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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GPG 30 Cobb vs Sanchez
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1# Korso moves into range and connects with a jab. Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat. A looping hook to the body misses from Korso. Morris does a little dance to reset his feet. Morris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sloppy strikes from Korso. Those never looked like landing. Morris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Korso throws a good cross that connects.
Korso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Morris counters with a takedown into side control. The ground and pound from Morris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Korso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korso tries to get out of the position. Morris lands a few punches from side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korso keeps working. #SUB2# Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Korso is defending well. #T1# Morris advances to full mount. Korso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Morris tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Morris throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Korso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morris breaks from Korso's wrist control and lands an elbow. Morris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morris punishing his opponent with strikes. Morris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Korso can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morris misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2# Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Korso looks a forlorn figure.
Korso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Morris looking for a guillotine from mount but Korso is having none of it. Morris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morris is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2# Korso is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Korso really wants to buck Morris off and get back to his feet. Morris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Korso looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Morris. Morris lands a big elbow - Korso is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Korso is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samuel Morris! During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Morris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFF 30 Pearson vs Jones
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celbuir scores with a jab to the body. Celbuir throws an off balance right hand
and Celbuir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Celbuir lands with a right hand. Tsuruta throws a hook but Celbuir blocks it. Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Celbuir ducks down to avoid it. Tsuruta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Celbuir missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Celbuir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta. Celbuir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks. Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Celbuir moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes. Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Celbuir. Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Celbuir lands a body shot.
#T1# Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch. Good standup being displayed there by Celbuir as he connects with a hook. Celbuir misses with a left hand and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Celbuir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Celbuir defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand. Celbuir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Celbuir misses with a right hand and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Celbuir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Celbuir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range. Tsuruta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Celbuir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Celbuir misses with a body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Celbuir avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Celbuir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing. A slow jab from Celbuir misses its intended target. Celbuir throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.#T2# Celbuir misses with a right hand enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab. Celbuir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celbuir looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range. A swing and a miss from Celbuir. Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Celbuir manages to avoid it.#CL# Tsuruta closes the distance and pushes Celbuir back into the cage. Celbuir is trying to break free. A short right from Tsuruta on the inside. Tsuruta lands a shot to the body. Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside. Tsuruta gets through Celbuir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Celbuir backwards. Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Celbuirs head. Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands with a light punch inside. Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Celbuir backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Celbuir is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsuruta has double underhooks. Celbuir blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Tsuruta to work.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head. Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses. I was talking to Tsuruta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Celbuir uses good head movement to avoid it. A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
#T4# Tsuruta lands with a left to the head. Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Celbuir can't break the clinch.
Tsuruta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Celbuir backwards. A short right from Tsuruta on the inside. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tsuruta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Celbuir backwards. #ROC# Celbuir is rocked! Celbuir is trying to break the clinch but Tsuruta has him pressed against the cage. Celbuir blocks a body shot from Tsuruta. A short uppercut from Tsuruta. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Celbuir is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him? Tsuruta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Celbuir's ribcage. Celbuir let out a lung full of air as it connected. Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Celbuir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta. Celbuir seems to have recovered his senses. Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Celbuir.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Celbuir throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range. Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Celbuir. Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot. Celbuir throws a series of punches but Tsuruta avoids them all with ease. Tsuruta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Celbuir.
Tsuruta slips under a jab. Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celbuir moves away. Kord Celbuir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches. Tsuruta scores with a shot to the side of Celbuir's head. A right handed body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Celbuir up against the cage. Celbuir prevents a body shot from Tsuruta. #T1# Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Celbuir tries to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling the position. Tsuruta lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuruta. A shot in the inside from Tsuruta. Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tsuruta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tsuruta lands a left hand.
Celbuir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tsuruta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2# Still in the clinch, Tsuruta scores with a nice short uppercut. Tsuruta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Celbuir manages to break the clinch.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut, right on the button! Celbuir tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
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Event:
PFF 29 Kansalainen vs Rivers
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Hope throws an overhand right that lands on Celbuir's shoulder, as Celbuir tries to avoid the shot. Hope works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Celbuir misses with a series of wild punches.
Celbuir avoids the body shot from Hope.
Celbuir scores with a hook to the body. Hope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Celbuir swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Hope counter with a right hand. Hope throws a sloppy head kick and Celbuir moves out of range easily. Celbuir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Celbuir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hope manages to avoid it. Celbuir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Celbuir blocks a head kick by Hope.
Celbuir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hope has time to react. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A head kick misses from Hope. Hope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Hard in the buildup to the fight. Celbuir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hope. Celbuir fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Hope misses its target. Hope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Celbuir looks to land a left hand but Hope moved out of range nicely.#T1# Celbuir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Celbuir throws a good cross that connects.
Hope throws a sloppy head kick and Celbuir moves out of range easily. Celbuir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Celbuir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hope. Celbuir throws a body punch but Hope moves out of range. Celbuir throws a body punch but Hope moves out of range. Celbuir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hope looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Celbuir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hope rather than just go for the knockout. A big left from Hope misses. Hope tries a head kick but it misses.
Celbuir ducks under a wild hook from Hope. Celbuir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Celbuir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Donk. Celbuir catches Hope right on the button with a cross. Celbuir fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2# Hope misses with a head kick.
Hope ducks under a wild hook from Celbuir. Celbuir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hope eats them both and turns towards Celbuir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Hope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Celbuir lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Celbuir does no damage. Hope jabs Celbuir right on the nose. Celbuir blinks but takes it well. Celbuir looks to score with a jab to the body but Hope is just out of range. Celbuir lands a slapping body shot.
Hope lands with a shot to the body. Celbuir throws a right and a left that Hope avoids nicely. Hope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Celbuir. Hope throws a right and a left that both miss. Hope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hope takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A jab from Celbuir does it's job there. Kray Celbuir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Celbuir punishes Hope's body with a nice straight punch. Hope lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hope throws a sloppy head kick and Celbuir moves out of range easily. Hope just misses with a punch to the body.
Hope connects with a nice looking jab.
Celbuir misses with a few strikes there.
Hope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Celbuir throws a hook to the side of Hope's head but Hope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Celbuir throws a right and a left that both miss. Celbuir blocks a head kick by Hope.
Celbuir misses with a hook
and Hope counters with a nice body shot. Celbuir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hope back to the cage. Celbuir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Celbuir moves out of range as Hope strikes. Celbuir wants to counter the offense by Hope and move into the clinch position.#T4# A slow jab from Hope misses its intended target. Sloppy strikes from Celbuir. Those never looked like landing. Celbuir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hope moves away. Hope misses with a straight right. Celbuir blocks a head kick by Hope.
Hope misses with a head kick.
Hope lands a jab to Celbuir's midsection. Celbuir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hope to score with a decent uppercut. Hope throws a jab but it's blocked by Celbuir. Celbuir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Celbuir cracks Hope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Celbuir looks to land a left hand but Hope moved out of range nicely. Hope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Celbuir throws a hook to the side of Hope's head but Hope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hope was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hope lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kray Celbuir dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hope cracks Celbuir with a right hand to the side of the head. Celbuir blocks a head kick by Hope.
A jab from Hope misses. Celbuir misses with a hook
and Hope counters with a stiff right hand. A jab from Celbuir misses. Hope throws a sloppy head kick and Celbuir moves out of range easily. Celbuir misses with a few strikes there.
Celbuir throws a right and a left that Hope avoids nicely. Hope misses with a two punch combination.
Celbuir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Celbuir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hope was well out of range. Poor timing from Celbuir. Celbuir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Celbuir throws a big shot that misses. Hope looks to score with a jab to the body but Celbuir is just out of range. Celbuir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hope getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hope lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Celbuir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Celbuir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hope scores with a jab to the head.
#T1# Celbuir scores with a one two! Hope had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Celbuir loads up on a big right hand but Hope slips the punch. Hope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hope misses the shot to the body. Celbuir misses with a straight right. Hope throws a jab but it's blocked by Celbuir. Celbuir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Celbuir misses with a combination
and Hope counters with a straight right hand. Hope slips under a jab. Celbuir misses with a double jab.
Celbuir misses with a straight right. Celbuir throws a nice looking combination but Hope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A big right from Hope misses. Celbuir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hope was well out of range. Poor timing from Celbuir. Celbuir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hope.
Hope takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2# Good shot there by Celbuir. Kray Celbuir seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hope throws a series of punches but Celbuir avoids them all with ease. Hope tried to score with a low kick but Celbuir checks it. Hope misses with a jab to the body
and Celbuir counters with a straight right hand. Hope slips a jab and a cross from Celbuir.
Celbuir throws out a powerful jab. Hope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Celbuir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Celbuir cracks Hope with a good jab. Celbuir ducks under a wild hook from Hope. Celbuir misses with a wild body shot. Hope swings for the body but Celbuir moves out of range.
Celbuir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Celbuir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hope moves away. Hope is looking to counter with head kicks. Kray Celbuir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hope misses the shot to the body. Hope dodges the punch combination from Celbuir.
#T3# Hope misses with a hook. Celbuir ducked under it nicely. Hope ducks under a wild hook from Celbuir. Celbuir moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Celbuir throws a big shot that misses. Celbuir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Celbuir lands a nice shot to the body.
Hope misses with a straight right. Celbuir scores with the left hand. Hope knows he should have avoided that one. Celbuir throws a lazy right hand but Hope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hope throws a counter high kick but Celbuir was just alert enough to avoid it. Celbuir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hope. Hope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Celbuir on the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Celbuir.#T4# Celbuir connects with the punch. Celbuir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Celbuir duly obliges. Celbuir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Celbuir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celbuir moves away. Hope walks into a straight right hand from Celbuir. A jab from Celbuir finds it's way through Hope's defenses. A jab from Celbuir misses. Celbuir thows a left - swing and a miss! Celbuir throws a hook but Hope blocks it. A big right from Hope misses. Celbuir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hope counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hope connects with a looping right hand.
Celbuir throws a jab when Hope was well out of range. Hope throws a counter high kick but Celbuir was just alert enough to avoid it. Hope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kray Celbuir 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Celbuir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hope. Hope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Celbuir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hope sees it coming and avoids it easily. Celbuir throws a series of punches but Hope avoids them all with ease. It looked like Hope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Celbuir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hope. A looping hook to the body misses from Celbuir. Hope does a little dance to reset his feet. Hope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Celbuir misses with a hook
letting Hope counter with a right hand. Hope takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hope lands with a good body shot. Hope wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left and a right from Hope both land. Nice combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Celbuir ducks under a wild hook from Hope. Hope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Hope scores with a hook to the body. Celbuir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Celbuir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Celbuir misses the shot to the body. Celbuir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hope takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hope throws a lazy right hand but Celbuir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hope looks to throw the jab but Celbuir is out of range. Hope tests Celbuir's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC# Celbuir is rocked! Hope closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Celbuir out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Hope! Billy Hope very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Ulvesson misses the target. Korso scores with a hook to the body. Ulvesson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Korso misses with an uppercut. Korso lands a jab. Korso throws a series of punches but Ulvesson avoids them all with ease. Ulvesson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Korso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ulvesson looks to land a right hand but Korso moved out of range. A big left from Ulvesson misses. A swing and a miss from Ulvesson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ulvesson throws a hook but Korso blocks it. Korso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ulvessons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ulvesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Korso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Ulvesson finds it's way through Korso's defenses. Ulvesson dips to his left and cracks Korso with an uppercut!#T1# Korso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korso misses the shot to the body. Ulvesson throwing a counter right hand but Korso manages to avoid it. Darlon Korso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ulvesson slips under a jab from Korso. A telegraphed right hand from Ulvesson misses the target. #KD# Oooooh!!! Ulvesson has knocked Korso down with a huge combo! Ulvesson steps away and waves a wobbly Korso back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Korso is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Darlon Korso has been cut. Korso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ulvesson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Korso is still on wobbly legs! Can Ulvesson finish him? Korso looks winded! Ulvesson throws a right and a left that Korso avoids nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ulvesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ulvesson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Korso square on the jaw! Damn, Korso is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulf Ulvesson! Ulf Ulvesson very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PFF 26 Gagnon Vs Nurmy
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Rollins gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rollins wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Celbuir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Celbuir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Celbuir slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Celbuir sizes up Rollins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rollins moves forwards but Celbuir connects with a nice, crisp jab. Celbuir swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Celbuir sprawls well. Celbuir swinging wildly here.
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! Rollins darts in looking for a takedown but Celbuir gets double underhooks and turns Rollins into the cage. Kord Celbuir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rollins. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins. Celbuir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Rollins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kord Celbuir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2# Rollins moves into range and clinches up with Celbuir.#BC# Celbuir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Celbuir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Rollins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Celbuir defends well and Rollins ends up having to push Celbuir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rollins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Celbuir's waist but Celbuir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rollins off to one side. #CL2# Rollins pushes Celbuir up against the cage in a clinch. Celbuir is pressed up against the cage. Rollins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Celbuir down to the mat. Celbuir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Rollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rollins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Celbuir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rollins scrambles back to his feet. Rollins throws a series of punches but Celbuir moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Celbuir. 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! Rollins moves away from the strike by Celbuir. Celbuir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Celbuir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2# Rollins shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Rollins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Celbuir to the mat! Celbuir manages to get full guard. #SUB2# Rollins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Celbuir is looking to stand up but Rollins isn't so interested in that idea. Rollins wants to pass the guard but Celbuir is keeping the position.#SUB2# Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2# Rollins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Celbuir wants to stand up but Rollins is controlling him. #SUB2# Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Celbuir wants to get back to his feet but Rollins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Rollins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rollins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Celbuir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rollins on the ground.#SUB2# Rollins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Celbuir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Celbuir has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Rollins working for a triangle but Celbuir defends it easily.
#SUB2# Rollins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Celbuir rolls with it to try and escape but Rollins cranks on the arm and Celbuir is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Rollins! After the fight, Henry Rollins 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:
PFF 24 Wooden vs Sunday
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Adebisi. Adebisi scoring well with a low kick there.
Adebisi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Celbuir lands with a good body shot. Adebisi throws a body shot but no joy. Celbuir misses with a straight left. Adebisi wants to counter the offense by Celbuir and move into the clinch position. Celbuir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Celbuir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adebisi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Left hook, right uppercut from Celbuir. Adebisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Celbuir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adebisi avoids the body shot from Celbuir.
Celbuir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Adebisi misses with a straight right. Celbuir misses with the combination.
Adebisi moves out of range as Celbuir strikes.#T1# Adebisi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Celbuir. Celbuir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Celbuir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adebisi circles away quickly and effectively. Adebisi tries to counter by closing the distance. Adebisi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adebisi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Celbuir lands a glancing blow to the side of Adebisi's head. Celbuir misses with an uppercut. Celbuir misses with a two punch combination.
Adebisi lands a nice looking body kick. A punch combination from Celbuir misses. Adebisi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Adebisi throws a right and a left that Celbuir avoids nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adebisi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Celbuir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A looping hook to the body misses from Celbuir. Adebisi does a little dance to reset his feet. Celbuir avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Adebisi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Celbuir throws a right hand that Adebisi ducks under and follows up with a left that Adebisi also avoids with ease.#T2# Adebisi throws a leg kick but Celbuir moved away. A left lands for Celbuir. Adebisi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Celbuir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Adebisi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Celbuir takes a swing at Adebisi's ribcage but misses. Nice body kick from Adebisi. Adebisi throws a wild body kick that Celbuir sees coming a mile off. A little feinted left hand from Celbuir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Celbuir dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Adebisi scores with a leg kick.
Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Celbuir. Adebisi throws a sloppy head kick and Celbuir moves out of range easily. Adebisi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Celbuir.
Adebisi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3# Adebisi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Celbuir's calf. Adebisi tries to land a front kick but Celbuir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Adebisi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Adebisi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celbuir moves away. Celbuir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adebisi. Adebisi moves away from the strike by Celbuir. Kray Celbuir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adebisi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Celbuir throws a right and a left that both miss. Celbuir connects with a looping right hand.
Adebisi swinging wildly here.
Celbuir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Celbuir. A slow jab from Celbuir misses its intended target. Adebisi lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Celbuir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adebisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Celbuir swings and misses with a shot to the body and Adebisi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Celbuir's knee momentarily. Celbuir on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Celbuir moves out of range. Celbuir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Celbuir throws the left hand but Adebisi avoids the punch easily. Adebisi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Celbuir rather than just go for the knockout. Celbuir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Celbuir was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi. Adebisi moves out of range as Celbuir strikes. Celbuir sets himself, and Adebisi steps forward looking for the clinch! Celbuir avoids it this time. Adebisi ducks under a wild hook from Celbuir. Adebisi scores with a leg kick.
Celbuir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters circling - Celbuir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Celbuir throws a jab when Adebisi was well out of range. Celbuir throws a lazy uppercut
and Adebisi counters with a slapping leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kray Celbuir will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A swing and a miss from Celbuir. Adebisi throws a leg kick which misses Celbuir's front leg but catches the back leg as Celbuir tries to avoid it. Adebisi moves out of range as Celbuir strikes. Adebisi staying out of range there. Kray Celbuir is winning the standup battle so far. Celbuir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Celbuir. Celbuir throws a body shot but no joy. Adebisi lands with a shot to the body. Adebisi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Celbuir throws a hook to the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Some wild striking there from Celbuir.
Celbuir throws a right and a left that Adebisi avoids nicely. Celbuir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adebisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adebisi. #T1# Adebisi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Adebisi. Adebisi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Celbuir checks it well. Adebisi misses with a low kick.
Celbuir tries to counter by clinching up but Adebisi breaks away and moves out of range. Adebisi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Adebisi lands a nice looking body kick. A big left from Celbuir misses. Adebisi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Adebisi throws a right and a left that both miss. Adebisi slips under a jab. Adebisi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Celbuir misses with a lunging right hand
and Adebisi counters with a nice leg kick. Celbuir with a body punch. A glancing blow. Celbuir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adebisi counters with a thumping low kick. Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Celbuir. Celbuir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Celbuir misses with an uppercut. Adebisi saw that one coming.#T2# A decent looking body kick lands there for Adebisi. Adebisi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Celbuir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Celbuir. A good leg kick by Adebisi. A nice inside leg kick there by Adebisi. That's going to slow Celbuir down. Celbuir misses with the combination.
Adebisi lands with a slapping head kick. Celbuir just misses with a punch to the body.
Adebisi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Adebisi defending well as Celbuir loads up on a big left hand. Celbuir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adebisi throws a head kick that Celbuir semi-blocks.
Adebisi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3# Nice shot by Celbuir. Celbuir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebisi.
Adebisi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Celbuir's calf. Celbuir lands with an uppercut that bounces Adebisi off the cage and back into range. Adebisi connects with a body shot that sends Celbuir's belly button to the back. Some bone on bone action there as Celbuir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Celbuir is looking to counter the offense by Adebisi and move into the clinch. Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celbuir manages to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adebisi, as that shot connected.
Adebisi throws a body shot but no joy. Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Celbuir. Adebisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Celbuir lands a right hook to the body.
Celbuir on the wrong end of a nice jab. Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Celbuir was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi. Celbuir just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Adebisi scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adebisi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Adebisi walks into a straight right hand from Celbuir. Adebisi throws a sloppy head kick and Celbuir moves out of range easily. Adebisi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adebisi tries to land a front kick but Celbuir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Celbuir cracks Adebisi with a good jab. Celbuir darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A punch combination from Celbuir misses. Jab by Celbuir. Celbuir will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Celbuir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adebisi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Celbuir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adebisi. A good leg kick by Adebisi. Celbuir scores with a hook to the body. Adebisi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Celbuir takes a swing at Adebisi's ribcage but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kray Celbuir will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Celbuir misses with a wild combination.
Adebisi slips under a jab. Celbuir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adebisi moves away. Celbuir swings and misses with a shot to the body and Adebisi counters with an inside leg kick. Celbuir avoids the head kick by Adebisi.
Celbuir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Celbuir tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adebisi manages to circle out of the way. Celbuir just misses with a punch to the body.
Adebisi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Celbuir avoids the head kick by Adebisi.
Celbuir throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A clash of legs there as Celbuir blocks the low kick. Celbuir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A left lands for Celbuir. Adebisi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The crowd cheers as Celbuir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adebisi doesn't seem phased though. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adebisi - that will leave a mark!
#T1# Celbuir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adebisi finds it's way round the side to connect with Celbuir's head. Adebisi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adebisi wants to land a leg kick but Celbuir is out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Celbuir. A jab from Celbuir misses. Adebisi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Celbuir. That did some damage! Sloppy strikes from Celbuir. Those never looked like landing. Adebisi connects with a solid leg kick. Celbuir misses with an uppercut
and Adebisi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Celbuir's knee momentarily. Celbuir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Celbuir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adebisi. Adebisi obviously looking to wear him down.
Adebisi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Celbuir missing with a left hand there. Adebisi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fighters circle momentarily. Celbuir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Celbuir crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adebisi - the referee stops the clock and Celbuir gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adebisi. Celbuir manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2# Celbuir throws a right and a left that Adebisi avoids nicely. Adebisi throws a leg kick which misses Celbuir's front leg but catches the back leg as Celbuir tries to avoid it. Adebisi throws the kick towards the body but Celbuir avoids it. Adebisi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Celbuir looks to land a right hand but Adebisi moved out of range. Adebisi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Celbuir. Adebisi scores with a spinning back kick! Celbuir throws out a loose jab but Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid it. Adebisi slips under a jab. Celbuir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adebisi counters with a thumping low kick. A bone on bone clash there as Celbuir blocks the leg kick.
Adebisi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Adebisi is looking to land body kicks. Celbuir throws a hook to the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adebisi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Celbuir misses the body punch and Adebisi counters with a low kick, right behind Celbuir 's knee. Adebisi wants to slow Celbuir down by chopping away at his legs. Celbuir on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adebisi connects with a leg kick. Celbuir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Celbuir throws a jab when Adebisi was well out of range. Adebisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Celbuir throws out the jab. Celbuir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kray Celbuir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Adebisi misses with a head kick.
Celbuir is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adebisi. An inside leg kick lands from Adebisi. Celbuir misses with a straight left. Adebisi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adebisi, right into the meat.
Celbuir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adebisi. Adebisi scores with a jab to the jaw. Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Adebisi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adebisi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Celbuir is out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Celbuir. Beautiful body shot. Celbuir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adebisi. Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celbuir manages to avoid it. Adebisi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Celbuir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adebisi. Adebisi misses with a low kick as Celbuir jumps back. Celbuir connects with a right hand. Adebisi shakes it off. Adebisi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Celbuir counters with a straight right hand. Celbuir lands with a cross. Celbuir dips to his left and cracks Adebisi with an uppercut! Adebisi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Adebisi wants to slow Celbuir down by chopping away at his legs. Celbuir lands a glancing blow to the side of Adebisi's head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Simon Adebisi. Well Celbuir 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
PFF 23 Kansalainen vs Huang
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# A left and a right from Korso both land. Nice combination. Clegane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korso misses the shot to the body. Korso scores with a jab. Clegane acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Korso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clegane misses with a low kick.
Korso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Clegane slips a jab and a cross from Korso.
Korso just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Korso. Korso scores with a punch to the head. Korso misses with an uppercut
and Clegane counters with a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Korso misses with an uppercut
and Clegane counters with an inside leg kick. Clegane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Korso scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Clegane. #T1# Korso looks to land a right hand but Clegane moved out of range. Good exchange - Korso coming out on top. Korso misses the jab. Clegane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Korso just manages to avoid it. Clegane scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Korso scores with a hook. Clegane lands a head kick. Korso smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Korso moves out of range easily. Korso throws a jab when Clegane was well out of range. A leg kick checked by Korso. Korso looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegane is just out of range. Clegane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Clegane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korso. Korso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clegane with a body shot. Darlon Korso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Korso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clegane moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A big left from Korso misses. Clegane half committed to a counter leg kick. Korso misses with an uppercut. Clegane saw that one coming. Korso scores with a jab to the jaw. A clash of legs there as Korso blocks the low kick.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses. Korso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korso misses with a straight left. Clegane feinted there with a counter leg kick. Clegane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Korso throws a right and a left that Clegane avoids nicely. Korso blocks the body kick.
Korso swings widly with a right hand
and Clegane counters with an inside leg kick. Korso scores with a decent looking hook. Korso scores with a hook to the body. Clegane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Darlon Korso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clegane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Clegane scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A big right from Korso misses. Korso throws a right and a left that Clegane avoids nicely. Clegane is looking to slow Korso down with leg kicks. #T3# Korso pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Clegane moves out of range as Korso strikes. Korso misses with a right hand and Clegane counters with a low kick, right behind Korso 's knee. A shot to the body from Korso misses and Clegane counters with a nice leg kick. Korso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korso looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegane is just out of range. Clegane misses with a head kick.
Korso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Clegane scores with a leg kick.
#TD# Clegane feints and as Korso raises his hands in defense, Clegane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Korso wants to get back to his feet but Clegane is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korso can do anything to dispel that myth. Korso keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB# Clegane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clegane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Clegane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korso is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Clegane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clegane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Korso wants to stand and escape but Clegane is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Korso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Korso leaves Clegane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch combination from Korso misses. Clegane wants to land a leg kick but Korso is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darlon Korso dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Korso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Korso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clegane. Clegane throws a nice inside leg kick. Korso misses with the combination.
Clegane 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. Korso swinging wildly here.
Korso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clegane. Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Korso throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A jab lands there for Korso.#T1# Korso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korso has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Clegane connects with a leg kick. Korso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Clegane tries a low kick but Korso avoids it. Clegane scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Clegane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clegane takes a body punch but keeps moving. Darlon Korso seems to be getting the better of the standup. Korso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Clegane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korso checks it well. Korso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Korso misses with a two punch combination.
Clegane ducks under a wild hook from Korso. Clegane lands a high kick!
Korso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clegane can pounce on him.
Korso throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Korso misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action! A bone on bone clash there as Korso blocks the leg kick.
Korso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Korso moves out of range of the leg kick from Clegane. Clegane is looking to slow Korso down with leg kicks. A punch lands to the side of Clegane 's head but he takes it in his stride. Clegane fails with a takedown attempt. Korso throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Korso lands with a cross. Korso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clegane moves away. Clegane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Korso throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Clegane cracks the inside of Korso's front leg. #T3# Korso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Clegane defending well as Korso loads up on a big left hand. Korso throws a lazy right hand but Clegane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Korso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Korso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clegane.
Darlon Korso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Korso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Korso scores with a hook to the body. Clegane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Korso misses with a looping left. Clegane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Clegane looks for a takedown but Korso sprawls well. Clegane cracks the inside of Korso's front leg. #T4# Korso throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it. Korso throws a hook to the side of Clegane's head but Clegane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Korso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clegane. Clegane circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clegane scores with a kick to the body.
Clegane avoids the body shot from Korso.
Korso misses with a straight right. Clegane throws a leg kick which misses Korso's front leg but catches the back leg as Korso tries to avoid it. Korso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clegane moves away. Korso avoids the head kick by Clegane.
Korso misses with a double jab.
Korso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clegane. Korso checks a leg kick. Clegane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Korso missing with a left hand there. Clegane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darlon Korso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Nice defenses there by Clegane. Clegane throws a nice outside leg kick. Korso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane feinted there with a counter leg kick. Clegane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Clegane moves out of range as Korso strikes. Korso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Clegane avoids the body shot from Korso.
Korso scores with a three punch combo!
Clegane scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clegane. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clegane cracks the inside of Korso's front leg. Clegane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clegane lands with a kick to the temple. Korso shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1# Clegane slips a jab from Korso. Clegane scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Korso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clegane. Korso misses with a hook
and Clegane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Some wild striking there from Korso.
Korso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Clegane throws a leg kick which misses Korso's front leg but catches the back leg as Korso tries to avoid it. Clegane slips a straight right by Korso. Clegane feinted there with a counter leg kick. Korso throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it. Korso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Korso just manages to avoid it. Clegane throws a body shot but no joy. Gregor Clegane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Korso scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Clegane throws a front kick aimed at Korso's knee but Korso avoids it well. Some wild striking there from Korso.
Korso cracks Clegane with a right hand to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Korso stuffs the takedown attempt from Clegane. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Clegane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korso's half guard. Korso is not content to let Clegane control the position.#SUB# Clegane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3# Korso wants to get back to his feet. Darlon Korso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES2# Korso manages to escape and get back to his feet! Clegane throws a low kick but Korso avoids it. Korso throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Korso misses with a combination
and Clegane counters with a body kick. Korso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Some bone on bone action there as Korso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4# Clegane misses with a leg kick. Korso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cleganes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Korso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clegane counters with a slapping leg kick. Korso digs a good hook to Clegane's body.
Clegane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korso pinned against the cage. Korso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Korso misses with the combination.
Korso misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clegane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clegane 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. Clegane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Korso takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Darlon Korso. I've got Korso winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darlon Korso!
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Event:
Gc 158
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Kawajiri misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay attempts a counter takedown but Kawajiri avoids it well and moves away.#CL# Jay gets a clinch. Jay blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kawajiri scores with a nice short uppercut. Jay scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jay. Kawajiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawajiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jay.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jay is trying to drag Kawajiri to the mat but Kawajiri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1# Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawajiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kawajiri tries a body shot but Jay blocks it.
Jay wants to take the fight to the mat but Kawajiri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kawajiri misses with a hook from the clinch. Kawajiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jay's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jay. Jay blocking some punches.
Jay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay tries to break free but Kawajiri pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Kawajiri misses with some punches.
Kawajiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawajiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it. Jay missing with knees to the body.
Kawajiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay blocking some punches.
Kawajiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Jay. Jay blocks an uppercut.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawajiri working aggressively here.
Kawajiri can't find room to land a body shot as Jay controls the action.
Kawajiri misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Jay looking to stall.
Kawajiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.
Kawajiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawajiri lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kawajiri takes a knee to the side of the body. Kawajiri misses with a body punch.
Kawajiri has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
Jay looking to stall.
Jay is trying to push Kawajiri away but Kawajiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Kawajiri fails to land. Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Jay breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jay. Kawajiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawajiri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Bee Jay has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kawajiri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kawajiri.#CL# Jay closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Kawajiri fails to land. Kawajiri lands a shoulder strike. Jay wants a takedown.
#TD# Jay gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bee Jay's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Jay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawajiri sprawls well. Kawajiri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jay gets slowly back to his feet. Kawajiri misses with a wild combination.
Jay works the jab nicely. Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawajiri. Jay wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawajiri misses with a body kick. Jay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jay looks for a takedown but Kawajiri sprawls well. Jay shoots in and drives through. Kawajiri sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Kawajiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kawajiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jay is out of range and Kawajiri settles back down. Jay shoots in looking for a takedown but Kawajiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kawajiri cracks Jay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kawajiri cracks Jay with an open hand slap. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kawajiri!
Kawajiri throws the kick towards the body but Jay avoids it. A shot to the liver by Kawajiri. Beautiful body shot. Jay shoots in looking for a takedown but Kawajiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jay shoots in and drives through. Kawajiri sprawls well. Kawajiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Kawajiri clinches with his opponent.
Kawajiri tries a body shot but Jay blocks 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! Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay blocking some punches.
Kawajiri misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Jay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawajiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kawajiri lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Jay. Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawajiri lands a shoulder strike. Kawajiri tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Kawajiri back against the cage. Kawajiri is pressed up against the cage. Jay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kawajiri down to the mat. Kawajiri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kawajiri swivels and escapes. Kawajiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jay has his takedown stuffed and Jay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Jay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kawajiri to score with a decent uppercut. A combination from Kawajiri does no damage. Jay has a takedown stuffed. Kawajiri throws a one two combo.
Jay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawajiri. Jay blocks a head kick by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Jay. Jay gets slowly back to his feet. Kawajiri tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it. Jay doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Kawajiri counter with a right hand. Jay throws a leg kick that misses. #T4# Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy. Jay tries for a takedown but Kawajiri circles away easily letting Kawajiri counter with a right hand. #CL2# Kawajiri drives through and clinches with Jay against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kawajiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawajiri. Kawajiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD# Jay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Kawajiri wants to stand and escape but Jay is having none of it. Jay throwing strikes but missing. Kawajiri is looking to stand up but Jay isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bee Jay's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kawajiri scores with a jab to the jaw. Kawajiri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kawajiri. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay. Kawajiri lands a two punch combo.
No luck for Jay with that takedown attempt. Kawajiri throws a counter combo. Kawajiri stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawajiri but Kawajiri pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jay has a takedown stuffed. Kawajiri scores with a leg kick.
#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by Jay. That's going to slow Kawajiri down. Good standup being displayed there by Kawajiri as he connects with a hook. Jay scores with a shot to the body.
Jay dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kawajiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2# Jay is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kawajiri! Jay is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatsuya Kawajiri! After winning the bout, Tatsuya Kawajiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Ascension 0708
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Page lands with a nice body kick. Page misses with a straight left. Page throws a big shot that misses. Lovric wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Page throws a lazy head kick and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Some wild striking there from Lovric.
Lovric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Page doesn't seem bothered though. Lovric lands a body shot.
Page has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lovric. Lovric tries a low kick but Page avoids it. Lovric swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lovric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Danga de danga de dang - Lovric scores with a four punch combination! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lovric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Page takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Lovric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovric tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Lovric ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2# It looks like Goran Lovric has been cut. Page cracks Lovric with a good jab. Page gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lovric slips a jab from Page. Page throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Page throws a push kick but Lovric slaps the foot to one side. Lovric tries to counter with a takedown but Page is quick to defend against it. Page delivers a nice body kick. Page connects with a leg kick. Lovric looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lovric misses with a jab to the body
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lovric scores with a shot to the body.
#T2# Lovric scores with a nice right hand.
Page misses with a body kick. A big left from Lovric misses. Page pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lovric is out of range and Page settles back down. A chopping leg kick lands by Lovric. Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Page appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Page misses with a right hand and Lovric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Page misses with a straight left. Lovric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Page throws a body shot but no joy. Lovric throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it. Lovric pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lovric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lovric on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Lovric's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Page misses with a low kick.#T3# Page takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Page defending well as Lovric loads up on a big left hand. Page thinks about the counter body kick. Page tries to clinch up. Lovric seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Page throws a head kick that Lovric semi-blocks.
Page looks to land a right hand but Lovric moved out of range. Page with a jab. Page looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovric misses with a combination
and Page counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Lovric connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back. Lovric throws a right and a left that Page avoids nicely. Lovric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page. Page lands a really nice looking cross but Lovric seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lovric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.#T4# Lovric avoids a kick to the body.
Page with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Page tries a low kick but Lovric avoids it. Page slips under a jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Page, right into the meat.
Page motions for Lovric to come forward. Page throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Crunch! Page slams his shin into Lovric's torso. Lovric takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. Page looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lovric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Page circles away quickly and effectively. Lovric connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lovric throws a nice inside leg kick. Page tries to land a body kick#TD# and Lovric counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Page! #ES2# Page throws Lovric to one side and escapes! Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Page will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Goran Lovric's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lovric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page blocks a head kick by Lovric.
Lovric looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range. Both fighters circling a little - Page finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2# Page has closed the distance and engaged Lovric in a clinch.
#BC2# Page breaks the clinch.
Lovric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. No joy there for Lovric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Page misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Lovric throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lovric throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page. Lovric pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lovric misses with a wild combination.
Goran Lovric is winning the standup battle so far. Page scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# Lovric misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2# and Page counters with a head kick that drops Lovric to the mat! Lovric scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2# Lovric is rocked! Lovric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Page counters with a leg kick. Oh Lovric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lovric takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. Lovric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page. A punch combination from Lovric misses. Lovric seems to have got his legs back now. Page misses the shot to the body. Page avoids the body shot from Lovric.
Lovric misses with a jab to the body
#KD2# and Page counters with a nice right hand that sends Lovric toppling to the canvas! Lovric scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Page finish him?! This has been an exciting period of action! Page misses with a body kick. Page throws a leg kick and Lovric counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lovric slips a jab from Page. Lovric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Page lands a lovely overhand right. Lovric shoots in but no luck this time. #T2# Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lovric throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily. Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Page stuns Lovric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Page checks a leg kick. Page throws a shot to the body.
Lovric walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Page checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2# Page moves into the clinch successfully.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page scores with a shoulder strike. Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Lovric shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A head punch blocked on the inside by Page. Lovric misses with some punches.
#BC2# Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lovric throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# Goran Lovric's cut is getting worse.#T3# Page scores with a hook.#CL2# Page darts in and clinches Lovric up against the cage. Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lovric misses with a hook from the clinch. Lovric has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Lovric slows down the pace here.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lovric working aggressively here.
Lovric blocks an uppercut.
Page lands a right hand. Page manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lovric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4# Lovric has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page misses with a body punch.
Lovric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lovric throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page. Lovric lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Page - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Page scores with a body shot.
Page blocks a head kick by Lovric.
Dennis Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lovric doesn't succeed with the takedown and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lovric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page. Lovric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Page counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Lovric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Page to score with a decent uppercut. Lovric throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Goran Lovric'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# Page takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lovric misses with an uppercut
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lovric lands a jab to Page's midsection. Page throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lovric wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Page swinging wildly here.
Lovric with a body punch. A glancing blow. Page throws a front kick that sends Lovric stumbling back into the cage. Lovric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lovric misses with a right hand and Lovric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lovric throws a lazy head kick and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lovric thows a left - swing and a miss! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Page. #T1# Page lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lovric takes a step back to recover. Lovric falls off balance throwing a combination
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand! Page with a nice cross. Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target. Page lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Page misses with a looping right. Page is looking to land body kicks. Page misses with a looping right. Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovric. Lovric throws a jab but it's blocked by Page. Page has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Lovric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Goran Lovric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Page misses with an uppercut. Lovric saw that one coming. Lovric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lovric throws a hook but Page avoids it easily. Page ducks right into an uppercut from Lovric. 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! Page lands with a hook. Lovric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lovric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Page. The crowd cheers as Page lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lovric doesn't seem phased though. Lovric checks a leg kick nicely. Page shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lovric throws a right and a left that both miss. A big left from Page misses. A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.#T3# Lovric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away. Page cracks Lovric with a right hand to the side of the head. Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Lovric throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lovric lands with a straight right. Page didn't see that one coming. Page connects with a single shot there. Lovric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Lovric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovric. Lovric ducks right into an uppercut from Page. #CUT2# Goran Lovric's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Nice body kick from Page. Lovric takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lovric throws a jab when Page was well out of range. Nice cross by Page. Page digs a good hook to Lovric's body.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lovric takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2# Page gets a clinch. Page misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Page. Lovric can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Page working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dennis Page seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Page pushes Lovric against the cage. Page is working some dirty boxing. Page pushes off with a quick right hook! Lovric goes down! Lovric tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Page moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Page! Dennis Page opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. The defeated Goran Lovric had this to say: 'I'm sorry! I'll back stronger'.
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Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Alotadik.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy. Kawajiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alotadik. Kawajiri fails in his attempt to clinch. Kawajiri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alotadik. That one must have hurt. Alotadik misses the shot to the body. Alotadik 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. A punch lands to the side of Kawajiri 's head but he takes it in his stride. Alotadik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawajiri. Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alotadik takes a shot right to the bread basket. Alotadik blocks a low kick nicely. Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it. Alotadik tries a head kick but it misses.
Alotadik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kawajiri tries to clinch but Alotadik is having none of it. Alotadik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Alotadik is looking to wear down Kawajiri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Alotadik connects with a nice looking jab.
Alotadik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Alotadik connects with a body shot that sends Kawajiri's belly button to the back. Alotadik swings widly with a right hand
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kawajiri throws a hook but Alotadik blocks it. Alotadik scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kawajiri scores with a kick to the midsection. A left and a right from Alotadik both land. Nice combination. Kawajiri swings for the body but Alotadik moves out of range.
Alotadik scores with a nice strike. The crowd cheers as Kawajiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alotadik doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2# It looks like Lik Alotadik has been cut. Alotadik keeps Kawajiri at a distance using the push kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alotadik scores with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Kawajiri.
Alotadik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A shot to the liver by Alotadik. Beautiful body shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Alotadik. A head kick misses from Kawajiri. Alotadik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2# Alotadik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Despite the aggression on Kawajiri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alotadik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri. Kawajiri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kawajiri tries to clinch up but Alotadik circles away and keeps his distance. Alotadik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kawajiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alotadik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Alotadik throws a lazy right hand but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kawajiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Alotadik staying out of range there. Alotadik throws a leg kick but Kawajiri sees it coming and checks it nicely. Alotadik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it. Kawajiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alotadik. Good standup being displayed there by Kawajiri as he connects with a hook. Alotadik just misses with a punch to the body.
Alotadik with a body punch. A glancing blow. Alotadik throws a low kick, looking for Kawajiri's leg but Kawajiri calmly moves out of range. Kawajiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3# Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Kawajiri closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Alotadik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alotadik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kawajiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alotadik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kawajiri manages to circle out of the way. Alotadik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alotadik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alotadik there as he acknowledges the shot. Kawajiri avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Alotadik lands with a straight right. Kawajiri didn't see that one coming. Kawajiri takes a kick to the side of the head. Alotadik misses the shot to the body. Kawajiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Alotadik gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kawajiri counters with a one-two to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alotadik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alotadik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawajiri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kawajiri misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alotadik misses with a straight right. Alotadik lands with a good body shot. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kawajiri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alotadik - the referee stops the clock and Kawajiri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alotadik. Kawajiri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Alotadik misses with a leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Alotadik. Kawajiri avoids the head kick by Alotadik.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawajiri. Alotadik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawajiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kawajiri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kawajiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kawajiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kawajiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alotadik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Alotadik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kawajiri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alotadik. Alotadik falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kawajiri to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lik Alotadik dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Kawajiri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alotadik is out of range and Kawajiri settles back down. Lik Alotadik is winning the standup battle so far. Alotadik throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range. Alotadik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A head kick misses from Alotadik. Alotadik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Alotadik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Alotadik throws a right and a left that both miss. Kawajiri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Alotadik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Alotadik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kawajiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alotadik moves away. Kawajiri throws a nice head kick!
Alotadik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawajiri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Alotadik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alotadik throws a low kick but Kawajiri moves out of range easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Alotadik lands a high kick!
Kawajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Alotadik is just out of range. The fighters circling - Kawajiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kawajiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Kawajiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alotadik tries to counter by clinching up but Kawajiri breaks away and moves out of range. Alotadik misses the jab. Kawajiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Alotadik throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Alotadik avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Alotadik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Alotadik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alotadik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet. Alotadik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawajiri avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Kawajiri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kawajiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alotadik misses with a straight right. Kawajiri throws a head kick that misses. Kawajiri checks a leg kick. Alotadik scores with a punch to the head.#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! Alotadik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawajiri can pounce on him.
Kawajiri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alotadik. A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet. Alotadik slips a jab and a cross from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri avoids the head kick by Alotadik.
Alotadik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away. Kawajiri throws a counter combo. Kawajiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alotadik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawajiri scrambles back to his feet. Alotadik tries to work over Kawajiri's front leg with a kick but Kawajiri checks it. Kawajiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The fighters circling - Alotadik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kawajiri slips under a jab. Kawajiri misses with a head kick.
Alotadik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kawajiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawajiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Alotadik fakes the leg kick and cracks Kawajiri in the body. Alotadik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawajiri. Kawajiri only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kawajiri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kawajiri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# Kawajiri avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Nice defenses there by Alotadik. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alotadik checks a leg kick. A shot to the body from Alotadik misses and Kawajiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alotadik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Alotadik swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri throws out a loose jab but Alotadik uses good head movement to avoid it. Alotadik throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kawajiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alotadik. That did some damage! Kawajiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kawajiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A combination from Kawajiri does no damage. Alotadik swinging wildly here.
#T4# The fighters circle momentarily. Alotadik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Alotadik misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawajiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kawajiri moves forwards but Alotadik connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A swing and a miss from Kawajiri. Kawajiri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Alotadik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Kawajiri. Alotadik throws a hook but Kawajiri avoids it easily. Alotadik takes a kick to the side of the head. Alotadik blocks a leg kick. Alotadik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kawajiri manages to circle out of the way. Kawajiri keeps Alotadik at a distance using the push kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kawajiri lands a body shot.
Alotadik moves out of range of the leg kick from Kawajiri. Kawajiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Alotadik avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lik Alotadik will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Alotadik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kawajiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Alotadik moves out of range. Alotadik throws a head kick that misses. Alotadik lands a nice hook to Kawajiri's body. Kawajiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Alotadik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kawajiri blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
A right-left combo lands from Kawajiri. Alotadik misses with a hook. Kawajiri misses with a head kick.
Kawajiri connects with a body shot that sends Alotadik's belly button to the back. Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alotadik. A little jabbing left from Kawajiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kawajiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. 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! Alotadik swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Alotadik. Alotadik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# Alotadik misses with a wild body shot. Kawajiri looks for the body kick but Alotadik saw that one coming. Alotadik moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes. Kawajiri throws a head kick but Alotadik moves out of range.
Kawajiri misses with a double jab.
Alotadik lands a really nice looking cross but Kawajiri seems unphased.
Alotadik 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. Alotadik throws a lazy right hand but Kawajiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik misses with a looping left. Kawajiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Alotadik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawajiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alotadik tries a head kick but it misses.
Alotadik throws a jab when Kawajiri was well out of range. Kawajiri throws a quick inside leg kick. Alotadik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lik Alotadik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Alotadik thuds a left hand into Kawajiri's body. 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! Alotadik misses with a wild body shot. Alotadik thows a left - swing and a miss! Alotadik misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by Kawajiri. Kawajiri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawajiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A combination from Kawajiri does no damage. Alotadik misses the shot to the body. Kawajiri thinks about the counter body kick. Alotadik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawajiri throws a push kick but Alotadik slaps the foot to one side. As Kawajiri tries to get set, Alotadik tries to push him back and clinch up but Kawajiri manages to avoid the attempt. Kawajiri misses with a looping right. Kawajiri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kawajiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alotadik. Kawajiri misses with a body kick. #T3# Alotadik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Alotadik lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawajiri's head. Alotadik misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming. Despite the aggression on Kawajiri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Alotadik throws a sloppy head kick and Kawajiri moves out of range easily. Alotadik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik fakes the leg kick and cracks Kawajiri in the body. Kawajiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alotadik blocks a head kick by Kawajiri.
Alotadik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawajiri. Kawajiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Alotadik throws a nice outside leg kick. Kawajiri avoids the head kick by Alotadik.
Alotadik moves out of range of the strikes. Kawajiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alotadik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawajiri. Alotadik lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# Kawajiri moves out of range as Alotadik strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Alotadik throws a jab when Kawajiri was well out of range. Nice defenses there by Kawajiri. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Kawajiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alotadik doesn't seem phased though. Alotadik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawajiri. Alotadik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawajiri checks it well. Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alotadik throws a leg kick but Kawajiri checks it. Alotadik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawajiri has time to react. Alotadik thows a left - swing and a miss! Despite the aggression on Kawajiri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kawajiri throws a hook but Alotadik avoids it easily. Alotadik slips a jab and a cross from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a jab when Alotadik was well out of range. Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it. Alotadik throws a low kick but Kawajiri moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Lik Alotadik showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alotadik, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lik Alotadik! Lik Alotadik opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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