|
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
GKNY 69 - Payton V Momochi
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Godfrey pushes Kropotkin up against the cage in a clinch. Kropotkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godfrey tries a body shot but Kropotkin blocks it.
Godfrey tries a body shot but Kropotkin blocks it.
Kropotkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kropotkin works on Godfrey's body with a couple of short punches. Godfrey misses with the head strike.
Kropotkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kropotkin is leaning against Godfrey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kropotkin misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Kropotkin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Kropotkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Godfrey defends it easily.#SUB2# Kropotkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kropotkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Kropotkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godfrey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godfrey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Godfrey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Godfrey 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kropotkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Godfrey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kropotkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Godfrey has managed to get both his arms back between Kropotkin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Kropotkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Godfrey is aware though and is defending well. Kropotkin controlling the position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Godfrey from controlling successfully. Godfrey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Kropotkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Kropotkin looking for a triangle here. Godfrey is fighting it but it looks tight! Kropotkin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Godfrey is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Petr Kropotkin! After the fight, Petr Kropotkin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNy 68 - Halleck V Chambers
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Gilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gilly throws a looping overhand right but Meen ducks down to avoid it. Meen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Meen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Meen scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Meen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gilly tries to work over Meen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A battle for position here, against the cage. Gilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Meen. Gilly takes an elbow to the temple. Meen working aggressively here.
Meen looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gilly blocks an uppercut.
Gilly lands a left hand.
#CUT2# It looks like Erik Meen has been cut. Good body shot from Meen.
Gilly misses with the head strike.
Gilly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Meen blocks a body shot from Gilly. Meen blocks a body shot from Gilly. Gilly tries to land a knee to the head but Meen blocks with his arms.
Meen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gilly is trying to stall.
#T1# Meen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Davey Gilly has been cut. Meen working aggressively here.
Meen tries a body shot but Gilly blocks it.
Gilly lands with a right to the head. Meen blocks an uppercut.
Meen has a couple of punches blocked by Gilly.
Gilly stalling the fight.
Meen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilly tries to land a knee to the head but Meen blocks with his arms.
Gilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Meen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Meen throws a head punch that misses. Meen throws a head punch that misses. Gilly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meen avoids it. Meen slowing the pace effectively. Gilly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meen's face.
Meen pushes Gilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Meen misses with an elbow strike.
Gilly prevents a body shot from Meen. #T2# Gilly blocks the elbow strike.
Meen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meen. Meen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gilly misses with a short punch on the inside. Gilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gilly scores with an uppercut up the middle. Meen is struggling to control the position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilly. Gilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Meen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilly. Gilly takes a shot to the head. Gilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Meen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Gilly. #T3# A short right from Meen. Gilly blocks an elbow strike from Meen.
Gilly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gilly can turn it around. Gilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Meen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meen pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Meen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Meen. Gilly slows down the pace here.
Meen misses with a hook from the clinch. Meen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Meen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meen wants to stall.
Meen misses with an elbow strike.
Meen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4# Gilly misses with some punches.
Gilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Gilly to work.
Meen has a couple of punches blocked by Gilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilly. Meen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Meen working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Meen scores with a shot to the side of Gilly's head. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Meen lands with a left to the head. Meen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilly. A head punch on the inside from Meen fails to land. Meen tries a body shot but Gilly blocks it.
Meen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meen or not. Gilly tries to stall but Meen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gilly lands with a left to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gilly lands with a short shot to the head. 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 Erik Meen will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Meen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilly is just out of range. Gilly wants to counter the offense by Meen and move into the clinch position. Gilly misses with a body shot.
Meen ducks right into an uppercut from Gilly. Meen throws the left hand but Gilly avoids the punch easily. Meen throws a right hand that misses
and Gilly counters with a stiff right hand. Meen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meen misses with a head kick.
Meen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Meen fails in his attempt to clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Meen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilly.
Meen cracks Gilly with an open hand slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilly. Meen throws a right hand that Gilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilly also avoids with ease. Meen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. and Meen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gilly! He's just covering up as Meen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Meen! Our winner, Erik Meen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Event:
Stomp-a-thon 58
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# A combination from Butt does no damage. Butt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biglad. Biglad throws a right and a left that both miss. Butt swinging wildly here.
Biglad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Biglad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butt circles away quickly and effectively. Butt misses with a series of wild punches.
Butt throws a series of punches but Biglad moves out of range. A quick step to the side and Biglad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A slapping leg kick lands for Biglad.
Butt throws the left hand but Biglad avoids the punch easily. Butt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biglad was well out of range. Poor timing from Butt. Butt looks to land a combination but Biglad avoids it well. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Biglad, as that shot connected.
Butt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Enormous Butt has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Butt misses with a wild body shot. Butt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biglad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A combination from Butt does no damage. Butt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biglad. Butt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biglad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Butt throws a right hand that Biglad ducks under and follows up with a left that Biglad also avoids with ease. Butt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butt there as he acknowledges the shot. Butt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Butt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Biglad connects with a crisp jab. Butt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butt misses with a wild combination.
Biglad throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT# That has opened up Enormous Butt's cut even more. Butt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A nice inside leg kick there by Biglad. That's going to slow Butt down. Butt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biglad rather than just go for the knockout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice uppercut lands for Biglad. That snapped Butt's head back.
Biglad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butt throws a right and a left that Biglad avoids nicely. Enormous Butt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Biglad connects with a nice looking jab.
Biglad lands with an overhand left.#CUT# The cut above Enormous Butt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2# Butt swinging wildly here.
Butt lands a nice hook to Biglad's body. Biglad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Butt 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. Butt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Biglad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butt moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Butt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biglad.
Biglad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Butt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Butt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Butt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biglad circles away quickly and effectively. Butt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butt throws a looping overhand right but Biglad ducks down to avoid it. Biglad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT# Enormous Butt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Enormous Butt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry Biglad! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Barry Biglad made sure he mentioned Bushido Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. The defeated Enormous Butt had this to say: 'I wonder how much he paid the ref?'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Dundee rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside. Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dundee to keep the fight standing. Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dundee backwards. Gonzalez working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Dundee.
Dundee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez is looking to take this one to the mat. Dundee tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
A short left from Dundee. #CUT# It looks like Jesse Gonzalez has been cut. Stalling in the clinch from Dundee.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dundee lands a damaging elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dundee lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gonzalez is looking to control Dundee's arms but Dundee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzalez has his back to the cage. Our sources have told us that Dundee has been working on his elbows in the gym. Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Dundee is controlling him. Gonzalez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dundee after a bit of a struggle. Mick Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Gonzalez. Dundee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dundee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Dundee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dundee throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Dundee.
Dundee tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzalez avoids the damage to the body. Dundee lands a left hand.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dundee lands with a right to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dundee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dundee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Dundee - that landed with a thud.
Dundee presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dundee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzalez looks winded! Nice body punch from Dundee - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Dundee blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dundee is stalling here.
Dundee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dundee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gonzalez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dundee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gonzalez can turn it around. Nice body punch from Dundee. Gonzalez lands with a right to the head. Dundee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gonzalez is trying to push Dundee away but Dundee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dundee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gonzalez wants to break free but Dundee has control.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Dundee has him pinned against the cage. Gonzalez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3# Dundee lands with a left to the head. Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Dundee works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches. Dundee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dundee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
#BC2# Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dundee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dundee's elbow. Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dundee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple. Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dundee blocking some punches.
#T4# Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch. Gonzalez scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Dundee on the inside. Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez managing to block the knees to the body from Dundee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dundee. Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside. Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Dundee is leaning against Gonzalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dundee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Dundee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jesse Gonzalez's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot. Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Dundee's ribs. Dundee lands a jab.#CL# Dundee gets a clinch. Dundee lands an elbow inside. Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The referee is keeping an eye on Gonzalez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gonzalez gets through Dundee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dundee misses with some punches.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike. #CUT# That has opened up Jesse Gonzalez's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dundee presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dundee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mick Dundee has scored more points in the clinch so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Dundee. A nice right hand lands inside from Dundee. Dundee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Dundee. Dundee lands a left hand.
Gonzalez tries to break free but Dundee pushes him back against the cage. Dundee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dundee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around? Dundee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT# The cut above Jesse Gonzalez's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dundee tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dundee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gonzalez is breathing heavily. A shot in the inside from Dundee. Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Dundee won't allow it.
Dundee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gonzalez takes a knee to the side of the body. Dundee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A quick uppercut on the inside from Dundee. #T2# Dundee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Dundee.
Dundee taking a breather. Dundee scores a nice knee to the body.
Dundee'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. Dundee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dundee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Dundee. Dundee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dundee lands a left hand.
Dundee lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body. Gonzalez wants to break free but Dundee has control.
Gonzalez avoids the elbow strike from Dundee, against the cage.
#T3# Gonzalez is trying to stall.
Dundee leaning his opponent against the cage. Gonzalez wants to break free but Dundee has control.
Dundee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT# Jesse Gonzalez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely. Gonzalez tries a quick counter leg kick but Dundee is wise to it. Dundee throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range. Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dundee, as that shot connected.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL# Dundee has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Dundee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4# Gonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Dundee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzalez into the cage. Dundee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Dundee has the dominant position. Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dundee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land. Dundee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Gonzalez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mick Dundee! Mick Dundee 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Death Squad 299:Floyd v Jones
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Patterson moves into the clinch. A short right from Patterson. Patterson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Sydney Jones has been cut. I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Patterson lands an uppercut. Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Jones back against the ropes. Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Patterson. Jones scores with a nice hook to the head. We've been informed that Patterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson. Patterson lands a damaging elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Patterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Patterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with some punches.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jones blocks an elbow strike from Patterson.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land. Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Patterson is keeping busy. Patterson prevents a body shot from Jones. Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow. Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut. Patterson lands a nice elbow. Patterson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Patterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Jones stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson. Jones gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice elbow from Patterson. Patterson lands a right hand. Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Jones throws a head punch that misses. Patterson lands with a left to the head. Patterson blocking some punches.
#T2# Patterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Patterson digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Patterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Patterson tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Good leg kick by Patterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jones tries to work over Patterson's front leg with a kick but Patterson checks it. Patterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover. #CL# Jones drives through and clinches with Patterson against the ropes.
Patterson scores with a nice hook to the head. Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Patterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson lands a body shot. #T3# Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow. Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Patterson. Jones looking to slow down the pace here. Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson. Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Jones tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Patterson blocks with his arms.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson. Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.#T4# A short uppercut from Jones. Patterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones is breathing heavily. Patterson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Patterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. A nice left hand lands by Patterson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Patterson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off. Patterson misses with an elbow over the top. Patterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Patterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Patterson breaks the clinch.
#KD2# Patterson lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Patterson takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish! Patterson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jones's jaw. Jones's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Patterson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Patterson! Floyd Patterson retains his heavyweight title! A very excited looking Floyd Patterson 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
gc93
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1# Snow shoots in looking for a takedown. Innokenti tries to sprawl out of it but Snow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Innokenti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Snow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Innokenti avoids it really well and circles away. As Snow tries to get set, Innokenti tries to push him back and clinch up but Snow manages to avoid the attempt. Innokenti swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Innokenti cracks Snow with a good jab.#CUT# It looks like Jon Snow has been cut. Snow shoots in looking for a takedown. Innokenti tries to sprawl out of it but Snow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Innokenti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Alexy Innokenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow. Innokenti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Snow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow shoots in but Innokenti avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Innokenti. No joy for Snow on that attempt. Innokenti connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back. Innokenti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Innokenti with a body punch. A glancing blow. Snow looks winded! Snow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Innokenti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snow scrambles back to his feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Snow tries to keep at a distance but Innokenti has taken the fight into the clinch. Snow is trying to drag Innokenti to the mat but Innokenti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Snow is looking to take this one to the mat. Innokenti gets underhooks to prevent Snow's takedown attempt.
Innokenti tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Innokenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Snow wants a takedown but no success here.
Innokenti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not. Our sources have told us that Innokenti has been working on his elbows in the gym. Innokenti taking a breather. Snow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Innokenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC# Snow is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Innokenti pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Snow! Innokenti unloads with more strikes and Snow sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexy Innokenti! Post fight, an emotional Alexy Innokenti said 'Shit, finally! '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Event:
GNKY 61 - Fist V Hood
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1# Castillion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Castillion keeps the fight on the outside. Castillion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gilly counters with a lovely straight right hand! Castillion avoids the body shot from Gilly.
Gilly looks for the body kick but Castillion saw that one coming. Gilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillion is just out of range. Castillion throwing a counter right hand but Gilly manages to avoid it. A big right from Gilly misses. Gilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castillion. Castillion throws a leg kick which misses Gilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Gilly tries to avoid it. Nice cross by Gilly.#CL2# Gilly has closed the distance and engaged Castillion in a clinch.
Gilly lands an elbow inside. Gilly lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gilly throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castillion has Gilly pressed against the cage.
Gilly lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD# Castillion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gilly uses from the top position. Gilly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1# Castillion trying to control the position.
Gilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Castillion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillion is really struggling to control Gilly but he's trying to hold on to the position. Gilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Castillion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A cross from Castillion lands. Gilly throws out a loose jab but Castillion uses good head movement to avoid it. Castillion avoids a kick to the body.
Gilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Davey Gilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gilly loads up on a big right hand but Castillion slips the punch. Gilly misses with a wild combination.
Castillion tries to counter with a takedown but Gilly is quick to defend against it. Castillion throws an overhand right that lands on Gilly's shoulder, as Gilly tries to avoid the shot. Gilly jabs at Castillion's body. Castillion jabs Gilly right on the nose. Gilly blinks but takes it well. Castillion is looking to slow Gilly down with leg kicks. Gilly thuds a left hand into Castillion's body. Castillion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilly. Gilly works Castillion's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Gilly moves into range and clinches up with Castillion. Gilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castillion backwards. #T3# Castillion has Gilly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gilly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Castillion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Castillion is trying to push Gilly away but Gilly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch on the inside from Gilly fails to land. Castillion tries to stall but Gilly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Castillion stalling in the clinch.
Gilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillion is pushing Gilly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Castillion taking a breather. Gilly tries a body shot but Castillion blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castillion. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miguel Castillion. Gilly takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gilly.
#T4# Gilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gilly misses with the combination.
Castillion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gilly in his tracks. Davey Gilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gilly connects with a looping right hand.
Castillion catches Gilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC# Gilly is rocked! Castillion connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gilly out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Castillion! Miguel Castillion really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
Event:
GNKY 61 - Fist V Hood
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1# Innokenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Innokenti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Defoe throws a series of punches but Innokenti avoids them all with ease. Innokenti throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Innokenti. Innokenti obviously looking to wear him down.
Innokenti moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Innokenti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe. Innokenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away. Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Innokenti. Good exchange - Innokenti coming out on top. Innokenti swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Alexy Innokenti has been cut. A punch lands to the side of Innokenti 's head but he takes it in his stride. Innokenti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Innokenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Innokenti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Defoe circles away quickly and effectively. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Innokenti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Defoe's head backwards. Innokenti 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.#CL2# Innokenti has Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Innokenti.
Innokenti trying to control the position but instead, Defoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Innokenti into the cage.#T1# Innokenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Innokenti misses with a hook from the clinch. Innokenti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it. Innokenti misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Defoe on the inside. Defoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Defoe blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Innokenti. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet. Innokenti misses with a hook
and Innokenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Innokenti lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Some wild striking there from Defoe.
#T2# Innokenti misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a left and a right that stings Innokenti. This has been an exciting period of action! Defoe moves out of range of the strikes. Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Innokenti moves away.#CL2# Innokenti instigates a clinch. Innokenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe. Innokenti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Innokenti's elbow. A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
Innokenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Innokenti lands with a short head shot on the inside. Innokenti lands an elbow just above Defoe 's eye. Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside. Innokenti lands a right hand. Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands with a left to the head. Innokenti digs a right hand into Defoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Defoe's gas tank. Innokenti misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it. Defoe lands a shot to the body. I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Innokenti misses with a punch on the inside.
Innokenti misses with a body punch.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Defoe blocks a body shot from Innokenti. Innokenti working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Defoe throws a head punch that misses. Innokenti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Innokenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Innokenti. A right handed body shot lands from Innokenti.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Innokenti backwards. Innokenti working aggressively here.
#T4# Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head. Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it. Defoe misses with some punches.
Innokenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Innokenti.
Innokenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Innokenti misses with a punch on the inside.
Innokenti lands a nice uppercut. Innokenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe. Innokenti misses with a hook from the clinch. Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head. Innokenti throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe. A head punch on the inside from Innokenti fails to land. Innokenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Defoe backwards. A short uppercut from Defoe. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexy Innokenti will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alexy Innokenti's cut. 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# Innokenti throws a right and a left that both miss. Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Defoe backs off Innokenti throws a huge counter combo but Defoe manages to avoid it all. Innokenti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Innokenti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Innokenti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe. Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe. Innokenti tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Innokenti just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Defoe misses. Defoe blocks a jab. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Innokenti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Innokenti is looking for the big counter here. Defoe misses with a wild body shot. Innokenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Innokenti sees it coming and avoids it easily. Innokenti throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range. Innokenti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.#T1# Innokenti takes a body punch but keeps moving. Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Innokenti tries to clinch up. Innokenti closes the distance but Defoe moves to the side and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# That has opened up Alexy Innokenti's cut even more. Donk. Defoe catches Innokenti right on the button with a cross. Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Innokenti. Innokenti misses with an uppercut. Alexy Innokenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Innokenti throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot. Innokenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Innokenti throws a leg kick that misses. Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Innokenti. Innokenti lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Innokenti looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range. Sloppy strikes from Innokenti. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Defoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Innokenti backs up against the cage.
#ROC# Innokenti is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Innokenti gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Defoe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Innokenti is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menace Defoe! A relieved looking Menace Defoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Alexy Innokenti was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, it feels as if I have lost my mojo.. '.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|