land. Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Shabazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now. Jolevi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow. Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jolevi. Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top. Jolevi managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now. Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body. Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top. A short right from Shabazz. Jolevi blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right from Jolevi. Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards. Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a body punch in the clinch. Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
A short left from Jolevi. Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body. Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shabazz. Shabazz trying to stall but Jolevi improves his position.
Shabazz takes a shot to the head. Shabazz working aggressively here.
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 Zoran Jolevi will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jolevi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Shabazz clinches up with Jolevi and pushes him back against the cage. Jolevi managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Jolevi. Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body. Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jolevi cracks Shabazz with a nice body shot. Shabazz blocks a body shot from Jolevi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi. Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage. Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Jolevi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Jolevi. Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jolevi lands with a light punch inside. Jolevi presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jolevi.
Shabazz is breathing heavily. Jolevi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Jolevi. A hook to the body from Jolevi.
A right handed body shot lands from Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body. A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Jolevi on the inside. Jolevi lands a shot to the body.#T2# Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head. Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Shabazz is rocked! Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Jolevi finish him? Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jolevi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jolevi presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jolevi lands a body punch. A short left from Jolevi. Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses. Jolevi blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz takes a shot to the head. Jolevi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top. Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
#T3# Jolevi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz is trying to stall.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards. Jolevi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jolevi lands with a light punch inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jolevi. Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi. Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Jolevi dodges an elbow strike from Shabazz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shabazz throws an elbow but misses. Zoran Jolevi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside. Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards. Jolevi lands a hook to the side of the head. Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi blocks an elbow strike. Shabazz throws an elbow but it misses.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD# Jolevi drops Shabazz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shabazz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Jolevi creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Shabazz out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoran Jolevi! Zoran Jolevi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1# Manhoef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've been told by Manhoef's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2# Mudgett moves into the clinch successfully.
Manhoef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhoef creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mudgett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manhoef is defending well. Manhoef misses with a punch to the body.
Mudgett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manhoef avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Mudgett. A head punch blocked on the inside by Manhoef. Mudgett swings wildly with an uppercut but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it. Mudgett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manhoef backwards. Manhoef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mudgett backwards. Mudgett lands on the inside with an uppercut. Manhoef prevents the takedown attempt.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Mudgett. Manhoef throws an elbow that misses.
Mudgett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manhoef is defending well for now. Mudgett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mudgett misses with a short punch on the inside. 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! Manhoef blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manhoef. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mudgett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Mudgett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manhoefs head. Mudgett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manhoef's elbow. Mudgett is looking to take this one to the mat. Mudgett tries to pull guard but Manhoef won't allow it.
Manhoef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mudgett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manhoef seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mudgett can turn it around.#TD2# Mudgett has clasped his hands together around Manhoef's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Manhoef is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mudgett off and has taken his back! Manhoef is working the ground and pound. Can Mudgett escape? Mudgett trying to control but not successfully. Manhoef misses with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mudgett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manhoef.
Mudgett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mudgett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manhoef.
Manhoef trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mudgett doesn't escape. #T2# Mudgett trying to control the hands but Manhoef won't let him. Mudgett rolls, trying to escape but Manhoef keeps control of the position.
Mudgett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Mudgett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Manhoef softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB# Manhoef is persistently looking for the submission but Mudgett is defending it well.
Mudgett wants to escape the position.
#T3# Manhoef is working the ground and pound. Can Mudgett escape? Manhoef connects with a big shot to the side of Mudgett's head.
Mudgett grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #ROC# Mudgett is rocked! Mudgett tries to break free.
Mudgett is still in real trouble! Can Manhoef finish him? Oooh a big shot gets through from Manhoef. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Manhoef is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Mudgett is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoef! A victorious Melvin Manhoef thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1# Hussey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Manhoef moves out of range of the body kick from Hussey.
Manhoef connects with an inside leg kick. Hussey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hussey is looking to clinch. Manhoef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Manhoef. That snapped Hussey's head back.
#CUT2# It looks like Denis Hussey has been cut. Manhoef feints a jab and as Hussey dips his head, Manhoef unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hussey right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hussey falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Manhoef smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Melvin Manhoef! Melvin Manhoef 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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Event:
Highland Games 190
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1# The crowd cheers as Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though. We've been hearing reports that Shabazz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Shabazz. Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker avoids the body shot from Shabazz.
Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Parker. Mustafa Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts. Shabazz misses the body punch and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Parker throws a leg kick but Shabazz sees it coming and moves out of range. Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC# Parker is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Warren Parker has been cut. Shabazz knocks out Parker with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Shabazz before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Shabazz picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Shabazz! Mustafa Shabazz 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1# Manhoef chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moco looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Manhoef with a nice cross.#CUT# It looks like Lonje Moco has been cut. Manhoef lands a nice shot to the body.
Manhoef fakes the leg kick and cracks Moco in the body. #KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Manhoef and Moco goes tumbling to the canvas! Manhoef follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Manhoef tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Manhoef is taking a breather. Moco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Moco has hold of Manhoef's hands but Manhoef slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manhoef throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Manhoef performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Manhoef throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Manhoef looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Manhoef is taking a breather. Moco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU# Manhoef decides to return to a standing position. Moco is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Manhoef Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Moco is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Melvin Manhoef! An out of breath Melvin Manhoef 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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