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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Chong leaning against his opponent.
Chong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Chong is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chong has his back to the cage. Chong being controlled against the cage. Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jameson Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ching Chong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters up against the cage, Chong throws an elbow but misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Johnson presses Chong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.#T1# Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chong is looking to take this one to the mat. Chong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy. Chong misses with a body punch.
Chong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chong trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chong into the cage. Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chong up against the cage. Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Chong tries to tie him up. Chong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Chong stalling against the cage.
Chong trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Chong taking a breather. Chong pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. Chong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chong goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Johnson lands with a straight right. Chong didn't see that one coming.#T3# Chong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL# Johnson moves into the clinch. Chong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Chong ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Chong tries to tie him up. A short left from Johnson. Chong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Chong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong looks winded!#CL2# Chong darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#T4# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Chong is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Chong slowing the pace effectively. Chong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chong looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chong. Chong goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chong, pushing him back against the cage. Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. Chong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Johnson gets through Chong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Johnson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#CL# Johnson clinches. Chong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chong.
Chong looking to slow down the pace here. Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chong can do to turn this around? Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Chong.
Chong tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jameson Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ching Chong. Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Chong's ribcage. Chong let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson. Johnson lands with a light punch inside. Chong is breathing heavily. Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chong or not. Nice body punch from Johnson. #T1# Johnson lands a shot to the body. Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chong's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chong drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Johnson! |
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Event:
Highland 68
Date: Jun 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Takashi instigates a clinch. Parker looking to slow down the pace here. Takashi is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takashi has his back to the cage. Takashi is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takashi has his back to the cage. #TD2# Takashi pulls Parker into guard.
#SUB2# Parker content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takashi has locked up a guillotine! Takashi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Parker is holding on here and Takashi must be using up a lot of energy. Parker has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takashi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title! Kazuo Takashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range. Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target. Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away. Johnson looks to land a combination but Fitzgerald avoids it well. It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Johnson throws out a powerful jab. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.#CL2# Johnson rushes Fitzgerald and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Johnson. Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1# Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. A hook to the body from Johnson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzgerald's brow. Fitzgerald dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
#T2# Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him. Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Johnson tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Johnson. Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a right hand. #T3# Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position. Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch. Johnson tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Johnson lands an uppercut. Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage.
#BC# Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Johnson misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzgerald misses its target. Johnson connects with a crisp jab. Johnson throws a combination that misses and Fitzgerald counters with a solid body kick. Johnson scores with a jab to the body. Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Fitzgerald gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. Fitzgerald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Johnson. Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Johnson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range. Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Fitzgerald throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range. Johnson avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Jameson Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1# Fitzgerald tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage. Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Jameson Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzgerald up against the cage.#T2# A short right from Johnson on the inside. A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Johnson prevents Fitzgerald from breaking the clinch. Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut. Johnson lands a shot to the body.#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Johnson digs a right hand into Fitzgerald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzgerald's gas tank. Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4##BC# Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice body punch from Johnson. #CL2# Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage. Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. A body shot lands from Johnson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Johnson stalls. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A bit of stalling here from Fitzgerald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away. Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson. Fitzgerald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it. Fitzgerald is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Johnson wants to counter the offense by Fitzgerald and move into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Johnson forces Fitzgerald back against the cage and clinches. Fitzgerald is stalling here.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up. Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment. Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut. Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut. A short left from Johnson. Jameson Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. Fitzgerald dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
#BC# Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Johnson clinches up against the cage. Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. #T3# Johnson pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Johnson lands a shot to the body. Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Johnson. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson gets through Fitzgerald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4# Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Johnson. Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson lands a right hand. Boyd Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Jameson Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Johnson 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Johnson! |
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Event:
Highland 60
Date: Jun 08, 2021 |
#R1# Parker tries to clinch up. Parker tries to clinch but Cassidy moves out of range. Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Parker. Parker throws a head kick that misses. Parker drops his hands momentarily and Cassidy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Parker throws a leg kick and Cassidy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target. Parker throws a body kick that misses enabling Cassidy to counter with a crisp jab. Cassidy misses with a straight right. Parker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassidy.#T1# Parker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Cassidy lands with a cross. A jab from Cassidy misses. Cassidy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Parker misses with a body kick. Parker tries to clinch but Cassidy moves out of range. Cassidy throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Parker in his tracks for a moment. Parker blocks an elbow strike. Cassidy lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses. Parker misses with some punches.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Parker gets through Cassidy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy. Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Parker tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. Parker leaning against his opponent.
Parker has Cassidy pressed against the cage, preventing Cassidy from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Parker tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cassidy up against the cage. Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker misses with some punches.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Parker in his tracks for a moment. #T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker. Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. A short right from Parker. Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards. Parker dodges an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker throws a head punch that misses. Parker tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cassidy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Parker. Cassidy throws an elbow but it misses.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Parker tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy. A right hand to the body from Parker.
We've been informed that Cassidy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Parker blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Cassidy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Parker lands a body shot. #T4# Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Parker is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards. Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Cassidy's face as he tries to break the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leif Cassidy will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Parker misses with a kick to the body and Cassidy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassidy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cassidy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab. Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.#CL# Parker has managed to clinch.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top. Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Parker blocks an elbow strike. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassidy or not. Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Parker lands an uppercut. Cassidy prevents a body shot from Parker. Nice elbow from Cassidy. Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy. Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Parker scores with a hook to the body. Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy. Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards. Parker looking to stall.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top. Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Parker has Cassidy pressed against the cage.
Parker blocks an elbow strike. Parker tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cassidy blocks a body shot from Parker. Parker tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy blocks a body shot from Parker. #T2# Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off. Parker tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker. Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Parker blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Cassidy, against the cage.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses.
Parker lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cassidy pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top. Cassidy lands an elbow inside. Parker blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it. Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker working aggressively here.
#T3# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cassidy as Parker tries to tie him up. Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow. Parker avoiding damage.
Preston Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far. A battle for position here, against the cage. Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker. Cassidy lands an elbow inside. With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy. Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle. Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Cassidy. Parker tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy lands an elbow inside. Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it. Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses. Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow. Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards. Parker tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Parker blocks an elbow strike from Cassidy.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Cassidy prevents a body shot from Parker. Cassidy lands a damaging elbow. Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker. Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassidy misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Preston Parker will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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# Parker tries to clinch up. Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. That kick from Parker tenderised Cassidy's leg. Cassidy is trying to keep his angry face on. Cassidy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively. Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it. Leif Cassidy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cassidy lands a lovely overhand right. Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker throws a leg kick but Cassidy sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cassidy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A big right from Cassidy misses. Cassidy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# A big right from Cassidy misses. Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cassidy throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker. Parker throws a leg kick and Cassidy counters with a straight right hand. Cassidy checks a low kick from Parker. Cassidy sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cassidy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Parker wants to clinch up but Cassidy keeps it at a distance.#T2# Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Parker backs off Cassidy throws a huge counter combo but Parker manages to avoid it all. Cassidy throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily. Cassidy takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses. Parker throws a head kick but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Parker ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy. Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch. Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassidy manages to circle out of the way. Parker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cassidy swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Parker moves into the clinch. Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Parker tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Parker tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
#T3# Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle. Parker throws a head punch that misses. Parker blocks an elbow strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Parker. Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cassidy throws an elbow but misses. Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Parker is leaning against Cassidy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cassidy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow. Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassidy looks to throw an elbow but misses. A hook to the body from Parker.
Cassidy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
A short uppercut from Parker. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cassidy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parker cracks Cassidy with a nice body shot.#T4# A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards. Parker lands with a left to the head. Cassidy lands an elbow inside that Parker shrugs off. Parker scores with a nice hook to the head. Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Parker lands with a left to the head. Cassidy blocking some punches.
Cassidy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Parker lands a shot to the body. Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassidy or not. Parker stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Parker. Cassidy takes a shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker lands with a right to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Cassidy's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Preston Parker showed his dominance in that final round. I think Parker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Parker! |
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Event:
Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1# Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pares has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Parker moves into the clinch. Parker stalls. Pares drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Pares. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes. Parker connects with a leg kick. Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by Parker. That's going to slow Pares down. #CL2# Parker closes the distance and pushes Pares back into the cage. Parker lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pares is breathing heavily. Parker lands a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Pares really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker. A short left from Parker. Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pares backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker. Parker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pares. A short right from Parker on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pares takes a shot to the head. Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pares backwards. #ROC2#Pares is rocked! A shot in the inside from Parker. Oh Pares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Pares. Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pares or not. Pares being controlled against the cage. Parker working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pares. Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pares. Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Pares.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Pares blocking some punches.
Parker misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land. Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. Parker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Pares uses good head movement to avoid it. Parker is leaning against Pares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Parker working aggressively here.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Pares uses good head movement to avoid it. Pares seems to have got his legs back now. Pares tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker is pushing Pares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Parker. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parker. Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# Parker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parker lands an uppercut. Pares has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle. Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Parker lands a nice uppercut. Come on Parker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pares backwards. Parker pushes Pares against the cage. Parker is working some dirty boxing. Parker pushes off with a quick right hook! Pares goes down! Pares tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Parker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Parker! |
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Event:
Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson avoids the body shot from Paschal.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paschal. Paschal tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Paschal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Paschal wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs. Paschal misses with a looping right. Johnson lunges at Paschal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paschal's hand. Paschal misses with a series of wild punches.
Paschal swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paschal misses with a wild combination.
Paschal swinging wildly here.
Paschal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Paschal.#T1# Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paschal.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson wants to clinch. Paschal lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head. Paschal misses the jab. Paschal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Paschal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.#KD# Oooooh!!! Paschal has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Paschal steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jameson Johnson has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paschal lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Johnson is looking to close the distance but Paschal sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Johnson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Johnson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marlin Paschal! In his post fight interview, Marlin Paschal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Highland 50
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1# Kawiwasulu misses with a straight right. Record looks for the body kick but Kawiwasulu saw that one coming. Kawiwasulu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Record ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu. Record fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawiwasulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Record is just out of range.#CL# Record has closed the distance and engaged Kawiwasulu in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu throws a head punch that misses. Kawiwasulu misses with a short punch on the inside. Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Record is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawiwasulu gets an underhook and turns Record into the cage. Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Record blocks it.
#BC2# Kawiwasulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawiwasulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Record is just out of range. Record lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawiwasulu's sensitive parts. #T1# Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Record. The fighters circling - Kawiwasulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Record. Record moves out of range as Kawiwasulu strikes. Kawiwasulu misses with a straight left. Record is looking to clinch. Kawiwasulu digs a good hook to Record's body.
Kawiwasulu throws the left hand but Record avoids the punch easily. Kawiwasulu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Record tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawiwasulu is able to avoid easily.#T2# Record tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Kawiwasulu counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nasir Record has been cut. Kawiwasulu throws a big shot that misses. Record swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Kawiwasulu counters by clinching up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawiwasulu. Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head. Record tries to work over Kawiwasulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Record misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Record definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Record misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Record blocks it.
Kawiwasulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Record's elbow. Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Record backwards. Kawiwasulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Record lands with a right to the head. Record swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Record blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike. Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Record avoids the damage to the body. Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kawiwasulu obliges. Record fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot. Record is breathing heavily. Record can't find room to land a body shot as Kawiwasulu controls the action.
Kawiwasulu prevents a body shot from Record. Record is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kawiwasulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Record can't find room to land a body shot as Kawiwasulu controls the action.
Record is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawiwasulu gets an underhook and turns Record into the cage. Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body. Kawiwasulu scores with a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Record blocks it.
#T4# A nice glancing elbow lands by Record. Record on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Record controls the action.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Record blocks it.
Kawiwasulu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Record controls the action.
Record goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Record's elbow. Kawiwasulu landing knees to the head.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head. Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Record uses good head movement to avoid it. Kawiwasulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Record avoids the damage to the body. Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Record blocks it.
Kawiwasulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu has a couple of punches blocked by Record.
Record swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Record blocks it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nasir Record's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Kawiwasulu misses with a hook. Record is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Kawiwasulu just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Record has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amaru Kawiwasulu! |
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Event:
Highland 46
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker avoiding damage.
Limon blocks a body shot from Parker. Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Limon's elbow. Parker pressing his opponent against the cage. Parker slows down the pace here.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Limon blocks an uppercut.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Parker stalling in the clinch.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head. Parker misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker. Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Limon controls the action.
Limon letting Parker take a breather here. Limon prevents a body shot from Parker. A short right from Parker on the inside. Parker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Parker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Limon uses good head movement to avoid it. Parker misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Limon controls the action.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker leaning against his opponent.
Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Parker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Limon uses good head movement to avoid it. Limon prevents a body shot from Parker. Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Limon up against the cage. Limon prevents a body shot from Parker. Parker tries to work over Limon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Parker tries a body shot but Limon blocks it.
Parker lands a shot to the body.#T3# Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Limon blocks a body shot from Parker. Parker scores with a shot to the side of Limon's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker. Parker tries to work over Limon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nice body punch from Parker. A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land. Parker lands a body punch. A short right from Parker. Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limons head. Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Limon up against the cage. Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Limon.
Limon is trying to break free.#T4# Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Limon controls his hands.
Parker tries to work over Limon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've been informed that Limon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Limon prevents a body shot from Parker. Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker leaning his opponent against the cage. Come on Parker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Parker 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# Limon throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot. Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Parker is looking to counter the offense by Limon and move into the clinch. Parker throws a sloppy head kick enabling Limon to counter with a crisp jab. Parker keeps Limon at a distance using the push kick. Limon lands a two punch combo.
Limon misses the shot to the body. Limon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Limon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Limon misses with a looping right. Limon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jhon Limon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Parker. Limon shrugs it off though. #CL# Parker rushes Limon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Limon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Limon backwards. Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Limon controls the action.
A short right from Parker. Parker working aggressively here.
Parker presses Limon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Parker presses Limon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Limon. A body shot lands from Parker.
#T2# Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Limon prevents a body shot from Parker. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Limon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker throws a head punch that misses. Limon blocks a body shot from Parker. Parker tries to throw a body punch but Limon avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. Limon has had enough of the clinch but Parker keeps him there for the moment. Parker tries to throw a body punch but Limon avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. #T3# Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Limon controls the action.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker tries a body shot but Limon blocks it.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Limon blocks an uppercut.
Parker tries a body shot but Limon blocks it.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Limon is trying to break free. A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Limon is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks. #T4# Limon takes a shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Parker. Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Limon.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Limon's head. Limon blocking some punches.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Limon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Parker keeps control of Limon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Parker dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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# Limon throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot. As Limon tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Limon manages to avoid the attempt. Limon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Limon tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Limon manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Limon controls the action.
Parker prevents Limon from breaking the clinch. Limon blocks a body shot from Parker. Limon is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Limon prevents a body shot from Parker. Parker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Limon. Preston Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far. Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Parker just leaning against Limon, taking a breather. #T1# Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. Limon tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage. Limon letting Parker take a breather here. Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Parker pushes Limon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Limon can do to turn this around? Parker tries to work over Limon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Limon backwards. Parker stalling the fight.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Limon. Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Preston Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Parker misses with a body punch.
Limon is trying to force a seperation but Parker has the dominant position. Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Limon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Limon controls the action.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Limon. Parker has Limon pressed against the cage, preventing Limon from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Limon uses good head movement to avoid it. A hook to the body from Parker.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Parker avoiding damage.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Parker keeps control of Limon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Limon can't break the clinch.
Jhon Limon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Limon working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Preston Parker showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Parker! |
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Event:
Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Nyoman Sudarta Lee has been cut.#CL# Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sudarta Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sudarta Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sudarta Lee with a poor takedown #CL# and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jameson Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyoman Sudarta Lee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sudarta Lee tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sudarta Lee drops back down to his feet.
Sudarta Lee looks winded! Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sudarta Lee.#T1# Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Johnson lands a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. Johnson cracks Sudarta Lee with a nice body shot. Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Sudarta Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Johnson effectively controlling the action here. Johnson digs a right hand into Sudarta Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sudarta Lee's gas tank. #T2# Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses. A right hand to the body from Johnson.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively. Johnson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Sudarta Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Nyoman Sudarta Lee's cut even more. A hook to the body from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Sudarta Lee being controlled against the cage. Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.#KD# Johnson drops Sudarta Lee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sudarta Lee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Sudarta Lee is rocked! 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! Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sudarta Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him? Nice body punch from Johnson. Johnson creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Sudarta Lee drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jameson Johnson! |
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Event:
Highland 40
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Turn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Record is stalling here.
Record creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turn 's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like King Turn has been cut. Record prevents the takedown attempt.
Record lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turn backwards. Turn takes an elbow to the temple. Record looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Turn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Record leaning against his opponent.
Record tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turn 's elbow. Turn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Record has a couple of punches blocked by Turn .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Record pushes off an throws an elbow but Turn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Turn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Record is defending well for now. Record tries a body shot but Turn blocks it.
Turn missing with knees to the body.
Record blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1# Record tries a body shot but Turn blocks it.
Record dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Turn missing with knees to the body.
Record blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Record doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Record.
Turn blocks a body shot from Record. Turn takes a shot to the head. Record avoiding damage as Turn throws knees to the body.
Record manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turn missing with knees to the body.
Turn looks to throw an elbow but misses. Record tries a body shot but Turn blocks it.
#T2# Record throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turn s head. Record tries a body shot but Turn blocks it.
Record throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Turn wants a takedown but no success here.
Record struggles to land a body shot inside as Turn controls his hands.
Record lands with a short head shot on the inside. Record lands a damaging elbow. Record just leaning against Turn , taking a breather. Record tries to work over Turn 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Record tries to work over Turn 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Record lands with a short head shot on the inside. Record has Turn pushed against the cage. Record content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Record lands an elbow that stopped Turn in his tracks for a moment. Record misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Record tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turn 's elbow. Record gets underhooks to prevent Turn 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Turn . That's going to take a lot out of him. Turn avoids a wild elbow strike from Record. Record has Turn pushed against the cage. Record lands with a right to the head. Record lands an uppercut. Record gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Turn wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Turn fails to land. Record works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Record lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Record lands an elbow inside that Turn shrugs off. #ROC2#Turn is rocked! Turn tries to score a body lock takedown but Record shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Oh Turn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Record creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Turn 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Turn drops to his knees and Record pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasir Record! |
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Event:
Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1# Record takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Nasir Record has been cut. Record scores with a kick to the midsection. No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jordan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Record avoids it well. Record wants to counter with a clinch but Jordan pushes him away. Jordan lands with a right hand. 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! Record slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.
Record tries to counter by closing the distance. Jordan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Record. Record walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nice cross by Jordan.#ROC#Record is rocked! Jordan connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Record to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Jordan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Jordan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1# Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range. Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
#CL2# Parker clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Parker. Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wilson blocks a body shot from Parker. Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker lands a body shot. Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wilson is trying to break free. Parker is struggling to control the position. Parker misses with some punches.
#T1# Nice body punch from Parker. Wilson blocks a body shot from Parker. Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wilson blocks a body shot from Parker. Parker scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head. Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Parker scores with a nice short uppercut. Parker lands with a short shot to the head. A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Parker is working Wilson over against the cage. Wilson is breathing heavily. Parker slowing the pace effectively. Parker tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Parker won't allow it.
#T2# Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Parker lands a shoulder strike. Parker is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Parker lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Parker. A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice left hand lands by Parker.
A short left from Parker. A short right from Parker. A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Parker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.#T3# Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. Parker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body. Parker taking a breather. Parker lands a shoulder strike. Parker is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker has Wilson pressed against the cage.
Parker lands with a left to the head. Parker is working Wilson over against the cage. A short right from Parker on the inside. Parker scores with a shoulder strike. Parker lands with a light punch inside. A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Parker controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Parker. A right hand to the body from Parker.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker. Parker just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather. A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Parker. A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Parker 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##CL2# Parker moves into range and clinches up with Wilson. Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker. A short right from Parker. A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker. A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank. Parker stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Parker lands a left hand.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Parker slows down the pace here.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head. Parker lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Wilson is rocked! Parker lands a shoulder strike. Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wilson takes a shot to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Parker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker has Wilson pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wilson seems to have got his legs back now. Parker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head. Parker has Wilson pressed against the cage.
Parker lands with a right to the head. #T2# Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Parker tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Parker cracks Wilson with a nice body shot. Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not. Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head. Parker lands with a light punch inside. Wilson tries to circle away but Parker has him pinned against the cage. Parker lands with a short shot to the head. Parker leaning against his opponent.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch. Parker lands with a light punch inside. Parker stalling.
#T3# Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Parker lands with a left to the head. Parker cracks Wilson with a nice body shot. Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. Preston Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Parker cracks Wilson with a nice body shot. Parker has Wilson pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Parker.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Parker gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wilson letting Parker take a breather here. Parker lands a shot to the body. Parker scores with a nice hook to the head. Parker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Parker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wilson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wilson drops to his knees and Parker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Parker! Alexander Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed, also injured and did i mention i have 300 ping so not really fair, i'm still technically undefeated'. |
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Event:
Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1# Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.#CL# Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Shaw pulls guard. Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Shaw is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Shaw cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Shaw! Jackson Shaw decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 20
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1# Record takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Nasir Record has been cut. Vinazen throws a big shot that misses. Record is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Vinazen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vinazen throws a jab but it's blocked by Record. Vinazen with a nice cross. Record ducks under a wild hook from Vinazen. Record misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Record with that takedown attempt. Nice defenses there by Vinazen. Vinazen misses with a hook.#CL2# Record has managed to clinch.
Record tries to score a body lock takedown but Vinazen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Record pulls Vinazen into guard.
Record working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Record wants to get back to his feet but Vinazen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Vinazen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Vinazen trying to control the position from guard on top but Record is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vinazen preventing the sweep. Vinazen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Record is proving hard to escape from. Record wants to stand but Vinazen is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2# Record moves into the clinch. Vinazen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Record manages to break the clinch.
Paul Vinazen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vinazen misses with a hook. Record throws out a counter right but Vinazen avoids it with no problem. Record shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinazen but Vinazen pushes him off and we're back to square one. Paul Vinazen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasir Record. Record shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Vinazen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD# Vinazen bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Record! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Record is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nasir Record's cut even more. Vinazen controlling from the top position. Record is still in real trouble! Can Vinazen finish him? Record is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Vinazen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SU# Vinazen stands up and beckons Record to join him on the feet. Vinazen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Record off his feet! Record tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Vinazen! An out of breath Paul Vinazen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 20
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1# Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cozad circles away.
Cozad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cozad misses the jab. Cozad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cozad. A jab from Cozad misses. Johnson tries to clinch but Cozad moves out of range. Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cozad scores with a nice head shot. Cozad 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. Cozad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Cozad follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cozad manages to avoid it. A nice side step and Cozad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1# Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cozad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Johnson counters by clinching up. Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Johnson pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Johnson lands with a left to the head. Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cozad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cozad. Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cozad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow. #T2# A shot in the inside from Johnson. #BC2# Cozad breaks from the clinch.
Cozad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Cozad motions for Johnson to come forward. Cozad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cozad. Cozad with a jab. Cozad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cozad looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Johnson rushes Cozad and presses him up against the cage. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Cozad pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Cozad tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Cozad stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. #BC2# Cozad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cozad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cozad manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Johnson instigates a clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson. Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Cozad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Johnson misses with a looping right.#CL# Cozad gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #T4# Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Johnson. Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Cozad looks winded! Cozad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Cozad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands a body shot. Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Johnson digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Johnson. Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cozad up against the cage. Cozad prevents a body shot from Johnson. Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Johnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL# Johnson instigates a clinch. Cozad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cozad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson. Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around? Johnson just leaning against Cozad, taking a breather. Cozad wants to stall.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches. Nice elbow from Johnson. Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cozad! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Cozad drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Johnson! |
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Event:
Battle of Welterweights Rd 1
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1# Singh has a takedown stuffed. No luck with that takedown attempt from Singh. McCallum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singh's head backwards. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCallum. McCallum scores with a nice head shot. McCallum dodges the punch combination from Singh.
McCallum scores with a hook to the body. Singh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and McCallum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking. Andy McCallum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilo Singh. Singh misses with a few strikes there.
McCallum lands the left hand. McCallum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1# McCallum cracks Singh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. McCallum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Singh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC# Singh is rocked! Jab by McCallum. Singh is still on wobbly legs! Can McCallum finish him? Singh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McCallum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. McCallum lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from McCallum does it's job there. Singh 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! Singh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Singh misses with a body kick. McCallum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A left lands for McCallum.#KD# McCallum lands a big right hand that sends Singh crashing to the mat! McCallum stays standing though and waves Singh back to his feet! McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2# McCallum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Andy McCallum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. and McCallum counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Singh! He's just covering up as McCallum starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy McCallum!
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Event:
Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Clough checks the leg kick. Clough scores with a jab. Nokka acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nokka works Clough's body with a nice hook. Clough takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Nice defenses there by Nokka. Nice straight punches there by Clough. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clough.#KD# Clough feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nokka sprawling to the canvas! Nokka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clough finish him?!
#ROC# Nokka is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clough flashes Nokka a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Nokka's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Nokka crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Clough punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Clough! A relieved looking Brian Clough thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD 4
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Nokka misses with an uppercut. Neves saw that one coming. Nokka lands the left hand. Nokka throws a hook to the side of Neves's head but Neves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little feinted left hand from Neves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Neves takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nokka connects with a nice looking jab.
Nokka cracks a nice hook into Neves's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Nokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little feinted left hand from Neves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nokka tries to clinch but Neves moves out of range. #T1# Neves moves out of range of the leg kick from Nokka. Nokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neves.
Neves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nokka sees it coming and avoids it easily. Neves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nokka. Neves is looking to counter punch. Nokka fails in his attempt to clinch. Nokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neves.
A slow jab from Neves misses its intended target. Nokka misses with a wild body shot. Neves throws a jab but it's blocked by Nokka. #T2# Nokka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neves finds it's way round the side to connect with Nokka's head. Nokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Neves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice shot lands for Nokka. Nokka looks to land a right hand but Neves moved out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Neves misses its target. Neves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nokka wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Neves misses the target. Neves misses the shot to the body. Neves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3# Nokka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neves. Neves sets himself, and Nokka steps forward looking for the clinch! Neves avoids it this time. Nokka jabbing away but nothing is landing. Neves throwing a counter right hand but Nokka manages to avoid it. Nokka throws a body shot but no joy. Neves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Neves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nokka. Neves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nokka looks to score with a jab to the body but Neves is just out of range. Neves avoids the body shot from Nokka.
Neves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - Nokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4# Nice shot lands for Neves. Nokka throws a body punch but Neves moves out of range. Neves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Neves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Neves throwing a counter right hand but Nokka manages to avoid it. Neves throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Nokka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nokka. Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Nokka.
Neves working hard to break the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neves wants to get back to striking at distance but Nokka won't allow it.
#BC# Neves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Neves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nokka to score with a decent uppercut. Neves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nachi Nokka 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##CL2# Nokka takes the fight into the clinch. A short uppercut from Nokka. Nokka prevents Neves from breaking the clinch. Nokka working aggressively here.
#BC# Neves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Nokka gets a clinch. Nokka has Neves pressed against the cage, preventing Neves from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Neves is trying to break the clinch but Nokka has him pressed against the cage. Neves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neves wants to get back to striking at distance but Nokka won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nokka prevents Neves from breaking the clinch. Neves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nokka has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nokka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nokka scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2# It looks like Joao Neves has been cut. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nokka 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. Neves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neves can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nokka. #T1# Nokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neves's efforts to push away. Nokka lands a body punch. Neves is trying to force a seperation but Nokka has the dominant position. Neves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokka has him pressed against the cage. Nokka misses with a hook from the clinch. Neves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokka has him pressed against the cage. Nokka prevents Neves from breaking the clinch. Neves can't break the clinch.
Neves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Neves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nokka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Neves tries to circle away but Nokka has him pinned against the cage. Neves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nokka. Neves prevents a body shot from Nokka. Nokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neves's efforts to push away. Nokka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neves backwards. Nokka prevents Neves from breaking the clinch. Neves is trying to break free.#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Nokka. Neves blocks a body shot from Nokka. Good body shot from Nokka.
Neves can't break the clinch.
#BC# Neves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nokka with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Nokka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Neves takes one on the button. Nokka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. It looked like Neves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neves was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokka. A counter left hand to the body from Neves misses its target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nokka just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Neves misses the target.#T3# Nokka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nokka works Neves's body with a nice hook. Nokka misses with a hook to the body
and Neves counters with a straight right hand. Nokka lands a right hook to the body.
Nokka tries to clinch up. Neves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Neves lands a jab to Nokka's midsection. Neves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little feinted left hand from Neves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neves avoids the body shot from Nokka.
#T4# Neves keeps the fight on the outside. Nokka misses with a wild body shot. Neves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Neves swings for the body but Nokka moves out of range.
Nokka connects with a crisp jab. Nokka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This has been an exciting period of action! Nokka tries to clinch but fails miserably and Neves counters with a right hand to the body. Nokka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nokka defending well as Neves loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nachi Nokka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Joao Neves's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Nokka tries to clinch but Neves moves out of range. Neves misses with a looping left. A big right from Neves misses. Nokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Nokka scores with a punch to the head. Neves swats away the attempt to clinch by Nokka. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nokka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neves manages to avoid it. It looked like Neves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nachi Nokka seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nokka misses the body punch and Neves counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Nokka digs a good body shot into Neves's ribs. Nokka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Neves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nokka punishes Neves's body with a nice straight punch. Nokka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A looping hook to the body misses from Nokka. Neves does a little dance to reset his feet. A little feinted left hand from Neves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Neves lands a head shot. A punch lands to the side of Neves 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nokka connects with a nice looking jab.
Joao Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nachi Nokka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Neves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neves moves away. Nokka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Neves scores with a nice strike. Nokka misses the jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nokka moves in looking to clinch but Neves pushes him off. Nokka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neves rather than just go for the knockout. Neves throws the left hand but Nokka avoids the punch easily. Neves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nokka finds it's way round the side to connect with Neves's head. #T3# Nokka throws a body punch but Neves moves out of range. It looked like Neves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neves slips a straight right by Nokka. It looked like Neves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nokka throws a right hand that misses
#KD# and Neves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nokka! Neves lets Nokka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Nokka is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Nachi Nokka has been cut. Nokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nokka is still on wobbly legs! Can Neves finish him? Nokka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nokka tries to clinch and Neves counters with a big left hand that crumples Nokka! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Neves! Our winner, Joao Neves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Kerr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nokka.
Nice sprawl there from Nokka as Kerr shoots in. Nokka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kerr manages to circle out of the way. Nokka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nokka wants it to stay on the feet. Nokka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Manifestation Determination in the buildup to the fight. Nokka checks a low kick from Kerr. Nokka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kerr manages to circle out of the way. Nokka slips a straight right by Kerr. Nokka looks to land a right hand but Kerr moved out of range. Nokka takes a swing at Kerr's ribcage but misses. Kerr lunges at Nokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nokka's hand. Kerr lunges at Nokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nokka's hand. Nokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerr.
Kerr throws a hook but Nokka avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Kerr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kerr throws a combination that misses #CL# and Nokka counters by moving into the clinch. Kerr tries to break free but Nokka pushes him back against the cage. Nokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerr backwards. Kerr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nokka scores with a shot to the side of Kerr's head. #T1# A short uppercut from Nokka. Nokka scores with a shot to the side of Kerr's head. Kerr tries to break the clinch but Nokka is controlling the position. Kerr is trying to push Nokka away but Nokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nokka lands with a left to the head. Nokka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kerr is trying to push Nokka away but Nokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nokka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nokka scores with a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Nokka.
Kerr looks winded! Nokka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nokka presses Kerr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nokka pushes Kerr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right from Nokka. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Nokka. #KD# Nokka drops Kerr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kerr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Nokka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerr backwards. #ROC# Kerr is rocked!#T2# Nokka working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kerr is still on wobbly legs! Can Nokka finish him? Nokka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kerr with a big uppercut! Kerr tries to clinch up but Nokka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kerr to the mat! Kerr covers up and Nokka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nachi Nokka!
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1A
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1# Nokka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockwell's head backwards. Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockwell. Nokka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nokka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rockwell with a hook. Rockwell misses with a hook
#CL2# and Nokka moves into the clinch. Rockwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Nokka won't allow it.
Nokka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rockwell up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Nokka. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Nokka on the inside. Nokka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Rockwell tries to pull guard but Nokka forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Rockwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nokka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nokka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rockwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Nokka has double underhooks. Nokka lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rockwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nokka lands with a left to the head. Nokka digs a right hand underneath Rockwell's ribcage. Rockwell let out a lung full of air as it connected. Rockwell is breathing heavily. Nokka digs a right hand into Rockwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockwell's gas tank. Nokka lands with a short head shot on the inside. A hook to the body from Nokka.
Nokka effectively controlling the action here. Nokka lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards. #T2# Nokka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nokka lands with a short head shot on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A bit of stalling here from Nokka.
Nokka lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rockwell is trying to push Nokka away but Nokka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rockwell tries to pull guard but Nokka won't allow it.
Rockwell working hard to break the clinch. Rockwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokka has him pressed against the cage. Rockwell tries to pull guard but Nokka won't allow it.
Nokka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nokka lands with a short shot to the head. Rockwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokka has him pressed against the cage. Rockwell can't break the clinch.
#T3# Nokka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD2# Nokka drops Rockwell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rockwell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Rockwell is rocked! A right hook to the body lands for Nokka.
Oh Rockwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rockwell being controlled against the cage. Rockwell seems to have got his legs back now. Rockwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nokka to keep the fight standing. Nokka digs a right hand into Rockwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockwell's gas tank. Nokka scores with a shoulder strike. Nokka lands with a light punch inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Nokka on the inside. Nokka lands a right hand. Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Nokka is working Rockwell over against the cage.#T4# A nice left hand lands by Nokka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nokka. Nokka is pushing Rockwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Nokka stalling against the cage.
Rockwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokka has him pressed against the cage. Rockwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nokka smiles and moves away.
Nokka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rockwell on the side of the head. #CL2# Nokka gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rockwell tries to pull guard but Nokka forces him back to his feet, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nachi Nokka dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Rockwell misses the target. Nokka scores with a body shot.
Nokka has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nokka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab. Nokka tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Nokka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nokka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Nokka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Nokka lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nachi Nokka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nokka scores with a shot to the side of Rockwell's head. Nokka pushes Rockwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nokka is leaning against Rockwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nokka pushes Rockwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nokka lands with a left to the head. #KD2# Nokka drops Rockwell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rockwell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! 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!#KD2# Nokka drops Rockwell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rockwell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nokka lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Nokka. Nokka dips a shoulder and cracks Rockwell with a mighty uppercut! Rockwell falls back against the cage and Nokka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rockwell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nokka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nachi Nokka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Armbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason moves out of range as Armbar throws a body kick.
As Armbar tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Armbar manages to avoid the attempt. Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armbar throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Armbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Mason has managed to clinch.
Armbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage. A body shot lands from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mason tries to throw a body punch but Armbar avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. Mason lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Mason. Armbar looks winded! Armbar wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armbar backwards. #T1# Armbar dodges an elbow strike from Mason.
Armbar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Mason closes the distance and clinches. Mason lands a body punch. Mason digs a right hand into Armbar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armbar's gas tank. Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armbar backwards. Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Armbar blocks the elbow strike.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason lands a shot to the body. Mason works on Armbar's body with a couple of short punches. A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
#T2# A nice right hand lands inside from Mason. Mason works on Armbar's body with a couple of short punches. Good body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armbar backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Mason drops Armbar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Armbar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Armbar is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Rico Armbar has been cut. Mason drops Armbar with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Armbar is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sanka Mason!
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