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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GC 207
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Starrk scores with a jab to the body. Solo 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. Starrk lands a body shot.
Solo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Starrk throws a lazy head kick and Solo counters with a nice uppercut. Solo swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Starrk to counter with a crisp jab. Solo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starrk.
A good leg kick by Starrk. Good leg kick by Solo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Starrk tests Solo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Starrk works over Solo's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Solo throws a half hearted mid kick. Starrk throws an off balance right hand
and Solo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Solo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Solo lunges at Starrk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Starrk's hand. Starrk throws a combination that misses and Solo counters with a straight right hand. Coyote Starrk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick from Solo is predictable there and Starrk counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Starrk throws a series of punches but Solo avoids them all with ease. Starrk blocks the body kick.
Solo misses with a body kick. Starrk lands with a nice body punch. Starrk throws a right and a left that Solo avoids nicely. Starrk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solo. Solo now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Starrk throws a combination that misses and Solo counters with a thumping low kick. A head kick by Starrk misses and Solo counters with a thumping low kick. #T2# Starrk slips under a jab. Starrk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Starrk scores with the left hand. Solo knows he should have avoided that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Starrk is looking to chop away at Solo's legs. Starrk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Starrk throws a right and a left that both miss. Starrk misses with an uppercut. Starrk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solo. Solo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Starrk to score with a decent uppercut. Starrk scores with a three punch combo!
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Solo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3# Solo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Solo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Starrk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Solo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starrk.
Starrk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A head kick by Starrk misses and Solo counters with a nice body shot. Starrk swings and misses with a shot to the body and Solo counters with a low kick, right behind Starrk 's knee. Solo checks the leg kick. Starrk misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solo! But no joy. A head kick misses from Starrk. Solo throws out a counter right but Starrk avoids it with no problem. Solo connects with an inside leg kick.#T4# Solo with a hook. Starrk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Solo swings for the body but Starrk moves out of range.
Starrk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Solo misses with a hook. Starrk ducked under it nicely. Starrk lands a nice hook to Solo's body. Solo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL# Starrk closes the distance and clinches. Starrk digs a right hand into Solo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solo's gas tank. Starrk tries a body shot but Solo blocks it.
Starrk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Solo looking to slow down the pace here. Starrk misses with a body punch.
Solo lands a body shot. Solo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Solo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. 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 Coyote Starrk will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Starrk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starrk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away. Solo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Starrk with a body shot. Coyote Starrk is winning the standup battle so far. Solo throws a hook but Starrk blocks it. Starrk scores with a body shot.
Starrk tries to land a body kick and Solo counters with a straight right hand. Nice uppercut there from Solo. Solo avoids the body shot from Starrk.
Nice straight punches there by Solo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Starrk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Solo. Starrk does a little dance to reset his feet. Starrk throws a quick counter head kick but Solo was just out of range. Starrk scores with a sloppy right hand. Solo should have avoided that one. #T1# Solo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Solo tries to get set, Starrk tries to push him back and clinch up but Solo manages to avoid the attempt. Starrk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Starrk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Starrk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starrk sees it coming and avoids it easily. Starrk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Solo slips under a jab. Solo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Starrk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solo momentarily.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
Starrk scores with a head kick. Solo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Starrk takes a swing at Solo's ribcage but misses. #T2# Solo misses with a wild body shot. Starrk throws a nice inside leg kick. It looks like Starrk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Solo throws a leg kick but Starrk checks it. Solo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starrk has time to react. Starrk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solo can pounce on him.
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! Starrk throws a sloppy body shot
and Solo counters with a nice uppercut. Starrk darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Starrk throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily. Solo blocks a low kick nicely. Starrk defending well as Solo loads up on a big left hand. Starrk tries to counter by clinching up but Solo breaks away and moves out of range. Starrk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solo is out of range. Solo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3# Solo blocks a leg kick. Solo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Solo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starrk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2# Solo lands a big head kick that sends Starrk tumbling to the mat! Solo takes a step backwards and waves Starrk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Starrk is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Coyote Starrk has been cut. Starrk slips under a jab from Solo. Oh Starrk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Solo throws a head kick that misses. Solo throws an overhand right that has Starrk reeling! Solo follows up with more punches and Starrk is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roderick Solo! A victorious Roderick Solo 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:
CCF FN 17:Overflow vs Araujo
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Suarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Simpson should have avoided that one. Suarez misses with a left hand and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A swing and a miss from Simpson. Suarez misses with a left hand and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut. Simpson throws a hook but Suarez avoids it easily. Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands. Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suarez manages to avoid it. Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez. Suarez works the jab nicely. Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez. Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Suarez throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab from Suarez misses. Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've been told by Simpson's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.#T1# Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez. Suarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A big left from Suarez misses. It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez. Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suarez misses with a wild body shot. Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Simpson slips under a jab. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson misses with a hook. Suarez ducked under it nicely. Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target. Suarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Simpson misses with an uppercut. #T2# Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it. Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Suarez misses with a looping right. Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range. Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it. Suarez staying out of range there. Simpson slips a jab from Suarez. Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet. Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it. Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Suarez misses with a straight right. A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards. Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab. Suarez connects with the punch. Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson. Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab. Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Simpson misses the jab. Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target. Suarez connects with a right hand. Simpson shakes it off. Simpson misses with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Suarez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.#T4# A swing and a miss from Suarez. Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Suarez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming. Simpson scores with the left hand. Suarez knows he should have avoided that one. Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez. Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Simpson. Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch. Simpson is looking to counter punch. Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely. Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarez. Suarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut. Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald Mateo Suarez will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily. Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Suarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw. Simpson lands with a shot to the body. Suarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut. Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely. Suarez misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suarez misses with a straight left. It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez. Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch. Suarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1# Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab. Simpson slips a straight right by Suarez. Suarez misses the jab. Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it. Suarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab from Simpson misses. Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suarez throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target. Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab. Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Suarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a left to the body. Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson. It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Suarez.#T2# Suarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Simpson moves out of range of the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range. Suarez scores with a decent looking hook. Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Suarez. Suarez misses with a left hand and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! A slow jab from Suarez misses its intended target. Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.#T3# Suarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Suarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses. Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson works Suarez's body with a nice hook. Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Suarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Simpson misses with a straight left. Simpson moves out of range as Suarez strikes. Simpson is looking to counter punch. Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez. Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily. Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC# Suarez is rocked! Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him? Suarez cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Suarez seems to have recovered his senses. Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Suarez lands with a good body shot. Suarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Suarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Simpson misses with a looping right. 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 Richie Simpson will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Suarez defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand. Suarez misses with a left hand and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target. Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily. Simpson misses with a hook. Suarez misses with a hook
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. Suarez connects with a jab. Suarez walks into a straight right hand from Simpson. Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Suarez scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet. Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Suarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Suarez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range. Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson. Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson. Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Simpson counter with a right hand. Simpson moves out of range as Suarez strikes. Simpson is looking to counter punch. Suarez throws a body shot but no joy. Simpson throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range. Suarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suarez there as he acknowledges the shot. Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss! Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses. Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Suarez blocks a jab. Suarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Suarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson. It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Suarez misses with an uppercut
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab. Simpson moves out of range of the strikes. A swing and a miss from Suarez. Simpson is looking to counter punch. Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely. Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Suarez. Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice jab there from Simpson. Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it. Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Suarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3# Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Suarez misses with a wild body shot. Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch. Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand. Suarez throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range. Suarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks. Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target. Suarez misses with a left hand and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. Suarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
A big right from Suarez misses. Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it. Suarez blocks a jab.#T4# A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target. Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it. Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Suarez misses. The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it. Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely. Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards. The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Simpson defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand. Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it. Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Simpson. Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Simpson clearly takes that round. That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Simpson misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming. Suarez slips under a jab. Suarez misses with a looping left. It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Simpson misses with a body shot.
Suarez lands a jab to the nose. Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suarez. Suarez throws a big shot that misses. Simpson misses with a straight right. Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Simpson misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming. Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss. Simpson slips a straight right by Suarez. Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.#T1# Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big right from Suarez misses. It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A swing and a miss from Suarez. Simpson dips to his left and cracks Suarez with an uppercut! Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Suarez thows a left - swing and a miss! An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target. Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target. Suarez misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it. Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. Suarez scores with a three punch combo!
#T2# Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily. Suarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Suarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez. Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez. Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Suarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Suarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suarez scrambles back to his feet. Suarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suarez on the side of the head. Suarez slips under a jab from Simpson.#T3# Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez. Suarez misses the jab. Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Suarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Suarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand. Suarez misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Suarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Simpson avoids the body shot from Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.#T4# Suarez throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Suarez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range. Simpson defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand. Suarez misses with a right hand and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp right that sends Suarez to the canvas! Simpson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson! Richie Simpson retains his featherweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Richie Simpson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 40
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Geng throws a body punch but Муромец moves out of range. Geng tests Муромец's chin there with a solid looking shot. Geng lands a jab. Geng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Муромец looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Geng throws a big shot that misses. Муромец appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Geng walks into a straight right hand from Муромец. Geng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Geng throws a hook but Муромец avoids it easily. Муромец misses the shot to the body. Муромец's jab looks to have found its range, popping Geng under the eye. Муромец throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sergei Geng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Geng throws a body shot but no joy. Муромец uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice defenses there by Geng. Geng 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. Муромец uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geng.
Муромец lands a jab to the head.
Муромец misses with a hook
letting Geng counter with a right hand. #T1# Geng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Муромец misses with a body shot.
Муромец ducks under a wild hook from Geng. Муромец keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geng. Муромец misses with an uppercut. Geng saw that one coming. Geng digs a good hook to Муромец's body.
#CL# Geng tries to keep at a distance but Муромец has taken the fight into the clinch. Geng can't find room to land a body shot as Муромец controls the action.
Geng lands with a light punch inside. Муромец misses with some punches.
Муромец has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
Geng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Geng struggles to land a body shot inside as Муромец controls his hands.
Geng blocks an uppercut.
Муромец blocks a body shot from Geng. Geng struggles to land a body shot inside as Муромец controls his hands.
Geng tries to throw a body punch but Муромец avoids it by throwing Geng back against the cage. Муромец scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Муромец has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Муромец. Geng misses with a short punch on the inside. Муромец fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Geng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Муромец throws a punch but it's blocked by Geng. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Муромец. A short body shot lands from Geng as the two fighters clinch.
Муромец looking to stall.
Geng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Муромец. Geng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Geng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Geng. Geng throws a head punch that misses. Geng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Муромец misses with some punches.
Geng misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Муромец on the inside. Муромец tries to throw a body punch but Geng avoids it by throwing Муромец back against the cage. Geng throws a punch but it's blocked by Муромец. Муромец lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# Муромец has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
Муромец misses with a hook from the clinch. Geng blocking some punches.
Geng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Geng scores with a hook to the body. Муромец has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
Geng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Муромец backwards. Geng scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Муромец. Муромец lands a hook that snaps the head of Geng backwards. Geng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Geng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Муромец is breathing heavily. Муромец working aggressively here.
Муромец throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Geng on the inside. Муромец swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Geng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Муромец lands with a light punch inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Муромец scores with a shoulder strike. Geng lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4# A short body shot lands from Geng as the two fighters clinch.
Geng is struggling to control the position. A short right from Geng. Муромец throws a head punch that misses. Муромец has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
Geng struggles to land a body shot inside as Муромец controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Geng. Муромец misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Geng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Geng. Geng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Geng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Муромец or not. Geng tries a body shot but Муромец blocks it.
Geng misses with some punches.
Муромец throws a punch but it's blocked by Geng. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Муромец swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Geng tries to throw a body punch but Муромец avoids it by throwing Geng back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Муромец. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Муромец. Муромец prevents a body shot from Geng. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Geng will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Geng avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Муромец tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geng was well out of range. Poor timing from Муромец. Муромец looks to land a body kick but Geng moved away. Муромец dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Geng looks to land a left hand but Муромец moved out of range nicely. Муромец drops his hands momentarily and Geng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Geng tries to clinch but Муромец is having none of it. Муромец connects with the punch. Муромец swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Муромец moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Geng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Муромец works Geng's body with a nice hook. Муромец misses with a double jab.
Geng jabs at Муромец's body. Geng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Муромец throws a jab but it's blocked by Geng. Geng scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Geng moves out of range of the strikes. Geng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Муромец. Geng cracks Муромец with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Муромец fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Geng on the side of the head. Муромец blocks a jab. Муромец on the wrong end of a nice jab. Муромец misses with a body punch
and Geng counters with a nice uppercut. Geng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Муромец swings for the body but Geng moves out of range.
Geng avoids a punch combination nicely.
Илья Муромец is winning the standup battle so far. Geng avoids the body shot from Муромец.
Geng moves out of range as Муромец strikes.#CL2# Geng has Муромец up against the cage in a clinch.
Geng lands an uppercut.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Geng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Муромец pushes Geng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Муромец. Geng lands a shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Geng. Geng takes a shot to the head. Geng tries to throw a body punch but Муромец avoids it by throwing Geng back against the cage. Муромец misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Geng. Муромец throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geng blocks it with crossed arms. Муромец has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
A right hook to the body lands for Geng.
Муромец tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Geng holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Муромец being controlled against the cage. Муромец fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Муромец blocks a body shot from Geng. #T3# Geng scores with a shot to the side of Муромец's head. Муромец prevents a body shot from Geng. Geng lands a body punch in the clinch. Geng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geng lands an uppercut. Geng tries a body shot but Муромец blocks it.
Муромец swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Geng.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Geng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Geng on the inside. Geng works on Муромец's body with a couple of short punches. Geng scores with a shot to the side of Муромец's head. Geng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Geng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Муромец or not. Geng stalling the fight.
Geng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geng misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Geng. Geng blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Geng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Муромец blocks a body shot from Geng. Sergei Geng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Муромец has a couple of punches blocked by Geng.
Geng can't find room to land a body shot as Муромец controls the action.
Geng lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geng. Geng scores with an uppercut up the middle. Geng presses Муромец against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Geng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2# Муромец is rocked! Муромец swings wildly with an uppercut but Geng uses good head movement to avoid it. Oh Муромец is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Geng stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Geng. Geng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Муромец backwards. Муромец lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice left hand lands by Geng.
Geng lands a body shot. Geng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Geng throws a head punch that misses. Geng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geng lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Geng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Geng cracks Муромец with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Муромец falls to his knees and Geng doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Geng! Sergei Geng is the new featherweight champion! A victorious Sergei Geng 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:
DUEL148
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Scarface scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ajax moves to clinch but Scarface breaks away and Scarface counters with a stiff right hand. Scarface misses with a few strikes there.
Scarface stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajax. Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Scarface looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Scarface looks to land a right hand but Ajax moved out of range. Scarface changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Scarface misses with a body shot.
Scarface on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ajax tests Scarface's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ajax looks to land a right hand but Scarface moved out of range. Scarface looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ajax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scarface chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ajax can pounce on him.
Scarface misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajax counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A left lands for Ajax. Ajax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarface under the eye.#T1# Scarface checks a leg kick. Scarface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax. Ajax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Ajax. Ajax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A jab lands there for Ajax. Scarface looks to throw the jab but Ajax is out of range. Ajax tries to clinch there but Scarface circles away.
Scarface is looking for the big counter here. A left lands for Ajax. Ajax scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Scarface throws the left hand but Ajax avoids the punch easily. Scarface loads up on a big right hand but Ajax slips the punch. A jab from Scarface misses. Ajax tries to score with a low kick but Scarface moves his leg out of the way. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Ajax. Scarface does a little dance to reset his feet. Ajax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big left from Ajax misses. Scarface lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scarface punishes Ajax's body with a nice straight punch. Scarface slips under a jab. Ajax throws a chopping leg kick but Scarface manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Scarface lands a really nice looking cross but Ajax seems unphased.
Scarface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ajax lands with a shot to the body. Scarface might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A low kick from Ajax is predictable there letting Scarface counter with a right hand. Scarface lands with an uppercut that bounces Ajax off the cage and back into range. Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing. Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ajax. Good exchange - Scarface coming out on top. Scarface walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# A slow jab from Ajax misses its intended target. Ajax moves away from the strike by Scarface. Ajax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarface.
Ajax misses with an uppercut
and Scarface counters with a lovely shot to the body. Scarface walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Scarface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax. Scarface scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ajax doesn't seem bothered though. A jab lands there for Scarface. Ajax lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ajax misses with a looping right. Scarface slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ajax lands with a nice body punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ajax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4# A low kick from Ajax misses and Scarface counters with a nice uppercut. Ajax is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ajax throws a leg kick but Scarface checks it. Ajax misses the jab. Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarface is just out of range. Ajax avoids the body shot from Scarface.
Ajax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarface.
Ajax just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarface manages to avoid it. Scarface throws out a counter right but Ajax avoids it with no problem. Scarface lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ajax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scarface has time to react. Scarface is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Scarface throws a poor cross that misses
and Ajax counters with a straight right hand. Ajax misses with a left hand and Scarface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD# Ajax closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ajax lands in his opponent's guard. 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 Marco Ajax will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ajax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A nice leg kick lands there from Ajax. Scarface takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scarface misses with a combination
#TD# so Ajax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2# Scarface pushes Ajax off and gets back to his feet.
Ajax throws a shot from downtown. Scarface moves away and avoids it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scarface blocks a jab. It seemed like Scarface was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ajax has his takedown stuffed and Scarface counters with a nice uppercut. Ajax moves out of range as Scarface strikes. Ajax throws a nice outside leg kick. Ajax misses with a right hand and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# A big right from Ajax misses. Ajax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ajax moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice uppercut there from Ajax. Ajax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarface. A big left from Ajax misses. Scarface misses the shot to the body. Ajax appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Ajax as he connects with a hook. Scarface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Scarface shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ajax eats them both and turns towards Scarface to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Scarface has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ajax misses with a left hand and Scarface counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ajax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scarface has time to react.#T2# Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ajax sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL# Ajax instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land. Scarface blocking some punches.
Ajax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarface backwards. Scarface misses with the head strike.
Ajax blocks an uppercut.
Ajax tries to work over Scarface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Scarface makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ajax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ajax is leaning against Scarface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Scarface scores with a shot to the side of Ajax's head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ajax. A short right from Ajax on the inside. #ROC# Scarface is rocked! Ajax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarface is still on wobbly legs! Can Ajax finish him? Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Ajax. Scarface seems to have recovered his senses. A short right from Scarface on the inside. Ajax wants to take the fight to the mat but Scarface manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scarface creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Ajax lands with a right to the head. Scarface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ajax keeps control of Scarface as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Scarface.
Scarface lands an uppercut.#TD# Ajax has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scarface clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Scarface is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Ajax lands strikes from the back and Scarface isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ajax! In his post fight interview, Marco Ajax started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
WeInSyd 8
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1# A punch combination from Branch misses. Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Branch.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branch was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov. Branch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight. Branch throws a leg kick and Petrov counters with a straight right hand. Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Branch throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease. Petrov throws out a counter right but Branch avoids it with no problem. Branch fails to land with a series of punches.
Branch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Branch lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Branch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1# Branch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov. Branch throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease. Branch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Branch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov. Pyotr Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Branch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Danga de danga de dang - Branch scores with a four punch combination! Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Branch backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Branch manages to avoid it all. Petrov lands a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Titus Branch has been cut. Branch misses with a leg kick. Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Branch. Branch blocks a jab. Branch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrov. Branch misses with a right hand and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2# Branch is rocked!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Petrov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Branch to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Branch looks to clinch but Petrov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Branch taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pyotr Petrov! A victorious Pyotr Petrov 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:
K-1 9 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Icky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Icky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Icky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Icky avoids the head kick by O Donno.
O Donno throws a lazy right hand but Icky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. O Donno digs a good hook to Icky's body.
Icky ducks under a wild hook from O Donno. O Donno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dynasty K-1 Dojo in the buildup to the fight. O Donno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Donno feints and then cracks Icky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Icky down. Icky slips under a jab. Icky lands a jab to the head.
Icky thumps O Donno with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! O Donno throws a shot from downtown. Icky moves away and avoids it. Icky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Donno defending well as Icky loads up on a big left hand. O Donno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Icky misses with an uppercut. O Donno saw that one coming. Icky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Icky scoring well with a low kick there.
O Donno scores with a hook. O Donno throws a lazy right hand but Icky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Icky ducks under a wild hook from O Donno. Icky looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1# Icky scores with a jab to the body. Icky misses with an uppercut. O Donno saw that one coming. O Donno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. O Donno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Icky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Donno walks into a straight right hand from Icky. Icky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Donno ducks under a wild hook from Icky. Icky cracks O Donno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Icky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Icky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Icky delivers a nice body kick. O Donno throws an overhand right that lands on Icky's shoulder, as Icky tries to avoid the shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Icky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Donno. O Donno misses with a wild body shot. O Donno looks to throw the jab but Icky is out of range. A nice side step and Icky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. O Donno loads up on a big right hand but Icky slips the punch.#T2# Icky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Icky looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range. O Donno wants to slow Icky down by chopping away at his legs. Icky misses with a head kick.
Icky cracks O Donno with a right hand to the side of the head. Icky scores with a nice right hand.
Icky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away. Icky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Donno was well out of range. Poor timing from Icky. Icky's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Donno under the eye. Icky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. O Donno throws out a token jab with nothing on it. O Donno looks to throw the jab but Icky is out of range. O Donno avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Icky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab from Icky. O Donno moves out of range of the strikes. O Donno misses with a hook
and Icky counters with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that round. 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# O Donno staying out of range there. Icky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Icky has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good shot there by Icky. Icky throws a quick inside leg kick. O Donno is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Icky's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Icky looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range. Icky works O Donno's body with a nice hook. O Donno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Icky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Donno. O Donno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
Icky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Icky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Donno blocks a head kick by Icky.
Icky scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Donno in his tracks. O Donno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. 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! O Donno tried to score with a low kick but Icky checks it. O Donno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Icky. O Donno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Icky. Icky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Icky with a hook. O Donno throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from O Donno misses. Icky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Icky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donno. A little feinted left hand from O Donno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. O Donno just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from O Donno misses. Icky misses with a wild body shot. Icky throws a big shot that misses. O Donno tries to counter by clinching up but Icky breaks away and moves out of range. A jab from Icky finds it's way through O Donno's defenses. O Donno throws a leg kick but Icky checks it. O Donno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. O Donno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Donno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. O Donno throws a body punch but Icky moves out of range. Icky counters with a body kick. O Donno checks a low kick from Icky. Icky throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# The fighters circling - O Donno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Icky loads up on a big right hand but O Donno slips the punch. Icky slips under a jab from O Donno. O Donno slips under a jab from Icky. O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Donno throws a big shot that misses. O Donno swings and misses with a shot to the body and Icky counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice straight punches there by O Donno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Donno. Icky needs to keep his hands up - O Donno had a free shot at his head there. Icky feints and then cracks O Donno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Donno down. O Donno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. O Donno blocks a head kick by Icky.
Icky scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Donno in his tracks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Icky lands a glancing blow to the side of O Donno's head. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Icky.
Nice defenses there by Icky. Icky misses with a straight right. O Donno throws a body punch but Icky moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# O Donno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Aldo O Donno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! O Donno connects with a leg kick. Icky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. O Donno lands with a hook. Icky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. O Donno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Icky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. O Donno looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range. Icky connects with an inside leg kick. Icky avoids the body shot from O Donno.
Icky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Donno. Icky misses with a straight left. O Donno cracks Icky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A jab from Icky misses. O Donno wants to land a leg kick but Icky is out of range. A swing and a miss from O Donno. Icky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Donno. That did some damage! Icky throws a head kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from O Donno misses the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick lands from Icky. Icky staying out of range there. Icky takes one to the chin there.#T1# Icky ducks under a wild hook from O Donno. O Donno looks to throw the jab but Icky is out of range. Icky scores with a jab. A swing and a miss from Icky. O Donno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Icky. O Donno throws a quick inside leg kick. Icky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Icky lands with an uppercut that bounces O Donno off the ropes and back into range. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Icky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. O Donno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. O Donno throws a head kick that misses. Icky looks like he wants to counter punch here. Icky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Donno moves out of range of the leg kick from Icky. Icky connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. O Donno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Icky. Icky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donno. O Donno throws a jab when Icky was well out of range.#T2# O Donno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Icky sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Icky, right into the meat.
Icky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Icky throws a good cross that connects.
Icky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Donno was well out of range. Poor timing from Icky. A solid leg kick lands there for Icky.
Icky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. O Donno is looking to slow Icky down with leg kicks. Icky scores with a hook. Icky scores with a body shot.
O Donno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Donno throws a sloppy head kick and Icky moves out of range easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A decent looking cross lands there for Icky. Icky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Donno if he has to take too many more of those.
Icky tests O Donno's chin there with a solid looking shot. Icky lands with a hook. O Donno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricky Icky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Icky 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Icky! A very excited looking Ricky Icky 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:
GC 204
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghost throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily. Ghost avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ghost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hifives Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murdock throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it. Ghost now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight. Horrible takedown attempt by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdock, which made it look bad. Ghost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghost delivers a nice body kick. Ghost throws a body shot but no joy. Ghost throws a leg kick and Murdock counters with a body kick. Murdock misses with a hook to the body
and Ghost counters with a nice leg kick. #T1# Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ghost cracks Murdock with an open hand slap. Good standup being displayed there by Murdock as he connects with a hook. Michael Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Murdock with a hook. Murdock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Murdock moves out of range as Ghost throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target. Ghost slips a straight right by Murdock. Nice shot by Murdock. Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ghost 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. Ghost shoots in for a double leg but Murdock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ghost takes one to the side of the head.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Murdock off balance momentarily.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Ghost. Murdock misses with a straight right. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ghost, right into the meat.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Murdock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghost. Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murdock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts. Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Ghost manages to avoid it. Ghost swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.#T3# Ghost misses with a leg kick and Murdock counters with a body kick. Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts. A lazy body kick from Ghost and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand. Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghost.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ghost misses with a few strikes there.
Murdock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ghost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Ghost misses and Murdock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A low kick from Ghost is predictable there and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ghost throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghost finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head. #TD2# Ghost drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Murdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there. Ghost content to stall in guard here. Murdock seems keen to control Ghost's posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jab by Murdock. Ghost misses with a hook. Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut! Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ghost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Murdock feinted there with a counter leg kick. Ghost misses the shot to the body. Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Murdock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Ghost misses with the combination.
Ghost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Murdock avoids the body shot from Ghost.
A low kick from Ghost misses and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand. Ghost avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it. Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murdock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Ghost manages to avoid it. Ghost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ghost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ghost thumps Murdock with a low kick.#T2# Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2# Murdock tries to sprawl but Ghost drives through with a takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ghost is trying to control the action in half guard but Murdock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Murdock is trying to stand back up but Ghost is controlling him
Murdock regains full guard. Nicely done. Murdock is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea. Murdock pulls Ghost in close to prevent any damage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3# Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murdock 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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ghost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdock tries to sprawl out of it but Ghost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ghost throws a nice head kick!
#T4# Ghost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock. Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost. Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ghost throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murdock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghost counters with a stiff right hand. Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Murdock. Ghost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ghost misses with a low kick.
Ghost lands with a nice body punch. Ghost throws a big shot that misses. Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Ghost misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a solid body kick. Ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Ghost misses with a combination
letting Murdock counter with a right hand. Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghost's calf. Ghost jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well. Ghost throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily. Ghost thuds a left hand into Murdock's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghost throws a big shot that misses. Ghost misses with a hook to the body
and Murdock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ghost really felt that one! Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Ghost slips a straight right by Murdock.#T1# Murdock throws out a leg kick but Ghost moves out of range and Murdock only half commits. Ghost connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back. Ghost throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Michael Murdock is winning the standup battle so far. Ghost misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely. Ghost with a lazy takedown attempt and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ghost takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses. Murdock takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses. Ghost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Murdock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Murdock throws a right hand that misses
and Ghost counters with a right hand to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet. Ghost throws an off balance right hand
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost throws a wild body kick that Murdock sees coming a mile off. It looked like Murdock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ghost swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murdock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost. Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Nice defenses there by Ghost. Murdock blocks a low kick nicely. A low kick from Ghost misses and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Murdock scores with a jab to the body. A big right from Murdock misses. #T3# Ghost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock. Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ghost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Ghost tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.#ROC# Ghost is rocked! Ghost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ghost fails with a takedown attempt. Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hifives Ghost. Ghost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ghost duly obliges. A left lands for Murdock. Ghost misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ghost throws a head kick that misses and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet. Ghost thows a left - swing and a miss! Ghost tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Ghost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghost lands in his opponent's guard. Ghost stops Murdock from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Murdock clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# A shot to the body from Ghost misses and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut. Ghost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murdock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Murdock throws a big shot that misses. Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ghost throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut. Ghost digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ghost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ghost shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well. Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ghost cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg. Ghost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well. A shot to the body from Murdock misses and Ghost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A decent looking cross lands there for Ghost. Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ghost slips a jab from Murdock. A low kick from Ghost misses and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him? Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghost. Ghost seems to have recovered his senses. A swing and a miss from Ghost. Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghost off the cage and back into range.#T2# Ghost scores with a jab to the head.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming. It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there. Murdock misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely. Murdock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghost takes a step back to recover. 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! Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Murdock misses with a body shot.
Ghost moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Ghost throws a poor cross that misses
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ghost swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Ghost misses with a double jab
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet. Ghost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ghost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range. Nice uppercut there from Ghost. Ghost misses with a jab to the body
#KD# and Murdock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ghost! Murdock lets Ghost back up to his feet, looking for a finish! 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! Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch. Ghost throws the kick towards the body but Murdock avoids it.#T4# Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Murdock lands a jab to Ghost's midsection. Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there. A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock. Ghost misses with a wild combination.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick. Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ghost fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Murdock had his way with Hifives Ghost in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R5# Ghost cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg. Murdock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ghost wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs. Ghost misses the shot to the body. Nice body kick there by Ghost. Murdock misses with a looping left. Ghost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good work by Murdock as he checks the leg kick. Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Ghost throws a body kick that misses and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Jab, jab by Ghost - just one landing. Ghost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost thows a leg kick but Murdock checks it and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ghost lands with a good body shot. Ghost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range. Murdock misses with a body kick.#T2# Murdock misses with a wild body shot. Murdock checks the leg kick. Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ghost scores with a jab. Murdock acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ghost looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well. Murdock is looking to score with low kicks. Ghost misses with a looping right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost. A left lands for Murdock.#T3# An inside leg kick from Ghost misses. Ghost is looking to slow Murdock down with leg kicks. Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghost on the side of the head. Ghost looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well. Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hifives Ghost. Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost. Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghost gets off balance looking for a body kick and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ghost unleashes a big counter combination but Murdock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Ghost throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range. A jab from Murdock misses. Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Murdock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Murdock lands with a hook. Ghost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice cross by Ghost. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Ghost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murdock. Murdock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ghost lands a nice hook to Murdock's body. Murdock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Murdock. I think Murdock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Murdock! Michael Murdock is the new lightweight champion! A relieved looking Michael Murdock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#702 Simmons v Hoyce
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Lapu with a jab. Altare blocks a low kick nicely. Altare misses with a wild body shot. Lapu scores with a nice body kick.
Lapu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Altare moves in looking to clinch but Lapu pushes him off. Lapu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lapu tries to land a front kick but Altare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2# Altare forces Lapu back against the cage and clinches. Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lapu has had enough of the clinch but Altare keeps him there for the moment. Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Altare blocking some punches.
Lapu is trying to break free. Nice body punch from Altare. Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2# It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut. Lapu tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land. Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Lapu lands a shot to the body. Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Lapu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lapu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lapu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lapu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Altare sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Altare pushes Lapu up against the cage in a clinch. Altare working aggressively here.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapu backwards. A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land. Altare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
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! Altare tries to throw a body punch but Lapu avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage. Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
#T2# Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapu's elbow. Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Lapu breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Altare closes the distance and clinches. Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare tries to stall but Lapu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lapu blocks an uppercut.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside. Lapu throws a head punch that misses. Altare lands a left hand.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Altare scores with a nice hook to the head. Altare misses with a short punch on the inside. Lapu lands with a left to the head. Lapu is trying to break the clinch but Altare has him pressed against the cage. Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Altare as the two fighters clinch.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Lapu avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage. #T3# Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare presses Lapu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Altare scores with a shoulder strike. Lapu tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lapu prevents a body shot from Altare. Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapu backwards. Lapu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare pushes Lapu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lapu scores with a hook to the body. Altare prevents Lapu from breaking the clinch. Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Altare. Lapu is leaning against Altare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lapu. Altare lands a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapu is trying to maintain a safe position but Altare gets an underhook and turns Lapu into the cage. Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it. Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Lapu.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lapu gets through Altare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like John Altare has been cut.#BC# Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Altare clinches. Lapu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lapu tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Lapu is trying to stall.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Altare will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Lapu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lapu throws a push kick but Altare slaps the foot to one side. Lapu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Altare wants to clinch up but Lapu keeps it at a distance. Altare takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lapu Lapu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Lapu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lapu half committed to a counter leg kick. Altare blocks the body kick.
Altare tries to clinch up. Lapu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2# Altare moves into the clinch successfully.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapu pushes Altare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Lapu breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Altare tries to clinch up but Lapu circles away and keeps his distance. Lapu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Altare tries to clinch but Lapu moves out of range. Lapu swings for the body but Altare moves out of range.
Lapu looks for the body kick but Altare saw that one coming. A head kick misses from Lapu. Altare tries to counter with a clinch but Lapu shakes him off and moves away. Lapu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1# Lapu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altare has time to react. Lapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altare. Altare throws a hook to the side of Lapu's head but Lapu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2# Lapu gets tackled into the cage by Altare. Altare maintains the clinch. Altare presses Lapu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare. Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow. Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare lands with a right to the head. Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lapu misses with some punches.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside. A hook to the body from Altare.
Lapu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lapu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lapu misses with a short punch on the inside. Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Altare keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lapu's efforts to push away. Lapu pushes Altare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2# Altare lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Altare tries to work over Lapu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it. Altare scores with a shoulder strike. Altare misses with a hook from the clinch. Lapu takes a shot to the head. Lapu misses with the head strike.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Altare is leaning against Lapu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu. Altare lands a shot to the body.#BC# Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lapu, as that shot connected.
#CL2# Altare drives through and clinches with Lapu against the cage.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapu's elbow. Altare lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2# Lapu Lapu's cut is getting worse. Lapu is trying to stall.
#T3# Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapu backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Altare. A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu blocking some punches.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Altare lands an uppercut. Altare scores with a hook to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Altare scores with a shoulder strike. Lapu throws a head punch that misses. Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2# Lapu is rocked!#CUT2# Lapu Lapu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Altare lands a big right hand that drops Lapu! The killer instinct kicks in and Altare finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Altare!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare! A less than humble John Altare misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
GAMMA#702 Simmons v Hoyce
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Boy tries to move into range but Kind moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kind takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kind throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Boy counters with a straight right hand. Kind is looking to slow Boy down with leg kicks. We've been informed that Kind 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. Kind misses with a low kick.
Kind fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boy. Boy blocks a head kick by Kind.
Kind tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boy is able to avoid easily. Boy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kind jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kind throws a low kick but Boy moves out of range easily. Kind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab. Kind scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kind chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boy moves forwards but Kind connects with a nice, crisp jab. Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kind counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kind with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Kind thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kind misses with a kick to the body.
Boy misses the shot to the body. Boy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kind staying out of range there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kind. Kind scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Kind is predictable there and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kind slips under a jab. Kind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kind flicks out a counter leg kick but Boy steps away. Boy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boy with a jab. Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy works Kind's body with a nice hook. Kind scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Boy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Kind throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2# Boy scores with a jab to the head.
Kind fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice shot by Kind. Boy throws a hook but Kind blocks it. Kind misses with a looping left. Boy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Boy misses with an uppercut. A nice leg kick lands there from Kind. Kind closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kind throws a leg kick and Boy counters with an outside leg kick.
Boy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boy misses with a wild body shot. Kind scores with a nice body kick.
Boy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kind gets off balance looking for a body kick and Boy counters with a left to the body. Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boy moves out of range as Kind strikes.#T3# Kind lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boy defending well as Kind loads up on a big left hand. An attempted straight right counter from Boy misses the target. Kind misses with an uppercut. The fighters circle momentarily. Boy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boy doesn't seem bothered though. Boy misses the shot to the body. Boy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kind. Kind obviously looking to wear him down.
Kind moves away from the strike by Boy. Kind scores with a nice head shot. Kind throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Boy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick from Kind.
Kind throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boy scores with a jab. Kind acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Boy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kind lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Boy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Boy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# Kind wants to land a leg kick but Boy is out of range. Kind throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kind. Boy shrugs it off though. Kind thows a left - swing and a miss! Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Boy cracks Kind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kind scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Kind. Boy walks into a left hand. Boy swings for the body but Kind moves out of range.
Boy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kind paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boy looks for the body kick but Kind saw that one coming. Kind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice body punch from Boy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Champ Kind will probably get the nod. That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Boy lands with a good body shot. Boy checks a leg kick. Boy moves out of range of the leg kick from Kind. Boy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Boy throws the left hand but Kind avoids the punch easily. Kind misses with a low kick. Kind takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kind takes one on the button. Kind throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Boy misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kind to counter with a crisp jab. Boy throws a looping overhand right but Kind ducks down to avoid it. Boy sizes up Kind with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Boy misses with a body shot.
Kind is looking to score with low kicks. Kind takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kind swings away with a leg kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Kind.#T1# Kind throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy. Boy lands a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kind - that will leave a mark!
Boy misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Kind slams his shin into Boy's torso. Good leg kick by Kind there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boy scores with a nice head shot. A big left from Kind misses. Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kind finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kind throws a leg kick but Boy sees it coming and moves out of range. Kind tries to land a front kick but Boy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Boy. Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kind moves away. Kind misses with a body shot.
#T2# Kind tries to land a leg kick but Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A lazy body kick from Kind and Boy counters with a nice uppercut. Kind misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a thumping low kick. Boy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kind. Kind circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Beast Boy is winning the standup battle so far. Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kind. Kind misses with a body kick. A big left from Boy misses. Boy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kind can pounce on him.
Kind throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off. Kind connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kind looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range. Kind attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kind swings widly with a right hand
and Boy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kind misses with a kick to the body.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boy jabs at Kind's body.#T3# Kind throws out a loose jab but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice uppercut there from Boy. Kind chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kind throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Boy counters with a right hand to the body. Boy digs a good hook to Kind's body.
Kind is breathing heavily. Boy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kind lands a jab to the nose. Boy lands with an uppercut that bounces Kind off the cage and back into range.#ROC# Kind is rocked! Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kind makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kind is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him? Boy slips under a jab from Kind. Kind seems to have recovered his senses. Kind moves out of range of the strikes. Kind will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kind thows a leg kick but Boy checks it and Boy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice cross by Kind. Nice jab there from Kind. #T4# Kind avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Kind on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kind throws a right hand that misses
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boy lands a head shot. Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Boy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kind throws a body kick that misses letting Boy counter with a right hand. Kind misses with a straight left. Kind looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good work by Boy as he checks the leg kick. A big left from Boy misses. Kind scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kind gets off balance looking for a body kick and Boy counters with a nice uppercut. Boy lands with a nice body punch. Kind has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kind tried to score with a low kick but Boy checks it. Kind misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Boy dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Kind attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#KD# Boy lands a big uppercut and Kind crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kind looks OK. Boy waves Kind back to his feet! Boy drops Kind with a huge uppercut! Kind drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Boy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Boy!
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Event:
UGD 108:Rumlow Vs Hill
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1# Shevchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range. Valentinovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Shevchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2# Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shevchenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES# Valentinovich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Shevchenko misses with a hook. Valentinovich ducked under it nicely. Valentinovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. 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! A big left from Shevchenko misses. Shevchenko checks a leg kick. Taras Shevchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Valentinovich. Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1# Shevchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Valentinovich jabs at Shevchenko's body.#CL2# Shevchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Valentinovich.
Shevchenko stalling the fight.
Valentinovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shevchenko. Shevchenko effectively controlling the action here. Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valentinovich as Shevchenko tries to tie him up. Shevchenko tries for a takedown but Valentinovich manages to get underhooks.
Shevchenko told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Valentinovich lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Valentinovich manages to break the clinch.
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shevchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Valentinovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shevchenko doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Valentinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shevchenko. Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentinovich paws at him with a jab and circles away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentinovich.
Shevchenko lands a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Valentinovich checks a low kick from Shevchenko. The crowd cheers as Valentinovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shevchenko doesn't seem phased though. Shevchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A quick step to the side and Valentinovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Valentinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shevchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentinovich avoids it really well and circles away. Sergej Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko. Shevchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Valentinovich, looking for a takedown. Shevchenko pushes Valentinovich against the cage but Valentinovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3# Valentinovich slips a straight right by Shevchenko. Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Shevchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Shevchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown and Valentinovich counters with a nice uppercut. Nice cross by Valentinovich. Shevchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Valentinovich sizes up Shevchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Shevchenko closes the distance but Valentinovich moves to the side and Valentinovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Valentinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking body kick lands there for Valentinovich.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jab by Valentinovich.#CUT# That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more. Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A lazy left from Valentinovich finds it's target. Shevchenko throws a hook but Valentinovich avoids it easily. Shevchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Shevchenko. Valentinovich throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Valentinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentinovich, right into the meat.
Shevchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentinovich sprawls well. He's pushed Shevchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Shevchenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Valentinovich to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Valentinovich dominated that round. The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut. That's time! Valentinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# The fighters circling - Valentinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Valentinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A slapping leg kick lands for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich jabs Shevchenko right on the nose. Shevchenko blinks but takes it well.#CUT# The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Valentinovich throws a body punch but Shevchenko moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shevchenko! But no joy. Valentinovich slips under a jab from Shevchenko. It looked like Valentinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shevchenko. Shevchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentinovich lands a lovely overhand right. It looks like Valentinovich has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shevchenko loads up on a big right hand but Valentinovich slips the punch. Valentinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentinovich lands with a cross. Valentinovich scores with a shot to the body.
Sergej Valentinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Valentinovich scores with the left hand. Shevchenko knows he should have avoided that one. Valentinovich avoids the body shot from Shevchenko.
A left lands for Valentinovich.#CUT# Taras Shevchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Valentinovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Shevchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Shevchenko misses with a straight right. Valentinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shevchenko can do to turn this around? Shevchenko tries for a takedown but Valentinovich circles away easily and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand! Valentinovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A left lands for Valentinovich.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taras Shevchenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergej Valentinovich! A very excited looking Sergej Valentinovich 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:
CEC 581
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1# Racic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scissorhands. Scissorhands connects with a single shot there. Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scissorhands - that will leave a mark!
Racic checks a low kick from Scissorhands. Scissorhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Racic. Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Racic's front leg but catches the back leg as Racic tries to avoid it. Scissorhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Racic can pounce on him.
Racic throws a big shot that misses. Racic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Racic. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Racic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Racic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick. Racic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Racic looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range. The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Scissorhands sizes up Racic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Donk. Scissorhands catches Racic right on the button with a cross. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Racic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A jab from Scissorhands misses. Racic thinks about the counter body kick. Scissorhands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Racic throws a series of punches but Scissorhands avoids them all with ease. Scissorhands cracks the inside of Racic's front leg. Scissorhands lands the left hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands. A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Racic's corner calls for a 1-2. Racic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Racic checks it well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Racic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but Racic manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Racic blocks a low kick nicely. Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Racic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scissorhands moves away. Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Racic is out of range. Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands scores with a nice strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick as Racic jumps back. Racic defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand. Racic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Racic.#T2# Scissorhands lands a slapping body shot.
Scissorhands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Racic. Racic looks to land a combination but Scissorhands avoids it well. Racic scores with a nice strike. Racic scores with a kick to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Racic blocks a leg kick. Racic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scissorhands blocks it well. Racic throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Racic fails to land with a series of punches.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Racic just manages to avoid it. Racic throws a nice outside leg kick. Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body. Racic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there and Racic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Scissorhands lands the left hand. Scissorhands lands with a straight right. Racic didn't see that one coming. Racic slips a jab from Scissorhands. Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Racic.
Racic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Racic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3# A swing and a miss from Racic. Scissorhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Scissorhands misses the jab. Scissorhands throws a hook but Racic avoids it easily. Racic throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range. Scissorhands moves away from the strike by Racic. Antun Racic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scissorhands is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Racic looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range. As Racic backs away, Scissorhands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Scissorhands misses with a hook. Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Racic sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Scissorhands. That's going to slow Racic down. A big left from Scissorhands misses. Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Racic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Racic swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Racic checks it well. Racic misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands saw that one coming. A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Racic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.#T4# Racic slips under a jab. Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Racic throws a right and a left that both miss. This has been an exciting period of action! Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. Racic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Racic lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands. Scissorhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Scissorhands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Racic avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Racic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Scissorhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Racic. Racic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands connects with a single shot there. Racic throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Scissorhands misses with a hook. Racic ducked under it nicely. Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Racic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Racic throws a leg kick but Scissorhands sees it coming and moves out of range. Racic throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a right hand to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Scissorhands lands with a cross. Scissorhands takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Scissorhands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a front kick that sends Racic stumbling back into the cage. Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Racic's head but Racic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Racic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far. Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow. A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target. Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Racic counters with a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Racic misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands saw that one coming. Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Scissorhands misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target. Scissorhands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Racic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Scissorhands staying out of range there.#T1# Racic slips under a jab from Scissorhands. Scissorhands slips a jab from Racic. Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks. Racic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands. Racic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target. Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Racic manages to avoid it. Racic moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes. Racic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Racic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Racic connects with a leg kick. Scissorhands looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Racic throws a leg kick that misses. Racic takes a body punch but keeps moving. A big left from Scissorhands misses. Scissorhands misses with a looping right. Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Scissorhands misses with a leg kick and Racic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Racic misses with a low kick. Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Racic.
Racic tried to score with a low kick but Scissorhands checks it. Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Racic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Racic scores with a nice strike. Scissorhands misses with a hook. An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands. Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Racic moves his leg out of the way. Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Racic can do to turn this around? Scissorhands misses with a low kick. Racic looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range. Racic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Racic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Racic misses the shot to the body. Scissorhands slips under a jab from Racic. Scissorhands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Scissorhands misses the shot to the body. Scissorhands's jab looks to have found its range, popping Racic under the eye. Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A good leg kick by Scissorhands. #T3# Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Racic ducks down to avoid it. Racic moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Scissorhands scores with a nice right hand.
Scissorhands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Racic cracks Scissorhands with an open hand slap. Scissorhands misses the shot to the body. Racic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Scissorhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Scissorhands wants to land a leg kick but Racic is out of range. Decent striking displayed by Racic there. Scissorhands scores with a jab. Racic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Racic thuds his right hand into Scissorhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2# Scissorhands is rocked! Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Racic sees it coming and moves out of range. Oh Scissorhands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Racic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scissorhands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Racic checks the leg kick. Racic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A jab from Scissorhands misses. #T4# Racic connects with a solid leg kick. Racic takes one to the side of the head.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Racic. Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd cheers as Scissorhands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Racic doesn't seem phased though. Scissorhands tries to work over Racic's front leg with a kick but Racic checks it. Scissorhands seems to have got his legs back now. Racic throws a sloppy head kick and Scissorhands moves out of range easily. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Racic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Scissorhands has got the better of the exchanges. A looping hook to the body misses from Racic. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet. Racic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands. Racic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands. Racic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scissorhands. Racic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Racic checks it well. Racic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Racic slips a straight right by Scissorhands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Racic moves out of range of the leg kick from Scissorhands. Scissorhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Racic's head but Racic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Scissorhands throws a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Racic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands cracks Racic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Scissorhands swings away with a leg kick that misses. Racic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Racic misses with a two punch combination.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Racic just manages to avoid it. Scissorhands tries a low kick but Racic avoids it. Scissorhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Racic looks like he wants to counter punch here. Scissorhands misses with a low kick. Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses. Racic ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands. Scissorhands misses with a lunging right hand
and Racic counters with a lovely shot to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Racic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Racic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Racic clobbers Scissorhands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Racic misses with a left hand and Scissorhands makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Racic really felt that one! Racic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scissorhands lands with an overhand left. Racic throws a body shot but no joy. Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Racic manages to avoid it. Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Racic's legs. Scissorhands misses the jab. Racic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Racic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Racic scores with a hook. Scissorhands throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Racic's head. A big left from Scissorhands misses. Scissorhands checks a leg kick. Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick. Racic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Racic is looking for the big counter here. Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Racic lands with a nice body punch. Racic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Racic takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses. Scissorhands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Racic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Racic throws a right hand that Scissorhands ducks under and follows up with a left that Scissorhands also avoids with ease. Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Racic sees it coming and avoids it easily. Scissorhands misses with a hook. Racic ducked under it nicely. Scissorhands is looking to slow Racic down with leg kicks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Racic ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Racic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands. Racic swinging wildly here.
#T2# Scissorhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Racic. Scissorhands moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRacic. Scissorhands clobbers Racic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Scissorhands throws a body punch but Racic moves out of range. Racic throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Racic with a body punch. A glancing blow. A slapping body kick lands there for Scissorhands. A clash of legs there as Racic blocks the low kick. Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick. Racic now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Racic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scissorhands. Scissorhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Racic throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Scissorhands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick. Racic misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely. Scissorhands is looking to counter with head kicks. Nice jab there from Racic. Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Racic scores with a shot to the body.
#T3# Scissorhands defending well as Racic loads up on a big left hand. Scissorhands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Racic. Racic misses with a wild body shot. Racic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scissorhands's head backwards. Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot. Racic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Racic blocks the body kick.
Racic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Antun Racic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Racic on the wrong end of a nice jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Racic. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet. Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Racic.
Scissorhands avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Racic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Scissorhands slips a straight right by Racic. Racic cracks Scissorhands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Racic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Racic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Racic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Racic.#T4# Racic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Racic off balance momentarily. Racic misses with a two punch combination.
Scissorhands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Racics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A punch lands to the side of Racic 's head but he takes it in his stride. Racic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scissorhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick. Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick. Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Racic off balance momentarily. Scissorhands throws a head kick that half lands.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Racic avoids it. Racic throws a low kick, looking for Scissorhands's leg but Scissorhands calmly moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Racic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Racic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edward Scissorhands. Well Scissorhands has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands! A very excited looking Edward Scissorhands 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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MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1# Rockstar catches Devereux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Rockstar misses with a straight left. Rockstar throws a shot to the body.
Devereux slips a straight right by Rockstar. Devereux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Rockstar 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. Rockstar lands a head kick!
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A lazy body kick from Rockstar #TD# and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Rockstar tries to roll over but Devereux keeps him under control. Rockstar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rockstar is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Devereux prevents Rockstar from improving his position.#SU# Devereux decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Rockstar is looking to score with low kicks. Devereux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rockstar misses with a body shot.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away. Devereux moves out of range as Rockstar strikes. Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockstar sprawls and moves away. Rockstar misses with a low kick. Devereux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockstar. Rockstar obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockstar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Devereux defending well as Rockstar loads up on a big left hand. Rockstar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Good leg kick by Rockstar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devereux appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Devereux moves out of range of the body kick. Devereux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Devereux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockstar. Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it. Devereux moves out of range of the body kick from Rockstar.
Rockstar jabs Devereux to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rockstar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rockstar throws a hook to the side of Devereux's head but Devereux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rockstar misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Devereux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rockstar! Rockstar is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Rockstar wants to control but Devereux postures up. Rockstar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Devereux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rockstar is looking to regain half guard here but Devereux keeps moving and retains side control. Rockstar is trying to control Devereux's posture but Devereux avoids it. #SU# Devereux stands up and we're back to a striking position. Rockstar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Devereux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockstar throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Devereux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2# Rockstar is looking for a triangle but Devereux pushes his legs off easily.
Rockstar trying to control the position.
Rockstar wants to sweep here but Devereux controlling him for the moment. Rockstar trying to keep a closed guard but Devereux is proving a slippery customer.
Rockstar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Rockstar will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Rockstar misses with a hook
#TD# and Devereux counters with a single leg into guard. Rockstar didn't expect that. Devereux preventing the sweep. #SU# Devereux stands up and waves to Rockstar to follow him. Rockstar throws a sloppy head kick and Devereux moves out of range easily. Rockstar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rockstar looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Devereux counters with a takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rockstar is looking for a sweep. 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! Rockstar can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SU# Devereux stands up. Rockstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Devereux is just out of range. Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it. Devereux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rockstar throws a leg kick #TD# and Devereux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Rockstar managing to control the position. #SUB2# Rockstar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Rockstar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devereux defends well.#T2##SU# Devereux stands up from Rockstar's guard - Devereux perhaps looking for a knockout. Rockstar lunges at Devereux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Devereux's hand. Rockstar lands an overhand right. Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it. Rockstar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Devereux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rockstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rockstar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Rockstar feints and then cracks Devereux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Devereux down. A left lands for Rockstar. Devereux blocks a low kick nicely. Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockstar sprawls and moves away. Rockstar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rockstar misses with a hook
#TD# and Devereux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockstar's guard.#SU# Devereux stands and steps away. Rockstar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Devereux blocks a jab. Rockstar looks to land a left hand but Devereux moved out of range nicely. Luke Rockstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rockstar looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Rockstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockstar 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.#T4# Rockstar is trying to keep Devereux in close.
Devereux won't allow Rockstar to sweep him here. #SUB2# Rockstar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Devereux stacks Rockstar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Devereux! Ross Devereux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rockstar is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Devereux dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A low kick from Rockstar is predictable there #TD# and Devereux counters with a single leg into guard. Rockstar didn't expect that. Rockstar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rockstar is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2# Rockstar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Devereux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rockstar. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Devereux decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rockstar to his feet. Rockstar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# A lazy body kick from Rockstar #TD# and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown. Rockstar fights it but they end up in guard. Rockstar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU# Devereux gets to his feet - Rockstar follows without any prompting. Rockstar misses with an uppercut. Devereux saw that one coming. Rockstar throws a half hearted mid kick. Devereux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Rockstar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devereux sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rockstar jabs Devereux to the body, keeping him at a distance. Devereux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockstar. Devereux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2# A clash of legs there as Devereux blocks the low kick. Rockstar throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Devereux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockstar's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Rockstar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devereux is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Rockstar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Devereux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rockstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU# Devereux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Rockstar throws a body shot but no joy. Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away. Luke Rockstar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rockstar gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Rockstar tries to roll over but Devereux keeps him under control.#T3##SU# Devereux decides to stand and escape the position. Devereux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockstar. Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away. Rockstar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rockstar misses with a straight right. Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it. Ross Devereux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rockstar throws a sloppy head kick and Devereux moves out of range easily. Rockstar scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockstar throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rockstar won't be happy with that. Rockstar is looking to reverse the position.#SU# Devereux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4# Rockstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereux moves away. Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away. Rockstar throws a nice outside leg kick. Rockstar throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Devereux stands up from half guard. Rockstar throws a big shot that misses. Devereux feinted with a counter takedown. Luke Rockstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rockstar swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into guard. Rockstar is looking to sweep but instead, Devereux has passed into half guard.
#SU# Devereux gets to his feet - back to striking we go! A big right from Rockstar misses. Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight! Ross Devereux showed his dominance in that final round. I think Devereux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Devereux! A very excited looking Ross Devereux rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DUEL#144 Ajax vs Picker
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1# Scorpion wants to clinch. Scorpion with a jab. Scorpion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scarface back to the cage. Scorpion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Scorpion misses with a straight left. Scarface swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Scorpion is looking to clinch but Scarface is avoiding it.
Scorpion misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Scarface does it's job there. Scarface cracks Scorpion with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL# Scorpion closes the distance and clinches. Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Scarface avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the cage. #T1# Scorpion avoiding damage.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Scarface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarface looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Scarface slips a jab and a cross from Scorpion.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Scarface slips the punch. Scorpion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot. Scorpion misses the shot to the body. A big left from Scorpion misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarface! But no joy. Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarface was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion. Scorpion digs a good body shot into Scarface's ribs. Scarface avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarface swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Scarface loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.#T2# Scorpion tries to clinch but fails miserably and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Scarface punishes Scorpion's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scarface connects with a single shot there. Scorpion throws the left hand but Scarface avoids the punch easily. Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Scorpion cracks Scarface with a good jab. Kasey Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scorpion misses with a double jab.
Scarface uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion. A little jabbing left from Scarface on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Scarface takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Scarface is out of range. Scarface connects with a nice looking jab.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Scarface. Scorpion lands a nice hook to Scarface's body. Scarface takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarface is just out of range.#T3# Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A big left from Scorpion misses. Scorpion tries to clinch and Scarface counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Scorpion has managed to clinch.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Scarface breaks the clinch.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily. Scarface misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
A lazy left from Scorpion finds it's target. Scorpion lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC# Scarface is rocked! Scorpion steps in with a hook that catches Scarface right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Scorpion follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Scarface looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion! Our winner, Kasey Scorpion, 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.
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Event:
KOFC 96 - Reid vs Slurper
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1# A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target. Vandelay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fitzpatrick takes one to the chin there. Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy. Vandelay throws a hook but Fitzpatrick blocks it. Vandelay missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vandelay loads up on a big right hand but Fitzpatrick slips the punch.#CL2# Fitzpatrick pushes Vandelay up against the cage in a clinch. Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Vandelay shrugs off. A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vandelay has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vandelay lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Vandelay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzpatrick into the cage. Vandelay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# A short left from Vandelay. Vandelay misses with a short punch on the inside. Vandelay misses with a hook from the clinch. Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Vandelay. Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vandelay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vandelay misses with the head strike.
Vandelay misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick prevents Vandelay from breaking the clinch. Vandelay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vandelay struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Vandelay shrugs off. Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vandelay. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land. Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body. Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head. Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Vandelay shrugs off. #CUT2# It looks like Art Vandelay has been cut. Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside. Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head. Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick is pushing Vandelay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Vandelay misses with a hook from the clinch. Vandelay scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head. Vandelay has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it. Vandelay pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vandelay. Vandelay misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Vandelay has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vandelay blocking some punches.
A short left from Vandelay. Vandelay blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick. Vandelay blocks an elbow strike. Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head. Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vandelay blocks an elbow strike.#BC# Vandelay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vandelay throws a body shot but no joy. Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay. Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fitzpatrick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch combination from Vandelay misses. #T4# Fitzpatrick throws out a powerful jab. Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vandelay paws at him with a jab and circles away. A decent looking cross lands there for Vandelay. Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy. Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving. Vandelay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Vandelay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice body punch from Vandelay. Vandelay stuns Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vandelay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses. Vandelay is trying to push Fitzpatrick away but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vandelay blocking some punches.
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 Art Vandelay will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Art Vandelay's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Vandelay does a little dance to reset his feet. Vandelay with a jab. Vandelay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vandelay slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick. Vandelay throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance. Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vandelay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Vandelay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick. Vandelay swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vandelay throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vandelay misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Vandelay moves out of range. Vandelay looks to land a combination but Fitzpatrick avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vandelay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
Vandelay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Vandelay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vandelay swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jab by Fitzpatrick. Vandelay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks. #T1# Nice uppercut lands for Vandelay. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Vandelay scores with a hook. Vandelay cracks a nice hook into Fitzpatrick's ribs. A jab lands there for Fitzpatrick. Vandelay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick. A jab from Vandelay misses. Vandelay throws a nice looking combination but Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vandelay scores with a jab to the body. Vandelay slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Vandelay throws a right and a left that both miss. Vandelay misses the jab. It seemed like Fitzpatrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vandelay moves out of range of the strikes. Vandelay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a shot to the body and Vandelay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Good standup being displayed there by Vandelay as he connects with a hook. Vandelay scores with a jab to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2# Vandelay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head. We've been told by Vandelay's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Vandelay scores with a hook to the body. Fitzpatrick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Vandelay stalks Fitzpatrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzpatrick's face. Fitzpatrick staggers backwards, shaken. Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vandelay throws out the jab. Fitzpatrick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vandelay. Vandelay connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the chin there. Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand. Fitzpatrick thuds a left hand into Vandelay's body. Fitzpatrick thuds a left hand into Vandelay's body. Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Vandelay. Vandelay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vandelay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vandelay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fitzpatrick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right hand. Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# Fitzpatrick tests Vandelay's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2# Vandelay is rocked! Vandelay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Vandelay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body. Vandelay switches off momentarily and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a monster right hand! Vandelay topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Fitzpatrick dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Fitzpatrick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Fitzpatrick! In his post fight interview, Francis Fitzpatrick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SyFi 31
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1# Dante looks to land a left hand but Geng moved out of range nicely. Dante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Dante has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Geng is landing a low percentage of strikes. Dante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Geng. Dante throws a body shot but no joy. Geng lands with a cross. Dante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dante misses with a left hand and Geng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Geng misses with a body shot.
#CL# Dante tries to keep at a distance but Geng has taken the fight into the clinch. Dante takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Geng scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Geng struggles to land a body shot inside as Dante controls his hands.
Geng pushes Dante back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dante misses with some punches.
Geng lands with a light punch inside. #ROC# Dante is rocked! Geng working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dante is still on wobbly legs! Can Geng finish him? Dante tries to throw a body punch but Geng avoids it by throwing Dante back against the cage. Geng scores with an uppercut up the middle. Geng lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dante to his knees! Geng keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Geng! An out of breath Sergei Geng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
VFC 2-Sobchak v Volkov
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1# Sobchak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like William Volkov has been cut. Sobchak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sobchak throws a head kick that misses. Sobchak slips under a jab. Sobchak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov swings and misses with a shot to the body and Sobchak counters with a stiff right hand. Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
Volkov swings for the body but Sobchak moves out of range.
Sobchak throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sobchak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sobchak swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Volkov walks into a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fight stays on the outside here - Sobchak looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Volkov looks to land a right hand but Sobchak moved out of range. Volkov misses with an uppercut. #T1# Sobchak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Sobchak avoids the body shot from Volkov.
And Sobchak counters with a quick kick to the body but Volkov blocks it. Sobchak scores with a kick to the body.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobchak throws out the jab. Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sobchak throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side. Sobchak 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. Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sobchak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sobchak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Volkov lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Walter Sobchak has been cut. 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! Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sobchak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2# Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing. Sobchak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobchak was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov. Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sobchak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Donk. Sobchak catches Volkov right on the button with a cross. Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobchak manages to avoid it. A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Sobchak. Sobchak tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sobchak rather than just go for the knockout. A big left from Volkov misses. Sobchak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobchak moves away. Sobchak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sobchak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Volkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Volkov misses the shot to the body. #T3# Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Sobchak's shoulder, as Sobchak tries to avoid the shot. Sobchak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov takes a swing at Sobchak's ribcage but misses. Jab, jab by Sobchak - just one landing. Volkov misses with an uppercut. Sobchak saw that one coming. And Sobchak counters with a quick kick to the body but Volkov blocks it. Volkov throws out a loose jab but Sobchak uses good head movement to avoid it. Sobchak looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Sobchak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Sobchak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Sobchak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sobchak scores with a kick to the midsection. Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobchak. Sobchak feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down. Sobchak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab. A solid body kick from Sobchak. #T4# 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! Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobchak. Sobchak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. That kick from Sobchak tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on. Sobchak throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses. Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobchak manages to avoid it. Sobchak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobchak.
Sobchak throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Volkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sobchak, pushing him back against the ropes. Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Sobchak is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Volkov wants to break free but Sobchak has control.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Sobchak is breathing heavily. Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Sobchak controls the action.
Sobchak lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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 Walter Sobchak will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Sobchak misses with a hook. Sobchak swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sobchak looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming. Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sobchak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sobchak tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy. Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobchak is just out of range.#CL# Sobchak closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the ropes. Sobchak lands an uppercut. Sobchak lands with a short shot to the head. Sobchak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sobchak pushes Volkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sobchak misses with a hook from the clinch. Sobchak tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Sobchak back against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov. Sobchak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sobchak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch. Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch. Sobchak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sobchak lands with a short head shot on the inside. Volkov is breathing heavily. Sobchak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not. Sobchak lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC# Volkov is rocked! Sobchak gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sobchak finish him? Sobchak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around? Sobchak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sobchak presses Volkov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sobchak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sobchak drops Volkov with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Volkov is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Sobchak! Walter Sobchak is the new heavyweight champion! Walter Sobchak decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
KOFC 95 - Mountain vs Out
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1# San Pedro slips a jab from Sousa. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro tries to move into range but Sousa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sousa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Sousa saw that one coming. Sousa is looking to counter punch. Sousa walks into a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Sousa is out of range. San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A jab from San Pedro misses. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from San Pedro enables Sousa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. San Pedro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. San Pedro is pulling down on Sousa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sousa, at least for the moment. Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# San Pedro seems keen to control Sousa's posture. San Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San Pedro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Sousa throws a big right hand that misses. Sousa wants to pass the guard but San Pedro is keeping the position. San Pedro trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sousa at a distance.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sousa. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD# Sousa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into San Pedro's guard. Sousa is standing up over San Pedro. San Pedro looks to escape but Sousa dives into side control.
San Pedro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#REVB# San Pedro is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. San Pedro is looking for a sweep. The strikes coming from Sousa are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3# Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but San Pedro keeps working. San Pedro defending against the ground and pound. San Pedro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sousa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. An elbow from Sousa crashes against the mat.
San Pedro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Sousa trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San Pedro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Sousa wants to improve his position but San Pedro is controlling well.
San Pedro trying to control the pace. #T4# Sousa is looking for a sweep. San Pedro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. San Pedro wants to pass the guard but Sousa is defending well. #SUB# Sousa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Sousa looking for subs from the bottom but San Pedro mounts him! San Pedro wants to take Sousa's back but he can't do it this time. Sousa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. San Pedro mounts Sousa! Really nice guard pass there! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD# Sousa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. San Pedro was covering up waiting for the punch and Sousa finishes the takedown easily into guard. Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from San Pedro. Sousa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet San Pedro, not yet. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sousa is one step ahead there. #T1# Sousa wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving. San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Sousa is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. San Pedro scores with a head kick.
Sousa connects with a crisp jab. #TD# Sousa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Joao Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Sousa trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom. San Pedro parries the strikes from Sousa easily there. Sousa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable San Pedro to escape.
#T2##SUB# Sousa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. San Pedro tries to improve position but can't. Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but San Pedro keeps working. San Pedro can't do much from the bottom here. Sousa trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom. San Pedro is looking for a sweep.#T3# Sousa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt San Pedro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. San Pedro manages to get back to half guard. Sousa scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sousa is figuring out what he wants to do next. Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. San Pedro moves into full guard.
#T4# San Pedro being controlled here, momentarily. There's a bit of a scramble here and now San Pedro is on top in guard.
#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San Pedro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! San Pedro postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Sousa throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Sousa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Joao Sousa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good standup being displayed there by San Pedro as he connects with a hook. Sousa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sousa slips under a jab. Nice shot by San Pedro. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro misses with a right hand and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sousa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1# San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa. Sousa lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sousa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. San Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sousa throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a left to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
Sousa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sousa misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. Sousa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2# San Pedro cracks Sousa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sousa misses with a straight left. Sousa jabs San Pedro right on the nose. San Pedro blinks but takes it well. Sousa misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sousa cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. San Pedro jabs Sousa right on the nose. Sousa blinks but takes it well. A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Sousa down. San Pedro moves out of range as Sousa strikes. Sousa avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Sousa appears to be looking for a counter takedown. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Sousa counters by clinching up. #BC2# San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San Pedro paws at him with a jab and circles away. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. A slow jab from Sousa misses its intended target. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Sousa avoids it with no problem. San Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from San Pedro enables Sousa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. San Pedro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Sousa controls from within his opponent's guard. San Pedro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. #T4# San Pedro is controlling Sousa's posture. San Pedro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Sousa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sousa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Esteban San Pedro just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Jab, jab by Sousa - just one landing. Sousa throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily. San Pedro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sousa tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sousa misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Horrible takedown attempt by Sousa or perhaps it was just good defense by San Pedro, which made it look bad. Sousa jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Sousa. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target.#T1# San Pedro lands the left hand. San Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Sousa off the cage and back into range.#CL2# San Pedro darts in and clinches Sousa up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Sousa fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa. Sousa lands with a left to the head. Sousa working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sousa just leaning against San Pedro, taking a breather. San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow. San Pedro lands with a left to the head. Sousa misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Sousa. Sousa gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. San Pedro lands with a right to the head. #ROC2# Sousa is rocked!#T2# Sousa misses with some punches.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sousas head. Oh Sousa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro pushes Sousa against the cage. San Pedro is working some dirty boxing. San Pedro pushes off with a quick right hook! Sousa goes down! Sousa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! San Pedro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
K-1 Round 4 Jackson vs Baldwin
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1# Mclovin misses with a wild combination.
Mclovin 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. Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Icky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mclovin throws a big counter head kick but Icky avoids it with no problem. Mclovin misses with a head kick.
Mclovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mclovin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A jab from Icky finds it's way through Mclovin's defenses. Icky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mclovin cracks Icky with a right hand to the side of the head. Icky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A leg kick checked by Mclovin. Mclovin is looking for the big counter here. Mclovin is looking to slow Icky down with leg kicks. Icky throws a lazy right hand but Mclovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mclovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mclovin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Icky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mclovin takes a step back to recover. Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Icky 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. Icky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mclovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Icky. Mclovin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1# Icky is looking to chop away at Mclovin's legs. Icky scores with a jab. Mclovin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Icky. Icky scores with a punch to the head. Mclovin swings for the body but Icky moves out of range.
Mclovin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mclovin avoids the head kick by Icky.
Icky misses with a wild body shot. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mclovin - that will leave a mark!
Mclovin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Sloppy strikes from Mclovin. Those never looked like landing. Icky wants to slow Mclovin down by chopping away at his legs. Icky tried to score with a low kick but Mclovin checks it. Mclovin misses with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Icky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mclovin on the side of the head. Icky throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily.#T2# Icky tries to land a front kick but Mclovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Icky lands a head shot. Icky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Icky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Mclovin throws out a counter right but Icky avoids it with no problem. The crowd cheers as Icky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mclovin doesn't seem phased though. Icky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mclovin counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Mclovin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Icky tests Mclovin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Icky throws a head kick but Mclovin moves out of range.
Icky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Icky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mclovin - the referee stops the clock and Icky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mclovin. Icky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Icky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Mclovin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Icky with a body shot. Icky misses with a body shot
and Mclovin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mclovin lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Mclovin misses. Icky moves into range and connects with a jab. Icky looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that round. That's time! Icky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Icky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Icky misses with a hook
and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut. Mclovin moves away from the strike by Icky. Mclovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Icky. Nice cross by Icky. Icky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Icky throws a nice inside leg kick. Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far. Mclovin scores with a jab. Icky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclovin can do to turn this around? Mclovin slips under a jab. Mclovin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Icky misses with an uppercut. Mclovin saw that one coming. Icky tried to score with a low kick but Mclovin checks it. Icky missing with a left hand there. Mclovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Icky throws a hook but Mclovin blocks it. A good leg kick by Icky. #T1# Mclovin is looking to slow Icky down with leg kicks. Icky throws an off balance right hand
and Icky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Icky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mclovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Icky checks the leg kick. Mclovin blocks a head kick by Icky.
Icky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Icky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ricky Icky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Icky throws a lazy body kick and Mclovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Icky. Nice uppercut lands for Icky. That snapped Mclovin's head back.
Icky throws a hook but Mclovin blocks it. Icky avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Icky misses the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Mclovin tries to bum rush Icky with a series of wild strikes but Icky uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice uppercut lands for Mclovin. That snapped Icky's head back.
#T2# Mclovin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Icky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mclovin scrambles back to his feet. Mclovin just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Mclovin. Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by Mclovin. Mclovin is looking for the big counter here. Icky checks a low kick from Mclovin. Icky blocks the body kick.
Mclovin moves out of range as Icky throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mclovin as he connects with a hook. Mclovin blocks a head kick by Icky.
Mclovin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Nice defenses there by Mclovin. Icky connects with a leg kick. Mclovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A thudding body kick lands there by Mclovin!
Icky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mclovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Icky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Icky on the wrong end of a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pony Mclovin will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Icky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Icky blocks a head kick by Mclovin.
Icky avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Icky throws a big shot that misses. Mclovin flicks out a counter leg kick but Icky steps away. Icky jabs Mclovin right on the nose. Mclovin blinks but takes it well. Icky is looking to land body kicks. Crunch! Icky slams his shin into Mclovin's torso. Icky avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
A jab from Icky misses. Mclovin throws a head kick but Icky moves out of range.
Icky throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range. Icky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Icky lands a leg kick that knocks Mclovin off balance momentarily. Icky tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Icky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Icky throws a jab but it's blocked by Mclovin. Icky is looking to land body kicks. Icky tries to land a leg kick but Mclovin saw it coming and moves away.
#T1# Mclovin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Icky fakes the leg kick and cracks Mclovin in the body. Mclovin throws the kick towards the body but Icky avoids it. Icky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mclovin misses with a body kick. Good standup being displayed there by Mclovin as he connects with a hook. Mclovin avoids the head kick by Icky.
Icky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mclovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Icky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Mclovin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Icky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Icky. Icky throws a hook but Mclovin blocks it. Icky moves out of range as Mclovin throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Icky misses its intended target. Mclovin unleashes a big counter combination but Icky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mclovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Icky misses with a left hand and Mclovin counters with a good low kick that Icky was not able to check. Nice shot lands for Icky. Mclovin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mclovin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Icky does a little dance to reset his feet. Mclovin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Icky's calf. Icky misses the shot to the body. Icky defending well as Mclovin loads up on a big left hand. Mclovin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Icky. Icky checks the leg kick. Icky pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Icky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mclovin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut lands for Icky. That snapped Mclovin's head back.
Good shot there by Icky.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Icky. Well Icky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Icky! An out of breath Ricky Icky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1# De keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lapu. De dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage! De takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De ducks under a wild hook from Lapu. Jab from Lapu. Lapu 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. De checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lapu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. De tries to counter with a takedown but Lapu is quick to defend against it. De stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. De throws a quick inside leg kick. Lapu Lapu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lapu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for De.
Lapu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lapu's knee momentarily. A jab from Lapu finds it's way through De's defenses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lapu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lapu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. De walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lapu. De looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Good leg kick by Lapu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lapu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. De throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De cracks Lapu with a good jab.#T1# De walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. De will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lapu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lapu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lapu checks a low kick from De. De lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lapu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lapu looks to land a body kick but De moved away. Lapu is looking to chop away at De's legs. De ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De is looking to counter punch. Lapu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lapu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lapu scores with a kick to the body.
De tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lapu was well out of range. Poor timing from De. De displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapu throws out the jab. Lapu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. De tries to work over Lapu's front leg with a kick but Lapu checks it. De avoids the head kick by Lapu.
#CL# De moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action! De lands with a left to the head. #T2# Lapu working aggressively here.
De swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu. De goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Lapu breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from De. De swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lapu. De throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range. Lapu Lapu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lapu on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lapu lands a leg kick that knocks De off balance momentarily. Good standup being displayed there by De as he connects with a hook. Lapu lets loose with a powerful body kick. De will feel that in the morning. Good leg kick by De there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De moves out of range as Lapu strikes. Lapu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lapu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De counters with a straight right hand. Lapu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3# De lands a nice looking body shot.
De has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lapu. Lapu looks to score with a jab to the body but De is just out of range. Lapu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De checks it well. Lapu throws a nice inside leg kick. De scoring well with a low kick there.
Lapu lands a glancing blow to the side of De's head.#TD# De shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. De not landing any meaningful shots this time. De throwing shots but Lapu is blocking nicely. De controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lapu's head. #T4# De wants to pass to mount but Lapu is defending the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De thows a huge punch but Lapu dodges it nicely.
De content to control rather than advance. Lapu is trying to stand back up but De is controlling him
De is just content to waste time from the top position. Lapu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Lapu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De scoring with punches to the head and body. De has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Lapu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. 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 Donsone De will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Lapu lands a right hook to the body.
Lapu looks for the body kick but De saw that one coming. De throws a wild body kick that Lapu sees coming a mile off. Lapu tries to land a front kick but De steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lapu throws a hook but De blocks it. De lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lapu's sensitive parts. De connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lapu throws a body kick that misses. Lapu throws a body shot but no joy. Lapu tries to land a body kick and De connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. De slips a straight right by Lapu. De is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lapu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. De misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De, as that shot connected.
Jab by De. Lapu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. De misses with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lapu throws a wild body kick that De sees coming a mile off. Lapu thumps De with a low kick. Lapu connects with a leg kick. De looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1# De misses the shot to the body. Lapu stuns De with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lapu Lapu seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lapu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. De checks a low kick from Lapu. De moves out of range of the body kick. Lapu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A swing and a miss from Lapu. De with a hook. Lapu fakes the leg kick and cracks De in the body. A head kick from Lapu lands but De takes it in his stride. Lapu blocks a leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De checks a leg kick. De looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lapu throws a leg kick #TD# and De decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lapu's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! De trying to control but Lapu is working from the bottom. De loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Lapu is looking to stand up but De isn't so interested in that idea. De is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. De with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. De trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lapu keeping moving, preventing De from controlling successfully. De postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. De passes Lapu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3# Lapu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De. Lapu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De. De wants to pass the guard but Lapu is keeping the position. De missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. De throwing strikes but missing. De stands up over Lapu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. De throws a big right hand that misses. De throwing strikes from guard but Lapu blocks nicely. De trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4# De trying to control but Lapu is working from the bottom. De lands a couple of elbows. De trying to control but Lapu is working from the bottom. De sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lapu's guard. De is nestled in close to Lapu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. De thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. De working the head and body with strikes. De looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. De sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lapu defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone De dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# De misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De checks the leg kick. Lapu throws the kick towards the body but De avoids it. De slips under a jab from Lapu. De misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De. De lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lapu throws a low kick but De moves out of range easily. De looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. De misses with a body shot.
Lapu connects with a leg kick. De looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jab, jab by Lapu - just one landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# De looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lapu! 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! De fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1# An elbow from De crashes against the mat.
De throws a strike aimed at the side of Lapu's head but Lapu avoids it well. De misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lapu some visible discomfort.
De misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De tries to score with some ground and pound. Lapu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. De is trying to ground and pound but Lapu uses the momentary lack of control by De to regain half guard. De missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. De missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lapu Lapu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# De throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Nice strikes from De there. De not landing any meaningful shots this time. De trying to control the action but Lapu is working from the bottom. Donsone De overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. De winds up and cracks Lapu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. De throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. De throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. De not landing any meaningful shots this time. De is looking to take a break and control but Lapu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lapu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De. #T3# De not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. De not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ground and pound from De. De not landing any meaningful shots this time. De working Lapu over with strikes. Donsone De is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De in particular looking to stall. Lapu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De. #T4# De is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. De missing with the ground and pound from half guard. De not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. De checks a leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. De ducks down and throws a hook to the body. De dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lapu tries to land a body kick#TD# and De counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Lapu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Donsone De showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for De, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone De! Donsone De 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:
GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1# A good leg kick by Kind. Cole wants to clinch. Kind tries to land a body kick#TD# so Cole counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Cole won't allow Kind to sweep him here. Cole stands up over Kind, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kind is keeping the position for now. Kind 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. Cole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kind is pulling down on Cole's head. It's preventing any offense from Cole, at least for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Kind is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cole is working Kind over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there. Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kind is trying to control the position but Cole postures up. Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Kind has wrist control. Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Kind is retaining full guard. #T2# Cole postures up.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Kind has wrist control. Cole scoring with punches to the head and body. Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cole throws an elbow that misses. Kind uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Kind!#REVB# Kind is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kind pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kind's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kind's back!#T3# Cole really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kind. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cole.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cole throws a series of strikes and Kind wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here. Cole landing shots from mount. Cole unloading with bombs! Cole working the ground and pound effectively.
Cole working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC# Kind is rocked! Cole landing shots from mount. Kind is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?#T4# Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kind seems to have recovered his senses. 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! Cole working away from the top, dropping strikes. Cole postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kind out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cole goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cole! Michael Cole very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
GC 200
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1# Franklin staying out of range there. Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride. Murdock throws out a powerful jab. Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murdock. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Franklin shoots in but no luck this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Murdock throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murdock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1# Franklin thows a huge punch but Murdock dodges it nicely.
Murdock taking some punishment here, with Franklin in his half guard. Franklin controlling the action here. Franklin misses with a head shot. Murdock uses the momentum to regain guard. Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin. Murdock wants to sweep but no luck. Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard. Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard. Franklin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Murdock wants to stand but Franklin is controlling the position. We've been hearing that Franklin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely. Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdock is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Murdock throws a big shot that misses. Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murdock sprawls and moves away. Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Franklin tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily and Murdock counters with an inside leg kick. Murdock thows a leg kick but Franklin checks it #TD# and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murdock! Murdock is trying to improve his position. Murdock is trying to escape the position but Franklin is controlling the position. Murdock is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Franklin tries for a kimura but Murdock is defending well. #T4# Franklin working the head and body with strikes. Murdock is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it. The strikes coming from Franklin are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Franklin working away. The strikes coming from Franklin are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Franklin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Murdock struggling a bit here. Franklin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Franklin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side. Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Franklin. Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murdock on the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Murdock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target. Murdock misses with a body kick. Murdock misses with a looping left. Franklin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Michael Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franklin under the eye. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murdock. Franklin wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance. Murdock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Franklin clinches up against the cage.#T2# Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Franklin's head. Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock digs a right hand underneath Franklin's ribcage. Franklin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Murdock'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. Murdock is defending well against a takedown attempt. Murdock lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Franklin backwards. A body shot lands from Murdock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock. Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2# Franklin is rocked! Murdock working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock. Murdock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Franklin with a big uppercut! Franklin tries to clinch up but Murdock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Franklin to the mat! Franklin covers up and Murdock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Murdock! An out of breath Michael Murdock 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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