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Event:
TGC 43: Escobar v Shakhbulatov
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Glatt. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington tries to bum rush Glatt with a series of wild strikes but Glatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glatt. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington 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.
Washington takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Glatt.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glatt.
Glatt avoids the body shot from Washington.
Glatt scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Washington slips a jab from Glatt.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Washington is rocked!
Glatt throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Washington crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doug Glatt!
Doug Glatt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TGC 38: San Diego vs Bush 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tarley connects with a looping right hand.
Tarley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Tarley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarley swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
A short right from Tarley.
Tarley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarley misses with the head strike.
Washington prevents a body shot from Tarley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington prevents a body shot from Tarley. #T1#
Washington misses with a body punch.
Tarley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarley tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarley misses with a punch to the body.
Tarley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Tarley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarley's elbow.
Tarley is pushing Washington up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tarley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tarley throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarley misses with some punches.
Washington blocking some punches.
Tarley is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Tarley fails to land.
Tarley misses with a punch to the body.
Tarley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarley blocks an uppercut.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarley tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Tarley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Tarley.
Tarley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Washington presses Tarley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarley working aggressively here.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocking some punches.
Tarley misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarley.
Tarley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Tarley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarley blocks an uppercut.
Tarley misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarley controls his hands.
Washington works on Tarley's body with a couple of short punches.
Tarley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tarley tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Washington cracks Tarley with a nice body shot.
Tarley lands an uppercut.
Tarley has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Tarley misses with the head strike.
Washington blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Tarley can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Tarley misses with some punches.
Washington misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tarley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tarley wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tarley moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Tarley swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarley misses with a body punch.
Washington pushes Tarley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarley struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarley just leaning against Washington, taking a breather.
Tarley misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarley misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tarley. #T1#
Tarley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarley.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washington.
Tarley misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarley tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Tarley back against the cage. #T2#
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarley misses with the head strike.
Washington blocking some punches.
Tarley working aggressively here.
John Tarley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Tarley throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarley misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarley prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington. #T3#
Washington lands a left hand.
Tarley prevents a body shot from Washington.
Tarley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Tarley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Tarley.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington digs a right hand into Tarley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarley's gas tank.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington blocks a body shot from Tarley.
Tarley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Tarley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Tarley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarley tries to clinch up
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington stalks Tarley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tarley's face. Tarley staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarley tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington cracks Tarley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Tarley looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.#CL#
Tarley moves into the clinch.
Tarley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington misses with some punches.
#BC#
Tarley breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lavar Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarley connects with a looping right hand.
Washington clobbers Tarley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Tarley moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Tarley tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarley.
Tarley misses with some punches.
Tarley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Tarley avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Tarley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarley lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Tarley.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarley.
Tarley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarley trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Tarley has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Tarley controls the action.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Tarley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarley prevents a body shot from Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tarley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Tarley.
Tarley is struggling to control the position.
Tarley has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Tarley lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarley controls his hands.
Tarley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
A body shot lands from Washington.
Tarley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarley working aggressively here.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington blocks a body shot from Tarley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarley misses with a body punch.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Tarley's head.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarley's elbow. #T4#
Tarley throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarley working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tarley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarley wants a takedown.
Tarley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Tarley controls the action.
Tarley misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarley throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Washington misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tarley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarley 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tarley!
John Tarley made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC XXV
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Wilder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington lands a nice shot that snaps Wilder's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Jaxson Wilder has been cut.
Wilder lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Washington.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilder's hands.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
It looked like Washington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Washington is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
#T1#
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilder thuds his right hand into Washington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Washington cracks Wilder with an open hand slap.
Wilder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Washington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilder backs up against the cage.
Wilder scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington slips under a jab from Wilder.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
A short left from Washington.
Washington lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wilder.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Washington.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Wilder tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilder.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head. #T4#
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Washington blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Washington.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Jaxson Wilder's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder has Washington pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Wilder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lavar Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaxson Wilder's cut.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilder counters with a left to the body.
Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to clinch but Wilder is having none of it.
Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Washington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.#T1#
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Washington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Wilder clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Washington is rocked!
Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilder counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Washington falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxson Wilder!
Jaxson Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 8
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Impaler jabs Washington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Impaler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Washington misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Impaler misses with a straight right.
Impaler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Impaler. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Washington.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Impaler.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Impaler's coach down at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Impaler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Impaler backwards.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington lands a right hand.
Washington scores with a hook to the body.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Washington digs a right hand underneath Impaler's ribcage. Impaler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Impaler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington tries to work over Impaler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington digs a right hand into Impaler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Impaler's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
#BC2#
Impaler breaks the clinch.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Impaler at a distance.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Impaler ducks down to avoid it.
Impaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Impaler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington misses the body punch
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3##KD#
Washington lands a left and a right that send Impaler crashing to the mat, dazed. Washington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Impaler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Washington takes a swing at Impaler's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Washington clinches.
Washington tries a body shot but Impaler blocks it.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Impaler avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
A short left from Washington.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington tries to work over Impaler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
Washington misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington. #T4#
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Impaler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Impaler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington closes the distance but Impaler moves to the side
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range.
Washington is looking to wear down Impaler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Impaler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavar Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Impaler misses.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Impaler slips a jab from Washington.
Impaler misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Impaler back into the cage.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Impaler controls the action.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
Washington gets through Impaler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Impaler prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington cracks Impaler with a nice body shot.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Impaler avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington tries a body shot but Impaler blocks it.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Impaler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lavar Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Impaler blocks a body shot from Washington.
A short left from Washington.
Impaler cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington pushes Impaler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Impaler blocking some punches.
Impaler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Impaler breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Washington has Impaler up against the cage in a clinch.
Impaler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Impaler avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
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!
Impaler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Impaler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Impaler misses with a straight left.
As Impaler looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Impaler just gets out of the way.
Washington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Impaler's head backwards.
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington looks to clinch
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Washington tries a body shot but Impaler blocks it.
Impaler prevents a body shot from Washington. #T4#
Impaler prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Impaler.
Impaler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington misses with some punches.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Impaler controls the action.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington tries to work over Impaler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Impaler blocks a body shot from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavar Washington dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington misses with a combination
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington misses with a combination
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington moves away from the strike by Impaler.
Washington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Impaler to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Impaler takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Washington cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lavar Washington!
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Event:
IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Washington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
Washington jabs at Gregor's body.
Washington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
Washington connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gregor covering up! Washington comes in with a big uppercut and Gregor goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lavar Washington!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 5
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clark backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Washington moves into range and clinches up with Clark.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Clark 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.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark wants to stall.
Clark tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
#T1#
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark taking a breather.
Clark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Clark.
Washington prevents a body shot from Clark. #T2#
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Washington as the two fighters clinch.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Washington pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington lands an uppercut.
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!
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Washington. #T3#
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Clark throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington lands a body punch.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washington is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark. #T4#
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark is struggling to control the position.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Clark can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Clark into the cage.
Clark looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavar Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Washington has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Clark.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Washington is working Clark over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Clark's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Washington digs a right hand underneath Clark's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Washington.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Clark lands a nice elbow.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark taking a breather.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Washington throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Clark stumbling backwards into the cage! Clark bounces back off the cage towards Washington, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Washington lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Washington celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lavar Washington!
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Event:
IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nekele. That's going to slow Washington down.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele tries to counter by clinching up but Washington breaks away and moves out of range.
Nekele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington's corner calls for a 1-2. Washington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
Nekele walks into a left hand.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington 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.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
Washington throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nekele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington misses with a hook
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Nekele seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nekele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lavar Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington is looking to clinch but Nekele is avoiding it.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington wants to clinch but Nekele slips to the side
and Nekele counters with a head kick. #T3#
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Nekele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Washington. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Washington.#CL#
Nekele clinches up against the cage.
Washington blocking some punches.
#T4#
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nekele.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nekele circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Lavar Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington throws a right hand that Nekele ducks under and follows up with a left that Nekele also avoids with ease.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Nekele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nekele.
The crowd cheers as Washington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nekele doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lavar Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nekele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Washington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Washington wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Nekele throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2##CL2#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Nekele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Nekele lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington blocking some punches.
#T3#
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
#BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Washington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Nekele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nekele throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crunch! Nekele slams his shin into Washington's torso.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts. #T4#
Jab from Nekele.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Nekele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
Washington lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nekele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nekele rather than just go for the knockout.
Nekele doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Nekele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Nekele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Washington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele with a jab.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nekele.#CL2#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Nekele back into the cage.#T1##BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
Nekele tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Naiki Nekele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nekele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Washington rushes Nekele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nekele lands with a light punch inside.
Lavar Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washington prevents a body shot from Nekele.
Washington scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Nekele.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
#T3#
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow. #T4#
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Washington lands a body punch.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Nekele misses with the head strike.
Lavar Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Nekele misses with a body punch.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lavar Washington.
I think Nekele 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IFC VI
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Zaad.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Washington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Washington defends it well.
Zaad throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Washington avoids the body shot from Zaad.
Washington slips under a jab from Zaad.
Zaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaad misses with the combination.
Washington slips a straight right by Zaad.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Zaad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Washington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaad.
Zaad dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Zaad misses with a straight left.
Zaad scores with a nice strike.
Zaad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Zaad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaad.
Zaad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Washington clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Zaad wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaad's elbow.
Washington tries to work over Zaad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Washington.
Washington works on Zaad's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Washington.
Washington presses Zaad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Washington lands a body shot. #T3#
Washington is working Zaad over against the cage.
Zaad looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Washington.
Washington works on Zaad's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaad backwards.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Washington cracks Zaad with a nice body shot.
Zaad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaad has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Washington works on Zaad's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Zaad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Washington.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Zaad is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington presses Zaad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaad is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zaad's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zaad drops to his knees and Washington pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lavar Washington!
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