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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Mangold misses the jab.
Kim appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Kim instigates a clinch.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kim tries to land a body kick
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Mangold catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Kim.
Mangold with a jab.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Mangold's side.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold scores with a nice head shot.
Kim throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim slips under a jab.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it. #T2#
Mangold lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim tries to clinch but Mangold is having none of it.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mangold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mangold. Those never looked like landing.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangold.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mangold wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Mangold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mangold tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position. #T3##BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Mangold steps away.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangold misses its target.
Kim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kim moves away from the strike by Mangold. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and pushes Mangold back into the cage.#BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangold with a body shot.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Kim tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with some punches.
Mangold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangold wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Kim. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Mangold scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kim misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Mangold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangold finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chest Mangold will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mangold misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangold misses its target.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Mangold misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold. #T1#
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throws a right hand that misses
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
Mangold checks the leg kick.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Mangold with an uppercut!
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Kim misses.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Mangold misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kim throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangold. Mangold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Mangold there.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A countering left hand to the body from Kim misses.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mangold jabs at Kim's body.
A shot to the body from Kim misses
and Mangold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Kim avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Kim counters with a body kick.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Mangold sees coming a mile off.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Mangold misses with a straight left. #T3#
Mangold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Mangold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold lands a jab to Kim's midsection.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mangold's knee momentarily.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Mangold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Mangold. Beautiful body shot.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Mangold.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mangold swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Kim defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold.
Kim cracks Mangold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Kim misses with the combination.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Mangold with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Mangold with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
That kick from Kim tenderised Mangold's leg. Mangold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangold lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangold is able to avoid easily.
Kim tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kim throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.#T2#
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Mangold is wise to it.
Mangold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangold stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
A jab from Mangold finds it's way through Kim's defenses.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangold blocks the leg kick.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mangold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim looks for the body kick but Mangold saw that one coming. #T3#
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangold.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold lands an overhand right.#T4#
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
Mangold punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Mangold steps away.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mangold throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangold checks it well.
Mangold scores with a hook.
Kim scores with a body shot.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kim wants to land a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Mangold's defenses.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Mangold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mangold duly obliges.
Mangold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
A jab from Kim misses.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Mangold misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
#BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
Mangold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold with a jab.
Kim misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Kim wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Mangold scores with a jab to the head.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangold finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Kim scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mangold as he connects with a hook.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mangold counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kim moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangold.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangold misses the jab.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Mangold catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target. #T4#
A big right from Mangold misses.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.#CL2#
Kim clinches.
Mangold wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kim as the two fighters clinch.
Kim pushes Mangold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kim tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold had his way with Yasol Kim in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim slips under a jab.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim slips a straight right by Mangold.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a left and a right that stings Mangold.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Mangold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
A jab from Kim misses.
Mangold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
#T1#
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Kim.
Mangold throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Yasol Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold cracks Kim with a good jab.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Mangold lands with a shot to the body.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Mangold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Mangold moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangold.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold lands a jab.#T3#
Mangold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Kim thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim misses with a double jab
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mangold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangold misses with the combination.
Kim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mangold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim delivers a nice body kick.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mangold.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mangold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chest Mangold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mangold, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold retains his lightweight title!
Chest Mangold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Dredd looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dredd.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barkley scores with a jab to the head.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Dredd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dredd throws a low kick but Barkley moves out of range easily.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Dredd looks to move away, Barkley throws a big counter combo but Dredd just gets out of the way.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
Dredd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dredd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Dredd blocks the low kick.
Barkley moves to clinch but Dredd breaks away
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Dredd misses
and Barkley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dredd really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Dredd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dredd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barkley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley lands with a shot to the body.
Dredd walks into a straight right hand from Barkley.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Barkley. #T4#
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dredd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd scores with a sloppy right hand. Barkley should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredd throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Dredd misses the shot to the body.
Dredd misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dredd checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Dredd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dredd swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a nice body kick.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Dredd lands a nice shot that snaps Barkley's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Dredd moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Dredd tries to land a body kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dredd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dredd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dredd.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dredd is just out of range.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dredd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
A low kick from Barkley is predictable there
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Dredd flicks out a counter leg kick but Barkley steps away.
Dredd tries a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barkley scores with a jab.#T3#
Dredd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dredd misses with a straight left.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dredd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dredd misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a head kick.
Barkley wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Barkley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Dredd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barkley takes a step back to recover. #T4##CL#
Barkley rushes Dredd and presses him up against the cage.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Barkley tries a body shot but Dredd blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dredd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barkley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dredd's sensitive parts.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dredd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dredd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dredd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Dredd manages to avoid it.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley lands the left hand.#T1#
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley misses with a looping right.
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Dredd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Barkley drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
Dredd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Dredd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dredd presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Dredd avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nick Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dredd. #ROC2#Barkley is rocked!#T3#
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Dredd takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dredd.
Dredd lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd presses Barkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Barkley to his knees! Dredd keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
Brock Dredd is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Brock Dredd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez cracks Yalixqua with a good jab.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Cortez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yalixqua misses with the body kick
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua backing away here, and Cortez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
Yalixqua scores with a nice right hand.
Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Cortez.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez tries a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yalixqua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez slips a straight right by Yalixqua.
Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yalixqua with a body shot.
Yalixqua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Yalixqua blocks the leg kick.
Cortez throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Yalixqua's front leg but catches the back leg as Yalixqua tries to avoid it.
Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Nice body kick from Yalixqua.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua misses with the body kick
and Cortez counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot.
Yalixqua tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yalixqua duly obliges.
Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Cortez blocks a jab.
Cortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks.
Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Yalixqua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua.
Cortez with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua lands with a hook. Cortez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortez takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cortez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Cortez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cortez takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch.
Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Yalixqua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.#T2#
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Yalixqua misses
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez scores with a punch to the head.
Cortez lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Yalixqua misses the target.
Cortez throws out a powerful jab.
Yalixqua misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Cortez misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Yalixqua misses with a looping right.
Cortez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Cortez.
Yalixqua's corner calls for a 1-2. Yalixqua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yalixqua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Yalixqua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range.
Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Yalixqua's front leg but catches the back leg as Yalixqua tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Yalixqua scores with the left hand. Cortez knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Yalixqua digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez lands with a shot to the body.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Yalixqua down.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Yalixqua catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Cortez didn't see that one coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Yalixqua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Cortez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Yalixqua.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortez! But no joy.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Cortez with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Yalixqua blocks a leg kick.
Yalixqua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Cortez works the jab nicely.
Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cortez slips under a jab from Yalixqua.
Cortez moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yalixqua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez scores with a nice head shot.
Cortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yalixqua thows a body kick. Cortez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Cortez moved away.
Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.
Cortez sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Yalixqua dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut!
A big left from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick.
Yalixqua tries to land a body kick
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yalixqua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortez's head.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yalixqua tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez scores with a jab.
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Yalixqua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cortez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Cortez.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortez lands a jab.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Yalixqua blocks the leg kick.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Cortez moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez stuns Yalixqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortez connects with a crisp jab.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cortez on the side of the head.
Yalixqua catches Cortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cortez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yalixqua.#T1#
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cortez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yalixqua to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortez scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Yalixqua throws a combination that misses
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Yalixqua 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Yalixqua's head back.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez is looking for the big counter here.
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Cortez slips a jab from Yalixqua.#T2#
Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yalixqua misses the jab.
Yalixqua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Yalixqua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yalixqua misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Cortez slams his shin into Yalixqua's torso.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Ubaldo Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yalixqua. That did some damage!
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubaldo Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cortez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Ubaldo Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rocksaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocksaw counters with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Rocksaw scores with a decent looking hook.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
Rocksaw throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Barkley throws a big counter combination but Rocksaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Rocksaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocksaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley misses with a double jab.
Rocksaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Barkley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rocksaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocksaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rocksaw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barkley rather than just go for the knockout.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksaw.
Barkley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Rocksaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Rocksaw misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocksaw misses with a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Barkley sends Rocksaw crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barkley is motioning to the referee to let Rocksaw up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rocksaw is rocked!
Rocksaw misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a huge left! Rocksaw is in big trouble! He's backing up but Barkley isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rocksaw from any more damage. A dominating finish by Barkley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Nick Barkley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ramone Rocksaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 7
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Taurus down.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Cortez lands a head shot.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taurus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Cortez slips a straight right by Taurus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taurus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Taurus slips under a jab.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Taurus slips a straight right by Cortez.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
#T2#
Taurus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Taurus slams his shin into Cortez's torso.
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!
Taurus misses the jab.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Cortez down.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Taurus sees coming a mile off.
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Taurus lands with a nice body kick.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taurus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taurus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taurus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that half lands.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cortez's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taurus's hands.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Cortez counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Taurus on his ass! Taurus wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#Taurus is rocked!#T1#
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Taurus throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Taurus punishes Cortez's body with a nice straight punch.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus is looking to slow Cortez down with leg kicks.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Taurus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cortez blocks a head kick by Taurus.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Taurus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortez at a distance.
A shot to the body from Cortez misses
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cortez should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Taurus finds it's target.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cortez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Cortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taurus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortez if he has to take too many more of those.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taurus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cortez misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Taurus responds with a good body kick, but Cortez manages to step out the way in time.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Taurus misses.
Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Taurus sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez lunges at Taurus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taurus's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taurus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Mangold scores with a body shot.
Orsic digs a good body shot into Mangold's ribs.
Mangold lands a nice hook to Orsic's body. Orsic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsic misses with a wild combination.
Mangold throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Mangold.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Orsic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orsic throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold with a nice cross.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Orsic throws a right and a left that Mangold avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold. #T2#
Mangold lands with a nice body punch.
Mangold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
Mangold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Orsic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orsic scores with a body shot.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangold misses with a looping left.#T3#
Orsic wants to clinch up but Mangold keeps it at a distance.
Mangold throws a nice looking combination but Orsic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic throws a counter combo.
Mangold punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Mangold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orsic works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Mangold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic lands with an overhand left.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mate Orsic.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsic! But no joy.
Orsic lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orsic.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Orsic throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Orsic does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Orsic punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Orsic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mangold has got the better of the exchanges.
Mangold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mangold swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangold.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangold misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Mangold connects with a looping right hand.
Orsic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic with the counter takedown but Mangold avoids it easily.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold lands with an overhand left.
Orsic walks into a jab.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Mangold scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangold circles away quickly and effectively.
Mangold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Orsic throws a series of punches but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold misses the jab.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Orsic seems unphased.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Orsic scores with a jab.
Mangold throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic takes one to the chin there.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Orsic coming out on top.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Orsic counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Orsic is looking for the big counter here.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsic misses with a left hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Orsic misses with a hook.
Orsic misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orsic.
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Mangold defending well as Orsic loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Mangold.
Mangold slips under a jab from Orsic.
Orsic misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mangold.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.#T1#
Jab, jab by Mangold - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Mangold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Orsic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mangold throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A big left from Mangold misses.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic digs a good body shot into Mangold's ribs.
Orsic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangold misses with a hook
and Orsic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mangold jabs Orsic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orsic walks into a jab.
Orsic misses the body punch
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Orsic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Mangold catches Orsic right on the button with a cross.
Orsic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Orsic misses with a straight left.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Mangold throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Mangold dodges the punch combination from Orsic.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
#T4#
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold moves forwards but Orsic 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!
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic takes one to the side of the head.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
A jab lands there for Mangold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Orsic throws a right hand that misses
and Orsic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsic misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic throws a combination that misses
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold misses the jab.
Orsic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mangold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsic.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Orsic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease.
Mangold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orsic looks to land a combination but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Orsic misses with a combination
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Mangold coming out on top.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsic throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Orsic misses with a hook
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic slips a straight right by Mangold.
Orsic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsic moves forwards but Mangold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orsic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangold's hands.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Mangold misses. #T3#
Mangold misses with a body shot.
Mangold fails to land with a series of punches.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Orsic scores with a decent looking hook.
Mangold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Orsic misses.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic slips under a jab.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic with a poor takedown
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Orsic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mangold lands a glancing blow to the side of Orsic's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Mangold. That snapped Orsic's head back.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Mangold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsic doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold walks into a jab.
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Some wild striking there from Orsic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold had his way with Mate Orsic in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Mangold scores with a jab. Orsic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangold throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Orsic misses the jab.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangold throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Orsic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangold misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsic stalks Mangold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mangold's face. Mangold staggers backwards, shaken.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nice cross by Orsic.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic misses the body punch
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Orsic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsic.
Mangold is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Orsic is nestled in close to Mangold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mangold trying to control from the bottom.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mangold to regain full guard.
Orsic trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Mangold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orsic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses.
Mangold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangold is keeping the position for now.
Orsic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Orsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangold tries to avoid it but Orsic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangold to the ground. Mangold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orsic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangold lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mate Orsic.
I think Mangold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Helix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Apollo duly obliges.
Helix shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.#CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Helix misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Helix misses with some punches.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo tries a body shot but Helix blocks it.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo lands a body shot.
Helix lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo is leaning against Helix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Apollo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Helix backwards.
Helix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Helix avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage. #BC#
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Helix misses the target.
Helix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apollo lands a jab to the nose.
Helix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helix manages to avoid it.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo lands with a hook. Helix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helix fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryce Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Helix.
Helix dips to his left and cracks Apollo with an uppercut!#T2#
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helix throws a poor cross that misses
and Helix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Helix. Beautiful body shot.
Helix throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo looks for the body kick but Helix saw that one coming.
Helix misses with a looping right.
Helix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Helix.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo throws a nice head kick!
Apollo scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.#T3#
Helix misses with a body punch
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helix.#CL#
Apollo forces Helix back against the cage and clinches.
Apollo pushes Helix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Helix.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helix blocking some punches.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo lands a shot to the body.
Helix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helix blocking some punches.
Apollo tries to work over Helix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo cracks Helix with a nice body shot.
Helix has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Helix blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Apollo staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Helix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollo lands a body punch.
Helix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Helix can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
A short left from Apollo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix lands with a light punch inside.
Helix misses with a punch to the body.
Helix prevents a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Apollo thuds a left hand into Helix's body.
Helix throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Apollo.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Helix misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Apollo.
Helix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Apollo.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
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!
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Helix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helixs head.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo misses with some punches.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
#BC#
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
Apollo cracks Helix with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apollo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo moves out of range of the leg kick from Helix.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Helix dives in for a single leg takedown but Apollo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Helix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helix thows a leg kick but Apollo checks it
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Helix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Apollo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Apollo sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Apollo tries to roll over but Helix keeps him under control.
Apollo is staying active underneath Helix, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Apollo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apollo wants to get back to full guard.
Apollo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helix is working away from the top position though.
Apollo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helix.
Apollo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Helix.
Apollo taking some punishment here, with Helix in his half guard.
Helix thows a huge punch but Apollo dodges it nicely.
Apollo is not content to let Helix control the position.
Helix working the head and body with strikes.
Apollo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helix throwing shots but Apollo is blocking nicely.
Apollo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Apollo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Apollo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Apollo trying to control the action but Helix is working from the bottom.
Apollo is really struggling to control Helix but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Helix trying to control from the bottom.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helix drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bryce Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helix throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helix throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Helix scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Apollo slips a straight right by Helix.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo lands a high kick!
Apollo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Helixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Apollo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apollo wants it to stay on the feet.
Helix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo defending well as Helix loads up on a big left hand.
As Helix backs away, Apollo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helix throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollo scores with a body shot.
Helix shoots in for a double leg but Apollo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick from Apollo.
Helix keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Apollo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Helix.
Good standup being displayed there by Apollo as he connects with a hook.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo scores with a jab to the body.
Helix throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Helix.#CL#
Apollo moves into the clinch successfully.
Helix blocks a body shot from Apollo.
A head punch on the inside from Helix fails to land.
Apollo lands a shot to the body.
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Helix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apollo but Apollo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Helix.#T2#
Helix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Helix's front leg but catches the back leg as Helix tries to avoid it.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Helix circles away.
Apollo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo delivers a nice body kick.
Helix throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Apollo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helix under the eye.
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Helix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo throws a leg kick which misses Helix's front leg but catches the back leg as Helix tries to avoid it.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Helix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Helix avoided it.#TD2#
Helix looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apollo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apollo holds on and takes a little breather.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helix manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Apollo trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
Helix keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Helix controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
Apollo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollo content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsay Apollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apollo, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
An out of breath Lindsay Apollo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Livingstone misses with the combination.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Livingstone.
Livingstone misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley lands with an uppercut that bounces Livingstone off the cage and back into range.
Livingstone tries to clinch up
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Livingstone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barkley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Livingstone looks winded!
Barkley plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Livingstone swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Livingstone face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derrick Barkley!
After winning the bout, Derrick Barkley 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:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Drago misses with a hook to the body
and Dankovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Drago misses.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drago slips under a jab from Dankovich.
Drago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dankovich is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dankovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dankovich lands a front kick.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago misses the body punch
and Dankovich counters with a body kick.
Dankovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankovich manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Drago misses
enabling Dankovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Drago jabs Dankovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dankovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dankovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dankovich counters with a body kick that stops Drago in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich scores with a counter punch that sends Drago to the canvas! Dankovich smells blood - he's punishing Drago with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Drago has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Dankovich!
In his post fight interview, Anzor Dankovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ivan Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'If I die....I die'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 42 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gracias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to bench press Gracias off him but Gracias keeps the position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
#T1#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (4) Gracie
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracias turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias controlling from the top position. #T4#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.#T5#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracias trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (8) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Gracias in close.
#T6#
Gracias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias postures up.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (8) vs (8) Gracie#T7#
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (12) vs (8) Gracie
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie just trying to survive but Gracias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Gracias is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie prevents Gracias from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Gracias controls the action.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Gracias has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracias gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control. #SUB#
Gracias looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Gracias manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracias controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias has good solid back control here. #T14#
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Raffington throws out a loose jab but DeBlunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington scoring well with a low kick there.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but DeBlunt avoids it.
DeBlunt misses with a hook
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeBlunt misses with a hook to the body
and Raffington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
DeBlunt throws a head kick that Raffington semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raffington throws an overhand right that lands on DeBlunt's shoulder, as DeBlunt tries to avoid the shot.
Raffington punishes DeBlunt's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Raffington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
DeBlunt lands a big right hand that sends Raffington crashing to the mat! DeBlunt stays standing though and waves Raffington back to his feet!
DeBlunt is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Raffington flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Raffington is out cold! DeBlunt holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil DeBlunt!
A very excited looking Phil DeBlunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rambo looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Rambo misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Rambo shrugs it off.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Rambo.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rambo at a distance.
Rambo looks winded!
Diggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diggs - that will leave a mark!
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs lands a nice hook to Rambo's body. Rambo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Diggs.
Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggs.#T1#
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body. Rambo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rambo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Rambo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diggs thuds his shin into the meat of Rambo's side.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Rambo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diggs.#TD#
Diggs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rambo is trying to defend but Diggs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rambo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Diggs manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs controlling from mount. #SUB#
Diggs throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rambo has his hands clasped together but Diggs breaks the hold and Rambo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonzo Diggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Alonzo Diggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Le Delma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okoye thumps Le Delma with a low kick.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoye.
Good leg kick by Okoye.
Okoye looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Okoye backing away here, and Le Delma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Okoye.
Okoye throws a low kick but Le Delma avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Ikemba Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Okoye has knocked Le Delma down with a huge combo! Okoye steps away and waves a wobbly Le Delma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Emanuel Le Delma has been cut.
Okoye circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Le Delma to the canvas! Le Delma doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Okoye keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ignon throws an overhand right that lands on Newport's shoulder, as Newport tries to avoid the shot.
Newport avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ignon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ignon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newport.
Ignon lands with a cross.
Ignon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Newport back to the cage. Ignon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newport's waist but Newport gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ignon off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Newport misses the target.
Ignon swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Newport slaps away a takedown attempt from Ignon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ignon fails with the takedown.
Aaron Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauv Ignon.
Ignon looks to land a combination. Newport sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Ignon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ignon scores with a hook to the body. Newport takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignon misses with a wild body shot.
Newport was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aaron Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Ignon there.#T3#
Newport displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ignon.
Ignon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNewport.
Ignon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Newport misses the target.
Ignon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ignon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newport manages to avoid it.
Ignon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newport avoids it really well and circles away.
Newport was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Ignon looks for a takedown but Newport sprawls well.
Newport throwing a counter right hand but Ignon manages to avoid it.
Ignon lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauv Ignon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ignon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newport sprawls well. Newport wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ignon gets slowly back to his feet.
Newport is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignon, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon scores with a hook.
Sauv Ignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ignon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Newport was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ignon.
Newport drops his hands momentarily and Ignon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ignon shoots and misses
and Newport counters with a body kick that stops Ignon in his tracks momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Newport as Ignon shoots in.
Newport is looking to counter with a body kick.
Aaron Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauv Ignon.
Newport displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ignon. #T2#
Ignon cracks Newport with an open hand slap.
Ignon clobbers Newport with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ignon dips to his left and cracks Newport with an uppercut!
Ignon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newport is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A left lands for Ignon.
Ignon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away.
Ignon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A slow jab from Ignon misses its intended target.
Ignon lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ignon.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauv Ignon 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Newport walks into a straight right hand from Ignon.
Newport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignon.
An attempted straight right counter from Newport misses the target.
Ignon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newport's head backwards.#CL2#
Ignon has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignon backwards.
Ignon goes for a takedown attempt but Newport pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Newport takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Ignon throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Newport counter with a right hand.
Ignon swings for the body but Newport moves out of range.
Newport appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignon throws a jab but it's blocked by Newport.
Ignon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newport swivels and escapes.
Aaron Newport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ignon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignon tries to clinch #KD#
and Newport counters with a nice right hand that sends Ignon toppling to the canvas! Ignon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Newport finish him?!#ROC#Ignon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sauv Ignon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignon misses with a lunging right hand
and Newport counters with a right hand from hell and Ignon is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Newport!
Aaron Newport thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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OFK 380 - Drop Vs English
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold counters with a good low kick that Bomstaerk was not able to check.
Mangold staying out of range there.
Bomstaerk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMangold.
Mangold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Bomstaerk misses.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomstaerk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bomstaerk throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Bomstaerk has been cut.
Bomstaerk loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bomstaerk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Bomstaerk misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Mangold counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bomstaerk! Mangold lets Bomstaerk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bomstaerk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomstaerk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Bomstaerk out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Mangold is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold retains his lightweight title!
Chest Mangold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Skurwysynowski misses with a body punch
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ochoa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ochoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Ochoa walks into a jab.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Skurwysynowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ochoa.
Ochoa looks to throw the jab but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but Ochoa is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Ochoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Skurwysynowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ochoa blocking some punches.
Skurwysynowski tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Skurwysynowski back against the cage.
Skurwysynowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
I was talking to Ochoa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ochoa is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski - that landed with a thud.
Ochoa managing to block the knees to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ochoa avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands a right hand.
Ochoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skurwysynowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ochoa's elbow.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Ochoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skurwysynowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skurwysynowski obliges.
Skurwysynowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski digs a right hand into Ochoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ochoa's gas tank.
Ochoa avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski lands a left hand.
Skurwysynowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Skurwysynowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Ochoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ochoa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skurwysynowski can turn it around.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Ochoa.
Skurwysynowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skurwysynowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ochoa.
Skurwysynowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Ochoa avoids the damage to the body.
Ochoa can't find room to land a body shot as Skurwysynowski controls the action.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski pushes Ochoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Skurwysynowski avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skurwysynowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skurwysynowski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Skurwysynowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the head.
Skurwysynowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skurwysynowski can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skurwysynowski works on Ochoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Skurwysynowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ochoa takes a shot to the head.
Skurwysynowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
A body shot lands from Skurwysynowski.
A body shot lands from Skurwysynowski.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with a light punch inside.
Skurwysynowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skurwysynowski digs a right hand underneath Ochoa's ribcage. Ochoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skurwysynowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skurwysynowski's elbow.
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ochoa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skurwysynowski.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Skurwysynowski.
A right hook to the body lands for Skurwysynowski.
A short left from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skurwysynowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skurwysynowski crunches a lovely knee into Ochoa's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skurwysynowski obliges.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skurwysynowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skurwysynowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut
and Ochoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ochoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skurwysynowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skurwysynowski with a nice cross.
Ochoa tries to land a front kick but Skurwysynowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ochoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Skurwysynowski.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Ochoa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski thumps Ochoa with a low kick.#T1#
Ochoa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Ochoa blocks it.
Ochoa moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Ochoa off the cage and back into range.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ochoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Ochoa slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skurwysynowski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Skurwysynowski lands a really nice looking cross but Ochoa seems unphased.
Skurwysynowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa throws a counter high kick but Skurwysynowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Ochoa ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ochoa misses the target.#T2#
Skurwysynowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ochoa at a distance.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a right hand but Ochoa moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski scores with a hook to the body. Ochoa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ochoa.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ochoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skurwysynowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick that misses.
Ochoa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skurwysynowski lands a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Ochoa avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski is looking to slow Ochoa down with leg kicks.
Ochoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ochoa ducks right into an uppercut from Skurwysynowski.
Ochoa throws a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Skurwysynowski cracks Ochoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ochoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski is looking to clinch but Ochoa is avoiding it.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skurwysynowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ochoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skurwysynowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skurwysynowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochoa counters with a straight right hand.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook
and Ochoa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ochoa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skurwysynowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skurwysynowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Ochoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Ochoa moved out of range nicely.
And Ochoa counters with a quick kick to the body but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski is looking to clinch but Ochoa is avoiding it.
Ochoa slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochoa throwing a counter right hand but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Ochoa blocks a jab.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Ochoa is looking to counter punch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook
and Ochoa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ochoa slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ochoa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Ochoa avoids the punch easily.
Ochoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anthony Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skurwysynowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ochoa throws a body kick that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski avoids the head kick by Ochoa.
Ochoa moves out of range as Skurwysynowski strikes.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that misses
and Ochoa counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ochoa's hands.
A big left from Skurwysynowski misses.
Ochoa looks to throw the jab but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Ochoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Ochoa misses with a looping right.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Skurwysynowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Ochoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ochoa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skurwysynowski lands a high kick!
Skurwysynowski keeps Ochoa at a distance using the push kick.
Ochoa needs to keep his hands up - Skurwysynowski had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Ochoa misses
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Ochoa throws an overhand right that lands on Skurwysynowski's shoulder, as Skurwysynowski tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Ochoa.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Ochoa ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skurwysynowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ochoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Ochoa misses the jab.
Ochoa throws a big shot that misses.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ochoa moves away.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ochoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skurwysynowski lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skurwysynowski is looking to clinch but Ochoa is avoiding it.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skurwysynowski - that will leave a mark!
Skurwysynowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skurwysynowski tries to clinch but Ochoa is having none of it.
Ochoa throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ochoa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skurwysynowski lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ochoa throws a lazy right hand but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ochoa's sensitive parts.
Ochoa misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski scores with a leg kick.
Ochoa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skurwysynowski cracks Ochoa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ochoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skurwysynowski.
Ochoa takes one to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Ochoa avoids the punch easily.
Skurwysynowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ochoa under the eye.
Skurwysynowski is looking to clinch. #T4#
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping left.
Skurwysynowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skurwysynowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skurwysynowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skurwysynowski misses with a left hand
and Ochoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ochoa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skurwysynowski throws out a leg kick but Ochoa moves out of range and Skurwysynowski only half commits.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Skurwysynowski ducks right into an uppercut from Ochoa.
Skurwysynowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
It looked like Ochoa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa tried to counter with a leg kick but Skurwysynowski avoided it.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Ochoa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skurwysynowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Our winner, Vladimir Skurwysynowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Panda shoots and misses
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda lands a lovely overhand right.
Panda tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Panda rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
Hopkins wants to break free but Panda has control.
#T1##BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda misses with a left hand
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.#CL#
Panda has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Panda works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught napping as Panda dives in and scores a takedown. Hopkins manages to retain guard.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopkins is controlling Panda's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopkins postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that D.D Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Panda moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopkins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. 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.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.#T1##TD#
Panda feints and as Hopkins raises his hands in defense, Panda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Hopkins wants to hit a sweep here but Panda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hopkins there!
Panda controlling from mount.
Panda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Panda wants to take his opponent's back but Hopkins doesn't allow it.
Panda prevents Hopkins from getting the reversal.
Panda controlling from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Hopkins reaches up to try and control the position but Panda seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hopkins rolls and tries to escape and now Panda has his back!
Panda gets his hands free as Hopkins looks to control.
Panda has good solid back control here.
Hopkins tries to roll but Panda sticks to his back.
Panda controls the action.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Panda.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panda continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.D Panda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Panda there.
Panda lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Panda clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Panda looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Panda catches Hopkins right on the button with a cross.
Panda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Panda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panda blocks it well.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Panda shrugs it off. #T1##CL#
Panda clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda misses with the combination.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Panda misses with the combination.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda throws a shot to the body.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panda stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panda trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Panda content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Hopkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hopkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
D.D Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panda, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D.D Panda! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Okoye forces Takashi back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Okoye has hold of one of Takashi's legs. Takashi is fighting the takedown attempt but Okoye gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Takashi
Takashi trying to keep a closed guard but Okoye is proving a slippery customer.
Okoye is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Okoye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okoye won't allow Takashi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Okoye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Takashi.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoye is working hard here to advance position.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takashi has his hands on Okoye's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Takashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takashi wants to hit a sweep here but Okoye passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takashi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (0) Takashi
Takashi is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Takashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okoye looking to control but Takashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takashi is controlling an arm, preventing Okoye from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Okoye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takashi is looking to escape. #T4#
Takashi tries to hold on but Okoye postures up.
Takashi tries to reverse the position but Okoye maintains control.
Okoye sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Okoye looking to control but Takashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Takashi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Takashi is looking to improve his position but Okoye isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoye looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Okoye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takashi is looking to escape.
Okoye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Takashi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okoye trying to control but Takashi is having none of it. #T8#
Takashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okoye wants to control but Takashi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Takashi is trying to control but Okoye manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (0) Takashi#T9#
Takashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okoye content just to control the position here.
Takashi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Okoye's lack of action.
#T10#
Takashi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Okoye keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
Takashi is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Takashi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takashi wants to control but Okoye is keeping busy.
Okoye stalling away here and it's allowed Takashi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Okoye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takashi seems keen to control Okoye's posture.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye preventing the sweep.
Okoye trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom. #T13#
Takashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takashi working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ikemba Okoye 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a sloppy head kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Vermicelli misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Vermicelli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermicelli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vermicelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
John Vermicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli throws a lazy body kick
and Barkley counters with a series of strikes. Vermicelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Barkley is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vermicelli swings widly with a right hand
and Vermicelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermicelli looks to throw a body kick
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vermicelli catches Barkley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vermicelli misses with a head kick.
Barkley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vermicelli misses with a hook to the body
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Vermicelli in his tracks momentarily.
Vermicelli misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermicelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Vermicelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vermicelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Vermicelli misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barkley is out of range and Vermicelli settles back down.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vermicelli misses with a jab to the body
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Vermicelli misses with a left hand
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Vermicelli misses with a kick to the body
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermicelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermicelli misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli misses with a left hand
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Vermicelli throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vermicelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermicelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermicelli tries to land a front kick but Barkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vermicelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli with the inside leg kick.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Vermicelli is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli tried to score with a low kick but Barkley checks it.#T4#
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermicelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barkley checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vermicelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermicelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barkley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vermicelli .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Vermicelli manages to avoid it.
Vermicelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli throws a chopping leg kick but Barkley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barkley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barkley dominated that round.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vermicelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermicelli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Vermicelli manages to avoid it.
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vermicelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vermicelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vermicelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vermicelli misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Vermicelli throws a body kick that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli tries to land a body kick
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Vermicelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a big counter combination but Vermicelli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Vermicelli is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermicelli throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Vermicelli throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Vermicelli manages to avoid it.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Vermicelli .
Barkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A big left from Vermicelli misses.
Vermicelli swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermicelli throws a lazy body kick
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermicelli misses with a body punch
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli throws a lazy body kick
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Vermicelli tenderised Barkley's leg. Barkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vermicelli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barkley slips under a jab from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli misses with a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli misses with a straight left. #T3#
Vermicelli misses with a hook.
Vermicelli scores with the left hand. Barkley knows he should have avoided that one.
Barkley slips a jab and a cross from Vermicelli .
Barkley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vermicelli jabs Barkley right on the nose. Barkley blinks but takes it well.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barkley is able to avoid easily.
Barkley blocks the body kick.
Vermicelli looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Vermicelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli . #T4#
Vermicelli loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Vermicelli looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vermicelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
Vermicelli throws a body kick that misses
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli throws a lazy head kick
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vermicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vermicelli misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
Barkley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vermicelli just manages to avoid it.
Vermicelli misses with a low kick.
Barkley throws a big counter combination but Vermicelli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barkley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermicelli .
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermicelli misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vermicelli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barkley has got the better of the exchanges.
Vermicelli missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barkley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermicelli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barkley counters with a two punch combo.
Donk. Vermicelli catches Barkley right on the button with a cross.
Vermicelli thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley defending well as Vermicelli loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Barkley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Vermicelli misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermicelli .
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Vermicelli manages to avoid it.
Vermicelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermicelli looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vermicelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermicelli misses with a hook
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermicelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vermicelli throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Vermicelli throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vermicelli 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 Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John Vermicelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vermicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley defending well as Vermicelli loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Vermicelli throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Vermicelli is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermicelli throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Vermicelli misses its intended target.
Vermicelli misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Barkley as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Vermicelli with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Barkley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vermicelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermicelli throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley throws a big counter combination but Vermicelli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vermicelli looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli throws a push kick but Barkley slaps the foot to one side.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Vermicelli .
Barkley defending well as Vermicelli loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vermicelli thows a leg kick but Barkley checks it
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Vermicelli throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
Vermicelli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermicelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermicelli .
Barkley blocks a head kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli with a nice calf kick.
Vermicelli throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Vermicelli .
Barkley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vermicelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vermicelli throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a good, hard body kick but Vermicelli shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derrick Barkley.
Well Barkley 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Barkley!
A victorious Derrick Barkley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated John Vermicelli had this to say: 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggs pinned against the cage. Diggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanson shoots and misses #KD#
and Diggs counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanson toppling to the canvas! Hanson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diggs finish him?!#ROC#Hanson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Hanson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Diggs. Hanson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Diggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonzo Diggs!
Alonzo Diggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Diggs lands a big uppercut and Lawson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lawson looks OK. Diggs waves Lawson back to his feet!#ROC#Lawson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.
Lawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diggs counters with a big left hand that crumples Lawson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonzo Diggs!
A very excited looking Alonzo Diggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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