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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CEC 575
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Manison throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Manison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manison moves away. Manison misses with a wild combination.
Harvey misses the body punch and Manison counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harvey connects with a solid leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Manison as he connects with a hook. Manison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey. Manison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Manison misses with an uppercut. Manison misses with a straight left. Manison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harvey throws a body shot but no joy. Harvey lands a glancing blow to the side of Manison's head. Manison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey. Manison defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand. Manison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manison connects with a looping right hand.
Harvey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1# Harvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manison. Manison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Harvey throws a body kick that misses. Manison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A bone on bone clash there as Manison blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Manison misses. Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Manison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harvey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Manison works over Harvey's head and body with a nice combination. A shot to the liver by Harvey. Beautiful body shot. Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manison! But no joy. Manison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Manison takes one to the side of the head.
Harvey misses with a straight left. Manison takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by Harvey. #T2# Donk. Manison catches Harvey right on the button with a cross. Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Manison. Harvey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvey. Harvey missing with a left hand there. Manison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harvey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Harvey throws a low kick but Manison moves out of range easily. Manison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Manison misses with a head kick.
Manison throws a low kick, looking for Harvey's leg but Harvey calmly moves out of range. Harvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Manison misses. Manison throws a series of punches but Harvey avoids them all with ease. Harvey motions for Manison to come forward. Harvey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manison - that will leave a mark!
Manison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Harvey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3# Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Harvey saw that one coming. Harvey misses with a body shot.
Harvey lands with a nice body punch. Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Manison does a little dance to reset his feet. Harvey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manison sees it coming and avoids it easily. Manison misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Harvey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manison. Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Manison throws a right hand that misses
and Harvey counters with a nice body kick.
Harvey throws a head kick but Manison moves out of range.
Harvey walks into a straight right hand from Manison. Harvey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Harvey scores with the left hand. Manison knows he should have avoided that one. 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! An inside leg kick lands from Harvey. Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Manison moves out of range easily. Manison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harvey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4# Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manison was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey. Manison throws a big shot that misses. Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manison.
Manison scores with the left hand. Harvey knows he should have avoided that one. Manison takes one to the side of the head.
Harvey jabs Manison right on the nose. Manison blinks but takes it well. Harvey misses with a head kick.
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Manison slips the punch. Manison throws a lazy uppercut
and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Manison throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily. Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harvey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Manison misses. Manison moves out of range as Harvey strikes. Harvey misses with a two punch combination.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that round. That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Harvey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manison takes a step back to recover. A head kick misses from Harvey. Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey connects with a body shot. Harvey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manison finds it's way round the side to connect with Harvey's head. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manison checks a leg kick. Nice body kick there by Harvey. Harvey misses with a body shot.
Manison misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely. Manison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harvey finds it's way round the side to connect with Manison's head. Harvey takes one to the side of the head.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Manison. Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it. It looked like Harvey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Manison throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range. Harvey throws out a powerful jab. 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! Harvey takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1# Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manison's head. Manison misses with a double jab
and Harvey counters with a left to the body. Harvey lands a lovely overhand right. A head kick misses from Harvey. Manison only half commits to the counter leg kick. Manison fails to land with a series of punches.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manison moves away. Harvey lands a lovely overhand right. Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Manison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Harvey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Harvey. This has been an exciting period of action! Manison scores with a jab to the jaw. Decent striking displayed by Manison there. Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manison at a distance.
Manison dips to his left and cracks Harvey with an uppercut!#T2# Harvey misses with a body kick. Harvey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Harvey. Harvey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manison is able to avoid easily. It seemed like Manison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Manison. Harvey throws out a leg kick but Manison moves out of range and Harvey only half commits. Manison works Harvey's body with a nice hook. Harvey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manison blocks a jab. Harvey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Harvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes. Harvey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Manison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harvey's head backwards.#T3# Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manison moves away. Harvey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sean Harvey is winning the standup battle so far. Harvey misses with a straight left. Manison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Manison slips the punch. Harvey throws the kick towards the body but Manison avoids it. Harvey throws a hook but Manison avoids it easily. Manison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Harvey takes one to the chin there. Manison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Manison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manison works Harvey's body with a nice hook. Manison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Manison might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harvey has got the better of the exchanges.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick from Harvey misses. Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manison can do to turn this around? Manison feints and then cracks Harvey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harvey down. Harvey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manison on the side of the head. Harvey lands a high kick!
Harvey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Harvey throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manison throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range. Manison misses with an uppercut
and Harvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Manison misses with a low kick. Manison misses with a looping right. Manison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Manison throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range. Harvey checks a low kick from Manison. Harvey throwing a counter right hand but Manison manages to avoid it. Harvey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A big left from Harvey misses. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Manison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Harvey looks to land a right hand but Manison moved out of range. Harvey lands a glancing blow to the side of Manison's head. Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manison. Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison. Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Manison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Manison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manison digs a good hook to Harvey's body.
Manison missing with a left hand there. Harvey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Manison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Manison throws a right hand that misses
and Harvey counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Harvey throws a head kick that misses and Manison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Manison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harvey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manison. 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! Manison throws a leg kick letting Harvey counter with a right hand. #T1# Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Manison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The fighters circling - Manison throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Harvey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manison. Harvey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manison misses with a straight left. Harvey lands a nice looking body kick. Harvey looks to throw a body kick and Manison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Manison swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey thuds his shin into the meat of Manison's side. Harvey cracks Manison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Manison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harvey looks for the body kick but Manison saw that one coming. It seemed like Manison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harvey scores with a head kick. Manison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Harvey. Sean Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Harvey connects with a solid leg kick. Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manison slips a jab from Harvey. Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison. Manison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Harvey throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manison! But no joy. A jab from Manison misses. Harvey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Manison misses with a kick to the body.
Harvey throws a counter high kick but Manison was just alert enough to avoid it. Manison tries to bum rush Harvey with a series of wild strikes but Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manison is looking for the big counter here. Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey checks a leg kick nicely. Harvey misses with a head kick.
Manison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.#T3# Manison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manison jabs Harvey to the body, keeping him at a distance. Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Manison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey. Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing. Konstantin Manison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harvey throws a solid leg kick but Manison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harvey. Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manison looks like he wants to counter punch here. Manison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey. Harvey works Manison's body with a nice hook. A big left from Harvey misses. Manison throws a leg kick but Harvey moved away. Harvey wants to land a leg kick but Manison is out of range. A little jabbing left from Manison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Harvey throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Manison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Harvey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Manison swings and misses with a shot to the body and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Manison thumps Harvey with a low kick. Manison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harvey slips a jab and a cross from Manison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harvey works Manison's body with a nice hook. Manison misses with a low kick as Harvey jumps back. Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manison. Manison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey. Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Manison is just out of range. Manison moves out of range of the body kick. Manison misses the jab. A jab from Manison finds it's way through Harvey's defenses. Harvey looks to throw the jab but Manison is out of range. Manison works Harvey's body with a nice hook. Harvey moves out of range as Manison strikes. Harvey throws a leg kick but Manison sees it coming and moves out of range. Manison moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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 Sean Harvey. Well Harvey 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Harvey! An out of breath Sean Harvey 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:
CEC 571
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1# Pelle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD# Umanouke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Umanouke wants to pass to mount but Pelle is defending the position. Pelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umanouke. Umanouke wants to free his trapped foot but Pelle is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Pelle is positioning himself well to prevent Umanouke advancing to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Umanouke works his way into side control. Pelle can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Pelle tries to get back to half guard but can't. Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow. Pelle tries to buck Umanouke off but Umanouke is having none of it. Pelle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Umanouke. Pelle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Umanouke connects with a decent elbow. The strikes coming from Umanouke are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Pelle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Umanouke. You can see the frustration on Pelle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Pelle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Umanouke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Umanouke avoids the attempt from Pelle to control. Umanouke punishing his opponent with strikes. Pelle controls the position. Pelle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Umanouke working Pelle over with strikes here. #ROC# Pelle is rocked! Pelle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big strike lands for Umanouke! That's really hurt Pelle and he's turned his back - Umanouke keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Umanouke jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke! In his post fight interview, Ueda Umanouke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 570
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# Harvey cracks Al-Khaldi with a good jab. Harvey lands a nice hook to Al-Khaldi's body. Al-Khaldi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jab from Harvey. Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand and Harvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Harvey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT# It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut. Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Harvey. Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harvey. 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! Harvey wants to slow Al-Khaldi down by chopping away at his legs. Harvey throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Harvey. Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right. #T1# Al-Khaldi looks to land a combination. Harvey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the strikes. Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back. Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harvey has time to react. A good leg kick by Harvey. Harvey lands with an overhand left. Harvey scores with a decent looking hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Al-Khaldi moves into the clinch successfully.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
#T2# Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Harvey misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey misses with a body punch.
Harvey digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected. Harvey presses Al-Khaldi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Harvey blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harvey. #BC# Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Sean Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harvey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al-Khaldi on the side of the head. Harvey lands the left hand. Harvey throws a head kick that Al-Khaldi semi-blocks.
Harvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss! Harvey slips under a jab. Harvey looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range. Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow. Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range. Harvey lands with a slapping head kick. Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Nice uppercut there from Harvey. Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi. Harvey connects with a jab. Al-Khaldi walks into a left hand. Harvey tests Al-Khaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Al-Khaldi cracks a nice hook into Harvey's ribs.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand. Harvey throws a nice inside leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al-Khaldi, as that shot connected.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi. Harvey throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi sees it coming and moves out of range. Al-Khaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Al-Khaldi moves out of range easily. Harvey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Harvey settles back down. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al-Khaldi! But no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Harvey throws a head kick that misses. Al-Khaldi throws a counter combo. Al-Khaldi tried to score with a low kick but Harvey checks it. Harvey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that round. The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from Harvey. Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick. Al-Khaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Al-Khaldi defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand. Al-Khaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Harvey scores with a nice strike. Harvey throws a body shot but no joy. Harvey misses the shot to the body. Al-Khaldi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al-Khaldi! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harvey misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice uppercut. Harvey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al-Khaldi on the side of the head. Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Harvey misses the shot to the body. #T1# Harvey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvey 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 Al-Khaldi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al-Khaldi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Harvey lands a body shot.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick. Harvey tries to land a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target. Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harvey. Al-Khaldi checks the leg kick. Harvey lands with a right hand. A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey. Al-Khaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Harvey blocks a leg kick. Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey. Al-Khaldi throws out a counter right but Harvey avoids it with no problem.#T2# Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Harvey. Al-Khaldi throws a big counter head kick but Harvey avoids it with no problem. Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick. Al-Khaldi throws out a counter right but Harvey avoids it with no problem. Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range. Harvey misses with a wild body shot. Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harvey throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range. Harvey throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range. Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al-Khaldi can do to turn this around? Good standup being displayed there by Harvey as he connects with a hook. Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Harvey. Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Harvey. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al-Khaldi! But no joy. Harvey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!#T3# Harvey slips a jab from Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Harvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi moves out of range. Harvey backing away here, and Al-Khaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Harvey lands a jab to Al-Khaldi's midsection. Harvey scores with a nice right hand.
Harvey lands a nice looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range. Harvey is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Harvey digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs. Harvey drops his hands momentarily and Al-Khaldi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harvey throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4# Al-Khaldi with a nice cross. Harvey staying out of range there. Harvey throws a quick counter head kick but Al-Khaldi was just out of range. Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey misses with a right hand and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harvey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al-Khaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Harvey misses with an uppercut
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand. Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Sean Harvey is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Al-Khaldi misses. Harvey thumps Al-Khaldi with a low kick. Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Harvey throws a quick inside leg kick. Al-Khaldi jabs Harvey right on the nose. Harvey blinks but takes it well. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Nice shot by Harvey. Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harvey throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily. A good leg kick by Harvey. #CL2# Al-Khaldi pushes Harvey up against the cage in a clinch. Harvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head. Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike. Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Harvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harvey blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Harvey lands a left hand.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Harvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it. Harvey lands a head kick. Al-Khaldi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Harvey is looking to slow Al-Khaldi down with leg kicks. The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Harvey catches Al-Khaldi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Al-Khaldi moves forwards but Harvey connects with a nice, crisp jab. Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al-Khaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Al-Khaldi tried to score with a low kick but Harvey checks it. Al-Khaldi walks into a jab. Harvey scores with a body shot.
#KD2# Al-Khaldi lands a high kick to the side of Harvey's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Al-Khaldi dives into guard, looking to finish. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Al-Khaldi stands up from guard. Let's bang! Sean Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Some wild striking there from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here. A head kick misses from Harvey. Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Al-Khaldi misses with a hook
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harvey throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range. Al-Khaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Al-Khaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Harvey off the cage and back into range. Al-Khaldi takes a kick to the side of the head. Harvey throws a body shot but no joy. Al-Khaldi only half commits to the counter leg kick. Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Harvey misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Al-Khaldi avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Al-Khaldi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range. Al-Khaldi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Harvey scores with a decent looking hook. Al-Khaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harvey.#KD2# Al-Khaldi cracks Harvey with a big right hand and Harvey goes down!#ROC2# Harvey is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harvey wants to improve his position but instead Al-Khaldi has moved into half guard.
Oh Harvey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Al-Khaldi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harvey defending well though. Al-Khaldi is taking a breather. Harvey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Harvey seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# Al-Khaldi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Al-Khaldi prevents Harvey from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Al-Khaldi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harvey trying to get back to full guard but Al-Khaldi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Al-Khaldi avoids the attempt from Harvey to control.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Malik Al-Khaldi. I think Harvey 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Harvey! An out of breath Sean Harvey 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:
AD517
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1# Pelle swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Pelle misses letting Maximus counter with a right hand. DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Pelle has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Pelle can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Pelle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pelle takes a shot to the head. Maximus working aggressively here.
Pelle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow. Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelle uses good head movement to avoid it. I was talking to Maximus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A right hand to the body from Maximus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Pelle is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage. Maximus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pelle or not. Maximus lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut. Pelle pushes Maximus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelle. Pelle misses with a hook from the clinch. Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Pelle.
Pelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maximus up against the cage. Pelle lands an uppercut. Pelle misses with a hook from the clinch. Pelle tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pelle backwards. #T2# Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pelle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Maximus. Pelle works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches. Pelle taking a breather. Maximus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pelles head. A right hand to the body from Pelle.
Maximus digs a right hand underneath Pelle's ribcage. Pelle let out a lung full of air as it connected. Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pelle tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pelle swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it. Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Pelle.
#T3# A short uppercut from Pelle. Pelle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pelle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land. Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Pelle is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pelle wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Pelle misses with some punches.
Maximus lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pelle lands with a left to the head. Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pelle tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pelle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pelle tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Pelle back against the cage. Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximus pushes Pelle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Pelle is rocked!#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pelle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him? Pelle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pelle seems to have recovered his senses. Maximus tries to work over Pelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus. Pelle has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Maximus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pelle works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches. Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelle. Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Pelle controls the action.
Pelle is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage. Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus. Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pelle backwards. Pelle working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Maximus. Pelle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Maximus dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Pelle lands with a right hand. #KD# Maximus cracks Pelle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maximus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pelle to stand back up! The fighters circling - Pelle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Amis Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pelle glances at the clock... BAM! Maximus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Pelle crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Pelle is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus! DJ Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
AD516
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1# Silver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Silver throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Silver misses with a hook
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Harvey avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Harvey looks like he wants to counter punch here. Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Harvey misses and Silver counters with a lovely straight right hand! Silver lands a nice looking body shot.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it. Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range. Harvey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Silver counters with an inside leg kick. Sean Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvey. Harvey misses with a body shot
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silver ducks under a wild hook from Harvey. Harvey pushes Silver away with a front kick. Silver misses the shot to the body. Silver connects with a jab.#T1# Harvey connects with a solid leg kick. Harvey throws a body shot but no joy. Silver swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Harvey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Silver misses with a body shot.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Silver blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Harvey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Harvey ducks right into an uppercut from Silver. A head kick from Harvey lands but Silver takes it in his stride. Silver scores with a nice body kick.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harvey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harvey throws a body shot but no joy. Harvey throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it. Silver avoids a kick to the body.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harvey. Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good leg kick by Harvey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Harvey scores with a body shot.
Harvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#KD# Silver lands a big head kick that sends Harvey tumbling to the mat! Silver takes a step backwards and waves Harvey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Harvey is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Sean Harvey has been cut. Harvey leaves his chin hanging out and Silver seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Harvey crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Silver! Billy Silver made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD511
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# Pelle lands a high kick!
#CUT# It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut. Joseph dodges the punch combination from Pelle.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pelle misses the body punch and Joseph counters with a right hand to the body. Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Pelle's belly button to the back. Joseph 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. Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Joseph lands a jab. Joseph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pelle misses with a right hand and Pelle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pelle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2# Joseph lands a big head kick that sends Pelle tumbling to the mat! Joseph takes a step backwards and waves Pelle back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Pelle is rocked!#CL2# Joseph clinches with his opponent.
Oh Pelle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pelle can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
#KD2# Joseph drops Pelle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pelle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Pelle misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph is muscling Pelle up against the cage and as Pelle bounces back off, Joseph cracks him with a huge right hand! Pelle crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Joseph! Anthony Joseph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD512
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1# Hale tries to move into range but Söderlund moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Söderlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hale counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hale. Söderlund shrugs it off though. Donk. Hale catches Söderlund right on the button with a cross. Söderlund throws the kick towards the body but Hale avoids it. Hale scores with a nice strike. Söderlund thows a body kick. Hale tries to catch it but that hurt him. Hale looks to land a left hand but Söderlund moved out of range nicely. Mats Söderlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Söderlund. Hale avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab from Hale. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Söderlund keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hale blocks the low kick. A big left from Söderlund misses. Hale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1# Söderlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Söderlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Söderlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Söderlund misses with a looping left. Söderlund takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses. Hale throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Söderlund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hale's head. Hale lands a glancing blow to the side of Söderlund's head. Söderlund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Hale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hale. #ES# Söderlund scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hale slips a straight right by Söderlund. A big right from Söderlund misses. Hale takes a swing at Söderlund's ribcage but misses. #T2# Hale loads up on a big right hand but Söderlund slips the punch. Söderlund 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. Good standup being displayed there by Söderlund as he connects with a hook. Hale lands with a good body shot. Hale throws a big shot that misses. Söderlund throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range. Hale throws a big shot that misses. A big right from Hale misses. Söderlund lands a head kick!
Söderlund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hale checks a leg kick nicely. Hale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Söderlund.
Söderlund swings for the body but Hale moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Söderlund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3# Hale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Good exchange - Söderlund coming out on top. Hale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Söderlund jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hale scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2# Mats Söderlund's cut is getting worse. Hale blocks the body kick.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Söderlund. A little jabbing left from Hale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Söderlund getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Söderlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Some bone on bone action there as Hale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hale feints the counter takedown. Söderlund swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy. Hale slips a jab from Söderlund. Söderlund throws the kick towards the body but Hale avoids it.#T4# Nice defenses there by Söderlund. An attempted straight right counter from Söderlund misses the target. Hale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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! The fighters circling - Söderlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Söderlund scores with a leg kick.
Söderlund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund. Hale connects with a solid leg kick. Söderlund throws a leg kick and Hale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hale misses with a low kick. Söderlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale avoids the body shot from Söderlund.
Hale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Söderlund is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Söderlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Hale will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Hale missing with a left hand there. Söderlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Söderlund drops his hands momentarily and Hale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Söderlund misses with a hook
and Hale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hale blocks a leg kick. Söderlund blocks a low kick nicely. Söderlund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. No joy there for Söderlund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hale. Söderlund lands with a nice body punch. Nice uppercut there from Söderlund. Söderlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hale, right into the meat.
Söderlund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hale has time to react. Some bone on bone action there as Söderlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Söderlund. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Söderlund does it's job there.#T1# An inside leg kick from Hale misses. A slapping body kick lands there for Hale. Söderlund throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hale! But no joy. Söderlund gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hale throws a head kick that Söderlund semi-blocks.
Söderlund throws a push kick but Hale slaps the foot to one side. Söderlund throws a nice outside leg kick. Hale slips a jab from Söderlund. Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Söderlund motions for Hale to come forward. Söderlund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hale slips under a jab from Söderlund. Hale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Söderlund scores with a jab. Hale acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Söderlund throws a right and a left that both miss. Hale blocks a leg kick. Hale misses with a body shot
and Söderlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Söderlund lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Söderlund.
A looping hook to the body misses from Söderlund. Hale does a little dance to reset his feet. Söderlund throws a poor cross that misses
and Hale counters with a leg kick. Söderlund misses with a straight right. Söderlund misses the shot to the body. Söderlund slips under a jab. Söderlund throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hale throws out a loose jab but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it. Söderlund misses with a body shot.
Hale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Söderlund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Söderlund is just out of range. Hale digs a good body shot into Söderlund's ribs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hale misses with a hook. Söderlund ducked under it nicely. Hale on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hale. A nice leg kick lands there from Söderlund. Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Söderlund moves away. It looked like Söderlund was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hale. Söderlund takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses. Söderlund throws a hook but Hale blocks it. Hale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Söderlund has time to react.#CUT2# Mats Söderlund's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hale throws a low kick but Söderlund moves out of range easily. Söderlund misses with a body shot.
Brandon Hale seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Hale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hale scores with a sloppy right hand. Söderlund should have avoided that one. #CUT2# Jeez, Mats Söderlund's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. A big right from Hale misses. Söderlund throws a poor cross that misses
and Hale counters with a slapping leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hale scores with a nice head shot. Söderlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab. Hale lands with a nice combination. Söderlund backs away looking to recover.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mats Söderlund's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Hale! In his post fight interview, Brandon Hale started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AD510
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Harvey with a jab. Harvey connects with the punch. Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi. Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts. Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Kobashi. Kobashi thuds a left hand into Harvey's body. Harvey throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range. A quick step to the side and Kobashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Harvey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Harvey avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a hook
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kobashi misses with a looping left. Harvey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kobashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slapping leg kick lands for Harvey.
Kobashi wants to land a leg kick but Harvey is out of range. Harvey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick. Harvey swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1# Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobashi cracks Harvey with a right hand to the side of the head. Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range. Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Harvey. Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target. Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range. Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts. Harvey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Harvey misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target. Kobashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey. Kobashi dodges the punch combination from Harvey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobashi. That's going to slow Harvey down. #T2# Kobashi avoids the body shot from Harvey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Harvey is predictable there and Kobashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A thudding body kick lands there by Kobashi!
Kobashi scores with a one two! Harvey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Harvey moves out of range of the strikes. Harvey misses with a straight left. Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey. Kobashi misses with a leg kick. Harvey throws a head kick that misses. Kobashi misses with a body kick. Kobashi misses with a shot to the body and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi. Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Harvey lands a nice looking body kick. Harvey misses the shot to the body. A head kick from Harvey lands but Kobashi takes it in his stride. #T3# Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobashi avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A jab from Kobashi does it's job there. Kobashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harvey moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Harvey scores with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Kobashi. Harvey misses with a head kick.
Harvey slips under a jab from Kobashi. Harvey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kobashi connects with a jab. Harvey lands with a slapping head kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kobashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobashi. An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target. Kobashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Harvey in the body. #T4# Kobashi throws a nice outside leg kick. Kobashi scores with a punch to the head. Kobashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harvey's calf. Harvey scores with a nice right hand.
Harvey lands a nice hook to Kobashi's body. Kobashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Kobashi. Kobashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kobashi throws a head kick but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range. Harvey avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
A good leg kick by Harvey. Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kobashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kobashi is able to avoid easily. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Harvey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey misses with a straight right. Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range. Kobashi gets off balance looking for a body kick and Harvey counters with a nice body shot. Kobashi thuds a left hand into Harvey's body. Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Kobashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. An inside leg kick from Harvey misses. Harvey throws a leg kick letting Kobashi counter with a right hand. Kobashi takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses. Harvey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Harvey misses the jab. Harvey cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg. Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. 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! Kobashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kobashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1# Kobashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Harvey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch. Harvey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body. Kobashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harvey. Harvey circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi. Kobashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi. Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey. Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target. Kobashi scores with a leg kick.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far. Harvey moves away from the strike by Kobashi. And Harvey responds with a good body kick, but Kobashi manages to step out the way in time. Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey. Kobashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Harvey saw that one coming. #T2# Kobashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harvey throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range. Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Harvey scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Harvey connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kobashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harvey counters with a nice body kick.
Harvey misses with a head kick.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Kobashi. Harvey throws a nice outside leg kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Harvey with a hook. Harvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Harvey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kobashi looks to land a right hand but Harvey moved out of range. Kobashi blocks a jab. Harvey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3# Harvey throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range. Harvey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Harvey tried to score with a low kick but Kobashi checks it. Kobashi moves into range and connects with a jab. Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kobashi swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey tests Kobashi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kobashi scores with a decent looking hook. Harvey checks the leg kick. Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes. Kobashi throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it. Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch. Kobashi backing away here, and Harvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A swing and a miss from Harvey. Kobashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Harvey throws a head kick but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kobashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4# Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it. A swing and a miss from Kobashi. Harvey throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kobashi counter with a right hand. Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobashi is just out of range. Kobashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey. Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kobashi's head backwards. Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Harvey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Kobashi moves out of range easily. Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harvey throws a shot to the body.
Kobashi throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenta Kobashi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Harvey connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Harvey ducks right into an uppercut from Kobashi. Harvey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Harvey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Harvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kobashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harvey. Harvey digs a good hook to Kobashi's body.
Harvey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target. Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it. Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kobashi misses with a right hand enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab. Harvey looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range. Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kobashi tries to score with a low kick but Harvey moves his leg out of the way.#T1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kobashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harvey - the referee stops the clock and Kobashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harvey. Kobashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kobashi throws a wild body kick that Harvey sees coming a mile off. A countering left hand to the body from Harvey misses. Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Kobashi scores with a spinning back kick! Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey throws a quick inside leg kick. Kobashi swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Kobashi lands a lovely overhand right. Kobashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kobashi tries to move into range but Harvey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Harvey throws a head kick that half lands.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi. Kobashi motions for Harvey to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. 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! Kobashi misses with a wild body shot. Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sean Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kobashi cracks Harvey with an open hand slap. Kobashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harvey moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kobashi blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Kobashi misses with a body kick. Kobashi backing away here, and Harvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Harvey throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it. A slapping body kick lands there for Harvey. Kobashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kobashi connects with a looping right hand.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobashi. Harvey throws a leg kick that misses. Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harvey checks a leg kick. Harvey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kobashi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harvey. Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely. A little jabbing left from Harvey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Kobashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harvey is out of range. Harvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Harvey counters with a slapping leg kick. Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Harvey avoids a kick to the body.
Harvey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy. Harvey takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses. Kobashi misses the shot to the body. Kobashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kobashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey. A nice side step and Harvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Harvey cracks Kobashi with an open hand slap. Kobashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harvey's hands. Harvey misses with an uppercut. Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A cross from Kobashi lands. A jab from Kobashi misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kobashi checks a leg kick. Kobashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good standup being displayed there by Harvey as he connects with a hook. Kobashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvey circles away quickly and effectively. Harvey wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range. Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good exchange - Kobashi coming out on top. Kobashi connects with a right hand. Harvey shakes it off. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Kobashi. Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi. Harvey swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sean Harvey. Well Kobashi 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi! An out of breath and clearly excited Kenta Kobashi thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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#R1# Iwoba with a hook. Iwoba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Söderlund misses with a body kick. Söderlund scores with the left hand. Iwoba knows he should have avoided that one. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Iwoba 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. Iwoba throws a leg kick and Söderlund counters with a left to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Söderlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Söderlund.
Iwoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Söderlund tries a low kick but Iwoba avoids it. Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2# Iwoba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Söderlund is trying to defend but Iwoba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Iwoba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Söderlund avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iwoba. Iwoba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Söderlund's head. Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Iwoba stalling away here and it's allowed Söderlund to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Iwoba trying to control but Söderlund is working from the bottom. Söderlund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Söderlund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Iwoba cracks Söderlund with a solid left hand. Söderlund 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. Söderlund keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwoba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Iwoba being controlled here momentarily. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Iwoba stays in close to Söderlund's body and controls the position. Iwoba passes into half guard. Söderlund tries to get to full guard but Iwoba has control of the leg. Iwoba working the head and body with strikes. Söderlund is trying to maintain the position but Iwoba is very close to passing his half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iwoba in particular looking to stall.#T3# Iwoba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Iwoba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Iwoba not doing much here.
Iwoba is nestled in close to Söderlund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Iwoba throws a strike but Söderlund avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Iwoba won't allow Söderlund to sweep him here. Söderlund trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwoba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Iwoba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The strikes coming from Iwoba are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Iwoba scores with a couple of short elbows. Sloppy strikes there by Iwoba. Iwoba in side control, throwing shots but Söderlund defends. Iwoba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Söderlund on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Söderlund tries to control but Iwoba manages to take his back. Iwoba scores with punches and elbows. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Iwoba throws the kick towards the body but Söderlund avoids it. Söderlund misses with a body kick. Iwoba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. That kick from Iwoba tenderised Söderlund's leg. Söderlund is trying to keep his angry face on. Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Iwoba throws out a loose jab but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it. Söderlund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Söderlund thows a left - swing and a miss! Söderlund takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Iwoba tenderised Söderlund's leg. Söderlund is trying to keep his angry face on. Söderlund scores with the left hand. Iwoba knows he should have avoided that one. Iwoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy. Söderlund throws a body punch but Iwoba moves out of range. Iwoba lands with a nice body punch. Iwoba lands with a hook. Söderlund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Iwoba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Iwoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba misses with a low kick. #T1# Söderlund 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. Iwoba throws a shot from downtown. Söderlund moves away and avoids it. Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Söderlund manages to avoid it. Iwoba throws a wild body kick that Söderlund sees coming a mile off. Iwoba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2# Iwoba clinches with his opponent.
Söderlund cracks Iwoba with a nice body shot. Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Söderlund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iwoba's elbow. Söderlund tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Söderlund blocks an uppercut.
Söderlund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow. Iwoba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba blocks a body shot from Söderlund. Söderlund tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba lands a hook that snaps the head of Söderlund backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut. Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow. #T2# Söderlund lands a shoulder strike. Söderlund lands an uppercut. Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Iwoba blocks an uppercut.
Iwoba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Iwoba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iwoba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Iwoba scores with a nice short uppercut. Iwoba takes a shot to the head. Söderlund tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund tries to throw a body punch but Iwoba avoids it by throwing Söderlund back against the cage. Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Iwoba lands a body shot. Söderlund misses with some punches.
Söderlund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Söderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Iwoba lands a shot to the body. Iwoba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Söderlund backwards. Bosco Iwoba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Iwoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Iwoba. A short right hand to the side of the head by Iwoba. A nice left hand lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba lands on the inside with an uppercut. Iwoba blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Söderlund. #TD2# Iwoba has hold of one of Söderlund's legs. Söderlund is fighting the takedown attempt but Iwoba gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Iwoba looking to sit in guard and control but Söderlund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Söderlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iwoba trying to keep a closed guard but Söderlund is proving a slippery customer.
Söderlund stopping the sweep attempt from Iwoba. Söderlund has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# Söderlund advances position into side control! Iwoba tries to improve position but can't. Iwoba is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Söderlund is trying to get an arm triangle but Iwoba is defending well. #SUB# Söderlund tries for a kimura but Iwoba is defending well. Iwoba is looking to regain half guard here but Söderlund keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Söderlund looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Iwoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A big left from Iwoba misses. Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund. Iwoba punishes Söderlund's body with a nice straight punch. Iwoba scores with a decent looking hook. Söderlund throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it. Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Söderlund. Söderlund slips under a jab. Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Iwoba. A solid leg kick lands there for Iwoba.
Söderlund blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iwoba jabs Söderlund to the body, keeping him at a distance. Söderlund swings away with a leg kick that misses. Iwoba misses with a kick to the body.
Iwoba lands a jab to the head.
Iwoba moves out of range of the strikes. Iwoba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1# Iwoba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Söderlund's sensitive parts. Söderlund defending well as Iwoba loads up on a big left hand. And Söderlund counters with a quick kick to the body but Iwoba blocks it. Söderlund slips under a jab from Iwoba. Söderlund swings away with a body shot that misses
and Iwoba counters with a stiff right hand. Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a body shot.
Söderlund looks to throw the jab but Iwoba is out of range. Mats Söderlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A swing and a miss from Söderlund.#TD2# Iwoba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Söderlund manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Iwoba misses with a wild body shot. Söderlund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Iwoba avoids a kick to the body.
Söderlund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Söderlund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Söderlund moves into range and connects with a jab. Söderlund misses with a looping left. Mats Söderlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2# Iwoba drives through with a takedown into Söderlund's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Iwoba sitting in guard here, content to control. Iwoba is working Söderlund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Iwoba throws a strike but Söderlund rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Iwoba 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. Söderlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwoba is retaining full guard. Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Iwoba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3# Iwoba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Iwoba stalling. Iwoba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Iwoba is pressing down on Söderlund's thigh, looking to free his foot. Söderlund is holding on for now. Iwoba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Iwoba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Iwoba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Iwoba is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Söderlund! Iwoba thowing shots but they're missing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Söderlund wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Iwoba.
Söderlund working to try and regain half guard.
Söderlund is in a horrible position here. Iwoba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Bosco Iwoba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Iwoba 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba! After the fight, Bosco Iwoba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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#R1# Decent striking displayed by Burns there. Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Mirzaev. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet. Mirzaev walks into a straight right hand from Burns.#CUT# It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut. Mirzaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Burns lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand. Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mirzaev 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. Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice defenses there by Burns. Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely. Burns throws a quick inside leg kick. Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mirzaev tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burns throws a leg kick and Mirzaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burns looks to land a combination but Mirzaev avoids it well. #T1# Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mirzaev throws a leg kick but Burns checks it. Mirzaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirzaev tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2# Burns is rocked! Mirzaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirzaev's head. Burns slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Mirzaev moves out of range easily. Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Burns 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.
Burns is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mirzaev just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Burns has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rasul Mirzaev! A less than humble Rasul Mirzaev 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:
AD505
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1# Blaylock moves in looking to clinch but Pelle pushes him off. Pelle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've been informed that Blaylock 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. Good shot there by Pelle.#CUT# It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut. The fighters circling - Pelle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pelle throws an off balance right hand
and Blaylock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pelle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaylock.
Pelle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaylock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pelle loads up on a big right hand but Blaylock slips the punch. Pelle misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Blaylock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Pelle just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Pelle.#KD# Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Blaylock down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Blaylock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Blaylock is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Pelle throws a jab when Blaylock was well out of range. Pelle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blaylocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Blaylock is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelle finish him? Pelle throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blaylock to counter with a crisp jab. Blaylock glances at the clock... BAM! Pelle nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Blaylock crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Blaylock is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amis Pelle! An out of breath and clearly excited Amis Pelle thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AD504
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1# Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooj off the cage and back into range. Harvey defending well as Hooj loads up on a big left hand. A big right from Hooj misses. Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Hooj ducks down to avoid it. Harvey misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Hooj. An inside leg kick lands from Harvey. Harvey feints and then cracks Hooj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hooj down. Harvey cracks Hooj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hooj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hooj misses. Hooj connects with a nice looking jab.
Harvey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Harvey slips a jab from Hooj. Hooj on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hooj lands a glancing blow to the side of Harvey's head. Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooj off the cage and back into range.#T1# A big left from Harvey misses. Hooj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hooj walks into a straight right hand from Harvey. Harvey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Harvey throws a lazy head kick and Hooj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Harvey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hooj. Hooj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey. Sean Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hooj throws the left hand but Harvey avoids the punch easily. Hooj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harvey thuds his shin into the meat of Hooj's side. A big right from Hooj misses. Harvey misses with a looping left. Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Hooj's shoulder, as Hooj tries to avoid the shot. Harvey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hooj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hooj blocks the body kick.
Hooj avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hooj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Harvey blocks a jab. Hooj takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hooj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Harvey throws a body shot but no joy. Hooj pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hooj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Hooj moves out of range easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Hooj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A head kick misses from Harvey. A solid leg kick lands there for Harvey.
Hooj throws an overhand right that lands on Harvey's shoulder, as Harvey tries to avoid the shot. Hooj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey. #T3# Harvey throws a leg kick and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hooj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Harvey lands an overhand right. Hooj misses with an uppercut. Harvey half committed to a counter leg kick. Harvey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hooj on the side of the head. Hooj scores with a nice right hand.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hooj at a distance.
Hooj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Harvey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Harvey misses with a wild body shot. Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Hooj saw that one coming. 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! Harvey throws a head kick but Hooj moves out of range.
Hooj stuns Harvey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4# Harvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooj. Hooj throws a shot to the body.
Hooj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Hooj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hooj misses with a straight right. Hooj catches Harvey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hooj connects with a body shot that sends Harvey's belly button to the back. Hooj misses with a body shot.
Harvey moves out of range as Hooj strikes. Hooj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy. Nice body punch from Harvey. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hooj staying out of range there. Hooj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hooj's sensitive parts. Harvey throws a low kick but Hooj moves out of range easily. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey 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# Harvey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sean Harvey is winning the standup battle so far. Hooj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvey. Harvey walks into a left hand. Harvey lands with a right hand. A slow jab from Hooj misses its intended target. It looked like Harvey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Hooj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Harvey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooj. Hooj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooj.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy. A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey. Harvey throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooj counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harvey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hooj is out of range and Harvey settles back down. Harvey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hooj cracks Harvey with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Harvey tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hooj pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Harvey is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sjaardsen Hooj! Sjaardsen Hooj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD502
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1# Maiden misses with a leg kick. Söderlund wants to land a leg kick but Maiden is out of range. Maiden tries to work over Söderlund's front leg with a kick but Söderlund checks it. Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Maiden misses and Söderlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Maiden 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. Maiden throws a head kick that misses. Söderlund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maiden's sensitive parts. Söderlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maiden sees it coming and avoids it easily. Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Maiden ducks down to avoid it. Söderlund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maiden. Maiden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maiden takes one to the side of the head.
Söderlund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maiden is out of range and Söderlund settles back down. Maiden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Söderlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Söderlund darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maiden lands a front kick. Maiden avoids the body shot from Söderlund.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Söderlund works the jab nicely. Söderlund takes a kick to the side of the head. Söderlund misses with a body kick. #T1# Söderlund avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A head kick misses from Maiden. Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Söderlund appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Söderlund 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. Maiden misses with a body kick. Söderlund blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Söderlund moves out of range of the body kick from Maiden.
Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy. Söderlund lunges at Maiden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maiden's hand. Maiden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maiden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maiden moves out of range as Söderlund strikes. Maiden throws a head kick that misses and Söderlund counters with a lovely straight right hand! Söderlund avoids a kick to the body.
Söderlund fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maiden just manages to avoid it. Maiden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Söderlund is out of range. Maiden slips a jab from Söderlund. A head kick misses from Maiden. Söderlund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maiden on the side of the head. 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! Söderlund misses with a head kick.
#T2# Maiden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Maiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Söderlund. Söderlund sets himself, and Maiden steps forward looking for the clinch! Söderlund avoids it this time. Maiden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Söderlund to score with a decent uppercut. Söderlund throws a jab when Maiden was well out of range. Maiden slips under a jab from Söderlund. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maiden. Söderlund shrugs it off though. Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Söderlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Söderlund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maiden under the eye. Maiden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Söderlund counters with a straight right hand. Maiden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Söderlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maiden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Söderlund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Maiden throws a low kick but Söderlund avoids it. Maiden lands a leg kick that knocks Söderlund off balance momentarily. Maiden throws a head kick that misses and Söderlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Maiden throws a series of punches but Söderlund avoids them all with ease. Söderlund throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease. Söderlund throws a hook but Maiden blocks it. A bone on bone clash there as Söderlund blocks the leg kick.
Maiden misses with the body kick and Söderlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Söderlund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Crunch! Maiden slams his shin into Söderlund's torso. Maiden misses with the body kick and Söderlund counters with a right hand to the body. Maiden staying out of range there. Söderlund is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Maiden misses with a low kick.
Maiden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Maiden tries to clinch but Söderlund moves out of range. Söderlund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maiden. Maiden throws a lazy body kick and Söderlund counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Maiden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Söderlund throwing a counter right hand but Maiden manages to avoid it. Maiden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Söderlund. Maiden throws a head kick that misses and Söderlund counters with an inside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Söderlund. Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiden throws a body kick that misses and Söderlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Maiden avoids the body shot from Söderlund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maiden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes. Söderlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4# Söderlund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Söderlund moves out of range as Maiden throws a body kick.
Söderlund throws a wild body kick that Maiden sees coming a mile off. Söderlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maiden avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maiden throws a low kick but Söderlund avoids it. Söderlund throwing a counter right hand but Maiden manages to avoid it. Maiden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Söderlund misses with a hook. Söderlund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Söderlund. #CL2# Maiden instigates a clinch. Maiden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maiden misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maiden. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Söderlund. Good body shot from Maiden.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Maiden blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land. Söderlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maidens head. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Söderlund dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Maiden lands a head kick!
The fighters circling - Söderlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maiden in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Söderlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Söderlund throws a wild body kick that Maiden sees coming a mile off. Söderlund throws a big shot that misses. Söderlund misses with a body kick. Maiden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Söderlund. Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Söderlund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Maiden lands a head kick!
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes. Söderlund scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Söderlund scores with a push kick. Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Maiden rushes Söderlund and presses him up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Söderlund misses with some punches.
Söderlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Söderlund lands a body punch in the clinch. Maiden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Söderlund prevents a body shot from Maiden. Söderlund pushes Maiden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maiden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Söderlund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maiden or not. Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch. Maiden lands with a short head shot on the inside. Söderlund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage. Söderlund pushes Maiden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mats Söderlund has scored more points in the clinch so far. Maiden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund lands an uppercut. Maiden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maiden swings wildly with an uppercut but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it. Söderlund lands with a light punch inside. Maiden misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Söderlund working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Söderlund scores with a nice short uppercut. Maiden can't find room to land a body shot as Söderlund controls the action.
Maiden is trying to stall.
Maiden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Maiden uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land. Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT# It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut. Maiden misses with the head strike.
Maiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Söderlund blocks an uppercut.
Maiden prevents a body shot from Söderlund. Söderlund gets through Maiden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Söderlund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around? Maiden misses with the head strike.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maiden lands a nice uppercut. Söderlund misses with a body punch.
Söderlund lands a right hand. #T3# Maiden throws a head punch that misses. Maiden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Söderlund misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Söderlund.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Söderlund. Maiden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund is leaning against Maiden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Maiden blocks a body shot from Söderlund. Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch. Söderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Söderlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Maiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch. A body shot lands from Söderlund.
Maiden is breathing heavily. Söderlund tries a body shot but Maiden blocks it.
#BC# Söderlund manages to break the clinch.
Maiden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Good leg kick by Söderlund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4# Söderlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maiden misses with a head kick.
Söderlund cracks Maiden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Söderlund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Söderlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Söderlund dips to his left and cracks Maiden with an uppercut! Söderlund lands a head shot. Söderlund throws a nice inside leg kick. Maiden throws a head kick that misses and Söderlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Maiden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Söderlund scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maiden in his tracks. Maiden is looking to land body kicks. A head kick misses from Maiden. Söderlund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Maiden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maiden takes one to the chin there. Maiden misses with a low kick.
Maiden misses with a low kick. Maiden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Söderlund checks it well. As Maiden backs away, Söderlund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Söderlund dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Maiden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Söderlund. Söderlund blocks a head kick by Maiden.
#CL2# Maiden closes the distance and pushes Söderlund back into the cage. Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage. Söderlund avoiding damage as Maiden throws knees to the body.
Maiden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Söderlund. Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Maiden controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Söderlund.
Söderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund is working Maiden over against the cage. Maiden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Söderlund tries to work over Maiden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maiden scores with a hook to the body. Maiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Söderlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Söderlund gets through Maiden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maiden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Söderlund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# Maiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Söderlund controls his hands.
Söderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund misses with a short punch on the inside. Söderlund lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Söderlund. Söderlund lands a hook that snaps the head of Maiden backwards. Maiden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Söderlund. Söderlund lands a body punch. Söderlund presses Maiden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Söderlund lands a body punch in the clinch. Söderlund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maiden backwards. #ROC# Maiden is rocked! Söderlund cracks Maiden with a nice body shot. Maiden is still on wobbly legs! Can Söderlund finish him? Söderlund scores with a hook to the body. Good body shot from Söderlund.
Maiden seems to have recovered his senses. Söderlund scores with a shot to the side of Maiden's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short uppercut from Söderlund. Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head. Söderlund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mats Söderlund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage. Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow. Söderlund lands a big right hand that drops Maiden! The killer instinct kicks in and Söderlund finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Söderlund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Söderlund! Mats Söderlund gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AD499: PRIDE never die
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick. Pelle jabbing away but nothing is landing. Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Pelle moved away. Amis Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Maximus moves into the clinch successfully.
Pelle takes a shot to the head. Maximus lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Pelle fails to land. Maximus scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pelle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maximus lands a shoulder strike. Maximus tries to work over Pelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Maximus. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus. Pelle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Pelle manages to break the clinch.
Pelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Pelle manages to avoid it.#T1##KD# Maximus moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pelle goes down! Can Maximus finish him!?#ROC# Pelle is rocked! Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelle swivels though and keeps the full guard. Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Maximus lands a couple of digs. Pelle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there. Pelle has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage. Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Maximus scoring with some ground and pound. Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss. This has been an exciting period of action! Maximus landing with the ground and pound. Pelle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pelle's head. Pelle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pelle. Pelle pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage. Maximus postures up in Pelle's guard and throws a big left but Pelle blocks it. #T3# Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelle swivels though and keeps the full guard. Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pelle trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Pelle wants to sweep but no luck. Maximus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pelle works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Maximus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Pelle is looking to sweep but instead, Maximus has passed into half guard.
#T4# Maximus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Maximus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Pelle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus. Maximus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Maximus misses with a head shot. Pelle uses the momentum to regain guard. Maximus throwing strikes but missing. Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss. Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Maximus dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Pelle moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pelle. Pelle throws a hook but Maximus blocks it. Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelle can do to turn this around? Pelle swings and misses with a shot to the body and Maximus counters with a body kick that stops Pelle in his tracks momentarily. Maximus moves out of range of the strikes. Pelle misses with a body shot.
Maximus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Maximus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Maximus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pelle throws out the jab. Pelle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Pelle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pelle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus. Pelle tests Maximus's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pelle swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pelle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DJ Maximus is winning the standup battle so far. Pelle throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximus counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Pelle is breathing heavily.#T1# Maximus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pelle takes a step back to recover. #KD# Maximus lands a big shot that drops Pelle! Can he finish him?
Pelle is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him? Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss. Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelle has wrist control. Pelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pelle seems to have recovered his senses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pelle is trying to control the position but Maximus postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pelle tries to land a sweep but no joy. Maximus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Maximus 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. Maximus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pelle controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself. Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position. DJ Maximus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Pelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pelle controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pelle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maximus at a distance.
Pelle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD# Maximus drops his shoulder and cracks Pelle with a huge uppercut! Pelle goes down! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Maximus throwing strikes but missing. Maximus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##ES2# Pelle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maximus swings for the body but Pelle moves out of range.
Maximus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Good shot there by Maximus. Maximus wants to clinch up but Pelle keeps it at a distance. Pelle cracks Maximus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2# It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut. Pelle tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Amis Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maximus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Pelle slips a jab from Maximus. Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Pelle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing. #T4# Pelle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pelle misses the jab. Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Pelle manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target. Maximus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pelles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pelle takes a shot right to the bread basket. Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Maximus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Pelle just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus dodges the punch combination from Pelle.
Maximus 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Maximus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Maximus delivers a nice body kick. Maximus scoring well with a low kick there.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Maximus dominated that second round. The cut man is working on DJ Maximus's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3##KD# Maximus moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pelle goes down! Can Maximus finish him!? Maximus is pushing down on Pelle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pelle is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through. Pelle trying to control here.
Maximus lands strikes from half guard. Maximus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Pelle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pelle is trying to get back to full guard. Pelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pelle is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard. Maximus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pelle's head. Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Maximus throwing shots but Pelle is blocking nicely. Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Maximus thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely.
Maximus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pelle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Maximus thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely.
#T2# Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Pelle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Maximus thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely.
Pelle wants to get back to full guard. Maximus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Maximus trying to control the pace. Maximus with the ground and pound but Pelle uses the opportunity to regain guard. Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelle has wrist control. Maximus throws a strike but Pelle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Pelle wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. #T3# Maximus trying to control the position here. Pelle throws a big right hand that misses. Pelle throwing strikes but missing. Maximus keeping moving, preventing Pelle from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pelle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus counters with a solid body kick. #CL# Maximus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pelle, pushing him back against the cage.#T4# Pelle tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#KD# Maximus lands an uppercut that drops Pelle! Maximus follows him to the canvas looking to finish. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maximus lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Pelle! Maximus senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Pelle out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Maximus! DJ Maximus retains his heavyweight title! DJ Maximus made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. The defeated Amis Pelle had this to say: 'That coward got lucky. '.
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Event:
AD497: The Last Emperor
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Nice cross by Harvey. Atunes throws a body kick that misses and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand! Atunes with a nice cross. Jab from Harvey. Atunes 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. Some bone on bone action there as Harvey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Atunes tries to land a leg kick but Harvey saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes slips under a jab from Harvey. Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harvey just manages to avoid it. Atunes connects with a jab. Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab. Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harvey swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab. Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Harvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Harvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harvey takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses. Harvey cracks a nice hook into Atunes's ribs. Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing. Atunes looks for the body kick but Harvey saw that one coming. #T1# Atunes throws a wild body kick that Harvey sees coming a mile off. Harvey fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body. Harvey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harvey. Harvey circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Harvey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Atunes throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range. Atunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Atunes lands a nice hook to Harvey's body. Harvey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Harvey looks to land a combination but Atunes avoids it well. Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it. Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice body punch from Harvey. Harvey scores with a hook. Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice straight punches there by Atunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atunes. Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Harvey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD# Atunes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harvey did well to prevent Atunes getting side control. Atunes is stalling here. Harvey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Atunes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harvey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2# Atunes tries to improve position but can't. You can see the frustration on Atunes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Atunes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harvey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Harvey is thwarting Atunes's attempts to control the position. Harvey is figuring out what he wants to do next. Let's hope that Harvey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3# Atunes is looking to improve his position.
Atunes wants to get back to full guard but Harvey has passed into side control. Atunes tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Atunes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harvey is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Atunes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harvey content just to control the position here. #T4# Atunes tries to hold on but Harvey postures up. Atunes is trying to reverse the position but instead Harvey has taken his back - oops! Atunes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harvey not allowing Atunes to control his hands. Well, with Harvey on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Atunes is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Harvey doesn't have the hooks in and Atunes manages to turn into his guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Harvey needs to keep his hands up - Atunes had a free shot at his head there. Harvey misses with a low kick.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harvey at a distance.
Harvey misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely. Harvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harvey can pounce on him.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harvey. That did some damage! Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harvey only half commits to the counter leg kick. The crowd cheers as Harvey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though. Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harvey is able to avoid easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Atunes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarvey. Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily. Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey blocks the body kick.
Harvey scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harvey throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away. Atunes looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range. Harvey scores with a jab.#T1# Atunes pushes Harvey away with a front kick. Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back. A jab from Atunes does it's job there. Atunes blocks a jab. A jab from Atunes misses. Atunes misses with a hook. Harvey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atunes is able to avoid easily. Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Atunes looks for the body kick but Harvey saw that one coming. A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target. Harvey scores with a punch to the head. Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Atunes scores with a punch to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harvey connects with a crisp jab. Atunes misses with a straight left. Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harvey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# Harvey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Harvey misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target. Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Atunes looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range. Harvey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A nice side step and Harvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Atunes dips to his left and cracks Harvey with an uppercut! Atunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Harvey. Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey counters with a solid body kick. Harvey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Atunes throws a push kick but Harvey slaps the foot to one side. Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Harvey stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Good work by Atunes as he checks the leg kick. Sean Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup. Harvey blocks a jab. Atunes wants to slow Harvey down by chopping away at his legs. #T3# Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harvey. That did some damage! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvey 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 Atunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Harvey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A leg kick checked by Harvey. Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Harvey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Atunes misses with a leg kick. Harvey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Harvey lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvey, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atunes!
Harvey throws a nice inside leg kick. Atunes blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Atunes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. That kick from Atunes tenderised Harvey's leg. Harvey is trying to keep his angry face on. Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it. Harvey throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Atunes lands with a hook. Harvey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.#T4# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harvey to score with a decent uppercut. Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Atunes thuds a left hand into Harvey's body. Atunes connects with a leg kick. Harvey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Atunes is looking to slow Harvey down with leg kicks. Atunes looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely. A lazy left from Harvey finds it's target. Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily. Both fighters circling a little - Harvey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harvey doesn't seem phased though. Harvey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harvey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harvey doesn't seem phased though. Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks Harvey off balance momentarily. Harvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arturo Atunes 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. This is the final round! #R3# Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Harvey moved away. Atunes misses with an uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Harvey swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Harvey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvey. Harvey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harvey. Harvey thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Harvey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Harvey throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it. Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Harvey counters with a nice body kick.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Atunes with a hook.#T1# Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss! Atunes moves out of range as Harvey throws a body kick.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but Harvey avoided it. Harvey connects with a crisp jab. Harvey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Harvey's knee but Harvey avoids it well. Atunes throws a big shot that misses. A low kick from Atunes is predictable there and Harvey counters with an inside leg kick. Harvey is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks. Harvey looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range. Harvey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Harvey slips under a jab. Atunes swinging wildly here.
Harvey moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes. Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Harvey does a little dance to reset his feet. Atunes cracks the inside of Harvey's front leg. #T2# Harvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Atunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey. 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! Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing. Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harvey. Harvey misses with a wild body shot. Atunes throws a low kick but Harvey moves out of range easily. Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook. Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range. Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes. Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harvey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab. Harvey scores with a jab to the body. Harvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Atunes back to the cage. Harvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts. Harvey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top. Atunes misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Harvey scores with a jab to the head.
Harvey misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely. Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harvey's calf. Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick. Atunes throws a body kick that misses. Atunes is looking to land body kicks. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atunes. Harvey shrugs it off though. Harvey misses with a wild body shot. Atunes avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvey. Harvey moves out of range of the body kick. Harvey misses with a body kick. Atunes slips under a jab. Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Atunes misses with a right hand and Harvey counters with a nice body shot. Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.#T4# Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab from Harvey. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harvey ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes. Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Atunes backing away here, and Harvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey counters with a straight right hand. Harvey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Harvey misses with a hook. A big left from Harvey misses. Harvey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harvey blocks the body kick.
Harvey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atunes. Atunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Atunes throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sean Harvey. Well Harvey 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Harvey! Sean Harvey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now.
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Event:
AD493: Devilish horse
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bane, as that shot connected.
Pelle looks to land a right hand but Bane moved out of range. Bane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Pelle misses with a two punch combination.
Amis Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pelle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bane misses the shot to the body. Bane throws a push kick but Pelle slaps the foot to one side. Pelle scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2# It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut. Pelle misses with a double jab
and Bane counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pelle is lucky that one didn't land flush. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Bane down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Bane back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pelle digs a good hook to Bane's body.
Decent striking displayed by Bane there. Bane throws a sloppy head kick and Pelle moves out of range easily. #CL# Bane darts in and clinches Pelle up against the cage. Bane lands a body shot. Bane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pelle.
Good body shot from Bane.
Bane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pelle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Pelle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bane scores with a nice short uppercut. Bane missing with knees to the body.
Pelle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bane misses with a knee to the head. Pelle lands a right hand. Pelle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelle takes an elbow to the temple. Pelle lands an uppercut. Bane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelle is defending well for now. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2# Pelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pelle looks to throw the jab but Bane is out of range. Pelle avoids a kick to the body.
Bane ducks right into an uppercut from Pelle. Pelle misses with a left hand and Bane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pelle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Bane misses. Pelle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A right-left combo lands from Bane. #KD2# Pelle lands a left and a right that send Bane crashing to the mat, dazed. Pelle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Bane is rocked! BAM! Pelle delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bane like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Amis Pelle! In his post fight interview, Amis Pelle gave a big smile as he said 'HAHAHA he and his manager suck. but dont feel bad, i am the crusher of skulls and spirits! i cannot be defeated!'.
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Event:
AD491: Tycoon Junkie
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Rottencrotch misses with a low kick. Rottencrotch misses with a straight left. Harvey misses with a looping left. Rottencrotch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harvey has time to react. Rottencrotch misses with a straight right. Harvey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Rottencrotch. Harvey does a little dance to reset his feet. Harvey throws a quick counter head kick but Rottencrotch was just out of range. Rottencrotch tries to clinch there but Harvey circles away.
Rottencrotch lands a jab to the head.
Harvey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harvey goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Harvey misses the target. Harvey misses with a body shot.
Harvey scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rottencrotch lands with a straight right. Harvey didn't see that one coming. Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Rottencrotch off the cage and back into range. Some bone on bone action there as Rottencrotch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A looping hook to the body misses from Rottencrotch. Harvey does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Rottencrotch does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Harvey moves out of range as Rottencrotch strikes. Rottencrotch throws a leg kick which misses Harvey's front leg but catches the back leg as Harvey tries to avoid it. Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Rottencrotch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harvey throws a nice outside leg kick. Rottencrotch tries to land a leg kick but Harvey saw it coming and moves away.
Rottencrotch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Donk. Rottencrotch catches Harvey right on the button with a cross. Harvey lands a leg kick that knocks Rottencrotch off balance momentarily. Rottencrotch is looking to land body kicks. A big right from Rottencrotch misses. Rottencrotch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harvey. A big right from Rottencrotch misses. Rottencrotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rottencrotch moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.#CL2# Rottencrotch closes the distance and pushes Harvey back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harvey lands a body punch. Rottencrotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rottencrotch lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Rottencrotch prevents a body shot from Harvey. Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harvey lands a left hand.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Harvey breaks from the clinch.
Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rottencrotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2# Rottencrotch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Harvey gets through Rottencrotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harvey can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Rottencrotch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harvey or not. Harvey blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harvey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rottencrotch. Harvey throws a head punch that misses. Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside. Harvey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Rottencrotch misses with a body punch.
Harvey lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch misses with the head strike.
Harvey has a couple of punches blocked by Rottencrotch.
Harvey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rottencrotch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey is looking to counter punch. Rottencrotch cracks Harvey with a right hand to the side of the head. Harvey cracks Rottencrotch with a right hand to the side of the head. Rottencrotch throws a low kick but Harvey moves out of range easily. Harvey jabs at Rottencrotch's body. Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Rottencrotch's shoulder, as Rottencrotch tries to avoid the shot. Good leg kick by Harvey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rottencrotch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harvey finds it's way round the side to connect with Rottencrotch's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rottencrotch 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. Harvey checks a leg kick nicely.#T4# Rottencrotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch walks into a left hand. Harvey lands a front kick. Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
Harvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Rottencrotch should have avoided that one. Rottencrotch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rottencrotch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey lands a lovely overhand right. Rottencrotch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harvey. Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harvey misses with a looping right. Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Rottencrotch's shoulder, as Rottencrotch tries to avoid the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rottencrotch's sensitive parts. Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Harvey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Harvey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rottencrotch is able to avoid easily. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rottencrotch looks to land a right hand but Harvey moved out of range. Rottencrotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rottencrotch lands with a slapping head kick. Rottencrotch throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily. Harvey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rottencrotch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rottencrotch can do to turn this around? A nice leg kick lands there from Harvey. Rottencrotch connects with an inside leg kick. Rottencrotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey lands with a kick to the temple. Rottencrotch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Rottencrotch throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Harvey throws a head kick but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Harvey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Harvey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rottencrotch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rottencrotch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Harvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Harvey moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# Rottencrotch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvey circles away quickly and effectively. Harvey looks to land a right hand but Rottencrotch moved out of range. Rottencrotch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Harvey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rottencrotch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvey, right into the meat.
Harvey connects with an inside leg kick. Harvey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rottencrotch will feel that in the morning. Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rottencrotch has time to react. Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Rottencrotch is just out of range. Rottencrotch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harvey with a body shot. Rottencrotch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rottencrotch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. This has been an exciting period of action! Harvey misses with a straight right. Sean Harvey is winning the standup battle so far. Rottencrotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rottencrotch. Harvey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Rottencrotch moves away and avoids it.#T2# Rottencrotch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harvey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Rottencrotch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Rottencrotch. A head kick misses from Harvey. Rottencrotch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harvey can pounce on him.
Harvey throws a wild body kick that Rottencrotch sees coming a mile off. Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A chopping leg kick lands by Harvey. Rottencrotch moves out of range of the body kick. Harvey slips under a jab. Rottencrotch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Harvey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rottencrotch. Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rottencrotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey. A good leg kick by Harvey. Rottencrotch avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Rottencrotch tries to clinch up but Harvey circles away and keeps his distance. Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Harvey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rottencrotch checks a leg kick. Harvey throws a nice inside leg kick. Rottencrotch misses with a straight left. Harvey needs to keep his hands up - Rottencrotch had a free shot at his head there. Harvey lands with a hook. Rottencrotch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rottencrotch throws out the jab. Rottencrotch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harvey avoids the head kick by Rottencrotch.
A head kick by Rottencrotch misses and Harvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Nice jab there from Harvey. Rottencrotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rottencrotch misses with a straight left. Harvey scores with a hook to the body. Rottencrotch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4# Rottencrotch scores with a hook to the body. Harvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rottencrotch on the wrong end of a nice hook. Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rottencrotch throws out the jab. Harvey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Harvey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rottencrotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rottencrotch slips a jab from Harvey. Rottencrotch looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rottencrotch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Harvey slips a jab from Rottencrotch. Harvey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Harvey throws out a loose jab but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it. Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Rottencrotch is just out of range. Rottencrotch connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rottencrotch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harvey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Some wild striking there from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rottencrotch scrambles back to his feet. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# The fighters circling - Rottencrotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Harvey stuns Rottencrotch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A swing and a miss from Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch throws out a leg kick but Harvey moves out of range and Rottencrotch only half commits. Rottencrotch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rottencrotch takes one to the chin there. Harvey jabs at Rottencrotch's body. Rottencrotch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rottencrotch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvey. Harvey obviously looking to wear him down.
Rottencrotch swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Rottencrotch moves away and avoids it. A swing and a miss from Harvey. A combination from Rottencrotch does no damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rottencrotch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rottencrotch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Harvey cracks Rottencrotch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Rottencrotch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1# Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. Harvey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch throws the kick towards the body but Harvey avoids it. Rottencrotch throws a body shot but no joy. Nice defenses there by Harvey. Rottencrotch misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely. Harvey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rottencrotch just manages to avoid it. Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Harvey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harvey throws a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Harvey. Rottencrotch throws a nice inside leg kick. Rottencrotch looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range. Harvey slips a jab from Rottencrotch. That kick from Harvey tenderised Rottencrotch's leg. Rottencrotch is trying to keep his angry face on. Harvey slips under a jab. Rottencrotch misses with a shot to the body enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC# Rottencrotch is rocked! Harvey connects with a combination that backs up Rottencrotch into the cage. Harvey lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rottencrotch's guard. Rottencrotch is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Harvey bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Harvey! A very excited looking Sean Harvey 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:
AD490: FightLand Montreal
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1# Mirzaev lands a head shot. Maynard thumps Mirzaev with a low kick. Mirzaev wants to land a leg kick but Maynard is out of range. Mirzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirzaev. Mirzaev drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target. Mirzaev throws a nice outside leg kick. Mirzaev throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily. Decent striking displayed by Maynard there. Mirzaev fails in his attempt to clinch. Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maynard 's head backwards. A big left from Mirzaev misses. Maynard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maynard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2# Mirzaev tries to sprawl but Maynard drives through with a takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Maynard drops an elbow to the side of Mirzaev's head. Mirzaev is not content to let Maynard control the position. Mirzaev is looking to escape.#T1# Mirzaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Mirzaev is staying active underneath Maynard , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Maynard stalling away here and it's allowed Mirzaev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Mirzaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him. Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Maynard trying to control but Mirzaev is working from the bottom. Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard. Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Maynard wants to control from the top but Mirzaev keeps moving. Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Maynard works a leg free and moves into half guard. Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
Maynard working Mirzaev over with strikes. Mirzaev has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Maynard prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Maynard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Mirzaev wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mirzaev's head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maynard lands a nice short elbow. Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Maynard not landing any meaningful shots this time. Maynard slips a nice elbow through Mirzaev's hands, connecting with Mirzaev's forehead. Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Maynard is keen to just control but Mirzaev is a slippery customer. Maynard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Mirzaev is staying active underneath Maynard , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Maynard throwing shots but Mirzaev is blocking nicely. #T4# Mirzaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Maynard is figuring out what he wants to do next. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mirzaev taking some punishment here, with Maynard in his half guard. Mirzaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maynard working over Mirzaev with some ground and pound. Mirzaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Maynard is pressing down on Mirzaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mirzaev is holding on for now. Mirzaev has hold of Maynard 's hands but Maynard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mirzaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far. Maynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirzaev. Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mirzaev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Mirzaev clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Maynard .
Maynard tries to work over Mirzaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maynard is looking for a takedown. Mirzaev blocks a body shot from Maynard . Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maynard . The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mirzaev has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment. Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Mirzaev avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage. A short uppercut from Maynard . Mirzaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maynard .
Maynard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mirzaev's efforts to push away. Mirzaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Mirzaev's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside. Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Maynard . Maynard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Maynard prevents Mirzaev from breaking the clinch. Mirzaev prevents a body shot from Maynard . A nice left hand lands by Maynard .
#T2# Maynard 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Mirzaev manages to break the clinch.
Maynard throws a leg kick which misses Mirzaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirzaev tries to avoid it. Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maynard !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mirzaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet. Maynard tries to land a leg kick but Mirzaev saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Maynard . Maynard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Maynard keeps it at a distance. Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mirzaev wants to clinch. Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3# Maynard throws a low kick but Mirzaev avoids it. Maynard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirzaev in his tracks. A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target. Maynard digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirzaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range. Maynard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirzaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maynard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mirzaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It seemed like Maynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center. Maynard throws a big shot that misses. Maynard slips under a jab from Mirzaev. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mirzaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maynard in his tracks. #ROC# Maynard is rocked! Maynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4# Maynard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirzaev finish him? Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Maynard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Maynard misses with a kick to the body.
Maynard seems to have recovered his senses. A big right from Mirzaev misses. A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target. Mirzaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maynard . Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev. Mirzaev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maynard . Mirzaev avoids the head kick by Maynard .
Mirzaev throws a leg kick that misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard . Maynard lands a nice looking body kick. Mirzaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard . Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirzaev off the cage and back into range. Mirzaev throws a hook but Maynard blocks it. Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Maynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# A slow jab from Maynard misses its intended target. Mirzaev misses with a hook. Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mirzaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mirzaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice jab there from Maynard . Mirzaev misses with an uppercut
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard . Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet. An inside leg kick lands from Mirzaev. Mirzaev wants to clinch but Maynard slips to the side and Maynard counters with a straight right hand. Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease. Maynard is looking to slow Mirzaev down with leg kicks. Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range. Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab. Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirzaev's sensitive parts. Mirzaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev wants to clinch. Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick. Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw. Mirzaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mirzaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard . Maynard works the jab nicely. Maynard lands with a straight right. Mirzaev didn't see that one coming. Mirzaev tries to clinch up. Maynard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Good shot there by Mirzaev. A head kick misses from Maynard . #T2# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirzaev, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirzaev. Mirzaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mirzaev is looking to clinch. Maynard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirzaev doesn't seem bothered though. Mirzaev tries to clinch but Maynard is having none of it. Maynard slips under a jab. Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev. Maynard misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maynard . Mirzaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mirzaev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch. Mirzaev scores with a decent looking hook. Mirzaev blocks a jab. Mirzaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard counters with a straight right hand. Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard lands with a good body shot.#T3# Maynard avoids a kick to the body.
Maynard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Maynard connects with a solid leg kick. Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard digs a good hook to Mirzaev's body.
Maynard scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Maynard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Maynard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maynard cracks Mirzaev with a right hand to the side of the head. Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL# Mirzaev closes the distance and clinches. Maynard lands a hook to the side of the head. Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maynard blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Maynard lands a nice uppercut. Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Maynard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Maynard gets through Mirzaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maynard blocks an uppercut.
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2# Maynard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maynard is keen to just control but Mirzaev is a slippery customer. Maynard prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Maynard trying to control from half guard but Mirzaev is working away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mirzaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard . Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maynard trying to mount his opponent but Mirzaev defends it.
And that's the end of the fight! Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Maynard 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard ! A very excited looking Gray Maynard 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:
AD489: Ethereal stroke again
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Söderlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metsast throwing a counter right hand but Söderlund manages to avoid it. Metsast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Metsast misses with a two punch combination.
Metsast throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Metsast.
Söderlund steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Metsast tries to close the distance and clinch but Söderlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Metsast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Söderlund to score with a decent uppercut. Söderlund throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Metsast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Metsast with a hook. Söderlund thows a left - swing and a miss! Metsast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Söderlund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metsast is able to avoid easily. Söderlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Söderlund. Metsast scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT# It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut. Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Söderlund throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metsast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Metsast lands a leg kick that knocks Söderlund off balance momentarily. Metsast loads up on a big right hand but Söderlund slips the punch. Metsast lands with a nice body punch. #T1# Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from Söderlund. Söderlund avoids the head kick by Metsast.
Metsast lands a jab to the nose. Söderlund feints and then cracks Metsast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metsast down. Metsast misses with a looping left. Metsast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Söderlund counters with a solid body kick. Söderlund scores with a sloppy right hand. Metsast should have avoided that one. Metsast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Söderlund sees it coming and avoids it easily. Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Söderlund.
Söderlund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Söderlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metsast was well out of range. Poor timing from Söderlund. Metsast staying out of range there. Metsast misses with a wild combination.
Metsast takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Metsast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Söderlund as he jumps to the side. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Metsast throws a sloppy head kick and Söderlund moves out of range easily. Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Söderlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Söderlund throws a solid leg kick but Metsast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Söderlund. Nice takedown defense from Söderlund. No joy for Metsast on that attempt. Söderlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Metsast is just out of range. Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it. Metsast misses with a wild combination.
Mats Söderlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Söderlund stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Söderlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Söderlund misses with a looping left. Metsast lands a jab to the nose. Metsast on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Söderlund. Metsast misses with a wild combination.
Söderlund throws out a counter right but Metsast avoids it with no problem.#T3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Söderlund, as that shot connected.
Metsast throws a shot from downtown. Söderlund moves away and avoids it. A countering left hand to the body from Söderlund misses. Söderlund lands with a nice body kick. Söderlund throws a front kick that sends Metsast stumbling back into the cage. Söderlund jabs Metsast right on the nose. Metsast blinks but takes it well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Söderlund ducks right into an uppercut from Metsast. Metsast is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Söderlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A kick lands to the mid section there for Metsast. Metsast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Söderlund. Metsast throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Söderlund. Beautiful body shot. Söderlund lands a jab. 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! Metsast throws a nice outside leg kick. Söderlund just misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast scores with a sloppy right hand. Söderlund should have avoided that one. Söderlund misses with a body shot.
#T4# Söderlund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metsast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Metsast misses with a lunging right hand
and Söderlund counters with a lovely straight right hand! Metsast misses with a looping right. Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast lands a glancing blow to the side of Söderlund's head. Metsast throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Söderlund looks for the body kick but Metsast saw that one coming. Metsast looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metsast misses with an uppercut. Söderlund scores with a head kick. Metsast tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Metsast looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metsast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metsast misses with an uppercut
and Söderlund counters with a body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Metsast throws a jab but it's blocked by Söderlund. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Söderlund! But no joy. Metsast throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund misses with an uppercut. Söderlund throws out a loose jab but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it. Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from Söderlund. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mees Metsast will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Metsast is looking to slow Söderlund down with leg kicks. Söderlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metsast sees it coming and avoids it easily. Metsast thuds his right hand into Söderlund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Mees Metsast is winning the standup battle so far. Söderlund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metsast under the eye. Metsast misses with a kick to the body and Söderlund counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Söderlund. Metsast pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Söderlund responds with a good body kick, but Metsast manages to step out the way in time. Metsast will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Söderlund blocks a jab. Söderlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A right-left combo lands from Metsast. Söderlund blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big left from Metsast misses. The fighters circling - Söderlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An inside leg kick from Metsast misses. Metsast takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body punch from Söderlund. Söderlund throws a lazy right hand but Metsast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Söderlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metsast throws out the jab. Metsast has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Söderlund.#T1# Söderlund is looking to score with low kicks. Metsast misses with a body shot.
Söderlund misses the jab. Söderlund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metsast. Söderlund tries a quick counter leg kick but Metsast is wise to it. Metsast works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Söderlund lands a head shot. Söderlund comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Söderlund looks for the body kick but Metsast saw that one coming. A punch lands to the side of Metsast 's head but he takes it in his stride. Söderlund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Metsast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL# Metsast moves into the clinch. Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Söderlund can't find room to land a body shot as Metsast controls the action.
Söderlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Metsast controls his hands.
Söderlund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Söderlund tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Söderlund back against the cage. #T2# A short right from Söderlund on the inside. Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Söderlund blocks with his arms.
Söderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Metsast cracks Söderlund with a nice body shot. Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Söderlund. Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Metsast scores with a nice short uppercut. Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Söderlund throws a head punch that misses. Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it. Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Söderlund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. Söderlund tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike. #T3# Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Söderlund misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Söderlund.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head. Söderlund lands a shot to the body. Metsast tries a knee to the head but Söderlund blocks it.
Söderlund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Söderlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund scores with a shoulder strike. Söderlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Söderlund is defending well for now. Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow. Metsast lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Söderlund lands a shoulder strike. Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Söderlund. Metsast is leaning against Söderlund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Söderlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast. Nice body punch from Söderlund. 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 head punch blocked on the inside by Söderlund. Söderlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsasts head. Metsast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch. Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head. Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Söderlund. Söderlund blocks a body shot from Metsast. Mats Söderlund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Söderlund tries to work over Metsast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Söderlund tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
Söderlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Söderlund avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Söderlund. Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Söderlund. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Söderlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Söderlund, as that shot connected.
Söderlund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast. Metsast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Metsast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Söderlund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Söderlund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metsast. Metsast throws a lazy head kick and Söderlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Söderlund swings for the body but Metsast moves out of range.
Söderlund lands a jab to Metsast's midsection. Metsast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Metsast takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Metsast lands with a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Söderlund cracks Metsast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Metsast throws a head kick that misses. It seemed like Söderlund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metsast. Metsast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Söderlund circles away quickly and effectively.#T1# Söderlund lands an overhand right. Söderlund throws out a powerful jab. Metsast throws a lazy uppercut
and Söderlund counters with a straight right hand. Söderlund wants to land a leg kick but Metsast is out of range. Metsast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Söderlund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metsast scrambles back to his feet. Söderlund lands a nice hook to Metsast's body. Metsast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A cross from Metsast lands. Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Söderlund.
Söderlund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Metsast slips a jab from Söderlund. Metsast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jab, jab by Söderlund - just one landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Söderlund throws a nice outside leg kick. Söderlund connects with a single shot there. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Söderlund checks a leg kick. Metsast slips a straight right by Söderlund.#T2# Metsast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A head kick misses from Metsast. Söderlund misses with a body kick. Metsast misses with a low kick.
Metsast scores with a jab. Söderlund acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Söderlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metsast moves away. Söderlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses. Söderlund follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Metsast thows a body kick. Söderlund tries to catch it but that hurt him. Metsast avoids a kick to the body.
Metsast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Metsast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Söderlund thinks about the counter body kick. Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it. Metsast half committed to a counter leg kick. Söderlund throws a leg kick but Metsast sees it coming and moves out of range. Metsast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Söderlund but Söderlund pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# Söderlund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metsast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Söderlund punishes Metsast's body with a nice straight punch. Metsast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Metsast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nice sprawl there from Söderlund as Metsast shoots in. Metsast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Söderlund. Söderlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Söderlund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metsast has time to react. Metsast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Söderlund finds it's way round the side to connect with Metsast's head. Söderlund ducks under a wild hook from Metsast. Nice shot by Metsast. Nice defenses there by Söderlund. Metsast is looking to clinch but Söderlund is avoiding it.
Söderlund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metsast doesn't seem bothered though. Söderlund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Metsast lands a head kick. Söderlund smiles back at him and beckons him forward. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Metsast looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Söderlund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4# Nice defenses there by Metsast. Metsast fakes the leg kick and cracks Söderlund in the body. Donk. Söderlund catches Metsast right on the button with a cross. Söderlund misses with a hook. Metsast ducked under it nicely. Metsast swings away with a leg kick that misses. Söderlund misses the jab. Söderlund 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. Metsast moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Söderlund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Metsast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Söderlund. Söderlund thows a body kick. Metsast tries to catch it but that hurt him. Söderlund cracks Metsast with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Metsast takes a shot right to the bread basket. Metsast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Söderlund scores with a hook. Söderlund misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Mats Söderlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Söderlund 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Söderlund! After the big win, Mats Söderlund made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AD487: Unforgettable
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Sammich slips a jab and a cross from Pelle.
Pelle works the jab nicely. Sammich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pelle. A head kick from Sammich lands but Pelle takes it in his stride. Sammich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2# It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut. Good standup being displayed there by Pelle as he connects with a hook. Pelle looks to throw the jab but Sammich is out of range. Sammich misses with a wild combination.
Sammich throws a good cross that connects.
Sammich throws a leg kick #KD2# and Pelle counters with a nice right hand that sends Sammich toppling to the canvas! Sammich scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pelle finish him?!#ROC2# Sammich is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sammich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pelle. Oh Sammich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pelle checks a leg kick. Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
Sammich seems to have got his legs back now. Pelle plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Sammich to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Sammich just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amis Pelle! As Amis Pelle got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: HAHAHA he and his manager suck. but dont feel bad, i am the crusher of skulls and spirits! i cannot be defeated!'. Sammy Sammich spoke after the fight, saying ' '.
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Event:
AD484: Abnormal Rhythm
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1# Söderlund gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maellard. Maellard closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut. Maellard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Söderlund stuns Maellard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Maellard misses with a wild body shot. Maellard lands with an uppercut that bounces Söderlund off the cage and back into range. Söderlund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Söderlund throws a jab when Maellard was well out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Maellard. Maellard misses with a low kick. #CL2# Söderlund gets tackled into the cage by Maellard. Maellard maintains the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Söderlund working some nice short punches in the clinch. Söderlund can't find room to land a body shot as Maellard controls the action.
Söderlund can't find room to land a body shot as Maellard controls the action.
Söderlund digs a right hand into Maellard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maellard's gas tank. Maellard prevents a body shot from Söderlund. Maellard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Söderlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Maellard gets in close and instigates a clinch. Maellard blocks an uppercut.
Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# A right handed body shot lands from Maellard.
Maellard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Maellard is pushing Söderlund up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Söderlund takes a shot to the head. Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage. Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Maellard. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A right hand to the body from Maellard.
Söderlund blocks an uppercut.
Maellard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maellard pressing his opponent against the cage. Maellard lands with a short head shot on the inside. Söderlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard throws a head punch that misses. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2# Maellard misses with a punch on the inside.
Maellard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Söderlund backwards. Maellard misses with a body punch.
Söderlund has a couple of punches blocked by Maellard.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard tries to work over Söderlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Söderlund scores with an uppercut up the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Söderlund misses with the head strike.
Söderlund tries to work over Maellard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Maellard - that landed with a thud.
Maellard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Söderlund or not. Söderlund lands with a short head shot on the inside. Maellard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maellard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Söderlund tries to throw a body punch but Maellard avoids it by throwing Söderlund back against the cage. Maellard pushes Söderlund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Söderlund tries to work over Maellard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head. Maellard misses with a hook from the clinch. Maellard lands a nice uppercut.#T3# Söderlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maellard wants to stall.
Maellard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maellard throws a head punch that misses. Maellard blocks a body shot from Söderlund. Maellard scores with a nice hook to the head. A short left from Maellard. Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Söderlund.
Still in the clinch, Maellard scores with a nice short uppercut. Maellard digs a right hand into Söderlund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Söderlund's gas tank. Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land. Maellard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Söderlund backwards. Söderlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maellard. Maellard misses with the head strike.
Maellard pushes Söderlund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Maellard. Söderlund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maellard's elbow. Maellard tries a body shot but Söderlund blocks it.
Söderlund misses with the head strike.
Maellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land. Maellard pushes Söderlund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maellard misses with a body punch.
Maellard tries to work over Söderlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Söderlund breaks the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Maellard scores with a body shot.
Söderlund lands with an overhand left. Maellard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Söderlund under the eye. Maellard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Söderlund manages to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sloppy strikes from Maellard. Those never looked like landing. Maellard throws out a leg kick but Söderlund moves out of range and Maellard only half commits. Söderlund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Söderlund tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Maellard dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Maellard staying out of range there. Söderlund cracks Maellard with an open hand slap. Söderlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
Söderlund misses with an uppercut. Maellard saw that one coming. Söderlund lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maellard will feel that in the morning. Maellard connects with a body shot. Söderlund lands a leg kick that knocks Maellard off balance momentarily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Maellard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Söderlund throws a big shot that misses. Pops Maellard seems to be getting the better of the standup. Söderlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Maellard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Söderlund moves away. Söderlund misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maellard to counter with a crisp jab. 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 solid leg kick lands there for Maellard.
Maellard blocks a jab. Maellard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Söderlund. Söderlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maellard can pounce on him.
Maellard fails in his attempt to clinch. Söderlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maellard can pounce on him.
#T1# Maellard wants to clinch up but Söderlund keeps it at a distance. Söderlund scores with a nice body kick.
Maellard connects with a high kick. Maellard slips under a jab. Söderlund lands with an overhand left. That kick from Maellard tenderised Söderlund's leg. Söderlund is trying to keep his angry face on. Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maellard. A chopping leg kick lands by Maellard. Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund. Söderlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maellard. Söderlund works the jab nicely. Maellard looks to land a left hand but Söderlund moved out of range nicely. Söderlund is looking to counter punch. Söderlund misses with a body shot.
Maellard lands a leg kick that knocks Söderlund off balance momentarily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab from Söderlund. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maellard.
Maellard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2# Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Maellard ducks down to avoid it. Söderlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Söderlund slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Maellard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Maellard looks to land a left hand but Söderlund moved out of range nicely. Söderlund looks to land a right hand but Maellard moved out of range. Maellard lands an overhand right. Maellard looks to land a left hand but Söderlund moved out of range nicely. Söderlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maellard. Söderlund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Söderlund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maellard. Söderlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Maellard is just out of range. Maellard throws out a counter right but Söderlund avoids it with no problem. Decent striking displayed by Maellard there. A looping hook to the body misses from Söderlund. Maellard does a little dance to reset his feet. Söderlund lands a nice hook to Maellard's body. Maellard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Söderlund darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3# Söderlund misses with a kick to the body.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Söderlund looks to throw the jab but Maellard is out of range. Maellard moves out of range of the body kick. Maellard throws a counter combo. Söderlund is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Söderlund moves out of range of the strikes. Maellard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Söderlund on the side of the head. Maellard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Söderlund. Söderlund misses with a straight right. Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Söderlund moves away. Söderlund checks a low kick from Maellard. Maellard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Söderlund on the side of the head. Söderlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Söderlund lands with a nice body punch. A big right from Söderlund misses. Maellard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Maellard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4# Söderlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Maellard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Söderlund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Maellard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Söderlund looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Söderlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Söderlund avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Söderlund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Maellard throws a looping overhand right but Söderlund ducks down to avoid it. Söderlund blocks a jab. Söderlund is looking to counter punch. Söderlund pushes Maellard away with a front kick. Söderlund misses with a right hand and Maellard counters with a lovely shot to the body. Maellard lands the left hand. Söderlund throws a half hearted mid kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice jab there from Söderlund. Maellard throws a body shot but no joy. Maellard motions for Söderlund to come forward. Maellard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Söderlund avoids a punch combination nicely.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Maellard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund'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. This is the final round! #R3# Maellard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Maellard tries a quick counter leg kick but Söderlund is wise to it. Maellard slips under a jab. Maellard lands a really nice looking cross but Söderlund seems unphased.
Söderlund blocks a jab. Söderlund throws a nice outside leg kick. Söderlund blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Maellard tries to land a leg kick but Söderlund saw it coming and moves away.
Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy. Söderlund throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Maellard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Söderlund's calf. Söderlund lands an overhand right. Nice defenses there by Maellard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maellard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maellard throws a leg kick but Söderlund sees it coming and checks it nicely. Söderlund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maellard. Maellard cracks Söderlund with a good jab. A jab from Maellard finds it's way through Söderlund's defenses. #T1# Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Söderlund.
Maellard wants to slow Söderlund down by chopping away at his legs. Söderlund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maellard is able to avoid easily. Söderlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Söderlund digs a good body shot into Maellard's ribs. An inside leg kick lands from Söderlund. Maellard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Söderlund tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A head kick misses from Maellard. Söderlund lands a lovely overhand right. Maellard scores with a kick to the midsection. Söderlund misses with a kick to the body.
Söderlund takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses. Maellard throws a body shot but no joy. Söderlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A low kick from Maellard misses and Söderlund counters with an outside leg kick.
Mats Söderlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Söderlund drops his hands momentarily and Maellard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Maellard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Söderlund misses the shot to the body. Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy. Maellard connects with a nice looking jab.
Söderlund misses with an uppercut. Söderlund swings widly with a right hand
and Maellard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Söderlund lands a jab to the head.
Maellard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maellard throws a series of punches but Söderlund moves out of range. Söderlund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Maellard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maellard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Maellard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maellard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Söderlund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maellard scrambles back to his feet. Maellard lands a nice looking body shot.
Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Good leg kick by Maellard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Söderlund misses with an uppercut. Maellard saw that one coming. Söderlund misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely. Maellard moves out of range of the body kick from Söderlund.
Söderlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily. Söderlund takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses. Maellard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Söderlund catches Maellard right on the button with a cross. Maellard cracks the inside of Söderlund's front leg. Söderlund 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. Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Maellard ducks down to avoid it. Söderlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Maellard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maellard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Söderlund jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# Söderlund misses with an uppercut
and Maellard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Söderlund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Maellard. Maellard avoids the head kick by Söderlund.
Maellard throws a head kick that Söderlund semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Maellard. It looked like Söderlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Söderlund. Söderlund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Söderlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Söderlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maellard moves out of range of the strikes. Maellard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pops Maellard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A low kick from Söderlund misses #CL2# and Maellard counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Pops Maellard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Maellard 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Maellard! An out of breath Pops Maellard 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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