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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Beardsley with a body punch. A glancing blow. Glover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut. The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2# Glover scores with a takedown into Beardsley's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Beardsley controls Glover momentarily but Glover frees himself. Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully. Beardsley is trying to control the position but Glover postures up. #SUB# Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.#SUB# Beardsley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Glover should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beardsley has tightened it up now! Glover should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Beardsley! Peter Beardsley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 733
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 89 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Saad Sadiq ! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# Diesel closes the distance and clinches. Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Sadiq has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadiq but Sadiq pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sadiq is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Diesel clinches up with Sadiq and pushes him back against the cage. Sadiq wants a takedown but no success here.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .#TD2# Sadiq turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sadiq manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Sadiq #SUB2# Diesel wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Sadiq seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Diesel is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Saad Sadiq ! Saad Sadiq spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1A
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1# Lemaire throws a shot from downtown. Krause moves away and avoids it. Krause jabs Lemaire right on the nose. Lemaire blinks but takes it well.#CL# Lemaire closes the distance and clinches. Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike. Krause blocks an uppercut.
Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Krause controls his hands.
Krause misses with the head strike.
Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Krause lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemaire or not. Lemaire blocks a body shot from Krause. Lemaire blocking some punches.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike. Lemaire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Krause lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemaire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krause or not. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause tries a body shot but Lemaire blocks it.
Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause. #T1# Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Krause blocks a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire takes a shot to the head. Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaire lands with a short shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Krause. Lemaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Krause lands a nice shot to the body. Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause misses with some punches.
Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire pushes Krause back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lemaire cracks Krause with a nice body shot. A shot in the inside from Lemaire. #T2# Lemaire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lemaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaire is leaning against Krause and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Krause prevents a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Krause. Krause scores with a nice hook to the head. Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause misses with the head strike.
Krause throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemaire backwards. Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaire. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemaire. Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch. Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Lemaire presses Krause against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire misses with the head strike.
Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaire. Krause scores with an uppercut up the middle. Krause misses with some punches.
Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire pushes Krause back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Krause tries to work over Lemaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Lemaire.
Krause lands a right hand. Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause misses with some punches.
Krause is trying to push Lemaire away but Lemaire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A shot in the inside from Krause. Krause lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaire. Lemaire lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Lemaire blocking some punches.
Krause misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lemaire. Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaire takes a shot to the head. Krause working aggressively here.
Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Krause. Krause misses with the head strike.
Krause pushes Lemaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Krause lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lemaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. Krause tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike. Krause working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lemaire working aggressively here.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lemaire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krause. Krause misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maurice Lemaire will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Krause throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Lemaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Lemaire moves into the clinch. Krause misses with a short punch on the inside. Krause wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Krause's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Krause stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Krause blocks an uppercut.
Lemaire misses with the head strike.
Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krause lands a right hand. Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire digs a right hand into Krause's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krause's gas tank. Krause lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krause cracks Lemaire with a nice body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lemaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right hand to the body from Krause.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Krause working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Krause controls his hands.
Krause blocking some punches.
Krause lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemaire backwards. Krause scores with an uppercut up the middle. Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Lemaire.
Krause tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Krause misses with a body punch.
Krause makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause prevents a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krause. Krause lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemaire backwards. 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! Nice body punch from Krause. #T2# Krause misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krause digs a right hand underneath Lemaire's ribcage. Lemaire let out a lung full of air as it connected. Krause throws a head punch that misses. Krause working aggressively here.
Krause throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemaires head. Krause misses with a short punch on the inside. Krause scores with a shoulder strike. Lemaire misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire lands with a short head shot on the inside. Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire can't find room to land a body shot as Krause controls the action.
Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krause. Lemaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Krause scores with a shoulder strike. Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Lemaire.
#T3# Krause tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Krause misses with some punches.
Lemaire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krause. A short left from Krause. Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaire blocking some punches.
Krause throws a head punch that misses. Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire blocking some punches.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4# Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire can't find room to land a body shot as Krause controls the action.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause misses with a short punch on the inside. Krause throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemaires head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Lemaire.
Lemaire lands a body punch in the clinch. Krause lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Krause blocks an uppercut.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krause misses with a body punch.
Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. Krause pushes Lemaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Lemaire. Krause prevents a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemaire scores with a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Krause showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Lemaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lemaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krause manages to avoid it. Lemaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krause swats him away and circles back towards the center. Krause swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Krause avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A slow jab from Lemaire misses its intended target. Lemaire moves out of range as Krause strikes. A combination from Lemaire does no damage. A big right from Lemaire misses. Krause throws out a counter right but Lemaire avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemaire there as he acknowledges the shot. Lemaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Krause looks to land a left hand but Lemaire moved out of range nicely. Lemaire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Krause cracks a nice hook into Lemaire's ribs.#CL# Lemaire clinches with his opponent.
Krause scores with a nice hook to the head. Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire is working Krause over against the cage. Lemaire lands on the inside with an uppercut. Krause fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire scores with a hook to the body. Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. Lemaire blocking some punches.
Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Krause misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaire blocks an uppercut.
Krause throws a head punch that misses. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause working aggressively here.
Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause. Krause lands a right hand. Lemaire gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause. A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lemaire blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. Lemaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemaire pushes Krause back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Krause lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemaire backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire. #T3# Krause misses with a hook from the clinch. Lemaire misses with some punches.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaire. #BC2# Krause pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Lemaire takes the fight into the clinch. Lemaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause tries to break the clinch but Lemaire is controlling the position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemaire. A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Lemaire lands a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Lemaire. Lemaire working aggressively here.
Krause throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire pushes Krause back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Krause misses with the head strike.
Lemaire misses with the head strike.
A short left from Krause. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lemaire prevents a body shot from Krause. Krause pushes Lemaire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Edward Krause seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lemaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Krause lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemaire can't find room to land a body shot as Krause controls the action.
Lemaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemaire lands a nice shot to the body. Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Krause controls his hands.
Krause lands with a right to the head. Krause lands on the inside with an uppercut. Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaire. Krause digs a right hand underneath Lemaire's ribcage. Lemaire let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause works on Lemaire's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Krause.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Edward Krause. Well Krause 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maurice Lemaire! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 140
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1# Robillard misses with a body punch
and Nunez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Michel Robillard has been cut. Nunez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Robillard moves into the clinch. Robillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Robillard misses with some punches.
Nunez throws a head punch that misses. A right hand to the body from Robillard.
Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. A short left from Robillard. A short body shot lands from Robillard as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nunez fails to land. Robillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunez blocking some punches.
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robillard as Nunez tries to tie him up. Nunez tries a body shot but Robillard blocks it.
Robillard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunez. Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunez throws a punch but it's blocked by Robillard. Nunez prevents a body shot from Robillard. Nunez misses with some punches.
Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nunez. Nunez blocking some punches.
Robillard digs a right hand into Nunez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nunez's gas tank. Robillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunez blocking some punches.
Robillard lands a nice uppercut. Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard pushes Nunez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch. Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nunez takes a shot to the head. Robillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunez. #T2# Robillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard. Robillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Robillard blocking some punches.
Nunez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Robillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard scores with a shoulder strike. Nunez lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Robillard fails to land. Robillard scores with a shoulder strike. Robillard lands a shot to the body. Robillard misses with the head strike.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robillard's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Nunez. A body shot lands from Robillard.
Nunez takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard. Nunez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunez lands with a right to the head. Nunez scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Robillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Robillard blocks a body shot from Nunez. Robillard gets through Nunez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez. Nunez misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robillard. A hook to the body from Nunez.
Robillard cracks Nunez with a nice body shot. Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Nunez's head. Robillard working some nice short punches in the clinch. Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. A right hand to the body from Nunez.
Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. Robillard throws a head punch that misses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right hand to the body from Robillard.
Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Robillard. Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Robillard prevents a body shot from Nunez. Robillard lands with a left to the head. Robillard lands with a short head shot on the inside. Robillard can't find room to land a body shot as Nunez controls the action.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Nunez avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage. Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robillard tries a body shot but Nunez blocks it.
Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside. Nunez tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Nunez avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage. Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it. Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Robillard throws a head punch that misses. Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch. Robillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Robillard lands with a light punch inside. Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Robillard dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michel Robillard's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Robillard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nunez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Robillard tries to clinch but Nunez is having none of it. A quick step to the side and Nunez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Robillard misses with a shot to the body letting Nunez counter with a right hand. Robillard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Robillard tries to clinch up. Decent striking displayed by Robillard there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robillard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2# Robillard moves into range and clinches up with Nunez.#T1# Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Robillard uses good head movement to avoid it. Robillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunez. A head punch on the inside from Nunez fails to land. Nunez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch. Michel Robillard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nunez scores with a shot to the side of Robillard's head. Robillard lands a body punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nunez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robillard is keeping busy. Robillard misses with a body punch.
Robillard lands a nice shot to the body. Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Robillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Robillard tries a body shot but Nunez blocks it.
Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunez blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Robillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunez lands a left hand.
Robillard scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Robillard. Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Robillard can't find room to land a body shot as Nunez controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robillard. Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard working aggressively here.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunez misses with a body punch.
Robillard blocks an uppercut.
Robillard can't find room to land a body shot as Nunez controls the action.
Robillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Robillard as the two fighters clinch.
Robillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Robillard misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. #T3# Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Robillard avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage. Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard prevents a body shot from Nunez. Robillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robillard blocking some punches.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard lands a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Nunez's head. Nunez misses with the head strike.
Nunez tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Robillard scores with a shot to the side of Nunez's head. Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nunez lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robillard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard tries to work over Nunez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Robillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunez. Robillard prevents a body shot from Nunez. A nice right hand lands inside from Robillard. Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. Robillard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A right hook to the body lands for Robillard.
Nunez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robillard is keeping busy. Robillard working aggressively here.
Robillard scores with a hook to the body. Robillard lands on the inside with an uppercut. Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robillard lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robillard. Nunez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunez uses good head movement to avoid it. Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nunez tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Robillard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Michel Robillard'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# Robillard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2# Robillard instigates a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunez. Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Robillard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunez backwards. Nunez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robillard lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Nunez fails to land. Nunez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunez has a couple of punches blocked by Robillard.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Nunez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robillard backwards. Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Robillard controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Robillard scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nunez lands a nice uppercut. Nunez digs a right hand into Robillard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robillard's gas tank. Nunez scores with a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside. Nunez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Robillard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robillards head. Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Robillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hand to the body from Nunez.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Nunez.
Nunez trying to stall but Robillard improves his position.
Nunez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nunez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Michel Robillard's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Robillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nunez or not. Robillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Robillard uses good head movement to avoid it. Robillard blocking some punches.
Nunez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nunez. Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Nunez avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage. Nunez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robillard's elbow. Robillard working aggressively here.
Nunez prevents a body shot from Robillard. Nunez blocks a body shot from Robillard. Nunez scores with a shot to the side of Robillard's head. Nunez lands with a short head shot on the inside. Robillard misses with some punches.
Nunez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robillard backwards. #ROC#Robillard is rocked! Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Robillard controls the action.
Robillard is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunez finish him? Nunez blocks a body shot from Robillard. #T3# A left hand lands to the body for Nunez.
Robillard seems to have recovered his senses. Nunez lands a left hand.
Nunez lands a shot to the body. A short right from Nunez on the inside. Nunez lands with a light punch inside. Nunez is leaning against Robillard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Robillard letting Nunez take a breather here. Nunez scores with a shoulder strike. Nunez pushes Robillard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard has a couple of punches blocked by Nunez.
Robillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunez controls his hands.
Robillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Robillard presses Nunez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nunez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nunez tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right hand to the side of the head by Robillard.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Robillard uses good head movement to avoid it. Nunez lands with a short head shot on the inside. A left hand lands to the body for Robillard.
Robillard throws a head punch that misses. Nunez scores with an uppercut up the middle. Robillard presses Nunez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Robillard avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage. Robillard tries a body shot but Nunez blocks it.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Robillard uses good head movement to avoid it. Robillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunez lands a body shot. Rogelio Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nunez blocking some punches.
Robillard blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Rogelio Nunez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Robillard 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Robillard! |
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Event:
TOF 197
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Chilling avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray tries to bum rush Chilling with a series of wild strikes but Chilling uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Chilling does a little dance to reset his feet. Chilling throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range. Chilling looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range. Gray lands a body shot.
Chilling throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Chilling misses with a two punch combination.
Chilling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Gray does it's job there. Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray is looking to wear down Chilling with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gray throws a hook but Chilling avoids it easily. As Gray backs off Chilling throws a huge counter combo but Gray manages to avoid it all. We've been told by Gray's head coaches at Copes that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gray ducks under a wild hook from Chilling.#T1# Gray lands with a shot to the body. Gray scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gray.#CL# Gray clinches. Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chilling. Gray misses with a short punch on the inside. Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chillings head. Gray scores with a shoulder strike. A short left from Gray. A nice left hand lands by Gray.
Gray scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Gray works on Chilling's body with a couple of short punches. Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Gray breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chilling walks into a straight right hand from Gray. Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chilling moves away.#T2# Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chilling moves away. Gray misses the shot to the body. Gray lands an overhand right. A telegraphed right hand from Chilling misses the target. Gray swinging wildly here.
Chilling misses with the combination.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gray throws a body shot but no joy. Chilling throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gray looks to throw the jab but Chilling is out of range. Chilling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3# Chilling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray throws a hook but Chilling blocks it. Gray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gray lands a right hook to the body.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Chilling is out of range. Despite the aggression on Chilling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Gray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chilling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Gray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chilling, pushing him back against the cage. Gray tries a body shot but Chilling blocks it.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray is leaning against Chilling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gray. Gray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chilling backwards. #ROC#Chilling is rocked! Chilling tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Chilling back against the cage. Chilling is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him? Gray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chilling backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chilling fails to pull guard.
Gray lands a hook to the side of the head. Chilling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gray to keep the fight standing. Gray gets underhooks to prevent Chilling's takedown attempt.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Chilling. Gray unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chilling! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gray is unloading with more strikes now! Chilling drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Gray! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1133 Hawk v Fred
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# McDonnell throws a big shot that misses. Dan throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2# Dan clinches up against the cage. McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonnell. Dan slowing the pace effectively. McDonnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dan scores with a nice hook to the head. McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike. McDonnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Dan .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dan is trying to stall.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards. Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
#T1# McDonnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Dan misses with the head strike.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dan . #BC# McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dan throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily. McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick. McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Dan slips a jab from McDonnell.#CL2# Dan drives through and clinches with McDonnell against the cage.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside. McDonnell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Dan 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A shot in the inside from Dan . Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McDonnell lands a head shot. McDonnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A slow jab from Dan misses its intended target. Dan throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range. Dan catches McDonnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McDonnell cracks Dan with an open hand slap. A jab from Dan finds it's way through McDonnell's defenses. McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dan moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dan ! But no joy. McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it. Dan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3# Nice uppercut there from Dan . McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Dan slips the punch. McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it. Dan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dan misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell. Dan falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonnell counters with a one-two to the body. McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Dan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As McDonnell backs off Dan throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all. McDonnell misses with a straight left. Dan pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range and Dan settles back down. Dan wants to clinch. Dan checks the leg kick. Dan needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there. McDonnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonnell as he avoids it easily. Dan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dan throws a head kick that misses. #TD2# Dan dives in and scores a takedown into McDonnell's guard. Dan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Dan from controlling successfully. Dan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McDonnell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# McDonnell misses with a wild body shot. McDonnell slips under a jab from Dan . McDonnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McDonnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dan 's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonnell under the eye. Dan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell lands a head shot. Sickwat Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dan tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dan misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely. McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far. McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it. Dan misses with a straight right. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Dan misses the target. McDonnell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1# Some wild striking there from Dan .
McDonnell swings for the body but Dan moves out of range.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Dan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dan swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Dan throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dan lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming. Dan misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo. #CL2# McDonnell gets tackled into the cage by Dan . Dan maintains the clinch. McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Dan controls his hands.
McDonnell presses Dan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from McDonnell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDonnell as Dan tries to tie him up. #BC# McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! A big right from Dan misses. #T2# A big right from McDonnell misses. Dan is looking for the big counter here. McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
A big right from McDonnell misses. Dan unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dan looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range. McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
Dan goes for a double leg but McDonnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDonnell continues to drive forward. As Dan looks to move away, McDonnell throws a big counter combo but Dan just gets out of the way. Nice sprawl there from McDonnell as Dan shoots in. McDonnell throws a body punch but Dan moves out of range. McDonnell swings for the body but Dan moves out of range.
Dan misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Dan clinches with his opponent.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Dan 's head. #T3# A hook to the body from McDonnell.
#BC# McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top. Dan throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease. McDonnell with a jab. Dan tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it. McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Dan slips the punch. The fighters circle momentarily. Dan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dan takes one to the side of the head.
McDonnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonnell takes a kick to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand! McDonnell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. McDonnell throws a jab when Dan was well out of range.#T4# McDonnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dan under the eye. McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range. McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McDonnell misses with a head kick.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the head. Dan throws a one two combo.
Dan dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ger McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan . Dan throws a big shot that misses. Dan misses with a takedown attempt and Dan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it. McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Dan 's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell. McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Dan .
Nice shot lands for McDonnell. McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that second round. That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McDonnell slips a jab from Dan . Dan throws a head kick that misses and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dan is looking to clinch. McDonnell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. McDonnell throws a right hand that Dan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dan also avoids with ease. McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Dan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it. Dan staying out of range there. McDonnell throws a low kick but Dan moves out of range easily. Dan tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonnell misses with a body shot.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around? McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Dan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dan . Dan throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Dan shoots for a takedown but McDonnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell. Dan defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand. McDonnell staying out of range there. Dan moves away from the strike by McDonnell. Dan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Dan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McDonnell lands with a straight right. Dan didn't see that one coming. McDonnell cracks Dan with a good jab. McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McDonnell looks to land a combination. Dan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dan . #T2# Dan throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell. McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Dan 's head but Dan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dan on the wrong end of a nice hook. McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dan moves away. A head kick by Dan misses and McDonnell counters with a nice body shot. A punch combination from Dan misses. Dan slips a jab from McDonnell. A shot to the body from Dan misses enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab. Dan wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance. McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Dan saw that one coming. McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dan misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming. Dan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. McDonnell connects with the punch. Dan misses with a looping left.#T3# McDonnell misses with a low kick as Dan jumps back. McDonnell blocks a head kick by Dan .
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Dan 's head back.
McDonnell misses with a hook. McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range. Dan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Dan seems unphased.
Dan misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range. McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Dan down. Nice shot lands for McDonnell. A slow jab from Dan misses its intended target. Dan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# Dan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonnell eats them both and turns towards Dan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Dan throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2# Dan gets the takedown into side control. Dan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonnell keeps working. McDonnell struggling a bit here. McDonnell stops Dan from passing to mount. An elbow from Dan crashes against the mat.
Dan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ger McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell! A relieved looking Ger McDonnell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 727
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Steve Fish! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fish on his heels. He'll look to pass Fish's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Fish Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fish controlling the position. Fish is trying to control the position but Sadiq postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sadiq looking to sit in guard and control but Fish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (2) Fish I've been told that Fish has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game. Fish trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom. #T1# Sadiq keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass. Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fish wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is keeping the position. Fish slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fish is fighting to break Sadiq 's control of his arms but Sadiq is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now. #T3# Fish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard. Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (2) vs (5) Fish Fish moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadiq (2) vs (7) Fish#T4# Fish controlling his opponent. Fish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sadiq is looking to escape. Fish fails to take his opponent's back. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Fish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sadiq is looking to escape. #T5# Fish fails to move to back control. Sadiq tries to lock up and control but Fish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6# Sadiq keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fish looking to take Sadiq 's back but Sadiq rolls and after a scramble, Sadiq ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Sadiq to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (7) Fish Fish has Sadiq pulled in close to control his posture. Fish wants to sweep here but Sadiq controlling him for the moment. Fish looking to control.
#T7# Sadiq wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving. #SUB# Sadiq has gone for a leg lock! Fish slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sadiq 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (9) Fish Sadiq seems keen to control Fish's posture.#T8# Fish trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom. Fish looking to sit in guard and control but Sadiq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (6) vs (9) Fish Sadiq is looking to advance position but Fish has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sadiq (6) vs (13) Fish Fish mounts Sadiq ! Really nice guard pass there! #T9# Fish wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Fish tries to control but Sadiq wriggling away. Sadiq tries to lock up and control but Fish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fish is stalling here but it's allowed Sadiq to get half guard.
Fish trying to mount his opponent but Sadiq defends it. #T10# Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadiq keeps working. Sadiq keeps control of the position for the meantime. Fish trying to control from half guard but Sadiq is working away. #T11# Fish stalling away here and it's allowed Sadiq to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Fish being controlled here momentarily. Sadiq is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Well,Sadiq is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12# Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadiq swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sadiq is adopting a defensive guard. Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadiq is keeping the position for now. #T13# Sadiq controls Fish momentarily but Fish frees himself. Fish is pushing down on Sadiq 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadiq is fighting to maintain full guard but Fish has managed to sneak the leg through. Fish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Sadiq keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T14# Sadiq has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fish is working away from the top position though. Fish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (6) vs (16) Fish Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fish looking to control but Sadiq is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Fish wins on points by 16 to 6. During a confident post fight interview, Steve Fish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6A
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1# Lemaire tries to clinch but Krause moves out of range. #CL# Krause gets tackled into the ropes by Lemaire. Lemaire maintains the clinch. Lemaire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaire. Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemaire. Krause throws a head punch that misses. Krause misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire. Lemaire is leaning against Krause and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Lemaire.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Lemaire.
Krause prevents a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause. Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action! Krause misses with some punches.
#T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemaire. Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause. Lemaire scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head. Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head. Krause fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire. Lemaire lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Lemaire - that landed with a thud.
Lemaire works on Krause's body with a couple of short punches. Krause looks winded! Lemaire misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Lemaire.
Lemaire lands a left hand.
Lemaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krause. Krause throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaire. Lemaire working some nice short punches in the clinch. Krause working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire cracks Krause with a nice body shot. Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Krause lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# Lemaire blocks an uppercut.
Lemaire lands an uppercut. Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire tries to work over Krause's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaire blocks an uppercut.
Krause cracks Lemaire with a nice body shot. Lemaire misses with some punches.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lemaire blocking some punches.
A short right from Lemaire on the inside. Lemaire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lemaire misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lemaire - that landed with a thud.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire lands with a light punch inside. Krause lands on the inside with an uppercut. Krause lands with a left to the head. Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# Lemaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krause backwards. Lemaire gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemaire lands with a short shot to the head. Lemaire lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Krause. Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Krause controls his hands.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lemaire tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. #BC2# Krause breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lemaire throws a sloppy body shot
and Krause counters with a lovely shot to the body. Krause moves out of range as Lemaire strikes. A swing and a miss from Lemaire. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lazy left from Lemaire finds it's target.#T4# Krause throws a looping overhand right but Lemaire ducks down to avoid it. Lemaire is looking to clinch. Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Krause misses with an uppercut
and Lemaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lemaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lemaire misses with an uppercut
and Lemaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Krause takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Krause lands with a straight right. Lemaire didn't see that one coming. Krause misses the shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lemaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lemaire scores with a jab to the head.
Krause throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lemaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Lemaire dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Krause loads up on a big right hand but Lemaire slips the punch. Krause with a nice cross. Lemaire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Lemaire's shoulder, as Lemaire tries to avoid the shot. Lemaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemaire throws a shot to the body.
Lemaire avoids the body shot from Krause.
Lemaire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Krause swings widly with a right hand
letting Lemaire counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krause connects with a body shot that sends Lemaire's belly button to the back.#CL# Lemaire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lemaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krause backwards. Lemaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krause lands with a short shot to the head. Krause lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaire lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemaire. Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause. Lemaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Krause misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lemaire.
Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Krause scores with a shoulder strike. Krause scores with a shot to the side of Lemaire's head. Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause misses with a hook from the clinch. Krause works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. Krause fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause prevents a body shot from Lemaire. A short right hand to the side of the head by Krause.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krause lands a left hand.
Lemaire misses with the head strike.
Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemaire gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire lands a body shot. Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire tries to work over Krause's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaire presses Krause against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krause misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Krause. A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head. Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Krause avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes. Krause lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire. Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Lemaire.
#T3# Krause misses with a punch to the body.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemaire scores with an uppercut up the middle. A body shot lands from Lemaire.
Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause gets through Lemaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Krause fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause tries to work over Lemaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemaire's elbow. Lemaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards. Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire can't find room to land a body shot as Krause controls the action.
Lemaire tries to work over Krause's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaire misses with some punches.
Lemaire lands with a light punch inside. Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maurice Lemaire has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
A right hand to the body from Lemaire.
#T4# Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire scores with a nice hook to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire blocking some punches.
Krause prevents a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire lands with a right to the head. A shot in the inside from Lemaire. Krause is leaning against Lemaire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lemaire lands a nice uppercut. Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause lands a shoulder strike. Krause misses with a short punch on the inside. Krause lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lemaire blocks an uppercut.
Lemaire blocks a body shot from Krause. Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause. Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Krause. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Lemaire dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Krause catches Lemaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lemaire slips a jab from Krause. Krause cracks Lemaire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Krause walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Krause misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Lemaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lemaire moves in looking to clinch but Krause pushes him off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krause! But no joy. Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemaire. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krause takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Lemaire gets a clinch. Lemaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice left hand lands by Lemaire.
#T1# Krause tries to throw a body punch but Lemaire avoids it by throwing Krause back against the ropes. Krause scores with a shoulder strike. Krause lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause. Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lemaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Krause backwards. Krause working aggressively here.
#BC2# Krause's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lemaire jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lemaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lemaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lemaire misses with a straight left. It seemed like Krause was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Krause throws a hook but Lemaire blocks it. Krause lands a nice hook to Lemaire's body. Lemaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# Krause lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lemaire circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch lands to the side of Krause 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lemaire ducks under a wild hook from Krause. Lemaire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Krause misses the jab. Nice body punch from Lemaire. Edward Krause seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land. Lemaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Krause is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Lemaire prevents a body shot from Krause. Krause lands a shoulder strike. Krause scores with a nice hook to the head. Lemaire tries to work over Krause's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaire tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Edward Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Lemaire pushes Krause back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Krause tries to throw a body punch but Lemaire avoids it by throwing Krause back against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Krause throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemaire. Krause lands an uppercut. Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaire. Krause throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire lands with a light punch inside. Lemaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Krause blocks an uppercut.
Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Krause controls his hands.
Krause blocking some punches.
Lemaire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Krause takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krause wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Krause blocks a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lemaire lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Krause avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemaire. Lemaire gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lemaire tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow. Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike.
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 Maurice Lemaire. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemaire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire!
Maurice Lemaire wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
DMMA 388: Barbosa v Easterly
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1# Huller looks to throw the jab but Lesage is out of range. Lesage works over Huller's head and body with a nice combination. A telegraphed right hand from Huller misses the target. Lesage misses with an uppercut. Huller misses the shot to the body. Lesage misses with a looping right. Jab from Huller. Tom Huller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Huller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lesage defends well and Huller ends up having to push Lesage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# Huller feints and as Lesage raises his hands in defense, Huller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Lesage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# Lesage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huller defends well. Lesage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Huller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Huller with a flurry of punches that miss. Huller works over Lesage with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Lesage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huller is aware though and is defending well. Lesage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Lesage is looking for a triangle but Huller pushes his legs off easily.
Huller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Huller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Huller throwing strikes from guard but Lesage blocks nicely. Huller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Lesage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Huller scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Huller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huller postures up in Lesage's guard and throws a big left but Lesage blocks it. Huller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Huller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Huller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Huller throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Huller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Huller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Huller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lesage controls Huller momentarily but Huller frees himself. Huller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Huller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesage's head.#SUB# Lesage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Huller is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesage has wrist control. Huller landing some decent shots from guard. Huller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Lesage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# Huller throwing strikes from guard but Lesage blocks nicely. Huller lands a couple of digs. Lesage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Huller is working Lesage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Lesage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huller defends well. Huller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Huller scoring with punches to the head and body. Huller scoring with punches to the head and body. Lesage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Huller dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Lesage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Huller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lesage. Lesage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huller finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesage's head. Lesage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Huller jabs at Lesage's body. Huller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesage counters with a series of strikes. Huller will be more careful next time no doubt. The fighters circling - Huller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Huller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesage.
Lesage ducks under a wild hook from Huller. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Huller keeps the fight on the outside. Lesage dips to his left and cracks Huller with an uppercut! Lesage pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Huller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesage. Huller digs a good body shot into Lesage's ribs. Huller takes one to the chin there. Lesage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huller swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lesage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesage. Lesage connects with a looping right hand.
Huller moves out of range of the strikes. Huller shoots in for a double leg but Lesage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Huller digs a good hook to Lesage's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Huller. That snapped Lesage's head back.
Huller lands a jab to Lesage's midsection. Huller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesage's head backwards. Huller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesage. Huller keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# Huller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Huller with a body punch. A glancing blow. Huller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesage. Huller has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Huller slips under a jab from Lesage. Robbie Lesage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Huller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lesage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Lesage is trying to keep Huller in close.
Huller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Huller stands up over Lesage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Huller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Huller lands a couple of elbows. Huller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Huller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Huller postures up and lands a big shot to Lesage's brow. Huller is working Lesage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Huller postures up and lands a big shot to Lesage's brow. Huller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesage works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Huller with a flurry of punches that miss. Huller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Lesage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huller defends well. Huller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Huller chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Huller is working Lesage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lesage has momentary wrist control but Huller slips an elbow through the middle. Huller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Huller arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lesage's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Huller! After the fight, Tom Huller 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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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Robillard tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range. Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robillard as he jumps to the side. Birdwhistle sets himself, and Robillard steps forward looking for the clinch! Birdwhistle avoids it this time. Birdwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Robillard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Birdwhistle tries to move into range but Robillard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Birdwhistle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Michel Robillard has been cut. A slow jab from Birdwhistle misses its intended target. Robillard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Birdwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Robillard darts in and clinches Birdwhistle up against the cage. Robillard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard lands a left hand.
Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD# Birdwhistle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Robillard is trying to keep an underhook but Birdwhistle manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB# Birdwhistle wants to work for an arm triangle but Robillard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Birdwhistle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Birdwhistle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Birdwhistle is looking for a kimura but Robillard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Birdwhistle to get the leverage. Birdwhistle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Robillard wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Robillard is defending well. Robillard wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy and won't allow it. Birdwhistle performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Birdwhistle wants to free his trapped foot but Robillard is holding on for dear life with his legs. Birdwhistle is trying to control the action in half guard but Robillard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Robillard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birdwhistle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Birdwhistle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Robillard scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut. Robillard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Birdwhistle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robillards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Birdwhistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Birdwhistle darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A cross from Robillard lands. Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robillard sprawls well. Robillard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Birdwhistle gets slowly back to his feet. Michel Robillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Birdwhistle misses with a looping right. Birdwhistle avoids the body shot from Robillard.
Nice defenses there by Robillard. Robillard cracks Birdwhistle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A big left from Birdwhistle misses. Birdwhistle misses with a leg kick #CL2# and Robillard counters by clinching up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Robillard misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle. A short left from Robillard. Birdwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robillard cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot. Robillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Birdwhistle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Birdwhistle manages to end up in side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Birdwhistle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Robillard is looking for a sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lysander Birdwhistle will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Birdwhistle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Robillard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Birdwhistle momentarily.
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand and Robillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Birdwhistle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Robillard moves out of range of the body kick.#TD# Birdwhistle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robillard sprawls well initially but Birdwhistle persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Birdwhistle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Robillard is looking to control Birdwhistle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robillard avoid being mounted? Birdwhistle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robillard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Birdwhistle thows a huge punch but Robillard dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robillard can do anything to dispel that myth. Birdwhistle wants to free his trapped foot but Robillard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1# Birdwhistle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Birdwhistle is working for a kimura but Robillard is defending it quite comfortably.
Birdwhistle trying to control the pace. Birdwhistle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Birdwhistle working for a submission but Robillard is keeping him at bay. Robillard tries to hold on but Birdwhistle pushes him away. #SUB# Birdwhistle has control of Robillard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robillard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Birdwhistle wants to take Robillard's back but he can't do it this time. Birdwhistle tries to control but Robillard wriggling away. #T3# Birdwhistle fails to advance to Robillard's back. Birdwhistle looking to control but Robillard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Birdwhistle controlling the pace for now. Birdwhistle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robillard is looking to escape. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Birdwhistle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robillard hang on? Birdwhistle wants to control the pace but Robillard is squirming around nicely. Birdwhistle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Birdwhistle is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Robillard can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lysander Birdwhistle dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Birdwhistle connects with a body shot that sends Robillard's belly button to the back. Michel Robillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Birdwhistle throws a big shot that misses. Robillard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Robillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birdwhistle.
Robillard throws a body shot but no joy. Birdwhistle is looking to chop away at Robillard's legs. Birdwhistle swings for the body but Robillard moves out of range.
Birdwhistle needs to keep his hands up - Robillard had a free shot at his head there. Birdwhistle motions for Robillard to come forward. Birdwhistle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Robillard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Birdwhistle throws a low kick but Robillard moves out of range easily. Birdwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Birdwhistle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robillard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Birdwhistle. Birdwhistle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Birdwhistle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Birdwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Robillard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Birdwhistle misses with a body shot.
Robillard scores with the left hand. Birdwhistle knows he should have avoided that one. Robillard connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Robillard as Birdwhistle shoots in.#CL2# Robillard moves into the clinch successfully.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle. Robillard working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robillard can do to turn this around? Birdwhistle jumps guard but Robillard stands there with Birdwhistle around his waist. Birdwhistle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards. Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle wants to take the fight to the mat but Robillard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lysander Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Birdwhistle tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Birdwhistle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Robillard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birdwhistle moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Birdwhistle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Birdwhistle takes a body punch but keeps moving. Robillard tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range. Birdwhistle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robillard is out of range. Robillard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2# Robillard lands a big right hand that sends Birdwhistle crashing to the mat! Robillard stays standing though and waves Birdwhistle back to his feet!#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked! Robillard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Robillard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now. Robillard just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birdwhistle. Robillard does a little dance to reset his feet. Michel Robillard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Robillard gets caught flat footed, as Birdwhistle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Birdwhistle advances to half guard. #SUB# Birdwhistle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB# Birdwhistle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Robillard trying to control from the bottom.
Lysander Birdwhistle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Birdwhistle stalling. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Robillard is trying to maintain the position but Birdwhistle is very close to passing his half guard. Robillard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Michel Robillard. I think Birdwhistle 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lysander Birdwhistle! A relieved looking Lysander Birdwhistle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1# Lemaire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shioda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Shioda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shioda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lemaire throws a series of punches but Shioda avoids them all with ease. Shioda avoids the body shot from Lemaire.
Shioda looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lemaire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Shioda lands with a good body shot. Shioda misses with an uppercut
and Lemaire counters with a right hand to the body. A big right from Shioda misses. Lemaire misses the shot to the body. Lemaire ducks right into an uppercut from Shioda. Lemaire scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shioda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Shioda missing with a left hand there. Lemaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice uppercut there from Shioda. Gozo Shioda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shioda jabs Lemaire to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Lemaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Shioda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A looping hook to the body misses from Shioda. Lemaire does a little dance to reset his feet. Lemaire is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Shioda misses with an uppercut. Shioda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemaire.
Shioda cracks a nice hook into Lemaire's ribs. Shioda lands a slapping body shot.
Shioda takes a swing at Lemaire's ribcage but misses. Shioda jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice cross by Lemaire. Shioda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2# A shot to the liver by Shioda. Beautiful body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Shioda. Lemaire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shioda. A swing and a miss from Lemaire. Shioda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shioda on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shioda lands with a right hand. A big left from Shioda misses. Shioda lands a jab to the head.
Shioda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemaire.
Lemaire moves out of range of the strikes. Shioda misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Lemaire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Lemaire works on Shioda's body with a couple of short punches. Shioda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shioda working aggressively here.
#T3# Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Shioda controls his hands.
Shioda misses with a punch on the inside.
Shioda misses with some punches.
Lemaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Shioda misses with a punch to the body.
Shioda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lemaire.
Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Shioda uses good head movement to avoid it. Shioda misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Shioda pushes Lemaire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Shioda. Shioda scores with a hook to the body. Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Shioda.
Shioda tries to throw a body punch but Lemaire avoids it by throwing Shioda back against the ropes. Shioda lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Shioda breaks from the clinch.
Shioda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shioda keeps the fight on the outside. Shioda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Shioda.#T4# Lemaire wants to clinch. 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 Lemaire. Those never looked like landing. Shioda throws a body shot but no joy. Lemaire misses with a right hand and Shioda counters with a straight right hand. Lemaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lemaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Shioda is just out of range. Shioda stuns Lemaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lemaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shioda swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lemaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gozo Shioda dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Shioda connects with a quick right hand that sends Lemaire tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gozo Shioda! A very excited looking Gozo Shioda 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:
SYN 1131 Madzarov vs. Oneil
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jimenez is defended easily by Mahomes. Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Mahomes moves away and avoids it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mahomes throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it. Mahomes misses with an uppercut
and Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mahomes throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mahomes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahomes there as he acknowledges the shot. Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes moves into range and connects with a jab. Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahomes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Mahomes takes one to the chin there. Mahomes scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mahomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jimenez moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Mahomes scores with a decent looking hook. Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Mahomes throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahomes.#CL2# Mahomes gets a clinch. #T1# Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahomes.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
Jimenez lands with a short shot to the head. Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Jimenez. Jimenez lands with a left to the head. Jimenez working aggressively here.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the side of Mahomes's head. Come on Jimenez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jimenez wants to stall.
Jimenez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Jimenez. Mahomes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimenez. #T2# Mahomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards. Mahomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow. Mahomes cracks Jimenez with a nice body shot. Mahomes tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Jimenez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahomes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Mahomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez checks the leg kick. Patrick Mahomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Mahomes's belly button to the back. Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes. Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez. Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jimenez punishes Mahomes's body with a nice straight punch. Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely. Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mahomes avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Mahomes tries to counter with a clinch but Jimenez shakes him off and moves away. Good work by Mahomes as he checks the leg kick. Jab from Mahomes.#T3# Mahomes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahomes! But no joy. Mahomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez. Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Mahomes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Jimenez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mahomes throws a leg kick but Jimenez moved away. Jimenez defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand. Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimenez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahomes avoids it really well and circles away. Mahomes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mahomes moves out of range as Jimenez strikes. Mahomes throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range. A jab from Mahomes misses. Mahomes avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
#T4# Jimenez thuds a left hand into Mahomes's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Jimenez saw that one coming. Mahomes throws a head kick that Jimenez semi-blocks.
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahomes checks the leg kick. Mahomes lands with a nice body kick. Jimenez staying out of range there. Jimenez punishes Mahomes's body with a nice straight punch. Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes. Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mahomes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jimenez with a jab. Mahomes tries to land a front kick but Jimenez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it. Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Jimenez moved away. Mahomes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mahomes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab. Jimenez takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses. Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A jab from Mahomes does it's job there. Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes. Mahomes throws a big shot that misses. Mahomes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jimenez is able to avoid easily. A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jimenez misses with a wild body shot. Mahomes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jimenez checks a leg kick. Jimenez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy. Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab. Jimenez defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand. Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes. A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahomes moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mahomes 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. Mahomes on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mahomes swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mahomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jimenez blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
#T1# Mahomes misses the body punch and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jimenez tries to clinch up. A jab from Jimenez does it's job there. Mahomes tries to move into range but Jimenez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jimenez.#CL2# Mahomes moves into range and clinches up with Jimenez. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside. Jimenez scores with a shot to the side of Mahomes's head. Mahomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards. Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow. Jimenez lands a right hand. #BC2# Mahomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Jimenez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahomes's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahomes can do anything to dispel that myth. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mahomes keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully. Jimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Mahomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB# Jimenez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mahomes frees his head nicely. Oh but Jimenez has switched to an armbar! Mahomes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Diogo Jimenez! Diogo Jimenez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Zahedi
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1# Beardsley lands a jab to the nose. Legs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beardsley throws a big shot that misses. Legs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Beardsley gets in close and instigates a clinch. Beardsley misses with some punches.
Beardsley works on Legs's body with a couple of short punches. Legs misses with some punches.
Beardsley tries to work over Legs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Legs on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right handed body shot lands from Beardsley.
Legs looks winded! Beardsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD# Beardsley decides to pull guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beardsley controls Legs momentarily but Legs frees himself. #SU2# Legs stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1# Legs circles away from the clinch attempt and Legs counters with a left and a right that stings Beardsley. Some wild striking there from Beardsley.
Legs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Beardsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legs. Beardsley tries to clinch up but Legs circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL# Beardsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Legs, pushing him back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Beardsley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legs smiles and moves away.
Beardsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Legs wants to counter the offense by Beardsley and move into the clinch position. Beardsley tries to clinch up. Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Beardsley lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut. Beardsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Legs moves out of range as Beardsley strikes. Legs tries to counter with a clinch but Beardsley shakes him off and moves away. Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Legs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing. Legs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Legs throws an off balance right hand
enabling Beardsley to counter with a crisp jab. Beardsley scores with a jab to the body. Legs is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Beardsley misses with a left hand and Legs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Beardsley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# Beardsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Beardsley avoids the body shot from Legs.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Legs manages to avoid it. Beardsley wants to clinch up but Legs keeps it at a distance. Beardsley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Beardsley misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand. Beardsley misses with a looping left. Legs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Beardsley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action! Beardsley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legs in his tracks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Beardsley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Nice defenses there by Legs. Legs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Beardsley throws a right hand that misses
and Legs counters with a leg kick. #CL# Beardsley closes the distance and clinches. Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley tries a body shot but Legs blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land. Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley prevents a body shot from Legs. A head punch on the inside from Legs fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beardsley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beardsley fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Legs's head. Legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beardsley lands a left hand.
Legs is working Beardsley over against the cage. Legs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beardsley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Legs can turn it around. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Legs slowing the pace effectively. Beardsley can't find room to land a body shot as Legs controls the action.
Beardsley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Legs.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Legs is working Beardsley over against the cage. Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but Legs avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage. Legs scores with a shot to the side of Beardsley's head. Legs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Legs is leaning against Beardsley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Legs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Legs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beardsleys head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Legs. A short left from Legs. Beardsley can't find room to land a body shot as Legs controls the action.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
#T2# Legs cracks Beardsley with a nice body shot. Beardsley blocks a body shot from Legs. Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beardsley up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beardsley scores with a shoulder strike. Legs lands a right hand. Crazy Legs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Beardsley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley misses with some punches.
Legs stalling the fight.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Legs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Legs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legs. Legs blocking some punches.
Legs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##TD# Beardsley pulls Legs into guard.
#SUB# Legs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2# Legs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Beardsley moves into range and connects with a jab. Beardsley throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Legs counter with a right hand. Legs misses with a looping left. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nice shot lands for Legs. Legs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beardsley.
Legs throws a counter combo.#T4# Legs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Beardsley lands with a good body shot. Beardsley looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range. Beardsley throws a body shot but no joy. And Legs responds with a good body kick, but Beardsley manages to step out the way in time. Beardsley throws a right and a left that Legs avoids nicely. A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Some wild striking there from Beardsley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Beardsley misses with a lunging right hand
and Legs counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Beardsley wants to clinch. Legs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legs swats away the attempt to clinch by Beardsley. Legs throws a counter combo.#T1# Beardsley misses with a wild body shot. Legs throws a body shot but no joy. As Legs tries to get set, Beardsley tries to push him back and clinch up but Legs manages to avoid the attempt. Beardsley scores with a punch to the head. Legs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legs there as he acknowledges the shot. Beardsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut. Beardsley wants to clinch up but Legs keeps it at a distance. Legs feints a counter leg kick.#T2# Beardsley throws a shot to the body.
Beardsley tries to clinch up but Legs circles away and keeps his distance. Legs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beardsley. Legs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beardsley blocks it well. Beardsley misses with a jab to the body
and Legs counters with a low kick, right behind Beardsley 's knee. #CL# Beardsley has closed the distance and engaged Legs in a clinch.
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch. Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Legs walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Beardsley drives through and clinches with Legs against the cage.
#T3# Legs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Beardsley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Beardsley's head. Legs prevents a body shot from Beardsley. Legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Legs lands with a short shot to the head. Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD# Beardsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Legs uses from the top position. Beardsley working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beardsley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Legs is now in half guard. Beardsley is pressing down on Legs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Legs advances to half guard. #T4# Beardsley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU2# Legs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Beardsley throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range. A slow jab from Beardsley misses its intended target. Legs throws a counter combo. Legs blocks a head kick by Beardsley.
Beardsley throws a big shot that misses. Legs is trying to counter with his kicks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beardsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand. Beardsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Peter Beardsley. I think Beardsley 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley! A very excited looking Peter Beardsley 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. In defeat, Crazy Legs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got paid, I win'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1125 Cleever v Petrov
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Dan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Dan is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dan passes the guard and advances to mount! Dan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dan wants to control the pace but McDonnell is squirming around nicely. McDonnell's coaches at Copes have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Dan wants to control but McDonnell has made it back to half guard. Nice work. McDonnell trying to hold on to Dan 's head to control him but Dan postures up.
Dan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dan is keen to just control but McDonnell is a slippery customer. McDonnell wants to get back to full guard.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McDonnell is staying active underneath Dan , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dan wants to take a breather but McDonnell is having none of it. McDonnell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3# McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Dan from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dan throws a body shot but no joy. Dan just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. McDonnell lands a head shot. Dan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dan has time to react. Dan missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dan swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Dan .
Dan scores to the head and body with a nice combination! McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from McDonnell does it's job there. McDonnell needs to keep his hands up - Dan had a free shot at his head there.#T4# Dan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dan 's sensitive parts. McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Dan . Dan lands with a hook. McDonnell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonnell as he jumps to the side. McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dan . McDonnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dan . A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell. McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Dan is out of range. Dan is looking for the big counter here. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sickwat Dan will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Dan throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range. McDonnell takes a swing at Dan 's ribcage but misses. McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range. McDonnell scores with the left hand. Dan knows he should have avoided that one. Dan cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap. McDonnell throws out a leg kick but Dan moves out of range and McDonnell only half commits. Dan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonnell. McDonnell lands an overhand right. McDonnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dan in his tracks. Sickwat Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A cross from McDonnell lands. Danga de danga de dang - Dan scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dan shoots in and drives through. McDonnell sprawls well. McDonnell throws a big counter combination but Dan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. McDonnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - Dan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dan staying out of range there.#T1# McDonnell misses with a body shot.
Dan blocks a jab. McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Dan 's shoulder, as Dan tries to avoid the shot. Dan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell. Dan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell. Dan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
Nice uppercut there from Dan . A swing and a miss from Dan . Dan throws a one two combo.
Dan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Dan moved out of range nicely. Dan throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem. McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Dan moves away and avoids it. McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dan throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.#T2##CL2# Dan gets a clinch. McDonnell misses with a body punch.
Dan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McDonnell pushes Dan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dan missing with knees to the body.
Dan misses with a body punch.
#BC# McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dan misses with a looping right. McDonnell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dan throws a body shot but no joy. Dan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McDonnell throws a right and a left that both miss. Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far. Dan scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3# McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dan throws out the jab. McDonnell defending well as Dan loads up on a big left hand. Dan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dan lands a jab to the nose. Dan lands a slapping body shot.
McDonnell lands a head shot. McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dan slips under a jab from McDonnell. McDonnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Dan should have avoided that one. Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonnell as he avoids it easily. Dan staying out of range there. Dan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Dan misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McDonnell cracks Dan with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4# Dan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McDonnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dan . Dan lands a body shot.
Dan scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonnell in his tracks. Dan fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from McDonnell misses. Dan misses with a straight left. Dan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dan drops his hands momentarily and McDonnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dan scores with a punch to the head. McDonnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dan missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sickwat Dan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Dan misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick. McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonnell tried to counter with a leg kick but Dan avoided it. McDonnell connects with a leg kick. Dan misses with a double jab.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Dan didn't see that one coming. Dan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head. Dan misses with a takedown attempt - McDonnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dan tries for a takedown but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dan scores with a jab. McDonnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A left lands for McDonnell. Dan misses the jab. Dan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Dan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonnell momentarily.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range. McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dan is out of range and McDonnell settles back down. Dan misses with a hook. McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2# Dan forces McDonnell back against the cage and clinches. McDonnell misses with some punches.
McDonnell presses Dan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dan prevents a body shot from McDonnell. McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head. McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dan . McDonnell pushes Dan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dan misses with some punches.
#BC# McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
Dan throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it. McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Dan . Dan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2# Dan moves to clinch but McDonnell breaks away enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dan misses with a few strikes there.
Dan slips a jab and a cross from McDonnell.
Dan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A big right from McDonnell misses. Dan tries to clinch up. McDonnell lands a jab to the nose. Dan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell. Some wild striking there from Dan .
McDonnell lands a head shot. Dan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonnell throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Dan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut. Dan dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonnell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ger McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan . McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dan is just out of range. McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Dan .
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dan is looking to clinch but McDonnell is avoiding it.
Dan tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance. McDonnell tries to score with a low kick but Dan moves his leg out of the way. Dan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Dan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Dan misses. McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dan misses with a looping right. Danga de danga de dang - Dan scores with a four punch combination! McDonnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dan misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand. Dan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dan fails in his attempt to clinch. McDonnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. McDonnell lands the left hand. Horrible takedown attempt by Dan or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonnell, which made it look bad. Dan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dan connects with a right hand. McDonnell shakes it off. Dan tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab. Dan walks into a left hand. Dan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell. McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. McDonnell cracks Dan with a right hand to the side of the head. McDonnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Ger McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dan throws out a leg kick but McDonnell moves out of range and Dan only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight! Ger McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4A
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Ettish throws a looping overhand right but Lemaire ducks down to avoid it. Ettish's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lemaire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ettish scrambles back to his feet. Ettish throws a shot to the body.
Ettish looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemaire is just out of range. Andy Ettish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A right-left combo lands from Ettish. Lemaire slips a jab from Ettish. Ettish stuns Lemaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ettish throws a body shot but no joy. Lemaire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Nice defenses there by Lemaire. Ettish misses with a left hand and Ettish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A left lands for Lemaire. Ettish misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lemaire scores with a punch to the head. Lemaire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ettish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Ettish misses with a body shot
and Lemaire counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lemaire is looking to clinch. Lemaire lands with a shot to the body. Lemaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ettish throws out the jab. Lemaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettish is just out of range. Ettish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ettish lands a slapping body shot.
Ettish lands a jab to Lemaire's midsection. Lemaire fails in his attempt to clinch. Ettish ducks right into an uppercut from Lemaire. Lemaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Ettish. Ettish lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemaire backwards. Ettish takes a shot to the head. #T2# Ettish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemaires head. Lemaire lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Ettish. #BC2# Ettish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemaire. Ettish does a little dance to reset his feet. Ettish looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Ettish misses. Lemaire throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lemaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lemaire closes the distance looking to clinch letting Ettish counter with a right hand. Ettish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ettish misses with a body shot.
Lemaire takes one to the side of the head.
Ettish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lemaire on the side of the head. The fighters circling - Ettish throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Lemaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ettish counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lemaire tries to clinch there but Ettish circles away.
Ettish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lemaire's head backwards. Ettish swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Lemaire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ettish misses with a hook from the clinch. Lemaire tries to work over Ettish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaire working aggressively here.
Ettish struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemaire controls his hands.
Ettish misses with a body punch.
Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettish controls his hands.
Lemaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Ettish fails to land. Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettishs head. Lemaire lands with a left to the head. Lemaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ettish backwards. 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! Lemaire scores with a shoulder strike. Lemaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Lemaire lands a body punch. Lemaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettish backwards. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ettish lands with a short shot to the head. Ettish tries to break the clinch but Lemaire is controlling the position. Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire prevents a body shot from Ettish. Nice body punch from Lemaire - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Lemaire.
A short right from Lemaire on the inside. Lemaire scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ettish manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemaire takes a shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lemaire lands with a light punch inside. Lemaire lands a right hand. Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaire lands a nice shot to the body. A battle for position here, against the ropes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maurice Lemaire will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# A punch combination from Ettish misses. Lemaire slips under a jab from Ettish. Ettish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lemaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Lemaire moves into the clinch successfully.
Ettish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. #BC2# Ettish manages to break the clinch.
Ettish throws out a loose jab but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Ettish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lemaire counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ettish uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ettish, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ettish moves forwards but Lemaire connects with a nice, crisp jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ettish, as that shot connected.
Lemaire misses with a hook. Ettish ducked under it nicely. Ettish lands with a cross. #T1# Lemaire tries to clinch but Ettish is having none of it. Lemaire cracks Ettish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lemaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ettish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemaire.
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ettish throws the left hand but Lemaire avoids the punch easily. Ettish fails to land with a series of punches.
Lemaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ettish.
Lemaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ettish doesn't seem bothered though. Good standup being displayed there by Ettish as he connects with a hook. Ettish scores with the left hand. Lemaire knows he should have avoided that one. The fighters circling - Ettish throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lemaire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ettish. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jab by Ettish.#T2# A big left from Ettish misses. Lemaire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Lemaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Ettish should have avoided that one. Lemaire tries to close the distance and clinch but Ettish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Ettish. Ettish throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Lemaire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lemaire. Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Ettish struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemaire controls his hands.
Ettish looking to slow down the pace here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lemaire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ettish or not. Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ettish or not. Maurice Lemaire has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ettish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lemaire. Ettish is breathing heavily. Lemaire misses with the head strike.
#T3# Lemaire lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Lemaire.
Ettish looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ettish fails to land. Ettish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettishs head. Lemaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ettish working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ettish. A short right from Lemaire on the inside. Lemaire tries to work over Ettish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ettish pushes Lemaire back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ettish. Ettish misses with a body punch.
Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Ettish. Ettish working hard to break the clinch. Lemaire scores with a shoulder strike. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lemaire as Ettish tries to tie him up. #T4# Lemaire lands a nice uppercut. 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! Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Ettish avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes. Lemaire lands with a right to the head. A right hand to the body from Lemaire.
Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ettish's elbow. Ettish swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire lands with a light punch inside. Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Ettish avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes. Ettish content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lemaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettish backwards. A head punch on the inside from Ettish fails to land. Ettish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lemaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ettish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ettish throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaire. Lemaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A right hand to the body from Lemaire.
A hook to the body from Lemaire.
A short uppercut from Lemaire. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Lemaire dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A jab from Ettish misses. Ettish misses with an uppercut. Lemaire saw that one coming. Lemaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ettish can do to turn this around? Ettish throws a body shot but no joy. A quick step to the side and Lemaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lemaire fails in his attempt to clinch. Ettish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ettish throws out a powerful jab. Lemaire misses with a looping left. Ettish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ettish throws a right hand that Lemaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemaire also avoids with ease. Ettish throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lemaire tries to counter by clinching up but Ettish breaks away and moves out of range. Ettish throws a shot from downtown. Lemaire moves away and avoids it. Lemaire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaire misses with a body shot.
Ettish connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ettish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lemaire.#T1# Lemaire connects with a jab. Lemaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Ettish circles away.
Ettish now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ettish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ettish clobbers Lemaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lemaire tries to clinch but Ettish moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Ettish. Lemaire does a little dance to reset his feet. Ettish throws a body punch but Lemaire moves out of range. Ettish misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemaire lands a jab to the head.
Lemaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Ettish circles away.
A swing and a miss from Ettish. Lemaire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ettish manages to circle out of the way. Ettish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2# Ettish misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Lemaire moves into the clinch. Lemaire scores with a nice hook to the head. Ettish tries to break free but Lemaire pushes him back against the ropes. Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ettish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire scores with a shoulder strike. Ettish scores with a hook to the body. Ettish can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaire controls the action.
Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettishs head. Lemaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaire lands a right hand. Lemaire scores with a hook to the body. Ettish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lemaire lands a body punch in the clinch. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Lemaire. Lemaire lands with a light punch inside. Ettish trying to stall but Lemaire improves his position.
A short uppercut from Lemaire. Lemaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Ettish.
Lemaire is working Ettish over against the ropes. Ettish misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Lemaire.
Ettish tries to circle away but Lemaire has him pinned against the ropes. Ettish swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Lemaire.
A shot in the inside from Lemaire. #BC2# Ettish breaks from the clinch.
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ettish moves away from the strike by Lemaire. Lemaire wants to clinch but Ettish slips to the side and Ettish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lemaire misses with a looping left. Lemaire lands with an overhand left. Ettish misses with a double jab.
Lemaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4##CL# Lemaire moves into the clinch. Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ettish's elbow. Ettish prevents a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2# Ettish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lemaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ettish.
Ettish looks to land a right hand but Lemaire moved out of range. Lemaire throws a lazy right hand but Ettish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lemaire misses the jab. Lemaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL# Lemaire moves into the clinch. Lemaire pushes Ettish back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Andy Ettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lemaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire.
And that's the end of the fight! Maurice Lemaire showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemaire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire! Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Maurice Lemaire!
Maurice Lemaire wins by unanimous decision! |
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SYN 1123 Ben vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1# Mahomes avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Mahomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahomes manages to avoid it. Mahomes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. An inside leg kick from Mahomes misses. Jimenez avoids the head kick by Mahomes.
Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mahomes throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jimenez shoots in for a takedown but Mahomes shows good takedown defense. Mahomes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mahomes throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mahomes misses with a body kick. Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahomes manages to avoid it. Mahomes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez. Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Mahomes slips a jab from Jimenez. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes. Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mahomes cracks Jimenez with a right hand to the side of the head. Patrick Mahomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Jimenez scores with a hook. Mahomes throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it. Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch. Mahomes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez. Mahomes avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Mahomes with a nice calf kick. Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahomes takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses. Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it. Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jimenez cracks Mahomes with a good jab. Jimenez works the jab nicely. 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! Mahomes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Mahomes.
Mahomes 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.
#T2# Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes. Mahomes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mahomes misses with a looping left. Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jimenez avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch. Jimenez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Nice shot lands for Mahomes. Jimenez cracks Mahomes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A punch combination from Jimenez misses. Mahomes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes. Mahomes misses the shot to the body. Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Mahomes throws a push kick but Jimenez slaps the foot to one side. #T3# Mahomes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mahomes lands a leg kick that knocks Jimenez off balance momentarily. Nice body punch from Jimenez. Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez. Jimenez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimenez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jimenez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahomes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jimenez looks to land a combination but Mahomes avoids it well. Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Mahomes misses. Mahomes connects with a crisp jab. Jimenez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahomes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Jimenez misses with a few strikes there.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jimenez. That did some damage! Mahomes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it. Mahomes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahomes.#T4# Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jimenez 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. Jimenez looks to land a combination but Mahomes avoids it well. A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes. Mahomes jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet. Mahomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jimenez scores with a jab to the head.
Mahomes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mahomes misses with a wild body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jimenez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jimenez misses the jab. Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes misses with a straight right. A countering left hand to the body from Jimenez misses. Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch. Mahomes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mahomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jimenez only half commits to the counter leg kick. Mahomes throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mahomes swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez digs a good hook to Mahomes's body.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick. Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahomes's head. Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patrick Mahomes is winning the standup battle so far. Mahomes needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there. Jimenez tests Mahomes's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jimenez thuds his right hand into Mahomes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Mahomes throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Mahomes. Mahomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jimenez cracks Mahomes with a right hand to the side of the head. Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Mahomes.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahomes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jimenez stalks Mahomes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mahomes's face. Mahomes staggers backwards, shaken. Mahomes connects with a jab. A jab from Jimenez does it's job there. Mahomes swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Mahomes's body. Jimenez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mahomes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahomes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mahomes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jimenez circles away quickly and effectively. Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot by Jimenez. Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Mahomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mahomes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimenez to score with a decent uppercut. Mahomes is looking to land body kicks. Mahomes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2# Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with the left hand. Mahomes knows he should have avoided that one. Mahomes connects with a solid leg kick. Jimenez misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely. Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab. Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mahomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Mahomes does a little dance to reset his feet. Mahomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez. Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez lands an overhand right. Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Mahomes counters with a good low kick that Jimenez was not able to check. Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Mahomes coming out on top. Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes. Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Mahomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3# Mahomes misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab. Jimenez with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes. Mahomes is looking to chop away at Jimenez's legs. A nice side step and Jimenez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mahomes is looking to land body kicks. Jimenez lands with a shot to the body. Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahomes. Mahomes connects with a single shot there. Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch. Mahomes with a nice cross. Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahomes.
Mahomes looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range. Jimenez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahomes circles away quickly and effectively. Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Jimenez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mahomes to the mat! Mahomes manages to get full guard. #T4##SUB2# Jimenez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mahomes wants to stand but Jimenez is controlling the position. Jimenez sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jimenez wants to control from the top but Mahomes keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot. Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it. Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mahomes tries to score with a low kick but Jimenez moves his leg out of the way. Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahomes. Mahomes misses with a hook. Jimenez ducked under it nicely. Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body. Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick. Mahomes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily. Mahomes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jimenez slips under a jab. Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jimenez throws out a counter right but Mahomes avoids it with no problem. Jimenez lands with a hook. Mahomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1# Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw. Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jimenez avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Jimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahomes. Mahomes moves away from the strike by Jimenez. Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mahomes misses with a few strikes there.
Mahomes misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back. Jimenez throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range. Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily. Jimenez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mahomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Mahomes. Mahomes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2# Mahomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Mahomes scores with a punch to the head. An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes. Mahomes lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Mahomes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahomes lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez lands a nice hook to Mahomes's body. Mahomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mahomes slips a straight right by Jimenez. Jimenez slips a straight right by Mahomes. Mahomes slips a straight right by Jimenez. It looked like Mahomes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez. Jimenez misses with a body kick. Mahomes slips a jab from Jimenez. Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahomes's head. Jimenez is looking to slow Mahomes down with leg kicks. Mahomes takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses. Jimenez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A countering left hand to the body from Jimenez misses. Mahomes throws a low kick but Jimenez moves out of range easily. #T3# Jimenez avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses. Jimenez misses with a looping right. Jimenez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimenez misses with a straight right. A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez. Mahomes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mahomes throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily. Jimenez misses with the combination.
Jimenez cracks Mahomes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it. Mahomes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mahomes checks the leg kick. Mahomes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mahomes staying out of range there. Mahomes misses with a straight left. #T4# Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range. Nice shot by Jimenez. Mahomes takes one on the button. Mahomes 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. The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice uppercut there from Jimenez. Mahomes throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it. Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away. Mahomes lands with a straight right. Jimenez didn't see that one coming. Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jimenez. That did some damage! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mahomes throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
Mahomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diogo Jimenez. Well Jimenez 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Hopgood. Robillard does a little dance to reset his feet. Robillard tries to clinch but Hopgood is having none of it. Hopgood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robillard.
Hopgood dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hopgood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Robillard ducks under a wild hook from Hopgood. Robillard misses with a jab to the body
and Hopgood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Robillard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robillard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopgood has time to react. Hopgood misses with a hook. Robillard ducked under it nicely. Robillard jabs Hopgood right on the nose. Hopgood blinks but takes it well. Hopgood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1# Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopgood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hopgood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robillard lands an overhand right. Robillard lunges at Hopgood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopgood's hand. Hopgood drops his hands momentarily and Robillard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Michel Robillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Robillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hopgood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Robillard misses with a double jab.
Robillard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopgood counters with a right hand to the body. Robillard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopgood. Hopgood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2# Hopgood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robillard stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopgood. Hopgood gets slowly back to his feet. Robillard tries to clinch there but Hopgood circles away.
Hopgood shoots for a double leg takedown but Robillard sprawls well. He's pushed Hopgood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hopgood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Michel Robillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hopgood stuns Robillard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. It looks like Robillard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Hopgood misses with a looping right. Robillard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopgood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hopgood cracks Robillard with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Michel Robillard has been cut.#T3# Jab, jab by Robillard - just one landing. Robillard throws a right and a left that Hopgood avoids nicely. Robillard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Robillard. No joy for Hopgood on that attempt. Michel Robillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oreo Hopgood. Robillard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robillard sizes up Hopgood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hopgood moves out of range of the strikes. Hopgood lands a nice looking body shot.
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Hopgood pushes him off.#T4# Hopgood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robillard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Robillard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Robillard throws out a loose jab but Hopgood uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! Robillard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopgood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hopgood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Robillard swings widly with a right hand
#KD2# and Hopgood counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Robillard down! Hopgood is looking to finish but Robillard is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Robillard is rocked! Hopgood stands up over Robillard, holding on to his feet. Hopgood throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Robillard is out cold! Hopgood lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oreo Hopgood! Oreo Hopgood retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3A
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1# Birdwhistle punishes Lemaire's body with a nice straight punch. Birdwhistle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemaire throws out the jab. Lemaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Birdwhistle. Birdwhistle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Birdwhistle catches Lemaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Birdwhistle missing with a left hand there. Lemaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lemaire wants to counter with a clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him away. Birdwhistle tries to clinch up but Lemaire circles away and keeps his distance. Birdwhistle scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2# Lemaire has closed the distance and engaged Birdwhistle in a clinch.
Lemaire misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Birdwhistle avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes. Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birdwhistle pushes Lemaire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemaire. Lemaire scores with a hook to the body.#T1# Lemaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards. Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle. Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle. Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Lemaire.
Lemaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards. Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Lemaire blocks it.
Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lemaire misses with a hook from the clinch. Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lemaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lemaire tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Birdwhistle looking to throw knees to the head but Lemaire is blocking nicely.
Lemaire misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lemaire scores with a nice short uppercut. Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Lemaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemaire scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lemaire gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lemaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire is working Birdwhistle over against the ropes. Birdwhistle blocks a body shot from Lemaire. Birdwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemaire controls his hands.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Lemaire tries a body shot but Birdwhistle blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lemaire scores with a nice short uppercut. Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lemaire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lemaire scores with a hook to the body. Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Birdwhistle avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes. Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# A short right from Lemaire on the inside. Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birdwhistle's elbow. Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire misses with the head strike.
Lemaire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards. Lemaire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Birdwhistle misses with a knee to the head. Birdwhistle takes a shot to the head. Lemaire gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaire works on Birdwhistle's body with a couple of short punches. Lemaire lands an uppercut. Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle. A shot in the inside from Lemaire. 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! Lemaire can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemaire backwards. Good body shot from Lemaire.
Lemaire works on Birdwhistle's body with a couple of short punches. Birdwhistle is breathing heavily.#T4# A shot in the inside from Lemaire. Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire scores with a shot to the side of Birdwhistle's head. Birdwhistle tries to work over Lemaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaire scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lemaire pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemaire. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemaire. A shot in the inside from Lemaire. Lemaire lands an uppercut. Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice left hand lands by Lemaire.
Birdwhistle misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle. Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birdwhistle's elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Lemaire dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Some wild striking there from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemaire.
Lemaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lemaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Birdwhistle misses with a body shot.
Lemaire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Birdwhistle. Birdwhistle throws a hook to the side of Lemaire's head but Lemaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Birdwhistle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemaire throws out the jab. Lemaire throws a good cross that connects.
Birdwhistle avoids the body shot from Lemaire.
#CL# Birdwhistle gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaire lands with a right to the head. Lemaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire works on Birdwhistle's body with a couple of short punches. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Birdwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaire controls the action.
#T1# A short right from Lemaire. #ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked! Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now. Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Lemaire lands an uppercut. Birdwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the head. Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle. Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head. Birdwhistle throws an elbow but it misses.
Lemaire creates a bit of distance and cracks Birdwhistle with a big uppercut! Birdwhistle goes down! The referee pushes Lemaire away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Birdwhistle make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Lemaire takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Lemaire! |
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Event:
UCF 93: Santoro v Chai
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# Kent thows a left - swing and a miss! Kent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lesage moves out of range of the strikes. Lesage wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kent throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesage.
A jab from Kent misses. Kent misses with a looping left. A punch lands to the side of Kent 's head but he takes it in his stride. Donk. Lesage catches Kent right on the button with a cross. Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesage. Kent throws a right and a left that Lesage avoids nicely. #CL# Lesage moves into range and clinches up with Kent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Kent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kent works the jab nicely. Nice defenses there by Kent.#T1# Kent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kent thows a left - swing and a miss! Lesage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kent checks a leg kick. Lesage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL# Lesage closes the distance and pushes Kent back into the cage.#BC2# Kent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesage sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesage. Kristian Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kent tries to move into range but Lesage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lesage looks to land a right hand but Kent moved out of range. Lesage throws a low kick but Kent moves out of range easily. Kent throws a lazy right hand but Lesage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kent misses with an uppercut. Lesage saw that one coming. Lesage tests Kent's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Lesage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. 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! Lesage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kent lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kent throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lesage lands with an uppercut that bounces Kent off the cage and back into range. Lesage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lesage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kent.
Lesage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesage misses with a straight right. Lesage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lesage tries to clinch up but Kent circles away and keeps his distance.#T3# Kent throws an overhand right that lands on Lesage's shoulder, as Lesage tries to avoid the shot. Lesage throws a series of punches but Kent avoids them all with ease. A big right from Kent misses. Lesage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kents jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lesage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kent.
Kent lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kent might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lesage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lesage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lesage tries to clinch but Kent is having none of it. Kent misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big left from Kent misses. A big right from Lesage misses. Kent throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lesage looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL# Lesage drives through and clinches with Kent against the cage.
#T4##BC# Lesage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lesage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kent. A little jabbing left from Kent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lesage lands with a straight right. Kent didn't see that one coming. We've been informed that Kent has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kent misses the jab. Kent shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lesage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kent lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesage's head. Lesage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lesage misses with a two punch combination.
Kent swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lesage throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range. Kent lands with a cross. Lesage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kent's hands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Lesage closes the distance and clinches. Lesage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kent lands a shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lesage dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Lesage slips under a jab from Kent. Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesage tries to clinch up. Lesage slips a jab from Kent. A left lands for Kent. Lesage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lesage. Lesage obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Lesage misses. Kent swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kent misses with a looping left. Kent ducks under a wild hook from Lesage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice defenses there by Lesage. Kent misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Lesage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Lesage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kent wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kent lands a shot to the body. Lesage lands a body punch in the clinch. Lesage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Our sources have told us that Lesage has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2# Kent breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Kent finds it's target. Kent throws a hook but Lesage blocks it. Lesage tries to counter by clinching up but Kent breaks away and moves out of range. Kent throws a good cross that connects.
Kent looks to land a right hand but Lesage moved out of range. Lesage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kent. Lesage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kent cracks Lesage with a good jab. Lesage slips under a jab. Lesage fails in his attempt to clinch. Lesage slips under a jab.#T2# Lesage throws an overhand right that lands on Kent's shoulder, as Kent tries to avoid the shot. The crowd cheers as Kent lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lesage doesn't seem phased though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kent connects with a nice looking jab.
Kent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lesage doesn't seem bothered though. Kristian Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lesage defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand. Lesage tests Kent's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lesage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kent misses with a straight right. Kent throws a lazy uppercut
and Lesage counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lesage connects with a jab. Lesage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lesage slips under a jab. As Kent tries to get set, Lesage tries to push him back and clinch up but Kent manages to avoid the attempt. Kent cracks Lesage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3# A swing and a miss from Kent. Lesage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Kent tries to bum rush Lesage with a series of wild strikes but Lesage uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Lesage does a little dance to reset his feet. Kent thows a left - swing and a miss! Lesage swings widly with a right hand
letting Kent counter with a right hand. Lesage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kent. Kent misses with the combination.
Lesage lands with a right hand. Kent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesage counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kent scores with a decent looking hook. Lesage throws a hook to the side of Kent's head but Kent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little jabbing left from Kent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big right from Lesage misses. #T4# Lesage moves out of range as Kent strikes. Lesage is looking to counter punch. Kent is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lesage misses with a hook. Kent ducked under it nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Lesage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kent! But no joy. Lesage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lesage throws a push kick but Kent slaps the foot to one side. Kent moves out of range as Lesage strikes. A punch combination from Kent misses. Lesage is looking to counter the offense by Kent and move into the clinch. Kent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kent misses with a double jab
letting Lesage counter with a right hand. Kent takes a swing at Lesage's ribcage but misses. Kent works the jab nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Kent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Kent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesage.
Lesage moves out of range as Kent strikes. Lesage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kent at a distance.
Lesage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lesage throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range. Kent throws a lazy right hand but Lesage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesage. Kent throws a shot from downtown. Lesage moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kent connects with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Kent misses the target. Lesage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Lesage does a little dance to reset his feet. Kent misses with an uppercut. Lesage throwing a counter right hand but Kent manages to avoid it. Lesage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kent sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lesage misses with an uppercut
and Kent counters with a lovely shot to the body. The fighters circling - Kent throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kent thuds his right hand into Lesage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice jab there from Kent. Kent pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kent throws a right and a left that Lesage avoids nicely. Kent misses with a straight left. Lesage seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Lesage ducks under a wild hook from Kent. Kent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kent lands with a shot to the body. Lesage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kent to score with a decent uppercut. Lesage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kent at a distance.
#T2# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesage, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lesage swings for the body but Kent moves out of range.
Lesage lands a head shot.#CL# Lesage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lesage landing knees to the body.
Kent presses Lesage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lesage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short left from Kent. Lesage presses Kent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lesage misses with a punch on the inside.
Lesage lands with a right to the head. Kent has Lesage pressed against the cage.
Lesage lands an uppercut.#T3# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kent taking a breather. Lesage tries to work over Kent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Lesage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kent throws out a loose jab but Lesage uses good head movement to avoid it. Kent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesage. Kent throws a counter combo. Kent thows a left - swing and a miss! No joy there for Kent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Lesage is out of range. Lesage throws a big counter combination but Kent scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lesage tests Kent's chin there with a solid looking shot. A jab from Lesage finds it's way through Kent's defenses. Lesage misses with a straight left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kent! But no joy.#T4# Kent throws an overhand right that lands on Lesage's shoulder, as Lesage tries to avoid the shot. Kent misses with a hook
#CL# and Lesage counters by moving into the clinch. Kent displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lesage up against the cage. Lesage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kents head. Lesage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kent backwards. Lesage pushes Kent back against the cage and lands a hook to 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! Lesage scores with a shoulder strike. Lesage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lesage misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lesage fails to land. Kent tries to stall but Lesage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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 Robbie Lesage. I think Lesage 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Lesage! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1# Lemaire misses with a hook
and Sansho counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Lemaire moves into the clinch. Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Sansho controls his hands.
Sansho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaire tries a body shot but Sansho blocks it.
Lemaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaire cracks Sansho with a nice body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaire. Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Sansho blocks a body shot from Lemaire. Sansho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaire prevents a body shot from Sansho. Sansho tries to throw a body punch but Lemaire avoids it by throwing Sansho back against the ropes. Sansho pushes Lemaire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Sansho is trying to break free. Sansho scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sansho lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Sansho takes a shot to the head. Lemaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire pushes Sansho back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Sansho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sansho swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Sansho throws a head punch that misses. Lemaire can't find room to land a body shot as Sansho controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemaire. Lemaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sansho throws a head punch that misses. Sansho blocks a body shot from Lemaire. Sansho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sansho can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaire controls the action.
Sansho swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaire lands a body punch in the clinch. Sansho lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Sansho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaire. Sansho misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lemaire misses with some punches.
Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lemaire blocks a body shot from Sansho. Nice body punch from Lemaire. Lemaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lemaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanshos head. Sansho is leaning against Lemaire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sansho misses with a short punch on the inside. Sansho lands a hook to the side of the head. Sansho is trying to break the clinch but Lemaire has him pressed against the ropes. Sansho scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Lemaire lands with a light punch inside. Lemaire lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaire. Sansho working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sansho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lemaire has him pressed against the ropes. Sansho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sansho can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaire controls the action.
Lemaire misses with some punches.
Sansho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sansho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaire lands a hook to the side of the head. Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Lemaire.
Lemaire lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sansho backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sansho blocking some punches.
Lemaire blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Lemaire scores with a shot to the side of Sansho's head. Lemaire misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemaire.
Sansho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sansho misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemaire misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lemaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Sansho scores with a nice short uppercut. Lemaire blocking some punches.
Sansho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sansho is trying to push Lemaire away but Lemaire has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Lemaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sansho backwards. Lemaire digs a right hand into Sansho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sansho's gas tank. Lemaire scores with a nice hook to the head. Sansho lands with a short shot to the head. Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sansho misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Lemaire. Sansho misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Lemaire dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Sansho lands with a hook. Lemaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Yakami Sansho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Lemaire forces Sansho back against the ropes and clinches. Sansho tries a body shot but Lemaire blocks it.
Lemaire lands a nice shot to the body. Sansho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sansho tries to throw a body punch but Lemaire avoids it by throwing Sansho back against the ropes. Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Sansho. Lemaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sansho prevents a body shot from Lemaire. Lemaire scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sansho. Good body shot from Lemaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sansho backwards. Lemaire scores with a shoulder strike. Sansho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lemaire scores with a shot to the side of Sansho's head. Sansho blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lemaire fails to land. #T1# Lemaire prevents a body shot from Sansho. Lemaire pushes Sansho back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Sansho blocking some punches.
Sansho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemaire's elbow. Lemaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Sansho backwards. Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Sansho. Lemaire is working Sansho over against the ropes. Lemaire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sansho backwards. Lemaire lands a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Sansho fails to land. Lemaire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sansho's efforts to push away. Lemaire lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lemaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sansho backwards. Lemaire scores with a shot to the side of Sansho's head. #ROC2#Sansho is rocked! Sansho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Sansho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lemaire working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemaire.
Lemaire throws a head punch that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lemaire misses with a hook from the clinch. Sansho seems to have got his legs back now. Sansho can't break the clinch.
#T2# Lemaire lands a hook to the side of the head. Sansho is trying to break the clinch but Lemaire is controlling him. Sansho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sansho takes a shot to the head. Lemaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sansho. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sansho misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Lemaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sansho swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. A short body shot lands from Lemaire as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Lemaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sansho. Sansho swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Lemaire. Lemaire lands with a left to the head. Lemaire lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanshos head. Lemaire cracks Sansho with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Sansho goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Sansho wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Lemaire! |
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C366: Jiang vs Khabib II
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1# Turcotte misses with a looping right. Turcotte is looking to clinch but Assndrop is avoiding it.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Assndrop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turcotte's knee momentarily. Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Assndrop lands with a straight right. Turcotte didn't see that one coming. Turcotte throws a right hand that Assndrop ducks under and follows up with a left that Assndrop also avoids with ease. Nice straight punches there by Assndrop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Assndrop. Assndrop cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Turcotte throws a big shot that misses. Assndrop tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range. Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop. Turcotte throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it. Assndrop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Assndrop misses with a looping left. Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte. Assndrop scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Assndrop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte. Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Assndrop misses with a leg kick and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Assndrop has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet. Assndrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range. Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Assndrop counters with a lovely shot to the body. A jab from Turcotte misses. Turcotte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop. Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here. Assndrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turcotte scores with a hook. Turcotte moves away from the strike by Assndrop. A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Assndrop on the wrong end of a nice jab. Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop. Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# Assndrop throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Assndrop. Assndrop works Turcotte's body with a nice hook. Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Assndrop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte blocks a jab. The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab. Turcotte checks a leg kick. Assndrop swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Assndrop swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab. Turcotte connects with a right hand. Assndrop shakes it off. Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte. A big right from Assndrop misses. Assndrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3# Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Assndrop scoring well with a low kick there.
Assndrop scores with a sloppy right hand. Turcotte should have avoided that one. Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Assndrop 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. Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Assndrop tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range. Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Assndrop should have avoided that one. Turcotte misses with a straight right. Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Assndrop. Assndrop misses with an uppercut. Turcotte lands an overhand right. Assndrop misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Assndrop saw that one coming. Turcotte throws a big shot that misses. Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte. Assndrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A big left from Turcotte misses. Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop staying out of range there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Assndrop slips under a jab from Turcotte. Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Assndrop misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming. Turcotte misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Assndrop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Assndrop staying out of range there. Assndrop needs to keep his hands up - Turcotte had a free shot at his head there. Assndrop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Assndrop's belly button to the back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Assndrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Assndrop misses. Assndrop misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back. Decent striking displayed by Assndrop there. Assndrop thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body. Assndrop misses with a looping left. Turcotte lands with a cross. Turcotte 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. Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Assndrop. A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses. Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing. Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away. Nice defenses there by Assndrop. A counter left hand to the body from Assndrop misses its target. Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Assndrop lands with an overhand left.#T1# Turcotte throws a hook but Assndrop avoids it easily. Turcotte misses with a hook
and Assndrop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte. Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Assndrop slips a jab from Turcotte. Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes. Assndrop motions for Turcotte to come forward. Assndrop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Turcotte throws a counter combo. Turcotte misses with a looping right. Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop. Assndrop scores with a hook. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Assndrop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Turcotte checks a low kick from Assndrop. Turcotte throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it. Assndrop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range and Assndrop settles back down. #T2# Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Assndrop moved out of range nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turcotte throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily. Assndrop misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big left from Turcotte misses. Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte. Assndrop throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it. Turcotte lands a head shot. Assndrop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage! A swing and a miss from Turcotte. Turcotte misses with a wild body shot. Turcotte lands a body shot.
Turcotte defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand. Assndrop ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte. Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Assndrop is just out of range.#T3# Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Turcotte lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Turcotte misses the jab. Nice defenses there by Assndrop. That kick from Assndrop tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on. Assndrop slips a jab from Turcotte. Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it. Assndrop scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Assndrop moves away from the strike by Turcotte. Turcotte slips a straight right by Assndrop. Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A big right from Turcotte misses. Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes. Assndrop walks into a left hand. #T4# Assndrop throws a big shot that misses. Assndrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Assndrop scores with a jab to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Assndrop misses with a low kick. Assndrop with a nice calf kick. An inside leg kick from Assndrop misses. Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assndrop swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Assndrop throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Assndrop. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Turcotte misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target. A good leg kick by Assndrop. Nice cross by Turcotte. Assndrop throws out a powerful jab. Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it. Assndrop with a nice calf kick. Turcotte misses with a shot to the body and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Assndrop throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range. Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand. Assndrop throws a leg kick which misses Turcotte's front leg but catches the back leg as Turcotte tries to avoid it. Turcotte throws a big shot that misses. Assndrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Assndrop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Assndrop throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it. Assndrop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turcotte. Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it. Turcotte throws a right hand that Assndrop ducks under and follows up with a left that Assndrop also avoids with ease. Turcotte throws a one two combo.
#T1# Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte. Assndrop throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Assndrop. Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far. Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assndrop moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Assndrop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turcotte. Turcotte circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Assndrop digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs. Assndrop is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks. Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
As Turcotte tries to get set, Assndrop tries to push him back and clinch up but Turcotte manages to avoid the attempt. Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop. A jab from Turcotte misses. Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Assndrop lands a jab. Assndrop misses with a body shot.
Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte. Assndrop's corner calls for a 1-2. Assndrop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2# Turcotte throws a jab when Assndrop was well out of range. Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assndrop manages to avoid it. 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! Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Turcotte misses. Assndrop scores with a nice strike. Turcotte misses with a double jab
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Turcotte tries to close the distance and clinch but Assndrop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Assndrop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assndrop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assndrop takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses. A low kick lands for Assndrop.
#T3# Assndrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Assndrop tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it. Turcotte moves out of range as Assndrop strikes. Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Assndrop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Good leg kick by Assndrop. Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet. Assndrop swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Assndrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Assndrop scores with a punch to the head. Assndrop throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it. Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here. Assndrop throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot. Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.#T4# Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turcotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Assndrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Donk. Turcotte catches Assndrop right on the button with a cross. Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Assndrop backs away looking to recover. Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte. Assndrop swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Assndrop lands with a cross. Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop. Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Donk. Assndrop catches Turcotte right on the button with a cross. Turcotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Assndrop slips under a jab from Turcotte.
And that's the end of the fight! Maurits Assndrop showed his dominance in that final round. Well Assndrop 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop! Maurits Assndrop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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