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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Perosh pushes Wicked up against the cage in a clinch. A right hand to the body from Wicked.
Wicked lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A shot in the inside from Perosh. Wicked blocking some punches.
Wicked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Perosh blocks an uppercut.
Wicked misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Perosh. Perosh tries to throw a body punch but Wicked avoids it by throwing Perosh back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wicked. Wicked working aggressively here.
Wicked lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perosh backwards. Wicked misses with a hook from the clinch. Wicked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Perosh. 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! Perosh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wicked misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wicked. Wicked stalling against the cage.
Wicked lands with a right to the head. #T1# Perosh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Wicked looks winded! Perosh stalling.
Wicked throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perosh prevents a body shot from Wicked. Wicked avoiding damage as Perosh throws knees to the body.
Wicked takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wicked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Perosh digs a right hand into Wicked's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wicked's gas tank. Perosh lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wicked missing with knees to the body.
Wicked blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Perosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wicked lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Perosh trying to stall but Wicked improves his position.
Wicked blocks an elbow strike. Wicked pushes Perosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Perosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perosh tries a body shot but Wicked blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wicked is leaning against Perosh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2# Perosh tries to land knees in the clinch but Wicked avoids the damage to the body. Wicked lands a hook that snaps the head of Perosh backwards. Wicked effectively controlling the action here.#BC# Perosh manages to break the clinch.
Wicked lands with a kick to the temple. Perosh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2# Wicked clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perosh. Wicked throws a head punch that misses. Wicked throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perosh is working Wicked over against the cage.#BC# Perosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wicked misses with a wild combination.
Perosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wicked tries to counter with a clinch but Perosh shakes him off and moves away. A good leg kick by Perosh. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wicked on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3# A clash of legs there as Perosh blocks the low kick.#CL# Perosh rushes Wicked and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Perosh missing with knees to the body.
Wicked lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perosh backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wicked creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Perosh wants to get back to striking at distance but Wicked won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wicked. Wicked misses with some punches.
Perosh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wicked avoids it. Perosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Wicked on the inside. Wicked misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perosh.
Perosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perosh. Wicked blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Perosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wicked fails to land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wicked throws a punch but it's blocked by Perosh. #T4# Perosh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wicked throws a head punch that misses. Wicked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wicked swings wildly with an uppercut but Perosh uses good head movement to avoid it. Wicked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wicked throws a punch but it's blocked by Perosh. Perosh blocking some punches.
Wicked misses with the head strike.
Perosh missing with knees to the body.
Perosh trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Perosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Wicked clinches up with Perosh and pushes him back against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Perosh. Wicked digs a right hand into Perosh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perosh's gas tank. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wicked throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Wicked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Wicked. Wicked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shezzo Wicked will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Wicked defending well as Perosh loads up on a big left hand. Wicked throws a right and a left that both miss. Perosh dodges the punch combination from Wicked.
Wicked tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Wicked. Wicked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Perosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Perosh scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Perosh. Perosh thumps Wicked with a low kick. Wicked moves into range and connects with a jab. Perosh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shezzo Wicked is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wicked chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perosh can pounce on him.
Perosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2# Wicked instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wicked avoids a wild elbow strike from Perosh. A nice right hand lands inside from Wicked. Perosh throws an elbow that misses.
#BC# Perosh breaks the clinch.
Wicked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Wicked. Perosh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wicked buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wicked wants to clinch up but Perosh keeps it at a distance. Perosh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. That kick from Perosh tenderised Wicked's leg. Wicked is trying to keep his angry face on. Jeremy Perosh is winning the standup battle so far. Perosh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wicked if he has to take too many more of those.
Wicked tries to close the distance and clinch but Perosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wicked wants to clinch. Wicked tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perosh is able to avoid easily. Perosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Wicked tries to clinch up. Wicked swings for the body but Perosh moves out of range.
Perosh jabbing away but nothing is landing. Perosh jabs Wicked to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wicked throws a right and a left that both miss. Perosh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wicked manages to circle out of the way. Perosh cracks Wicked with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wicked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wicked throws a low kick but Perosh moves out of range easily. A bone on bone clash there as Wicked blocks the leg kick.
#CL2# Wicked has Perosh up against the cage in a clinch.
Wicked lands a left hand.
Wicked misses with an elbow strike.
Wicked tries to throw a body punch but Perosh avoids it by throwing Wicked back against the cage. Perosh trying to land knees to the body.
Perosh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wicked misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perosh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wicked is breathing heavily. Wicked tries to throw a body punch but Perosh avoids it by throwing Wicked back against the cage. Perosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Perosh trying to control the position but instead, Wicked has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perosh into the cage. Perosh with a knee to the head.
Perosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Wicked. Wicked avoiding damage as Perosh throws knees to the body.
#T3# Wicked lands a nice uppercut. Wicked lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perosh backwards. Wicked misses with the head strike.
Wicked misses with a short punch on the inside. Perosh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perosh. Nice body punch from Wicked - that landed with a thud.
Wicked misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perosh. Wicked tries to work over Perosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wicked lands an elbow inside that Perosh shrugs off. Wicked misses with a knee to the head. Perosh tries to land knees in the clinch but Wicked avoids the damage to the body. Perosh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perosh tries to land knees in the clinch but Wicked avoids the damage to the body. Wicked swings wildly with an uppercut but Perosh uses good head movement to avoid it. Perosh misses with some punches.
#T4# A short body shot lands from Wicked as the two fighters clinch.
Wicked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Perosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perosh moves out of range as Wicked strikes. 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! Perosh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Perosh tries to land a front kick but Wicked steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wicked throws a right hand that Perosh ducks under and follows up with a left that Perosh also avoids with ease. Perosh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Perosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wicked lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perosh circles away quickly and effectively. Wicked tries to bum rush Perosh with a series of wild strikes but Perosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Perosh misses with a body kick. Wicked tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perosh paws at him with a jab and circles away. Perosh moves out of range as Wicked strikes. Perosh cracks the inside of Wicked's front leg. Wicked tries to score with a low kick but Perosh moves his leg out of the way. Perosh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Wicked misses with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeremy Perosh will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Wicked takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Perosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wicked manages to avoid it. Wicked takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perosh needs to keep his hands up - Wicked had a free shot at his head there. Perosh blocks a head kick by Wicked.
Perosh throws a head kick but Wicked moves out of range.
Perosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wicked gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perosh. Wicked doesn't manage to clinch there - Perosh circles away.
Wicked tries to clinch there but Perosh circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perosh lunges at Wicked with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wicked's hand. Perosh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wicked if he has to take too many more of those.
Perosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wicked can pounce on him.
Wicked takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wicked tried to score with a low kick but Perosh checks it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wicked connects with a solid leg kick. Wicked fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Wicked checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perosh thuds his right hand into Wicked's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A slapping leg kick lands for Perosh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perosh.
Wicked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wicked has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wicked there as he acknowledges the shot. Perosh throws the kick towards the body but Wicked avoids it. Perosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Perosh throws a leg kick but Wicked moved away. Perosh sets himself, and Wicked steps forward looking for the clinch! Perosh avoids it this time. Wicked walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Perosh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC# Wicked is rocked! Wicked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perosh manages to avoid it. Wicked is still on wobbly legs! Can Perosh finish him? Perosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Perosh steps in with a hook that catches Wicked right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Perosh follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wicked looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Perosh! Jeremy Perosh 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:
Syn 446 -
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1# Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Chantry scores with a hook. Nice defenses there by Chantry. Chantry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Chantry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Chantry. Silva ducks under a wild hook from Chantry. Silva connects with a right hand. Chantry shakes it off. Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2# Chantry tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch. Chantry throws a head punch that misses. Chantry tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries a body shot but Chantry blocks it.
Chantry working some nice short punches in the clinch. Silva tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2# It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1# Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva blocks a body shot from Chantry. Chantry blocks a body shot from Silva. Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Chantry tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Chantry back against the cage. Silva scores with a shot to the side of Chantry's head. A nice left hand lands by Chantry.
Chantry working aggressively here.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Chantry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside. Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chantry tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chantry is breathing heavily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry. Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Chantry's head. Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantry's elbow. #T2# A body shot lands from Silva.
A short uppercut from Silva. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva. Silva lands a nice shot to the body. Silva lands a body punch in the clinch. Silva presses Chantry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva. Silva lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva. Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Silva tries a body shot but Chantry blocks it.
Silva lands a nice elbow. Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chantry tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Silva scores with a shot to the side of Chantry's head. #ROC2# Chantry is rocked!#T3# Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva cracks Chantry with a nice body shot. Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva prevents a body shot from Chantry. Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chantry or not. Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle. Chantry takes a shot to the head. Oh Chantry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chantry tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chantry seems to have got his legs back now. Chantry swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva avoiding damage.
Chantry misses with some punches.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Chantry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chantry prevents a body shot from Silva. Chantry swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. 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! Chantry pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Chantry controls the action.
#KD2# Silva drops Chantry onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chantry is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Chantry struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside. Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Chantry. Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Chantry backwards. Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Chantry controls the action.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a body shot. Chantry can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that round. The cut man is working on Borden Chantry's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Silva throws the kick towards the body but Chantry avoids it. Chantry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
A big left from Chantry misses. Chantry loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch. Silva slips under a jab from Chantry. Silva cracks a nice hook into Chantry's ribs. Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chantry's head. Chantry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though. Chantry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily. Silva connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2# Silva pushes Chantry up against the cage in a clinch. Chantry pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chantry backwards. Chantry blocks a body shot from Silva. Chantry misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva. This has been an exciting period of action! Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Chantry backwards. Chantry prevents a body shot from Silva. #T1# Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantry lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chantry blocks a body shot from Silva. Chantry throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva. Silva lands with a right to the head. Silva blocking some punches.
Chantry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chantry swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Chantry misses with the head strike.
Chantry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow. Silva lands a nice uppercut. Silva scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land. Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands with a left to the head. Silva throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands a shot to the body. Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantry. Silva prevents a body shot from Chantry. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chantry's brow. Silva prevents a body shot from Chantry. Chantry working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. Silva lands an elbow that stopped Chantry in his tracks for a moment. Chantry tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silva blocking some punches.
Silva creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Chantry out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Silva! During a confident post fight interview, Eduardo Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EVO 245
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Conan moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Conan attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away. Conan takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses. Conan throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Tupolski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Conan. Conan throws a big shot that misses. A lazy left from Conan finds it's target. Conan swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Conan tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A jab from Tupolski misses. Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy. Conan slips a straight right by Tupolski. Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but Conan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tupolski looks for the body kick but Conan saw that one coming. Tupolski keeps Conan at a distance using the push kick. Conan shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. 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! Tupolski connects with a body shot that sends Conan's belly button to the back. Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Conan blocks a leg kick.#T1# Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Conan jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Tupolski throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side. Conan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.#CL2# Tupolski takes the fight into the clinch. Tupolski blocking some punches.
Conan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupolski smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Conan scores with a hook. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conan. Tupolski throws a low kick but Conan moves out of range easily. Conan is looking for a counter combo. Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Conan moves out of range easily. Tupolski throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side. Tupolski connects with a body shot that sends Conan's belly button to the back. Conan throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Conan moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Conan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.#T2# Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski. Conan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Conan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tupolski. Conan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo in the buildup to the fight. Conan misses with a wild body shot. Conan misses with a takedown enabling Tupolski to counter with a crisp jab. Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conan's head backwards. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by Tupolski. Conan fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Conan in the body. Conan lands a really nice looking cross but Tupolski seems unphased.
Tupolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick. Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski throws out a counter right but Conan avoids it with no problem. Conan misses with a looping left. Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3##TD# Tupolski gets caught flat footed, as Conan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Conan wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving. Conan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Conan sitting in guard here, content to control. Tupolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conan. Conan postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it. Conan looking to pass the guard. Conan wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving. #T4# Conan throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely. Conan postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tupolski is wriggling around but Conan manages to pass to half guard.
Conan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Conan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tupolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod. That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Conan fails to land the takedown. Tupolski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A swing and a miss from Conan. Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Conan in the body. A shot to the body from Tupolski misses and Conan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick. Conan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupolski has time to react. Conan's corner calls for a 1-2. Conan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Conan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conan gets slowly back to his feet. And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Conan manages to step out the way in time. Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tupolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conan under the eye. Conan throws a body shot but no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tupolski throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side. Conan throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski. Tupolski lands a jab to Conan's midsection. Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away. Conan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Conan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupolski swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Conan. Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot. Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conan misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming. Conan ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski. Nice jab there from Tupolski. Tupolski looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by Tupolski. Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Conan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tupolski misses with a left hand and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tupolski keeps Conan at a distance using the push kick. A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target. Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Conan throws a big counter combination but Tupolski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Conan misses with a left hand and Tupolski counters with a straight right hand. Conan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side. A big left from Conan misses. Tupolski looks for the body kick but Conan saw that one coming. Tupolski misses the jab. Tupolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD# Conan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tupolski did well to prevent Conan getting side control. Conan trying to mount his opponent but Tupolski defends it. Conan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Conan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Conan slips a nice elbow through Tupolski's hands, connecting with Tupolski's forehead. Conan wants to take a breather but Tupolski is having none of it. Conan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Conan tries to pass to full mount but Tupolski defends it. Conan passes to side control. Tupolski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Conan. #T4# Conan throwing shots but missing, from side control. Tupolski is trying to buck Conan off. Conan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Conan trying to control the position but Tupolski is working away. Tupolski wants to get back to his feet. Conan misses with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edogawa Conan will probably get the nod. That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Nice sprawl there from Tupolski as Conan shoots in. Tupolski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it. Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick and Conan counters with a nice uppercut. Tupolski connects with a jab.#TD# Conan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Conan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conan trying to advance position but Tupolski counters by regaining guard. Tupolski keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass. #T1# Conan throws an elbow that misses. Tupolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Tupolski!#REVB# Tupolski stopping the sweep attempt from Conan. Conan working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Conan has his feet on Tupolski's thighs here. He's pushed Tupolski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tupolski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edogawa Conan! An out of breath Edogawa Conan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Katurian Tupolski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.
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Event:
CEC 446
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1# Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Brown throws a hook but Price avoids it easily. Brown misses the shot to the body. Brown throws out a powerful jab. Brown connects with an inside leg kick. Price takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown cracks Price with a good jab. Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a push kick but Price slaps the foot to one side. Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a big shot that misses. Price feinted there with a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown tries to land a front kick but Price steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Brown looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming. Price drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action! Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Price under the eye. Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target. Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Price shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2# Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Price's guard. Price has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Price is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him. Price pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Price is adopting a defensive guard. Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Price keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2# Brown throws a big right hand that misses. Brown wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position. Brown throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely. Brown is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Price controlling Brown's posture. Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Price trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow. #T3# Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard. Brown won't allow Price to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Brown misses with a kick to the body and Price counters with a nice body kick.
Price moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown. As Brown looks to move away, Price throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way. Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Price makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Price throws a low kick but Brown avoids it. Price defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown misses with a body shot
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab. Brown misses with a leg kick and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT# It looks like Edward Brown has been cut. Brown throws a leg kick but Price sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4# Brown tries to land a front kick but Price steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Brown is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown has a takedown stuffed. Price is looking to counter with a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Price. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown fails to land the takedown. Price appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Price moves out of range of the body kick. Price gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown. Brown throws a body punch but Price moves out of range. Price steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown dominated that round. The cut man is working on Edward Brown's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Brown blocks a leg kick. Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brown is looking to land body kicks. Brown misses the body punch and Price counters with a straight right hand. Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it. Nice body punch from Brown. Price needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there. Brown motions for Price to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Price is looking to counter punch. Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Price sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. As Brown looks to move away, Price throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side. Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1##KD# Price sends Brown crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Price is motioning to the referee to let Brown up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Edward Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Price takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Brown works Price's body with a nice hook. Price scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown throws a big shot that misses. A big left from Brown misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Price on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2# Brown rushes Price and presses him up against the cage. Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches. Brown works on Price's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Price. Price misses with a body punch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Price is keeping busy.#T2# Price tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right from Price. Price tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Price.
Brown is breathing heavily. A right hand to the body from Price.
Price digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank. Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle. Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown. Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Nice body punch from Price. Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Price seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around. Price lands a body shot. Price connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
#T3# Price lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price has Brown pressed against the cage.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment. Price connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Price scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. #ROC# Brown is rocked! Brown misses with a short punch on the inside. Brown taking a breather. Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Price blocks an uppercut.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Price. Price is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Price connects with a knee to the head.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him? Still in the clinch, Price scores with a nice short uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4# Brown takes a shot to the head. Price lands with a light punch inside. Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown. Price lands a knee to the head.
#KD# Price drops Brown onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brown is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Dan Price has scored more points in the clinch so far. Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Price just stands there and leans against the cage. Brown working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
#KD# Price drops Brown onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brown is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Price lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A left hand lands to the body for Price.
Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. Price is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Price lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Price dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Edward Brown's cut. 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# Brown walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Brown limp body while Price jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Price! Dan Price thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 442 - Silva vs. Telo
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1# Teló takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Teló moves out of range of the strikes. Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Teló takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Teló tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Teló. Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Teló lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts. Teló moves out of range as Silva strikes. Silva misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A cross from Teló lands. Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Teló blocks the leg kick.
Teló wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range. Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Teló throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Teló avoids the head kick by Silva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teló. Teló misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teló has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.#T1# Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Teló tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Teló gets a trip takedown into half guard. Teló stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Teló keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Teló is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Silva is looking to escape.#SUB2# Teló is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Silva as he works his way to full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully. #T2# Teló prevents Silva from getting back to his feet. Silva keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully. Teló slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Teló has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva! Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Teló.
Teló lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Silva fending off the submission attempt from Teló. #SUB2# Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Teló. #T3# Teló throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Silva trying to get back to his feet but Teló is in full control for now. #SUB2# Teló has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Teló patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Silva is trying to stand back up. A lull in the action here.
#SUB2# Teló looking to break Silva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Teló will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4# Teló missing with punches from the back. #SUB2# Teló is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Teló let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2# Teló is looking for a choke. Silva gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Silva manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva wants to get up but he can't break Teló's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Teló is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva tries to bum rush Teló with a series of wild strikes but Teló uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Teló lands with a nice body punch. Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Teló. Silva swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teló. Teló misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming. Teló chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Teló is just out of range. Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló. Teló moves away from the strike by Silva. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Teló connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nice uppercut lands for Teló. That snapped Silva's head back.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Silva checks a low kick from Teló. A lazy body kick from Teló and Silva counters with a nice leg kick. Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1# A punch lands to the side of Teló 's head but he takes it in his stride. Silva tries to clinch up but Teló circles away and keeps his distance. Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teló moves out of range of the body kick. Teló looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Silva slips a straight right by Teló. Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva misses with a wild body shot. #TD2# Teló gets a takedown into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Teló in particular looking to stall. Teló prevents Silva from standing back up.
#T2# Silva won't allow Teló to pass to mount. #SUB2# Teló is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Teló sits in half guard. #SUB2# Teló is looking for a kimura here.
Teló trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard. Teló working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.#T3##ES# Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Teló presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Teló blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teló tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Teló back against the cage. Teló effectively controlling the action here. Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Teló uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. Teló lands a nice uppercut. Teló is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Teló lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. Silva gets through Teló's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Teló gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Teló lands with a right to the head. Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva tries to stall but Teló uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva works on Teló's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Teló's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing. Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teló is able to avoid easily. Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Eduardo Silva is winning the standup battle so far. Teló throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. Teló works Silva's body with a nice hook. Silva scores with a leg kick.
Teló looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michel Teló will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teló moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teló swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Teló throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Teló displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab. Teló throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab. Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva misses with the body kick and Teló connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Teló counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Silva moves away from the strike by Teló. A big right from Silva misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva slips under a jab from Teló. Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Teló throws a hook but Silva blocks it. Teló defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
#CL# Silva moves into the clinch.#T1# Teló doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teló as Silva tries to tie him up. #BC2# Teló's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Teló takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Silva throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range. Teló scores with a jab to the body. Teló lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Teló pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Teló blocks a leg kick. Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Teló's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teló scrambles back to his feet. Silva ducks under a wild hook from Teló. A punch combination from Silva misses. A little jabbing left from Teló on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Teló lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva blocks a head kick by Teló.
Silva is looking for a counter combo. Eduardo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Teló throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket. Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A countering left hand to the body from Teló misses. Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet. Teló throws a nice inside leg kick. Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Teló scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teló paws at him with a jab and circles away. Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teló avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teló misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming. Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick. Teló uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Teló counters with a lovely straight right hand! Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teló scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one. #T3# Teló fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it. Silva misses with a body shot
and Teló counters with a nice body kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Teló scores with a head kick.
Teló is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Teló with a hook.#ROC2# Silva is rocked! Silva tries to land a front kick but Teló steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Silva backing away here, and Teló unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Teló goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Michel Teló is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Silva throws a head kick that misses. Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now. Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body and Teló counters with an inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Teló lands a head kick!
Teló delivers a nice body kick.#T4# Both fighters circling a little - Teló finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Teló scores with a jab to the head.
Teló lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva takes a swing at Teló's ribcage but misses. Teló looks like he wants to counter punch here. Silva lands a body shot.
Teló has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Teló is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Teló lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Silva looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range. Teló has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teló. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Teló ducks under a wild hook from Silva. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teló! But no joy. Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Teló feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Teló connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight! Michel Teló comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Teló 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Teló!
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Event:
UPG 31
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# La Haine cracks Felterbush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. La Haine connects with a leg kick. Felterbush looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. La Haine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Felterbush getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Felterbush misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Felterbush's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Felterbush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Haine's head backwards. Felterbush checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. La Haine is looking to slow Felterbush down with leg kicks. Felterbush avoids a low kick by using good footwork. La Haine keeps Felterbush at a distance using the push kick. Felterbush ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. La Haine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Felterbush throws a half hearted mid kick. Felterbush misses with a low kick as La Haine jumps back. Felterbush throws out a loose jab but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it. La Haine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. La Haine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. La Haine misses with a jab to the body
and Felterbush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. La Haine scores with a push kick. Jacques La Haine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. La Haine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. La Haine throws a lazy right hand but Felterbush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. La Haine thows a body kick. Felterbush tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1# La Haine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Felterbush takes a swing at La Haine's ribcage but misses. La Haine avoids the body shot from Felterbush.
La Haine clobbers Felterbush with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. La Haine feints a jab promting Felterbush to slip. La Haine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Felterbush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Felterbush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. La Haine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Felterbush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Haine moves away. La Haine wants to clinch up but Felterbush keeps it at a distance. Felterbush checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Felterbush just misses with a punch to the body.
La Haine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Haine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. La Haine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! La Haine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Felterbush. La Haine throws a jab when Felterbush was well out of range. Good leg kick by Felterbush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2# La Haine checks a leg kick nicely. Felterbush lands with a nice body kick. La Haine moves out of range as Felterbush throws a body kick.
Felterbush throws a looping overhand right but La Haine ducks down to avoid it. Felterbush tests La Haine's chin there with a solid looking shot. A big right from Felterbush misses. Felterbush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Felterbush throws a looping overhand right but La Haine ducks down to avoid it. Felterbush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. La Haine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Felterbushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Felterbush avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Haine.
Felterbush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Haine throws an overhand right that lands on Felterbush's shoulder, as Felterbush tries to avoid the shot. La Haine with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice body punch from La Haine. Felterbush moves out of range as La Haine throws a body kick.
La Haine punishes Felterbush's body with a nice straight punch.#T3# Felterbush cracks La Haine with an open hand slap. La Haine on the wrong end of a nice jab. Felterbush avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Haine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La Haine scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Felterbush lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Felterbush throws out the jab but it was never going to land. La Haine throws a push kick but Felterbush slaps the foot to one side. Felterbush checks the leg kick nicely there.
La Haine lands a glancing blow to the side of Felterbush's head. La Haine is looking to land body kicks. La Haine lands a jab to the nose. La Haine scores with a hook. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! La Haine throws a wild body kick that Felterbush sees coming a mile off. A counter left hand to the body from Felterbush misses its target. La Haine cracks the inside of Felterbush's front leg. Felterbush explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Nice body kick from La Haine.#T4# La Haine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Good shot there by La Haine. Felterbush connects with a solid leg kick. Felterbush misses with a looping left. Felterbush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Felterbush dodges the punch combination from La Haine.
La Haine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. La Haine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Felterbush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Felterbush throws a half hearted mid kick. Nice body kick from La Haine. Felterbush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La Haine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jacques La Haine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. La Haine misses with a straight left. Felterbush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. La Haine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. La Haine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Felterbush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Felterbush throws the left hand but La Haine avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques La Haine dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Felterbush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Haine ducks down and throws a hook to the body. La Haine takes one to the chin there. La Haine misses with a looping right. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Felterbush might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! La Haine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Felterbush - the referee stops the clock and La Haine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Felterbush. La Haine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Felterbush misses the shot to the body. La Haine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Felterbush punishes La Haine's body with a nice straight punch. Felterbush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Felterbush with a nice cross. La Haine feints and then cracks Felterbush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Felterbush down. Felterbush checks a leg kick nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. La Haine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Felterbush misses with a kick to the body.
La Haine is looking to land body kicks. Felterbush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Felterbush lands a glancing blow to the side of La Haine's head. La Haine misses with a low kick.#T1# La Haine lands a slapping body shot.
Felterbush throws out a loose jab but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body kick from La Haine. Felterbush falls off balance throwing a combination
and La Haine counters with a good low kick that Felterbush was not able to check. La Haine drops his hands momentarily and Felterbush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Felterbush steps in with a hook that catches La Haine right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Felterbush follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! La Haine looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Felterbush! After winning the bout, Donnie Felterbush 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:
Syn 436 - EPL Semi's
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1# Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Styles's head back.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva misses with a body kick. Styles slips under a jab from Silva. Styles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Silva tries to clinch up. Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva. Styles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Styles misses with a left hand and Silva counters with a nice body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Styles 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 Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Styles misses with a body shot.
Styles misses with a hook. Styles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Styles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A decent looking cross lands there for Styles. Styles throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.#CL# Silva clinches up against the cage. Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Silva scores with a shoulder strike. Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Styles digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank. Styles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Styles can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards. Styles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Styles misses with the head strike.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it. Styles scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Styles misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva is leaning against Styles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Silva blocks a body shot from Styles. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva. Styles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Styles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Silva tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage. Silva misses with some punches.
Silva 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! Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Styles is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks. Silva prevents a body shot from Styles. Silva misses with a body punch.
Styles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Styles working aggressively here.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike. Silva lands with a light punch inside. Silva misses with some punches.
#BC2# Styles breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Styles lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Styles misses with a leg kick. A low kick from Silva is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Silva throws a body punch but Styles moves out of range. Silva needs to keep his hands up - Styles had a free shot at his head there. Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva throws a lazy right hand but Styles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Styles throws a leg kick that misses. Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination! Styles throws a low kick but Silva avoids it. Nice body punch from Silva. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Styles, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there and Styles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. Styles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Silva swings for the body but Styles moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styles. #T4# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Styles.
Styles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Styles tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Styles misses with a body kick. Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Styles moves out of range as Silva strikes. Silva lands the left hand. Styles throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side. Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Styles throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# Silva rushes Styles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva 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# Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Silva throws a nice inside leg kick. Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva. Styles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Eduardo Silva is winning the standup battle so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Styles.#CL# Silva forces Styles back against the cage and clinches. Eduardo Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far. Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva prevents a body shot from Styles. Styles misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles. A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. A right handed body shot lands from Styles.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Styles tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage. #T1# Silva working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. Styles misses with a body punch.
Styles misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Styles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Styles checks a leg kick. Styles scores with a body shot.
Styles throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range. It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Silva slips a jab from Styles. Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely. Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily. Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Styles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# Silva connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Styles avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it. Styles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Styles misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming. Styles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva. Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Silva misses the shot to the body. Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Styles throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely. Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Styles throws a leg kick but Silva moved away. Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Styles misses with a wild body shot. Styles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Styles misses with a two punch combination.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Silva thuds a left hand into Styles's body. Silva is looking to score with low kicks. Styles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Styles throws a hook but Silva blocks it. Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Styles throws a leg kick but Silva moved away. Nice body kick there by Styles. Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Styles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva defending well as Styles loads up on a big left hand. Styles blocks the body kick.
And Styles tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out. Styles misses the shot to the body. Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styles sees it coming and avoids it easily. Styles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A jab lands there for Silva. Styles defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand. Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Styles scrambles back to his feet.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Styles connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.
Silva works Styles's body with a nice hook. Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice defenses there by Silva. As Styles looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo but Styles just gets out of the way. Styles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Styles looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range. Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick. Styles misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Styles shrugs it off. Styles throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing. Styles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick. Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Styles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot. Silva looks for the body kick but Styles saw that one coming. Silva misses with a body kick. Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles only half commits to the counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that second 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! #R3# Styles lands a jab to the head.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Styles on the side of the head. Silva misses with a body kick. Styles throws a body shot but no joy. Silva tries to land a front kick but Styles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Styles checks a leg kick. Styles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Styles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Silva blocks a leg kick. Styles tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way. Styles circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Styles looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range. Jab by Silva. Styles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Styles doesn't seem bothered though. Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Styles on that attempt. Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range. Silva connects with a leg kick. Styles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL# Silva clinches with his opponent.
Styles blocks an uppercut.
Styles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow. Silva lands an elbow that stopped Styles in his tracks for a moment. Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva. A head punch on the inside from Styles fails to land. Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Styles's efforts to push away. Silva lands an elbow just above Styles 's eye. Devin Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Eduardo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Styles misses with the head strike.
Styles takes a shot to the head. Styles tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silva blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Styles throws a head punch that misses. Styles digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank. A short left from Silva. Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Styles can do to turn this around?#T3# Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Styles. Styles is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Styles tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Styles misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Styles's brow. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Styles misses with some punches.
Styles scores with an uppercut up the middle. Styles cracks Silva with a nice body shot. Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Styles gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Styles tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage. Styles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Styles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva. Styles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Styles misses with some punches.
Styles tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Eduardo Silva showed his dominance in that final round. Well Silva 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Silva! A victorious Eduardo Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 241: Connemara vs Camacho
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1# Tupolski lunges at Ragnvaldr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnvaldr's hand. Ragnvaldr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tupolski's sensitive parts. Tupolski connects with a looping right hand.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Tupolski misses. Ragnvaldr throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it. We've been told by Ragnvaldr's head coaches at Devils Den New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.#TD# Ragnvaldr gets the takedown into side control. Tupolski prevents Ragnvaldr from improving position. Ragnvaldr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ragnvaldr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tupolski is avoiding damage well.
Ragnvaldr throwing strikes but Tupolski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnvaldr is trying to work for a sweep but Tupolski has mounted him!#T1# Ragnvaldr tries to reverse the position but Tupolski maintains control. Ragnvaldr regains half guard. Tupolski is thwarting Ragnvaldr's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Tupolski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ragnvaldr. Ragnvaldr tries to buck Tupolski off but Tupolski is having none of it. Tupolski working away.#T2##SU2# Tupolski decides to take the fight back to the feet. Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ragnvaldr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr lands a head shot. Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnvaldr moves out of range easily. Ragnvaldr connects with a jab. Tupolski delivers a nice body kick. Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick. Ragnvaldr slips a jab from Tupolski. Tupolski misses the shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnvaldr fails with a takedown attempt. Tupolski throws a big shot that misses. Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Ragnvaldr saw that one coming. Ragnvaldr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range. Tupolski lands with a shot to the body. Ragnvaldr throws a body shot but no joy. Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Ragnvaldr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ragnvaldr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tupolski for as long as he can get away with. Ragnvaldr trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom. Tupolski wants to stand up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him. #T4# Ragnvaldr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2# Tupolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ragnvaldr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Ragnvaldr fails to pull guard.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
Ragnvaldr trying to stall but Tupolski improves his position.
Ragnvaldr misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
#BC# Ragnvaldr breaks the clinch.
Ragnvaldr avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tupolski misses with a body kick. Tupolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnvaldr's hands. Tupolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ragnvaldr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnvaldr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick. Tupolski swings for the body but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr feinted with a counter takedown. Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses. Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ragnvaldr moves out of range of the body kick.#TD# Ragnvaldr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tupolski napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ragnvaldr controls the position. Ragnvaldr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ragnvaldr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnvaldr controls the position. Tupolski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Ragnvaldr continues to stall.#T1# Tupolski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ragnvaldr asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2# Tupolski sneaks out the side door and pushes Ragnvaldr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Ragnvaldr with a jab. Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnvaldr is just out of range. Good work by Ragnvaldr as he checks the leg kick. Ragnvaldr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away. Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnvaldr throws out the jab. A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ragnvaldr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tupolski. That did some damage!#T2# Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tupolski swings for the body but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick.
Ragnvaldr motions for Tupolski to come forward. Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Ragnvaldr misses. Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnvaldr moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Ragnvaldr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnvaldr walks into a left hand. Tupolski misses with a hook. Ragnvaldr ducked under it nicely. Ragnvaldr attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away. Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ragnvaldr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnvaldr. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet. Ragnvaldr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tupolski misses with a looping right. Ragnvaldr walks into a left hand. Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Ragnvaldr slips the punch. Tupolski lands with a nice body punch. #T3# Tupolski is looking to land body kicks. Tupolski moves out of range as Ragnvaldr throws a body kick.
Ragnvaldr ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski. Tupolski throws a big shot that misses. Ragnvaldr lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Ragnvaldr slams his shin into Tupolski's torso. Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnvaldr off balance momentarily. Tupolski blocks a low kick nicely. Ragnvaldr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnvaldr. Ragnvaldr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski. Ragnvaldr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ragnvaldr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy. Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses. Ragnvaldr is looking to chop away at Tupolski's legs. Ragnvaldr lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4# Ragnvaldr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnvaldr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnvaldr tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Tupolski. Ragnvaldr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tupolski walks into a jab. Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnvaldr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski. Ragnvaldr throws a chopping leg kick but Tupolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tupolski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski lands a jab to Ragnvaldr's midsection. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Ragnvaldr cracks Tupolski with a good jab. Tupolski checks a low kick from Ragnvaldr. Tupolski with a nice cross. Ragnvaldr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tupolski misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski 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! 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# Tupolski pushes Ragnvaldr away with a front kick. Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ragnvaldr fails to land the takedown. A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target. Ragnvaldr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ragnvaldr lands with a straight right. Tupolski didn't see that one coming. Ragnvaldr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnvaldr is defended easily by Tupolski. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osgar Ragnvaldr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Ragnvaldr - just one landing. Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnvaldr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ragnvaldr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnvaldr's sensitive parts. #T1# A telegraphed right hand from Ragnvaldr misses the target. Ragnvaldr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tupolski throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Ragnvaldr counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2# Tupolski throws Ragnvaldr to one side and escapes! Tupolski throws a hook but Ragnvaldr avoids it easily. Ragnvaldr feinted with a counter takedown. Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away. Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnvaldr moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
#TD# Ragnvaldr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnvaldr looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Ragnvaldr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tupolski dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Ragnvaldr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tupolski uses it to pass to side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Ragnvaldr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ragnvaldr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Ragnvaldr tries to get to full guard but Tupolski has control of the leg. Ragnvaldr trying to control from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ragnvaldr. Katurian Tupolski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB# Ragnvaldr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tupolski is aware though and is defending well. Ragnvaldr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Ragnvaldr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tupolski escapes and throws Ragnvaldr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Ragnvaldr is looking to reverse the position.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ragnvaldr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# Ragnvaldr actively working from the bottom here. Ragnvaldr is trying to maintain the position but Tupolski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Ragnvaldr actively working from the bottom here. Ragnvaldr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2# Tupolski gets to his feet - Ragnvaldr follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight! Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tupolski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski! Katurian Tupolski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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LEGACY! 65
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1# Blasts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blasts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haas. Haas misses the shot to the body. We've been hearing reports that Haas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Haas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blasts. Haas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Haas works the jab nicely. Haas throws a leg kick and Blasts counters with a nice body kick. Blasts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it. Haas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jab from Blasts. Blasts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Haas misses with a body shot.
Blasts throws a body kick that misses and Haas counters with a low kick, right behind Blasts 's knee. Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blasts scoring well with a low kick there.
Blasts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haas at a distance.
Blasts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haas. Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it. Haas lands a jab to the head.
Blasts slips a jab from Haas. Haas throws a wild body kick that Blasts sees coming a mile off.#T1# Blasts scores with a kick to the body.
Haas jabs Blasts to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice uppercut there from Haas. Blasts tries to land a body kick and Haas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Blasts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haas's sensitive parts. Haas wants to slow Blasts down by chopping away at his legs. Blasts works Haas's body with a nice hook. Blasts throws out a loose jab but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Haas.
Blasts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haas rather than just go for the knockout. Haas misses with a body kick. Haas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Haas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blasts. Blasts misses with a kick to the body.
Blasts cracks the inside of Haas's front leg. Haas throws a looping overhand right but Blasts ducks down to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Haas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haas defending well as Blasts loads up on a big left hand. Haas avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Blasts checks a low kick from Haas. Blasts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Haas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blasts scores with a hook to the body. Haas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A shot to the body from Blasts misses and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Haas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet. Blasts scores with a nice head shot. Haas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blasts is out of range. Haas blocks the body kick.
Haas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Haas scores with a leg kick.
Blasts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Blasts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haas. Blasts slips a straight right by Haas. Blasts throws a half hearted mid kick. Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas misses with a low kick. Haas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Blasts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haas. Blasts misses with a low kick.
Blasts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haas checks it well. Blasts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Blasts just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Blasts. Blasts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haas manages to avoid it. Haas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Blasts throws a body shot but no joy. Haas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Blasts connects with a body shot that sends Haas's belly button to the back. Blasts punishes Haas's body with a nice straight punch. Haas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2# Blasts pushes Haas up against the cage in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Haas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blasts tries to clinch up but Haas circles away and keeps his distance. Haas just misses with a punch to the body.
Haas throws a lazy uppercut
and Blasts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4# Haas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blasts. Blasts works Haas's body with a nice hook. Blasts lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Blasts. Blasts tests Haas's chin there with a solid looking shot. Blasts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Haas scores with a jab to the jaw. Blasts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haas was well out of range. Poor timing from Blasts. Haas feinted there with a counter leg kick. Blasts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blasts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blasts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haas.
Haas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Vaas Haas has been cut. Haas checks a low kick from Blasts. Haas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blasts will feel that in the morning. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blasts throws the kick towards the body but Haas avoids it. Haas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Haas looks to throw the jab but Blasts is out of range. Blasts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2# Blasts moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Blasts dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Haas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Haas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blasts is able to avoid easily. Blasts appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Blasts throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet. Blasts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Blasts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haas. Haas circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Blasts jabs Haas to the body, keeping him at a distance. Haas takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet. Blasts throws a big shot that misses. Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Haas. Blasts connects with a leg kick. Haas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Blasts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Blasts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blasts 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blasts. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blasts! But no joy. A nice inside leg kick there by Blasts. That's going to slow Haas down. Haas misses with a combination
and Haas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Blasts dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rupert Blasts seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Haas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Blasts throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Haas swings for the body but Blasts moves out of range.
A low kick from Blasts misses and Haas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Haas throws the kick towards the body but Blasts avoids it. Nice cross by Blasts. Haas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blasts to score with a decent uppercut. Blasts tries to work over Haas's front leg with a kick but Haas checks it. Haas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Good standup being displayed there by Blasts as he connects with a hook. Blasts slips under a jab. Blasts has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Haas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blasts's sensitive parts. Blasts lands with a good body shot. Blasts misses with a body shot.
Haas feinted there with a counter leg kick. Haas lands with a nice body punch. Haas misses the jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blasts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haas on the side of the head. A lazy body kick from Blasts and Haas counters with a right hand to the body. #T2# Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Haas. Blasts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Blasts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Blasts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haas.
Blasts throws a big shot that misses. Blasts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Haas works Blasts's body with a nice hook. Blasts digs a good body shot into Haas's ribs. Blasts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Haas throws a head kick but Blasts moves out of range.
Haas misses with a looping right. Blasts checks a leg kick. Blasts throws a body kick that misses. As Blasts backs away, Haas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A slapping leg kick lands for Blasts.
Haas throws a low kick, looking for Blasts's leg but Blasts calmly moves out of range. Blasts lands a right hook to the body.
Blasts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haas doesn't seem bothered though. Blasts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3# Haas lands a glancing blow to the side of Blasts's head. Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Haas misses with a body kick. Blasts lands a right hook to the body.
Haas throws a hook but Blasts avoids it easily. Blasts throws a nice inside leg kick. Blasts misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haas.
Blasts pushes Haas away with a front kick. Haas throws a half hearted mid kick. Haas connects with an inside leg kick. Nice body punch from Haas. Haas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Blasts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. 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! Blasts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haas.#T4##CL2# Blasts pushes Haas up against the cage in a clinch. Blasts tries to throw a body punch but Haas avoids it by throwing Blasts back against the cage. Blasts misses with a punch on the inside.
Blasts connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Haas. Blasts misses with a body punch.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Haas is blocking nicely.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blasts taking a breather. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blasts. Blasts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haas lands with a short head shot on the inside. Blasts lands with a left to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Haas.
Haas misses with a punch to the body.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but Haas blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Blasts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut. That's time! Haas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away. Blasts lands a jab to Haas's midsection. Haas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Blasts. Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Blasts. Blasts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haas takes a step back to recover. Good work by Blasts as he checks the leg kick. Haas 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.
Blasts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blasts.
A little feinted left hand from Haas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Blasts swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Haas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Haas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jab from Haas. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Blasts scores with a head kick.
Blasts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1# Blasts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haas was well out of range. Poor timing from Blasts. Blasts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haas. Blasts loads up on a big right hand but Haas slips the punch. Haas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blasts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good exchange - Blasts coming out on top. Haas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Blasts lands a slapping body shot.
Haas tries to land a front kick but Blasts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Blasts avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Haas checks the leg kick. It appears Haas was looking to counter with a kick there. Blasts moves away from the strike by Haas. Blasts punishes Haas's body with a nice straight punch. Blasts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Blasts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice inside leg kick there by Blasts. That's going to slow Haas down. Blasts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haas was well out of range. Poor timing from Blasts. Rupert Blasts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Haas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Blasts throws a push kick but Haas slaps the foot to one side. Haas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Blasts jabs Haas to the body, keeping him at a distance. Haas misses the shot to the body. Blasts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Haas lands with a right hand. A kick lands to the mid section there for Blasts. A nice leg kick lands there from Haas. Blasts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Haas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blasts moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blasts thuds a left hand into Haas's body. Blasts misses the shot to the body. Blasts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haas's calf. Haas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Blasts throws the kick towards the body but Haas avoids it.#T3# Blasts scores with a jab to the body. Haas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Blasts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blasts tries to work over Haas's front leg with a kick but Haas checks it. Haas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Haas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blasts misses with a straight right. Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blasts.
Blasts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A clash of legs there as Blasts blocks the low kick. Blasts swings and misses with a shot to the body and Haas counters with an inside leg kick. Blasts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haas.#CL2# Blasts clinches up with Haas and pushes him back against the cage. Haas is working Blasts over against the cage. Blasts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Haas struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Haas lands with a left to the head. #T4# Haas is looking to break free of the clinch but Blasts has double underhooks. Rupert Blasts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Haas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Blasts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haas's efforts to push away. Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blasts's elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haas blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch on the inside from Haas fails to land. Haas tries to throw a body punch but Blasts avoids it by throwing Haas back against the cage. Vaas Haas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Haas working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rupert Blasts. Well Blasts 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Blasts!
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Event:
UPG 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# La Haine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Haine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Shota needs to keep his hands up - La Haine had a free shot at his head there. Shota lands a jab. La Haine misses with a looping right. Shota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. La Haine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota. Shota misses with an uppercut. La Haine saw that one coming. La Haine tries to land a front kick but Shota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Haine paws at him with a jab and circles away. Shota lands with a good body shot. Shota lands a nice looking body kick. Jacques La Haine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. La Haine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. La Haine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! La Haine checks a low kick from Shota. Shota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Shota 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 slow jab from Shota misses its intended target. La Haine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Shota lands a leg kick that knocks La Haine off balance momentarily. La Haine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Haine. Shota throws a shot to the body.
La Haine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# La Haine has closed the distance and engaged Shota in a clinch.
La Haine tries to break free but Shota pushes him back against the cage. Shota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Shota lands a nice shot to the body. Shota tries to throw a body punch but La Haine avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage. Shota lands an uppercut. Shota lands a nice shot to the body. Shota pushes off an throws an elbow but La Haine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. La Haine lands an elbow just above Shota 's eye. La Haine avoids a wild elbow strike from Shota. La Haine misses with an elbow over the top. La Haine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! La Haine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shota in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. La Haine working aggressively here.
Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land. La Haine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota misses with a knee strike.
Shota takes a shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by La Haine. A knee to the head by Shota.
#CUT2# It looks like Jacques La Haine has been cut. Shota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Haine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shota. Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shota blocking some punches.
A short left from Shota. Shota misses with some punches.
#BC# La Haine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL# La Haine instigates a clinch. Shota working aggressively here.
Shota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La Haine trying to land knees to the body.
La Haine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Haine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shota avoids it. La Haine looking to throw knees to the head but Shota is blocking nicely.
La Haine tries a knee to the head but Shota blocks it.
La Haine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. La Haine blocks an elbow strike. Shota tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by La Haine.
Shota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Haine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Shota on the inside. La Haine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# La Haine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Haine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shota avoids it. A hook to the body from Shota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! La Haine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shota lands a right hand. Shota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La Haine avoids the elbow strike from Shota, against the cage.
La Haine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. La Haine struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota lands a shoulder strike. La Haine dodges an elbow strike from Shota.
La Haine blocks a body shot from Shota. La Haine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shota.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
La Haine cracks Shota with a nice body shot. Shota working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Shota dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jacques La Haine's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# La Haine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from La Haine there as he acknowledges the shot. La Haine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. La Haine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Haine throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and La Haine only half commits. Shota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. La Haine moves out of range of the body kick. Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Haine moves away. Shota needs to keep his hands up - La Haine had a free shot at his head there. Shota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shota throws out a loose jab but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it. La Haine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. La Haine lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.#CL# La Haine closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. La Haine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shota blocks an uppercut.
La Haine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by La Haine. La Haine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Shota scores with a shot to the side of La Haine's head. Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it. Shota lands an elbow inside that La Haine shrugs off. La Haine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Shota. A short left from Shota. La Haine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shota avoids it. La Haine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shota is defending well for now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota. La Haine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota. La Haine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shota lands a knee to the body.
#T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Shota. Shota misses with a short punch on the inside. Shota takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch on the inside from La Haine fails to land. Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it. Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Haine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shota avoids it. Adrian Shota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A left hand lands to the body for La Haine.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land. Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. La Haine throws a head punch that misses. La Haine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shota misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# A nice right hand lands inside from La Haine. Shota throws an elbow but it misses.
Shota tries to work over La Haine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Haine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Knees in the clinch landing for Shota.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short uppercut. Shota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shota managing to block the knees to the body from La Haine.
La Haine connects with a knee to the head.
Shota working aggressively here.
La Haine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shota misses with an elbow over the top. A head punch blocked on the inside by La Haine. Shota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# A nice glancing elbow lands by Shota. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! La Haine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Haine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Haine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shota.
La Haine misses with a knee strike.
Shota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Haine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota. Shota working La Haine over with knees to the body.#BC# La Haine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# La Haine has Shota up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shota scores with a nice short uppercut. La Haine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shotas head. Shota misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Shota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jacques La Haine's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# La Haine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing. La Haine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Haine connects with an inside leg kick. Shota scores with a shot to the body.
La Haine ducks under a wild hook from Shota. La Haine avoids the head kick by Shota.
Shota throws a hook but La Haine avoids it easily. La Haine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Shota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Haine circles away quickly and effectively. Shota throws a right hand that misses
enabling La Haine to counter with a crisp jab. Adrian Shota seems to be getting the better of the standup. La Haine slips a straight right by Shota. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# La Haine drives through and clinches with Shota against the cage.
Shota presses La Haine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut. La Haine has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. La Haine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards. #T1# La Haine blocks an elbow strike from Shota.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it. Shota lands an elbow just above La Haine 's eye. A knee to the head by Shota.
La Haine avoids a wild elbow strike from Shota. Shota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Haine backwards. Shota working aggressively here.
La Haine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La Haine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. La Haine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Haine blocks an elbow strike. La Haine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shota's defenses. Shota scores with a shoulder strike. La Haine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow. Jacques La Haine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# La Haine misses with a punch on the inside.
La Haine working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shota misses with a short punch on the inside. Shota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shota tries a body shot but La Haine blocks it.
Shota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. La Haine throws an elbow but it misses.
Shota lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Shota.
La Haine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Haine lands with a left to the head. Shota can't find room to land a body shot as La Haine controls the action.
#BC# La Haine breaks from the clinch.
La Haine needs to keep his hands up - Shota had a free shot at his head there. Shota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La Haine can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Haine 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 Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3##KD2# Shota drops La Haine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but La Haine looks back up at him and smiles so Shota waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# La Haine is rocked! Shota knocks out La Haine with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Shota before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Shota picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Shota! Adrian Shota gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Syn 431 - Nations Collide
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1# Silva misses with a head kick.
Kocur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight. Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kocur. A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva throws a series of punches but Kocur moves out of range. Kocur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Silva looks to land a combination but Kocur avoids it well. Silva tests Kocur's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kocur tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it. Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocur is just out of range. Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kocur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kocur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice leg kick lands there from Silva. Silva tries to clinch but Kocur is having none of it. Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva lands a jab to Kocur's midsection. Silva tries to move into range but Kocur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kocur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kocur throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1# Silva throws a leg kick and Kocur counters with a good, hard body kick but Silva shrugs it off. Silva misses with a straight left. Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Kocur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A decent looking cross lands there for Kocur. Kocur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kocur's sensitive parts. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kocur.
Kocur slips under a jab from Silva. Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Kocur manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Silva throws a nice looking combination but Kocur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kocur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy. Kocur tries a low kick but Silva avoids it. Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocur pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva checks a low kick from Kocur. Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Silva tries to land a leg kick but Kocur saw it coming and moves away.
#T2# Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kocur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kocur thows a left - swing and a miss! Kocur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Kocur.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Silva throws a nice looking combination but Kocur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kocur moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab. Silva throws a big shot that misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Kocur. Kocur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kocur tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kocur misses with a low kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Silva misses. Kocur is looking to chop away at Silva's legs. Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL# Kocur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Kocur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kocur.
Silva prevents a body shot from Kocur. Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kocur throws a head punch that misses. Silva is trying to stall.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Kocur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocur lands a body shot. Kocur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kocur. Kocur blocks a body shot from Silva. Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kocur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
#T4# Kocur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head. Silva effectively controlling the action here. Silva just leaning against Kocur, taking a breather. Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside. Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Silva. Kocur misses with some punches.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Silva. A short left from Kocur. Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside. Kocur working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the cage. Silva lands with a right to the head. Kocur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Kocur will probably get the nod. 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# A cross from Kocur lands. Kocur tries to clinch but Silva moves away and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Silva throws the left hand but Kocur avoids the punch easily. Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick. Kocur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocur. That did some damage! Silva misses with a leg kick. Kocur misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming. Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva slips a straight right by Kocur. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva. A lazy body kick from Silva and Kocur counters with a thumping low kick. Kocur tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it. Kocur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kocur.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.#T1# Kocur tries a low kick but Silva avoids it. Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Kocur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kocur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kocur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kocur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kocur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A thudding body kick lands there by Kocur!
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kocur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kocur throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off. A leg kick checked by Kocur. Silva throws a jab when Kocur was well out of range. Kocur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kocur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Kocur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Eduardo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Silva works the jab nicely. Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kocur throws a jab when Silva was well out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy. Kocur dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva checks a low kick from Kocur. And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Kocur manages to step out the way in time. Silva wants to clinch. Silva checks a low kick from Kocur. Kocur misses with a leg kick. A cross from Silva lands. Silva lands a jab to Kocur's midsection. Silva missing with a left hand there. Kocur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a looping right. Kocur throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3# Kocur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Silva misses with a right hand and Kocur counters with a body kick that stops Silva in his tracks momentarily. Kocur lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT# It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut. Silva is looking to chop away at Kocur's legs. Silva misses with a straight left. Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Kocur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A nice leg kick lands there from Kocur. Good exchange - Silva coming out on top. A jab from Silva finds it's way through Kocur's defenses. Kocur throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily. Silva throws a counter combo. Kocur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away. Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kocur blocks it well. Kocur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Kocur throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kocur takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kocur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4# Kocur is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A slow jab from Kocur misses its intended target. Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocur manages to avoid it. Kocur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses the jab. Kocur avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kocur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Kocur tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on. Kocur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks. Silva lands a nice hook to Kocur's body. Kocur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kocur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kocur 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 Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kocur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva. Kocur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Silva tried to score with a low kick but Kocur checks it. Kocur is looking to counter punch. Kocur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eduardo Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut. That's time! Kocur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Silva misses with a wild combination.
Kocur throws a big shot that misses. Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick. Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocur. Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocur manages to avoid it. Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kocur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards. Kocur is looking to land body kicks. Kocur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kocur moves out of range of the strikes. Kocur half committed to a counter leg kick. Silva avoids the body shot from Kocur.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kocur will feel that in the morning. Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Kocur does it's job there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kocur counters with a solid body kick. #T1##CL# Kocur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside. Kocur misses with the head strike.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kocur. Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the cage. Silva is looking to control Kocur's arms but Kocur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage. Silva lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Kocur.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kocur throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Kocur.
Kocur lands a shot to the body. Kocur lands a left hand.
Kocur lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kocur tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Silva. #T2# Kocur lands a hook to the side of the head. Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kocur lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kocur working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kocur. Silva misses with a body punch.
Kocur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kocur.
A short right from Kocur. A short left from Kocur. Kocur throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body. Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Kocur's ribcage. Kocur let out a lung full of air as it connected. Silva tries a body shot but Kocur blocks it.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Kocur tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Kocur misses with a body punch.
Silva misses with some punches.
Kocur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kocur scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. #T4# A short right from Kocur. Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it. Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. Kocur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kocur blocks an uppercut.
Kocur scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head. Kocur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside. Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #ROC# Silva is rocked! Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow. Silva working aggressively here.
Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the cage. Kocur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut. That's time! Kocur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Kocur tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. Kocur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kocur. Kocur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kocur blocks the body kick.
Kocur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Kocur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kocur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kocur with a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Kocur looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kocur throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage. Silva misses with a low kick.
Kocur works the jab nicely. Kocur takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1# Kocur missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kocur misses with a wild body shot. Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kocur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kocur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a wild body shot. Kocur is looking to counter punch. Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silva throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Kocur counters by moving into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Silva. Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch. Silva tries a body shot but Kocur blocks it.
Kocur scores with a shoulder strike. Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Kocur misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
A short body shot lands from Kocur as the two fighters clinch.
Kocur swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow. Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocur backwards. Kocur lands with a left to the head. Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it. Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocur backwards. Kocur throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva. Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3# Kocur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kocur is keeping busy. Kocur lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kocur misses with some punches.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocur. Kocur throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva. Kocur landing knees to the body.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside. Kocur scores with a nice hook to the head. Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
Kocur lands with a light punch inside. Silva wants to stall.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Kocur misses with some punches.
Joey Kocur has scored more points in the clinch so far. Silva avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Kocur lands an uppercut. Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocur connects with a knee to the head.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Kocur finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kocur blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. Silva seems to have recovered his senses. Silva misses with a short punch on the inside. Silva lands a hook to the side of the head. Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocur tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocur. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur had his way with Eduardo Silva in that round. The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut. 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# Silva throws the left hand but Kocur avoids the punch easily.#CL# Kocur darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage. Kocur throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva. Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kocur backwards. Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#KD# Kocur drops Silva onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Silva is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Kocur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around? Silva takes a shot to the head. Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Kocur lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Silva to his knees! Kocur keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Kocur! An out of breath Joey Kocur 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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LEGACY! 62
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Blasts throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Blasts misses with a wild body shot. Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Haas is just out of range. We've been hearing reports that Haas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Haas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. That kick from Blasts tenderised Haas's leg. Haas is trying to keep his angry face on. Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Haas is just out of range. Haas looks to land a left hand but Blasts moved out of range nicely. Blasts misses with a body shot.
Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haas takes a shot right to the bread basket. Blasts cracks the inside of Haas's front leg. Blasts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haas rather than just go for the knockout. Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Blasts finds it's target. Haas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haas misses the shot to the body. Blasts misses the shot to the body. Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blasts throws a hook but Haas blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet. Haas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blasts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Blasts thuds a left hand into Haas's body. Haas jabs Blasts right on the nose. Blasts blinks but takes it well. Blasts swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
Blasts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Blasts throws out a loose jab but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it. That kick from Haas tenderised Blasts's leg. Blasts is trying to keep his angry face on. Haas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haas checks a leg kick. Blasts throws a lazy uppercut
and Haas counters with a straight right hand. Haas is looking to score with low kicks. Haas checks a leg kick. Haas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Blasts jabs at Haas's body. Blasts throws a leg kick but Haas moved away. Haas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haas takes a swing at Blasts's ribcage but misses. Haas misses with the combination.
Haas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haas throws a head kick that misses. Haas throws a head kick but Blasts moves out of range.
#T2# Blasts tries to clinch but Haas is having none of it. Haas is looking to counter with head kicks. Blasts connects with a body shot that sends Haas's belly button to the back. Haas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blasts.
Blasts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blasts there as he acknowledges the shot. Blasts slips under a jab. Blasts scores with a body shot.
Blasts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haas. Blasts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haas. Blasts throws an overhand right that lands on Haas's shoulder, as Haas tries to avoid the shot. Blasts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blasts was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas. Nice body punch from Blasts. A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet. Haas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blasts avoids it. Haas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Haas throws a wild body kick that Blasts sees coming a mile off. A big left from Blasts misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Blasts does a little dance to reset his feet. Haas misses with a straight left. Haas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blasts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Blasts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Haas avoids a kick to the body.
Blasts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haas. Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Haas - just one landing. Blasts throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blasts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Blasts connects with the punch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haas 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 Blasts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blasts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Blasts looks for the body kick but Haas saw that one coming. Blasts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haas. Haas lands a glancing blow to the side of Blasts's head. Blasts takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses. Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blasts was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas. Haas scores with a nice right hand.
Haas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blasts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Haas. Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away. Haas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4# Blasts throws a nice inside leg kick. Haas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Blasts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haas. Blasts throws a body kick that misses. Blasts cracks a nice hook into Haas's ribs. Haas throws a leg kick but Blasts moved away. Blasts swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
Blasts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haas misses with a body kick. Blasts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Blasts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Blasts throws out a powerful jab. Blasts works Haas's body with a nice hook. Blasts blocks the body kick.
Blasts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blasts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haas. Blasts tried to score with a low kick but Haas checks it. Blasts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Haas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blasts. That did some damage! Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blasts was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Haas loads up on a big right hand but Blasts slips the punch. Haas connects with a crisp jab. Blasts throws a body shot but no joy. Blasts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot. Haas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Blasts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Haas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blasts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Haas avoids a kick to the body.
Blasts misses with an attempted mid kick.
It appears Haas was looking to counter with a kick there. Haas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blasts avoids the body shot from Haas.
Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blasts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Blasts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Haas lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Haas lands with a shot to the body. Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away. Haas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blasts. Blasts obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Blasts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away. Rupert Blasts seems to be getting the better of the standup. Blasts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Haas throws out a loose jab but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it. Haas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haas works Blasts's body with a nice hook. Haas throws a wild body kick that Blasts sees coming a mile off. Haas staying out of range there. Blasts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haas can pounce on him.
Haas looks to throw the jab but Blasts is out of range. Haas scoring well with a low kick there.
Haas misses with a shot to the body and Blasts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Blasts throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Haas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blasts. Blasts throws a body kick that misses. Blasts throws a front kick aimed at Haas's knee but Haas avoids it well. Blasts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haas was well out of range. Poor timing from Blasts. Blasts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Haas throws a front kick aimed at Blasts's knee but Blasts avoids it well. Haas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Haas throws a leg kick which misses Blasts's front leg but catches the back leg as Blasts tries to avoid it. #T2# Haas throws a half hearted mid kick. Haas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blasts. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Haas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blasts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haas throws a body shot but no joy. Blasts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Blasts scores with a jab to the body. Blasts avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Blasts has Haas up against the cage in a clinch.
Haas blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Haas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blasts jabs Haas right on the nose. Haas blinks but takes it well. Haas takes one on the button. Blasts lands with a good body shot. Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blasts 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.#T3# Blasts thuds his shin into the meat of Haas's side. Haas scores with a hook to the body. Blasts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Blasts misses the shot to the body. Haas scores with a push kick. Haas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A solid body kick from Haas. Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Blasts. Blasts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Haas scores with a shot to the body.
Haas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blasts throws out the jab. Haas scores with a body shot.
Haas connects with a solid leg kick. Haas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blasts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haas is looking to chop away at Blasts's legs. Blasts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4# Haas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blasts sees it coming and avoids it easily. Haas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blasts on the side of the head. Blasts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haas is able to avoid easily. Haas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blasts just manages to avoid it. Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Haas. Haas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blasts avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blasts checks a leg kick. Blasts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Haas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blasts tests Haas's chin there with a solid looking shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet. Haas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haas tried to score with a low kick but Blasts checks it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blasts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Blasts tries to score with a low kick but Haas moves his leg out of the way. Haas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. An inside leg kick from Haas misses. Haas defending well as Blasts loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vaas Haas will probably get the nod. 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# Blasts lands a slapping body shot.
Haas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Blasts scores with a leg kick.
Haas scores with a leg kick.
Blasts misses with a kick to the body.
Haas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blasts will feel that in the morning. Haas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Blasts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haas. Blasts misses with a body shot.
Blasts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haas finds it's way round the side to connect with Blasts's head. Blasts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Haas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Haas lands a right hook to the body.
Haas throws a shot from downtown. Blasts moves away and avoids it. Haas looks to score with a jab to the body but Blasts is just out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haas misses with a left hand and Blasts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Haas throws a half hearted mid kick. Blasts scores with a sloppy right hand. Haas should have avoided that one. Blasts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Blasts lands with a right hand. Haas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blasts manages to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Haas.
Haas looks to score with a jab to the body but Blasts is just out of range. Blasts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Haas misses with a low kick.
Blasts clobbers Haas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Blasts misses the shot to the body. Blasts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blasts. Haas shrugs it off though. Blasts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Blasts scores with a push kick. Haas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. That kick from Blasts tenderised Haas's leg. Haas is trying to keep his angry face on. Blasts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haas on the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Haas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Blasts lands with a straight right. Haas didn't see that one coming.#T2# Blasts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Blasts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Haas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blasts.
A jab lands there for Haas. Blasts tries to clinch but Haas is having none of it. Haas moves away from the strike by Blasts. Haas throwing a counter right hand but Blasts manages to avoid it. Blasts throws out a powerful jab. Blasts takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses. Haas misses with a wild body shot. Blasts moves out of range of the body kick. Blasts moves out of range as Haas strikes. Haas misses with a wild body shot. Blasts misses the body punch and Haas counters with a low kick, right behind Blasts 's knee. Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blasts throws a hook to the side of Haas's head but Haas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blasts throws a body punch but Haas moves out of range. Blasts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Blasts throws a leg kick but Haas checks it. #T3# Blasts tries to clinch but Haas is having none of it. Blasts with a body punch. A glancing blow. Haas wants to slow Blasts down by chopping away at his legs. A slapping leg kick lands for Haas.
Blasts misses with a hook
and Haas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Blasts throws a body shot but no joy. Blasts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haas can pounce on him.
A jab from Haas misses. Haas checks a leg kick. Haas throws a hook to the side of Blasts's head but Blasts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blasts throws a poor cross that misses
and Haas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Blasts misses the shot to the body. Blasts moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haas scores with a kick to the midsection. Blasts staying out of range there. Blasts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Blasts cracks the inside of Haas's front leg. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haas lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# The fighters circling - Blasts throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Haas sizes up Blasts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Blasts throws a body shot but no joy. Haas blocks the body kick.
Haas ducks under a wild hook from Blasts. Haas blocks a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Haas misses the target. Haas jabs at Blasts's body. Haas checks a low kick from Blasts. Blasts misses with a body shot.
And Haas counters with a quick kick to the body but Blasts blocks it. Haas avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Blasts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blasts throws a body shot but no joy. Haas is looking to counter punch. Blasts scores with a kick to the midsection. Haas looks to land a left hand but Blasts moved out of range nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haas tries to land a front kick but Blasts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Blasts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Blasts swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
Haas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Rupert Blasts. Well Blasts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
LEGACY! 60
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1# Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Lomax Jr cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head. Brown misses with a hook
and Lomax Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice body punch from Lomax Jr. Brown connects with a leg kick. Lomax Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax Jr.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lomax Jr lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Brown misses. Lomax Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab, jab by Lomax Jr - just one landing. Brown looks to land a right hand but Lomax Jr moved out of range. Brown throws a lazy right hand but Lomax Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Brown moves into range and clinches up with Lomax Jr. Lomax Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2# Brown is trying to trip Lomax Jr. He has hold of a leg but Lomax Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Lomax Jr 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# Brown trying to hold on to Lomax Jr's head to control him but Lomax Jr postures up.
#T1# Lomax Jr is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer. Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lomax Jr trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lomax Jr is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position. Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard. Lomax Jr wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax Jr. Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomax Jr throws out the jab. Brown slips under a jab. Brown connects with a high kick. Lomax Jr throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it. Brown scores with a nice head shot. Brown scores with a kick to the midsection. Brown avoids the head kick by Lomax Jr.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lomax Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Lomax Jr misses. Brown scores with a spinning back kick! Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Edward Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lomax Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown. Lomax Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brown thumps Lomax Jr with a low kick. Lomax Jr throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it. Lomax Jr moves out of range of the body kick. Brown misses with a hook. Lomax Jr ducked under it nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Lomax Jr misses the target. Lomax Jr thumps Brown with a low kick. Brown avoids the body shot from Lomax Jr.
Lomax Jr with a hook.#CL2# Brown closes the distance and clinches. Lomax Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lomax Jr lands with a right to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Lomax Jr.
Brown misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomax Jr tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Lomax Jr gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage. A short body shot lands from Lomax Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax Jr dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Brown misses with a low kick. Lomax Jr is looking to counter punch. Some bone on bone action there as Lomax Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket. Clint Lomax Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lomax Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown swings for the body but Lomax Jr moves out of range.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomax Jr. Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown. We've been told by Lomax Jr's head coaches at You call THAT wrestling?? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lomax Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Brown. Lomax Jr connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2# Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lomax Jr is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Lomax Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lomax Jr tries to get out of the position. Lomax Jr controlling the position for now. Lomax Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! This has been an exciting period of action! Lomax Jr throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T1# Lomax Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Clint Lomax Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Brown prevents Lomax Jr from getting a body triangle. A bit of a pause in the action here. Lomax Jr controlling the positon. Lomax Jr trying to control. Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Lomax Jr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brown.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Brown trying to control but not successfully. Lomax Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground. Lomax Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lomax Jr's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Lomax Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lomax Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Brown stops Lomax Jr from standing up. Lomax Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard. Brown lands strikes from half guard. Lomax Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. Lomax Jr wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Lomax Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4# Lomax Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown. Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Brown slips a nice elbow through Lomax Jr's hands, connecting with Lomax Jr's forehead. Lomax Jr tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control. Lomax Jr gets full guard. Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Brown pushing down on Lomax Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lomax Jr trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Brown not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Brown is looking to land body kicks. A big right from Lomax Jr misses. Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lomax Jr blocks it well. Lomax Jr drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax Jr off balance momentarily. Brown looks to land a body kick but Lomax Jr moved away. Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lomax Jr checks it well. Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Brown looks to throw the jab but Lomax Jr is out of range. Lomax Jr throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. Lomax Jr is looking to land body kicks. Brown throws a front kick that sends Lomax Jr stumbling back into the cage. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lomax Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Lomax Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Lomax Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lomax Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Brown throws a leg kick but Lomax Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lomax Jr dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut! Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown throws the left hand but Lomax Jr avoids the punch easily. Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lomax Jr. Lomax Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Brown fails with the takedown. Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lomax Jr tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lomax Jr to the ground. Lomax Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A quick step to the side and Lomax Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A chopping leg kick lands by Brown. Brown throws a hook to the side of Lomax Jr's head but Lomax Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Clint Lomax Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lomax Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown. Lomax Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown. Lomax Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lomax Jr works the jab nicely. Lomax Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2# Brown shoots in and bounces Lomax Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Brown postures up in Lomax Jr's guard and throws a big left but Lomax Jr blocks it. #T2# Lomax Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position. Brown postures up.
#ES# Lomax Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lomax Jr misses with a wild body shot. Lomax Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomax Jr manages to avoid it.#TD2# Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Lomax Jr's guard. Lomax Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lomax Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Brown slips nicely into half guard. Lomax Jr tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Lomax Jr's temple. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Lomax Jr's temple. Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lomax Jr is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lomax Jr defends it well. Lomax Jr is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# Lomax Jr is trying to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Brown. Brown slips a nice elbow through Lomax Jr's hands, connecting with Lomax Jr's forehead. Brown is trying to control. Lomax Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lomax Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Brown throwing shots but Lomax Jr is blocking nicely. Brown winds up and cracks Lomax Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Brown throwing shots but Lomax Jr is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Edward Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Brown! Edward Brown 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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