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Event:
ORC 4: Burning
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Show has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardpickle.
Hardpickle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardpickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardpickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Hardpickle tries to keep at a distance but Show has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardpickle managing to block the knees to the body from Show.
Hardpickle misses with a punch to the body.
Hardpickle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Show as the two fighters clinch.
Hardpickle tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
Hardpickle managing to block the knees to the body from Show.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Show utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've been informed that Show has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardpickle.
Show lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardpickle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show working aggressively here.
#T1#
Show misses with the head strike.
Hardpickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardpickle.
Show scores with a nice hook to the head.
Show is working Hardpickle over against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Show creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardpickle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Hardpickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Show's elbow.
Hardpickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardpickle as Show tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Show.
Show lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardpickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Show is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardpickle is defending well for now.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Show lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardpickle backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Show.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardpickle blocking some punches.
Hardpickle lands a body shot.
Hardpickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardpickle.
Hardpickle is leaning against Show and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Show misses with the head strike.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Hardpickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Show's elbow.
Hardpickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Show 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#
Hardpickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Show has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Show throws a lazy head kick
and Hardpickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardpickle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Show tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardpickle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardpickle thuds his right hand into Show's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardpickle throws an overhand right that lands on Show's shoulder, as Show tries to avoid the shot.
Hardpickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Hardpickle blocks the leg kick.
Show staying out of range there.
Hardpickle lands a glancing blow to the side of Show's head.
Hardpickle throws a head kick but Show moves out of range.
Hardpickle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Show misses.
Show misses with a looping left.
Hardpickle looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show throws a lazy right hand but Hardpickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Show misses with a leg kick.
Show fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardpickle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardpickle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Show lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardpickle at a distance.
#CL2#
Show closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hardpickle misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hardpickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Show lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Hardpickle as the two fighters clinch.
Show lands with a right to the head.
Show lands with a right to the head.
Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hardpickle fails to land.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardpickle works on Show's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardpickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardpickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Hardpickle managing to block the knees to the body from Show.
Show is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardpickle is defending well for now.
Hardpickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardpickle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardpickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardpickle.
Show misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardpickle.
Show tries to stall but Hardpickle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Show tries a body shot but Hardpickle blocks it.
Big Show seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Hardpickle avoids it by throwing Show back against the ropes.
Hardpickle misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Show.
Show is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardpickle is keeping busy.
Show tries to stall but Hardpickle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Show lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Show showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Hardpickle.
Abraxas J Hardpickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardpickle misses the jab.
Well,Hardpickle is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Show lands with a hook. Hardpickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardpickle checks a low kick from Show.
A combination from Hardpickle does no damage.
Hardpickle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Show. That's going to slow Hardpickle down.
Show dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Show drops his guard momentarily, allowing Hardpickle to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Show! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Hardpickle takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Abraxas J Hardpickle!
Abraxas J Hardpickle 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.
Big Show spoke after the fight, saying 'Stop punching me'.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Show connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gilmore's hands.
Show gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gilmore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Show fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gilmore connects with a solid leg kick.
Show has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gilmore finds it's way round the side to connect with Show's head. #KD2#
Show lands a big right hand that sends Gilmore crashing to the mat! Show stays standing though and waves Gilmore back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gilmore counters with a straight right hand.
Gilmore works Show's body with a nice hook.
Gilmore tries to move into range but Show moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Gilmore closes the distance but Show moves to the side
and Show counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore doesn't manage to clinch there - Show circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Show! But no joy.
Show lands an overhand right.
Show swings for the body but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Show's head.#ROC#
Show is rocked!
Gilmore looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Gilmore backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Show's temple! It sends Show violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Gilmore celebrates and the doctors try to help Show!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Anthony Gilmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 40: Cobb vs Bell
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Show will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Show has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Show tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Show is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Show blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show misses with some punches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Show uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shows head.
Show tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
#T1#
Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Show.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Show.
#BC#
Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a head kick but Show moves out of range.
#CL#
Show closes the distance and clinches.
Show misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Show manages to break the clinch.
Smith thumps Show with a low kick.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Show.
Smith swings for the body but Show moves out of range.
Show is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Show misses the jab.#T2#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws a leg kick but Show sees it coming and moves out of range.
Show lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show misses with a hook
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Show throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Show misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Show moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Show's shoulder, as Show tries to avoid the shot.
Show scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Show lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Show misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Show is rocked!
Smith keeps Show at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Show is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Show is breathing heavily.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Show square on the jaw! Damn, Show is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Donk. Show catches Lucas right on the button with a cross.
Show works the jab nicely.
Show jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Show lands with a straight right. Lucas didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Lucas moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Show scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lucas fails to pull guard.
Lucas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Show lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Show lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lucas to his knees! Show keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Show!
After winning the bout, Big Show thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TRFC95
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Show throws a series of strikes that have Matipuno backpedaling.
No luck for Matipuno with that takedown attempt.
Matipuno throws a sloppy head kick and Show moves out of range easily.
Matipuno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matipuno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matipuno misses with a straight left.
Show scores with a hook to the body. Matipuno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Show finds it's target.
Show throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matipuno misses with a takedown
and Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Show lunges at Matipuno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matipuno's hand.
Show misses with a straight right.
Matipuno tries a quick counter leg kick but Show is wise to it.
It looks like Show has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Show has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matipuno trying to stall but Show improves his position.
#BC2#
Matipuno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Show fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matipuno misses with the combination.
#CL#
Show clinches.
Show misses with the head strike.
Matipuno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Show is keeping busy.
Matipuno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matipuno backwards.
Show lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Show gets through Matipuno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Show breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Show takes the fight into the clinch.
Matipuno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Show gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Big Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Matipuno.#T2#
Good body shot from Show.
A shot in the inside from Show.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show lands a hook that snaps the head of Matipuno backwards. #BC#
Show breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Show jabs Matipuno right on the nose. Matipuno blinks but takes it well.
Show lands a glancing blow to the side of Matipuno's head.
Show connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Show swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matipuno.
A cross from Show lands.
Big Show seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Show jabs at Matipuno's body.
Show lands a right hook to the body.
Show feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matipunos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matipuno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Show manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matipuno takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Show bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matipuno's head backwards.
Good exchange - Show coming out on top.
Big Show is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matipuno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Matipuno is rocked!
Show connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Matipuno tumbling to the canvas! Show pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Matipuno was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Show!
A relieved looking Big Show 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:
TRFC92
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Show.#CUT#
It looks like Roberto Mendes has been cut.
Mendes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Show.
Mendes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Show counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Show lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Show counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Show lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mendes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Show dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Show!
After winning the bout, Big Show thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TRFC89
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Levert shoots for a double leg takedown but Show sprawls well. He's pushed Levert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Show misses with a jab, cross combination.
Levert feinted with a counter takedown.
Levert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Show pinned against the cage. Show gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Show. No joy for Levert on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Randall Levert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levert misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Levert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Levert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Show counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show scores with a shoulder strike.
Levert can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Show.
Levert is breathing heavily.
Levert struggles to land a body shot inside as Show controls his hands.
Show lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Levert takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Show.
Show prevents the takedown attempt.
Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show lands with a right to the head.
Show lands a right hand.
Show lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levert backwards.
Show pushes Levert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Levert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Levert is rocked!
A short right from Show.
Oh Levert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Show works on Levert's body with a couple of short punches.
Levert wants a takedown but no success here.
Show lands a left hand that snaps the head of Levert backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Show dips a shoulder and cracks Levert with a mighty uppercut! Levert falls back against the cage and Show unloads with a barrage of strikes! Levert 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 - Show screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Show!
Big Show seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TRFC86
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Show throws a lazy uppercut
and Beatovskiy counters with a series of strikes. Show will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Show forces Beatovskiy back against the cage and clinches.
Show lands with a light punch inside.
Show stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beatovskiy looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Show.
A shot in the inside from Show. #CUT#
It looks like Zheka Beatovskiy has been cut.
Show works on Beatovskiy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Show.
Show lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Beatovskiy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Show lands with a short shot to the head.
Beatovskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Show finish him?
Show lands with a right to the head.
Beatovskiy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Show has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#KD#
Show drops Beatovskiy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beatovskiy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T1#
Show is working Beatovskiy over against the cage.
Show creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Beatovskiy drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Show!
In defeat, Zheka Beatovskiy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 735 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Jager darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Show 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Show closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Show misses.
Jager connects with a good right hand that stumbles Show. Show circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Show takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Show is rocked!
Jager closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Show out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Jager!
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