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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lo. #CL#
Tower has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lo has clasped his hands together around Tower's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tower (0) vs (4) Lo
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lo controls the position from side control.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo controlling from side mount. #T1#
Tower wants to control but Lo postures up.
Lo controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tower, who protects the arm well.
Tower struggling a bit here.
Tower tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Lo stalls from top position.
Tower tries to improve position but can't.
Tower is working hard here to advance position.
Tower seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Tower is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tower is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Lo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Tower regains half guard.
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Let's hope that Lo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tower tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Tower wants to control but Lo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (7) Lo
Tower is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Lo controlling from side mount.
Tower manages to get back to half guard.
Tower wants to get back to full guard but Lo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (10) Lo
Tower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo working away.#T8#
Lo happy to just control the position for now.
Tower is looking for a sweep.
Tower is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tower (4) vs (10) Lo
Tower is looking to control Lo but Lo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lo trying to control but not successfully. #T9##SUB#
Tower is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lo for a finish.
Tower controlling from the back.
Lo can't escape the position.
Tower trying to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tower has the hooks in. Lo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tower wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Lo turns into Tower and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (4) vs (12) Lo
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.
Lo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Tower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Lo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (4) vs (15) Lo
Tower prevents Lo from taking his back.
Tower tries to improve his position but instead Lo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tower (4) vs (18) Lo
Lo not allowing Tower to control his hands.
Well,Tower is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
I really don't envy Tower right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lo controlling the positon.
Tower is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Lo working for the choke.
Lo controlling well, preventing Tower from escaping the position.
Tower wants to control his opponent's hands but Lo gets his hands free. #T13#
Tower rolls, trying to escape but Lo keeps control of the position.
Lo controlling from the back.
Tower trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tower tries to escape the position.
Well, with Lo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tower is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Lo.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Tower trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Tower wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tower trying to control the position but Lo manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tower gets underhooks to prevent Scott's takedown attempt.
Tower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tower pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Scott has picked Tower up - he's going for a ride! Scott dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Tower
Scott works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Tower
Tower tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tower knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Tower regains half guard.
Tower has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (8) vs (0) Tower
Tower keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tower reaches up to try and control the position but Scott seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tower rolls and tries to escape and now Scott has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Scott (11) vs (0) Tower#SUB#
Scott has his arm under Tower's chin here. Game over son! Scott squeezes tightly and Tower is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Balkan closes the distance and pushes Tower back into the cage.
Balkan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Balkan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tower uses from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tower controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tower has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tower advances to half guard.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan managing to control the position.
Tower sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB2#
Balkan has his foot on Tower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tower works his way back into a safe position though.
Balkan managing to control the position.
Tower is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Tower passes into half guard.
#T3#
Tower content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg. #T4#
Tower is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Balkan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.
Tower trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Tower trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away. #T6#
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan is positioning himself well to prevent Tower advancing to mount. #T7#
Balkan is looking to control Tower's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Tower wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it. #SUB#
Tower is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balkan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Balkan keeping hold of Tower's head, controlling as best he can.
Tower prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T8#
Balkan trying to control but Tower postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tower in particular looking to stall.
Tower is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balkan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower postures up.
Balkan is pulling down on Tower's head. It's preventing any offense from Tower, at least for the moment.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Tower is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Tower trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Tower has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balkan is pulling down on Tower's head to control his posture.
Tower trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Tower trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is controlling Tower's posture.
Tower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully.
Tower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully. #T14#
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tower controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Tower is heads and Balkan is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Balkan wins on points by 1 to 0.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Tower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tower takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Tower. Tower gets slowly back to his feet.
Tower on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tower walks into a jab.
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darongo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darongo scores with a one two! Tower had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darongo with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Darongo connects with a jab.#CL2#
Darongo drives through and clinches with Tower against the cage.
Tower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darongo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darongo.
Darongo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Darongo misses with the head strike.
Darongo lands a left hand.
Darongo misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darongo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower.
Good body shot from Darongo.
Tower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Tower manages to break the clinch.
Tower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tower slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Darongo. That snapped Tower's head back.
#CL2#
Darongo closes the distance and clinches.
Darongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Towers head.
Darongo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tower.
Darongo misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Tower jumps guard but Darongo stands there with Tower around his waist. Tower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darongo gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darongo gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darongo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darongo misses with the head strike.
Tower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darongo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darongo stops a takedown attempt from Tower.
A nice left hand lands by Darongo.
Darongo tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Darongo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tower seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darongo can turn it around.
Darongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
A shot in the inside from Darongo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Darongo digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darongo has him pressed against the cage.
Darongo misses with some punches.
Tower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darongo has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Still in the clinch, Darongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darongo lands with a right to the head.
Darongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darongo pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tower is breathing heavily.
Darongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darongo lands a body shot. #T4#
Darongo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tower.
Darongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Darongo.
Darongo lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Tower is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darongo.
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Darongo.
Tower seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Darongo.
Darongo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Darongo.
Darongo throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Darongo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darongo cracks Tower with a nice body shot.
Darongo lands with a right to the head.
Darongo pushes Tower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Darongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Darongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tower on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tower tries for a takedown but Darongo circles away easily
and Darongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darongo throws an overhand right that drops Tower like a sack of potatoes! Darongo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronan Darongo!
Our winner, Ronan Darongo, 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:
Oil Check 4:
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Boaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tower (0) vs (2) Boaz
Tower desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tower has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Boaz is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Boaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tower! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (5) Boaz#T1#
Tower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boaz trying to control but Tower is having none of it.
Boaz wants to take Tower's back but he can't do it this time.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##SUB2#
Boaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tower tries to hold on but Boaz postures up.#T3#
Tower is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boaz trying to control but Tower is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4##SUB2#
Tower defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower tries to reverse the position but Boaz maintains control.
Boaz looking to control but Tower is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB2#
Boaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tower has worked his arm free - good work by Tower!
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Tower wants to control but Boaz postures up.
Tower is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Boaz working away.#SUB2#
Boaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boaz trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Boaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Boaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8##SUB2#
Boaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tower isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Boaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boaz's guard! Nice work there by Tower! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (2) vs (5) Boaz#T9#
Tower sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boaz keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Boaz trying to control the position here.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tower is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Tower is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boaz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (2) vs (7) Boaz#T11#
Tower pulls Boaz in close to prevent any damage.
Tower keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass. #T12#
Boaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tower's guard. #SUB2#
Boaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaz.
Tower trying to control here.
#T13#
Tower keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Tower is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaz.
Boaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (2) vs (10) Boaz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boaz tries to control but Tower wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boaz wins on points by 10 to 2.
Wamberto Boaz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Oil Check 3
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tower changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neuer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tower (4) vs (0) Neuer
Neuer is looking to regain half guard here but Tower keeps moving and retains side control.
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.
Neuer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.#SUB2#
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Tower preventing the sweep.
Tower passes Neuer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg.
Neuer manages to get to full guard.
Tower preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tower gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neuer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
#SUB2#
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tower can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neuer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (4) vs (2) Neuer#T3#
Neuer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (4) vs (5) Neuer#SUB2#
Neuer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tower has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Neuer but great work by Tower. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tower (8) vs (5) Neuer
Neuer is looking for a sweep.
Tower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neuer keeps working.
Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neuer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neuer gets full guard.#SUB2#
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tower gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neuer wants to sweep here but Tower controlling him for the moment.
Tower advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (11) vs (5) Neuer
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.
Neuer has a hand on Tower's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tower takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (14) vs (5) Neuer#T5##SUB#
Tower working for a submission but Neuer is keeping him at bay.
Neuer is working to get back to half guard.
Neuer keeps trying to improve his position.
Neuer regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer manages to get to full guard.
Tower wants to control from the top but Neuer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.
Neuer wants to hit a sweep here but Tower passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neuer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (17) vs (5) Neuer#T7#
Neuer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tower (20) vs (5) Neuer
I really don't envy Neuer right now.
#SUB#
Tower is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Neuer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tower doesn't have the hooks in and Neuer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (20) vs (7) Neuer#T8#
Neuer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (20) vs (10) Neuer
Neuer works to advance to full mount. Tower defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tower (20) vs (12) Neuer
Neuer is trying to control here but Tower has managed to regain half guard.
Neuer slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura but Tower is defending well.
Tower is trying to maintain the position but Neuer is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Neuer wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neuer trying to mount his opponent but Tower defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tower defends it well.
Neuer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (20) vs (15) Neuer
Neuer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tower is looking to escape. #T11#
Neuer forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tower (20) vs (18) Neuer#SUB2#
Neuer looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tower is controlling Neuer 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (22) vs (18) Neuer
Tower passes Neuer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tower is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neuer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Neuer is not content to let Tower control the position.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg.
Neuer is looking to get back to full guard here but Tower has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (25) vs (18) Neuer
Neuer is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Tower trying to control the action but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Neuer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Neuer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tower's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Tower! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Neuer has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Oil Check 2
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Three looking to score a takedown here. Tower is defending well but Three drives through and ends up in Tower's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (0) Tower
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tower holds on and takes a little breather.
Tower keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass.
Three is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tower trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Three is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tower is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tower has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (2) Tower#T1#
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Tower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Tower wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.
Three has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Three is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tower wants to control from the top but Three keeps moving.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Tower has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Three is keeping the position for now.
Tower seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Tower trying to control but Three is working from the bottom.
Three controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Three is controlling Tower's posture.#T5#
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Three wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tower is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura here.
Three trying to control but Tower postures up.
#SUB2#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Three sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Three is staying active underneath Tower, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Three trying to control here.
Three is positioning himself well to prevent Tower advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Three sees it coming and defends easily.
Three is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura but Three is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tower to get the leverage.
Three trying to hold on to Tower's head to control him but Tower postures up.
Three is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tower is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Tower is looking to pass Three's guard but actually Three recovers to full guard.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Tower looking to sit in guard and control but Three gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (2) Tower
Three trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (4) Tower
Three is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Three looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Three looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Three! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Three (8) vs (4) Tower#T11#
Three advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Three (10) vs (4) Tower
Tower tries to hold on but Three pushes him away.
Three moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Three (13) vs (4) Tower
Tower wants to control his opponent's hands but Three gets his hands free. #T12##SUB#
Three is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tower has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tower rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Three wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Tower controlling the position for now.
Three trying to pass the guard but Tower defending well. #T14##SUB#
Three is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Three is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Three.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Three wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Three takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sparbot Three thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Oil Check 1
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Yuro Nagasaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (0) Tower
Tower wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Tower gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tower avoid being mounted?
Tower desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nagasaki is thwarting Tower's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Tower is defending well.
Tower keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Nagasaki wants to control but Tower is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nagasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tower sees it coming and defends easily.
Tower won't allow Nagasaki to pass to mount.
Nagasaki is thwarting Tower's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Tower managing to control the position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving. #T3#
Tower is pulling down on Nagasaki's head to control his posture.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Tower's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Nagasaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tower is pulling down on Nagasaki's head to control his posture.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Tower has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
More stalling from Tower.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard.
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage.
Nagasaki trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom. #T7#
Tower has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nagasaki postures up.
Tower trying to control the position here.
Tower is continuing to stall.#T8#
Nagasaki postures up.
Tower controlling the position.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Tower pulls Nagasaki in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Tower with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T10#
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving. #T11#
Tower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The adventures of Tower the control monster continue. Boring.
Nagasaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Tower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Tower has his hands on Nagasaki's head, controlling the position.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Tower managing to control the position. #T14#
Tower is trying to control the position but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower seems keen to control Nagasaki's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nagasaki takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
A relieved looking Yuro Nagasaki 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:
CFC 470: Beach vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Tower fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedrichsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tower checks it well.
Tower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Friedrichsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Friedrichsen throws a solid leg kick but Tower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Pao in the buildup to the fight.
Friedrichsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friedrichsen as he avoids it easily.
Tower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friedrichsen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tower shoots for a double leg takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls well. He's pushed Tower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower blocks the body kick.
Tower needs to keep his hands up - Friedrichsen had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower shoots for a double leg takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls well. He's pushed Tower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tower dives in and grabs Friedrichsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Friedrichsen pushes down on Tower's head and hops out.
Friedrichsen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tower fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedrichsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erik Friedrichsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tower shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Friedrichsen defends it nicely.
Tower shoots in and drives through. Friedrichsen sprawls well.
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tower is breathing heavily.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Friedrichsen does no damage.
Tower is trying hard to land a takedown here. Friedrichsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Friedrichsen lands with a straight right. Tower didn't see that one coming.
Friedrichsen throws a series of punches but Tower moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Friedrichsen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Friedrichsen as he avoids it easily. #KD2#
Friedrichsen lands a big head kick that sends Tower tumbling to the mat! Friedrichsen takes a step backwards and waves Tower back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tower is rocked!
BAM! Friedrichsen delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tower like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Erik Friedrichsen!
Erik Friedrichsen gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC 462: Beach vs Mirage
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Tower gets the takedown into side control.
Neuer sneaks out the side door and pushes Tower away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Tower drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Neuer looking for a sweep. Not yet Neuer, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Neuer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tower passes Neuer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tower has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tower throwing strikes here but Neuer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Neuer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tower.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neuer manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Neuer gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Tower drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tower jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tower passes into half guard.
Tower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neuer wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
Neuer gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Tower won't allow Neuer to sweep him here.
Neuer wants to get back to his feet but Tower is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tower avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Neuer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tower with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB2#
Neuer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tower throws a big right hand that misses.
Neuer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Neuer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
Tower is looking to stand up but Neuer isn't so interested in that idea.
Tower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neuer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tower controls Neuer momentarily but Neuer frees himself. #T4#
Neuer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard.
Tower controls Neuer momentarily but Neuer frees himself.
Neuer pushing down on Tower's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Tower looking for submissions off his back.
Tower wants to get back to full guard.
Neuer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tower slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manuel Neuer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tower fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tower gets the takedown into side control.
Tower throws a strike aimed at the side of Neuer's head but Neuer avoids it well.
Tower tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer regains half guard.
Neuer tries to roll over but Tower keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer is pressing down on Tower's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neuer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tower slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iain Tower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Neuer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tower looks up at the clock and then as Neuer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tower smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Neuer is looking for a sweep.
Neuer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neuer wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer wants to get back to full guard.
Tower wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
Neuer wants to get back to full guard.
Tower passes the guard and advances to mount!
Neuer is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Tower with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Neuer is bucking up trying to escape but Tower cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Neuer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Neuer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily.
Tower wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
Neuer is looking to improve his position.
Tower wants to free his trapped foot but Neuer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tower prevents Neuer from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Tower is working for a kimura but Neuer is defending it quite comfortably.
Tower is trying to control. Neuer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tower thows a huge punch but Neuer dodges it nicely.
Tower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuer can do to turn this around?
Neuer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neuer.
Tower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tower defends well.
Tower advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tower shoots in looking for a takedown. Neuer tries to sprawl out of it but Tower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neuer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tower shoots and misses
and Neuer counters with a two punch combo.
Neuer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Tower decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neuer is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower works his way into side control.
Neuer tries to buck Tower off but Tower is having none of it.
Neuer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neuer tries to get to full guard but Tower has control of the leg.
Tower tries to pass to full mount but Neuer defends it.
Neuer wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
#T1#
Tower tries to pass to full mount but Neuer defends it.
Neuer manages to get to full guard.
Tower won't allow Neuer to sweep him here.
Tower throwing strikes from guard but Neuer blocks nicely.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Neuer is keeping the position.
Tower won't allow Neuer to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tower is looking to work some ground and pound but Neuer has wrist control.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tower is working Neuer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Neuer 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.
Tower postures up in Neuer's guard and throws a big left but Neuer blocks it.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Tower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tower works over Neuer with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Neuer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Tower advances to half guard.
Tower scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Tower is working for a kimura but Neuer is defending it quite comfortably.
Neuer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tower.
Neuer is pressing down on Tower's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neuer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tower is one step ahead there. #T4#
Tower makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tower throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
Tower trying to control but Neuer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Neuer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tower passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tower 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!
An out of breath Iain Tower 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:
SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Tower shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice.
Tower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slice as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tower somewhat.
Kimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Tower.
Tower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slice connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tower scrambles back to his feet.
Tower shoots for a double leg takedown but Slice sprawls well. He's pushed Tower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slice can pounce on him.
Slice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tower takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slice lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice lands with an overhand left.
Slice lands a leg kick that knocks Tower off balance momentarily.#T1#
Tower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Tower looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slice pushes Tower off and gets back to his feet.
Slice throws the kick towards the body but Tower avoids it.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTower.
Slice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tower looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Slice.
Tower gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slice can pounce on him.
#KD#
Slice lands a big right hand that sends Tower crashing to the mat! Slice stays standing though and waves Tower back to his feet!
Slice thuds a left hand into Tower's body.
Tower goes for a double leg but Slice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slice continues to drive forward.
Slice jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#KD#
Slice cracks Tower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slice has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tower to stand back up!#ROC#Tower is rocked!
Slice is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
You can see that Tower has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Slice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tower is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?#T2#
Slice ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Tower out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
A less than humble Kimbo Slice misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Couceiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couceiro lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Tower
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower has his foot on Couceiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couceiro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couceiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass. #T1#
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Couceiro is proving a slippery customer.
Couceiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Tower looking for a guillotine here but Couceiro defends easily.
Couceiro pushing down on Tower's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Couceiro slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Couceiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Tower is staying active underneath Couceiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet. #T3#
Couceiro postures up.
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Couceiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couceiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Couceiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couceiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tower for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Couceiro passes into half guard.
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Couceiro seems content to control.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Couceiro defends well.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couceiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (5) vs (0) Tower#T6#
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Tower prevents Couceiro from moving into mount.
Couceiro trying to control the position but Tower is working away.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Couceiro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Couceiro pulls his head out easily. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tower tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Couceiro trying to control from half guard but Tower is working away.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tower gets full guard.
Couceiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couceiro forces his way into half guard.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.#T8#
Tower is staying active underneath Couceiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Tower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couceiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Couceiro prevents Tower from improving his position.
Well, if Couceiro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Tower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tower has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Couceiro. Oh but Tower has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Couceiro goes limp - he's gone! Tower jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower 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:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tower (0) vs (2) Lo
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tower tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB#
Tower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Lo prevents Tower from improving his position.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Tower is defending well.
Tower trying to control but Lo postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lo prevents Tower from improving his position.#SUB#
Tower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lo pulls his head out easily.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Tower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tower trying to control here.
Lo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Tower tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Tower manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Lo looking to pass the guard.
Lo preventing the sweep.
Lo stays in close to Tower's body and controls the position.
Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tower throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lo escapes and throws Tower's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (5) Lo#T5#
Tower is looking for a sweep.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tower is working hard here to advance position.
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tower tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T6#
Tower can't do much from the bottom here.
Tower tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tower tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Tower tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Tower trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Tower tries to improve position but can't.
Tower trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Tower tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T8#
Lo taking a breather here.
Tower is looking to reverse the position.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Lo controlling the action here.
It looks like Lo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Tower tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Lo trying to control the pace.
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Tower wants to get back to full guard but Lo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (8) Lo
Tower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Tower is trying desperately to improve position.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Tower working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Tower sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Tower is defending well.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower is in trouble now - Lo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (0) vs (11) Lo
Tower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Tower is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Tower is looking to improve his position but Lo isn't that keen on the idea.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tower is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tower wants to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Tower can't escape the position.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Tower keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tower is controlling an arm, preventing Lo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 229
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tower takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Warholm successfully pulls guard.
Warholm controls Tower momentarily but Tower frees himself.
Tower 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.
Warholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
Warholm is trying to control the position but Tower postures up.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tower trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm 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.
Warholm pulls Tower in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower is really struggling to control Warholm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm looking to control.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard. #T2#
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm managing to control the position.
Tower trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Warholm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tower is pushing down on Warholm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warholm is fighting to maintain full guard but Tower has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Warholm is controlling Tower's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Tower is trying to work for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warholm defends it well. #SUB#
Tower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warholm tries to roll over but Tower keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warholm sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Warholm is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower is looking to advance position but Warholm won't allow it. #SUB#
Tower is working for a kimura but Warholm is defending it quite comfortably.
Tower wants to pass to mount but Warholm is defending the position.
Tower is working hard here to advance position.
Tower prevents Warholm from improving his position.#T5#
Warholm wants to control but Tower is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tower works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (3) vs (0) Warholm#SUB#
Tower looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Warholm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Tower has hold of Warholm's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Warholm manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Warholm is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Warholm keeps trying to improve his position.
Tower is trying to take his opponent's back.
Warholm has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Tower (6) vs (0) Warholm
Warholm rolls, trying to escape but Tower keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Warholm is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tower gets his way!
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a choke. Warholm gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Warholm manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tower (6) vs (2) Warholm#T7#
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warholm is pushing down on Tower's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tower is fighting to maintain full guard but Warholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warholm is keen to just control but Tower is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower is trying to control but can't.
Warholm is trying to control. Tower wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Tower wants to sweep but Warholm has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (6) vs (5) Warholm
Warholm working away.
Tower is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tower is trying to escape the position but Warholm is controlling the position.
Tower struggling a bit here.
Tower regains half guard.#T9#
Tower is looking to improve his position.
Warholm trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tower holds on and takes a little breather.
Warholm advances to half guard.
Warholm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Warholm is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T10#
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Warholm slows the pace down in half guard.
Tower is staying active underneath Warholm, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Tower holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but Tower defending well. #SUB#
Tower actively working from the bottom here.
Tower is trying to control but can't.
Warholm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tower (6) vs (8) Warholm
Warholm controlling his opponent.
Tower working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Tower tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tower wants to control but Warholm is having none of it.
Tower prevents Warholm from taking his back.
Tower tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm controlling from mount. #T13#
Tower has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Warholm's lack of action.
Tower is trying to maintain the position but Warholm is very close to passing his half guard.
Tower tries to roll over but Warholm keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tower actively working from the bottom here.
Tower gets full guard.
Tower pulls Warholm in to control the position.
Warholm stays in close to Tower's body and controls the position. #T14#
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Warholm stays in close to Tower's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 8 to 6.
Terje Warholm gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 219
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tower drives through and clinches with Fortier against the cage.
#TD#
Fortier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fortier manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Tower
Tower is looking for a sweep.
Tower sneaks back into half guard.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fortier. #SUB#
Fortier wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tower is defending against the submission attempts here by Fortier.
Fortier is pressing down on Tower's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tower is holding on for now. #T1#
Tower is looking to control Fortier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tower avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tower still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tower has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (4) vs (4) Tower
Fortier is trying to improve his position.
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Tower trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Tower passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (7) Tower#T2#
Fortier tries to lock up and control but Tower gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tower can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fortier is looking to escape.
Fortier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fortier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tower takes Fortier's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (4) vs (10) Tower
Tower gets his hands free as Fortier looks to control. #SUB2#
Tower tightening his grip on Fortier, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Tower is looking for the choke from the back position but Fortier is controlling his hands well.
Tower is hanging on to Fortier's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Tower looking for the RNC. #T3#
I really don't envy Fortier right now.
#SUB2#
Tower is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fortier is defending well though. Tower let's go of the attempt for now.
Fortier tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tower is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Tower trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier looking to control.
#SUB2#
Tower drops back looking for a leg! Fortier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fortier manages to kick Tower off! Tower jumps back into Fortier's guard.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.#T5#
Tower advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (13) Tower
Fortier tries to buck Tower off but Tower is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fortier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tower's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fortier defends it well. #SUB#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Tower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fortier! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (4) vs (16) Tower
Tower moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (4) vs (19) Tower
Tower is trying to stick to Fortier's back but Fortier is turning into Tower. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tower's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fortier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (19) Tower
Tower trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tower is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tower has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (6) vs (21) Tower
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass.
Tower being controlled here momentarily.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fortier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (21) Tower
Tower is trying to control the position but Fortier postures up. #SUB#
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Tower slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (8) vs (23) Tower#SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Fortier keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass. #SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Tower pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fortier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fortier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fortier! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (12) vs (23) Tower
Tower holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T9#
Tower is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tower tries to bench press Fortier off him but Fortier keeps the position. #SUB#
Fortier tries for a kimura but Tower is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Tower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Fortier swings around for an armbar but Tower sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (25) Tower#SUB#
Fortier has an active guard here but Tower has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tower seems to be looking for submissions.
Tower is trying to control. Fortier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Tower wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura here.
Fortier wants to control but Tower is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Tower is thwarting Fortier's attempts to control the position.
Fortier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tower is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (28) Tower#T12#
Tower avoids the attempt from Fortier to control.
Fortier is trying desperately to improve position.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Tower trying to control but Fortier is having none of it.
Tower with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fortier regains half guard.#T13#
Tower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortier wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Tower works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (31) Tower
Fortier regains half guard.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Fortier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tower wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14#
Tower controlling the action here.
Fortier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Tower wants to take a breather but Fortier is having none of it. #SUB#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Fortier is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tower wins on points by 31 to 12.
After winning the bout, Iain Tower 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:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Murhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Murhapuro has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Murhapuro decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tower passes into half guard.
Murhapuro is refusing to be controlled, as Tower sits in half guard. #SUB#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Tower is thwarting Murhapuro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Tower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tower is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Murhapuro won't allow Tower to pass to mount. #SUB#
Murhapuro with the active half guard here but Tower passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (3) Tower
Murhapuro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tower's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhapuro defends it well. #SUB#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tower works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (6) Tower
Murhapuro is trying to escape the mount.
Murhapuro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Tower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tower pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Tower passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murhapuro! Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (0) vs (9) Tower
Tower tries to control but Murhapuro wriggling away.
Murhapuro is trying to escape the mount.
Tower looking to control but Murhapuro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tower mounts Murhapuro! Really nice guard pass there!
Murhapuro is squirming around, avoiding Tower's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Murhapuro wants to hold on but Tower pushes him away.
Murhapuro has given up his back here. Will Tower look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Murhapuro (0) vs (12) Tower#SUB2#
Tower is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murhapuro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Tower has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Murhapuro tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tower gets his way!
Murhapuro tries to roll but Tower sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Tower has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Murhapuro tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Tower is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Murhapuro taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tower.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Tower cracks Spike with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spike bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Tower clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Spike 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.
Spike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tower.
Spike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Spike.
Tower lands with a short shot to the head.
Spike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tower.#BC2#
Spike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Spike slips a jab from Tower.
Spike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Training Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
Tower fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Tower.
Tower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tower tries to clinch there but Spike circles away.
Spike now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spike. Tower shrugs it off though.
Tower throws a jab when Spike was well out of range.
Tower moves out of range as Spike strikes.#CL#
Tower has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Spike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tower lands a front kick.
Spike pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tower is out of range and Spike settles back down.
Tower fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Spike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Tower gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Tower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spike misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Spike breaks from the clinch.
Spike misses with a wild body shot.
Tower lands a nice hook to Spike's body. Spike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spike.
Tower catches Spike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Spike.
Tower misses with a lunging right hand
and Spike counters with a nice body shot.
Tower misses with a looping right.
Tower misses with a low kick as Spike jumps back.
Tower connects with the punch.#T3#
Tower tries to clinch
and Spike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spike takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tower lands a jab.
Spike checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spike.
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Tower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tower keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spike's efforts to push away.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Tower has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spike uses from the top position.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tower managing to control the position. #T4#
Tower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spike is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spike defends well.
Tower controlling Spike's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tower throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spike counters with a good low kick that Tower was not able to check.
Spike looks to throw a body kick
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Spike throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tower throws a wild body kick that Spike sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Spike 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spike counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tower thuds his right hand into Spike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Spike is predictable there
and Tower counters with a thumping low kick.
Tower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spike.#T1#
Spike lands with a shot to the body.
Tower throws a poor cross that misses
and Spike counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Tower.
Spike scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spike scores with a leg kick.
Spike just misses with a punch to the body.
Spike blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tower.
Spike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tower at a distance.
Spike throws a right hand that Tower ducks under and follows up with a left that Tower also avoids with ease.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spike lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tower backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Sunray Spike seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower throws a right hand that misses
and Spike counters with a nice leg kick.
Spike throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spike lands a slapping body shot.
Spike scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spike digs a good hook to Tower's body.
Tower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD2#
Spike lands a big uppercut and Tower crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tower looks OK. Spike waves Tower back to his feet!#T3#
Spike throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Spike manages to avoid it.
Spike throws a body shot but no joy.
Spike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spike jabs at Tower's body.
Spike misses with a body punch
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tower misses with a leg kick
and Spike counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tower's knee momentarily.
Spike lands with a hook. Tower tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tower throws out a loose jab but Spike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spike with the inside leg kick.
Tower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Spike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Spike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tower momentarily.
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spike knocks Tower out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sunray Spike!
Sunray Spike 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:
Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Francis looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Francis has time to react.
Tower 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.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Francis's head coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tower slips under a jab.
Francis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tower connects with a right hand. Francis shakes it off.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Francis slips a jab from Tower.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Francis scores with a sloppy right hand. Tower should have avoided that one.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Francis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis connects with a looping right hand.
Tower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tower lands a really nice looking cross but Francis seems unphased.
Tower needs to keep his hands up - Francis had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis slips a jab from Tower.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Tower is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Francis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tower moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Tower missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Tower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Francis doesn't seem phased though.
Tower slips under a jab from Francis.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Francis. Beautiful body shot.
Francis throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.#T3#
Tower lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Tower.
That kick from Tower tenderised Francis's leg. Francis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Francis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tower cracks Francis with an open hand slap.
Tower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Francis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Francis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tower misses with a left hand
enabling Francis to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower looks for the body kick but Francis saw that one coming.
Francis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Francis misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower moves away from the strike by Francis. #T4#
Tower scores with a hook to the body. Francis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tower. Tower obviously looking to wear him down.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tower flicks out a counter leg kick but Francis steps away.
Tower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tower lands the left hand.
Francis blocks a jab.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower connects with a right hand. Francis shakes it off.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
A jab from Tower misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tower lands an overhand right.
Francis blocks a jab.
Tower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.
Tower works the jab nicely.
Francis takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Tower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Francis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range.
Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis throws an overhand right that lands on Tower's shoulder, as Tower tries to avoid the shot.
Tower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Francis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Francis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower throws a poor cross that misses
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower throws a leg kick but Francis checks it. #T1#
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tower.
An attempted straight right counter from Francis misses the target.
Francis blocks a head kick by Tower.
Francis is looking to counter punch.
Francis lands with a shot to the body.
Francis cracks a nice hook into Tower's ribs.
A big right from Tower misses.
Francis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Francis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tower.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Iain Tower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Tower.
Tower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Francis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
#T2#
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower misses with a looping right.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Francis walks into a stiff left hand from Tower.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Tower was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big left from Tower misses.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Tower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower lands a jab.#T3#
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Francis is able to avoid easily.
A punch lands to the side of Tower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Tower tenderised Francis's leg. Francis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Francis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Francis dips to his left and cracks Tower with an uppercut!
Tower scores with a jab.
Francis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from Tower.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Tower digs a good body shot into Francis's ribs.#T4#
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis misses with a lunging right hand
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Francis was not able to check.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower misses with a looping right.
Tower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Tower moves away and avoids it.
Tower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tower circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Francis to the canvas! Francis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tower keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yohan Francis spoke after the fight, saying 'Kill or be Killed'. |
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Event:
Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tower is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Jones misses
letting Tower counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tower throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
As Tower backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Tower throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Tower scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Tower throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Tower drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tower lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Tower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones wants to slow Tower down by chopping away at his legs.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tower scores with a hook.
Tower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Tower moved away.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Tower misses the jab.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tower.
Tower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tower throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones defending well as Tower loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Jones tenderised Tower's leg. Tower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tower.#T3#
Tower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Tower's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Tower.
Tower avoids a kick to the body.
Tower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Tower tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tower scores with a hook.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tower.
Tower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.#T4#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Tower that sends Jones to the canvas. Jones tries to scramble back to his feet but Tower brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tower off and has taken his back!
Tower breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tower.
Tower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tower's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tower is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jones's cut.
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#
Tower checks a low kick from Jones.
Tower lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Tower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Tower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Tower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower scores with a nice right hand.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Tower had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Jones misses with a body kick.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Tower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Tower scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tower throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Tower moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Tower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tower avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tower working aggressively here.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tower lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Tower works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tower misses with a body punch.
Tower lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower is trying to stall.
Tower blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Tower blocks it.
#TD2#
Tower pulls guard.
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Tower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tower wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Tower pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tower is trying to keep Jones in close.
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tower is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tower with a nice cross.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tower.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a low kick but Tower avoids it.
Good exchange - Tower coming out on top.
Jones takes one on the button.
Tower scores with a shot to the body.
Tower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Tower 's knee.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
Tower scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tower.
Tower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Tower cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tower checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Tower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tower is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab by Tower.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tower.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tower with a nice cross.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Jones misses #KD2#
and Tower counters with a right hand that sends Jones tumbling to the canvas! Can Tower finish him? He dives into Jones's guard looking to do just that!
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tower stops Jones from standing up.
Tower trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tower pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tower missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Tower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Tower throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iain Tower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tower not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tower is continuing to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tower throws out the jab.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tower lands a jab to the head.
Tower connects with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones misses with a low kick as Tower jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tower 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!
Iain Tower seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Syn Kilo vs Piano 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Raper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raper thuds a left hand into Tower's body.
Tower needs to keep his hands up - Raper had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Raper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raper tries a head kick but it misses.
Tower sizes up Raper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raper lands an overhand right.
Raper misses with a hook.
A low kick from Tower misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by Raper misses
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Raper.
Raper 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.
Tower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raper misses with a shot to the body
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raper looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower throws a leg kick
and Raper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tower takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tower.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raper.
Tower checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from Raper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tower misses with an uppercut. Raper saw that one coming.
Tower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raper throws a low kick but Tower moves out of range easily.
Raper moves away from the strike by Tower.
Tower's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raper under the eye.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Raper.
Raper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Raper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raper thumps Tower with a low kick.
Tower staying out of range there.
Tower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Training Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Raper.
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raper just misses with a punch to the body.
Raper misses with an uppercut.
Raper sizes up Tower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Raper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raper slips under a jab from Tower.
Raper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tower checks a leg kick.
Tower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Raper manages to avoid it.
Tower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Tower throws out a powerful jab.
Raper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raper throws a series of punches but Tower moves out of range.
Raper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tower throws a leg kick
and Raper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Raper misses
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Raper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raper misses with a right hand
and Tower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raper lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raper wants to slow Tower down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Tower misses its target.
A clash of legs there as Tower blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Tower.
Raper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Raper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tower throws a hook but Raper blocks it.
Raper with the inside leg kick.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raper.
Raper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raper on the side of the head.
Raper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raper can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raper lands a head kick!
Tower throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Raper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tower misses the target.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Raper slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tower might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tower slips a straight right by Raper.
Raper misses with a hook.
Raper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tower takes a step back to recover.
Raper throws a shot to the body.
Raper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Tower throws a jab but it's blocked by Raper.
Raper throws a head kick that misses.
Tower looks to land a right hand but Raper moved out of range.
Raper moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Tower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Raper.
Raper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tower.
Raper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tower.
Raper takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raper tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Tower misses with the head strike.
Tower is trying to maintain a safe position but Raper gets an underhook and turns Tower into the cage.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Tower pulls guard successfully.
Raper looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tower has his hands on Raper's head, controlling the position.
Raper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tower working a defensive guard but Raper passes into half guard.
Raper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tower's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T3#
Tower is trying to maintain the position but Raper is very close to passing his half guard.
Tower regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tower throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Raper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raper trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tower wants to pass the guard but Raper is keeping the position.
Tower is looking to work some ground and pound but Raper has wrist control.
Raper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raper is pulling down on Tower's head. It's preventing any offense from Tower, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
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#
Tower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Towers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raper connects with a jab.
Tower tries a low kick but Raper avoids it.
Raper with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tower.
Raper cracks Tower with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower takes a kick to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Raper. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Raper just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Biff Raper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Tower misses with a body shot.
Raper throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Raper moves away from the strike by Tower.
Raper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raper connects with a body shot that sends Tower's belly button to the back.
Raper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raper lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Tower.
Tower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#Iain Tower's cut is getting worse.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raper.
Tower throws a leg kick which misses Raper's front leg but catches the back leg as Raper tries to avoid it.
Raper cracks Tower with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper punishes Tower's body with a nice straight punch.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Tower tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Raper lands a big head kick that sends Tower tumbling to the mat! Raper takes a step backwards and waves Tower back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tower is rocked!
Tower loses concentration momentarily and Raper pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tower crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Raper finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Raper!
An out of breath Biff Raper 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:
TBD Tokyo
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Tower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Tower throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Tower blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Tower misses.
Jab from Tower.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Tower takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower is looking to score with low kicks.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Tower avoided it.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pulkkinen has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tower rattles Pulkkinen with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Pulkkinen tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tower dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Pulkkinen stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zulu enables Tower to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zulu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower is really struggling to control Zulu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower wanted to stand there but Zulu had control of the position. #T1#
Tower wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tower controls the pace.
Tower wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zulu throws out the jab.
Tower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zulu.
Zulu throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Tower shoots in but Zulu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zulu throws a lazy right hand but Tower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Tower on that attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Zulu there.
Zulu looks to land a right hand but Tower moved out of range.
Tower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zulu swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zulu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tower fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Zulu as Tower shoots in.
Tower throws a sloppy head kick and Zulu moves out of range easily.
Zulu throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower fails to land the takedown.
Zulu misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nice shot by Zulu.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Tower on that attempt.
Tower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zulu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower throws a big counter combination but Zulu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tower slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zulu.
Zulu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zulu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulu but Zulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zulu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
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#
Zulu sends Tower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zulu is motioning to the referee to let Tower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Tower is rocked!
Zulu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tower shoots in for a takedown but Zulu shows good takedown defense.
Tower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zulu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
We've been informed that Zulu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Tower on that attempt.
Zulu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tower.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu lands with an uppercut that bounces Tower off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
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#
Zulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tower throws out the jab.
Iain Tower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulu misses with a left hand
and Tower counters with a two punch combo.
Zulu lands with an overhand left.
Tower slips a jab from Zulu.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zulu misses with an uppercut.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Zulu throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Tower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zulu to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Zulu misses
and Tower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zulu connects with a body shot.
Kvame Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zulu lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
Tower walks into a left hand. #T1#
Zulu stuffs the takedown attempt from Tower. Tower gets slowly back to his feet.
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tower staying out of range there.
Tower slips a straight right by Zulu.
Zulu lands with a cross.
Tower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zulu.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tower.
Tower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zulu tries to avoid it but Tower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zulu to the ground. Zulu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tower shoots in and drives through. Zulu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
#T2#
Zulu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tower scores with a shot to the body.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower shoots for a double leg takedown but Zulu sprawls well. He's pushed Tower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tower takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Zulu tries to score with a low kick but Tower moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Zulu.
Zulu throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Zulu misses
and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zulu connects with a right hand. Tower shakes it off.
Zulu dodges the punch combination from Tower.
#T3#
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zulu circles away.
Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Zulu.
Tower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tower looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tower dodges the punch combination from Zulu.
Zulu throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
As Zulu looks to move away, Tower throws a big counter combo but Zulu just gets out of the way.
Zulu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Tower wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tower.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tower moves out of range as Zulu strikes.#T4#
Zulu stuffs the takedown attempt from Tower. Tower gets slowly back to his feet.
Zulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tower takes one to the side of the head.
#KD2#
Zulu sends Tower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zulu is motioning to the referee to let Tower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvame Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Zulu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tower sprawling to the canvas! Tower rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zulu finish him?!
Nice defenses there by Tower.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulu drops Tower with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zulu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kvame Zulu!
After winning the bout, Kvame Zulu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
McNasty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tower.
McNasty looks to throw a body kick
and Tower counters with a nice body shot.
McNasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
McNasty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tower connects with a right hand. McNasty shakes it off.#CL#
McNasty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McNasty misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNasty.
Tower throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McNasty fails to land.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tower throws a head punch that misses.
Tower working aggressively here.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage.
McNasty lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage.
Tower lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Tower. #T1#
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNasty lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
McNasty misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land.
McNasty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty is working Tower over against the cage.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Tower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
McNasty misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to McNasty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McNasty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower is trying to pull guard but McNasty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNasty's elbow.
Nice body punch from McNasty.
McNasty misses with an elbow strike.
McNasty scores with a hook to the body.
McNasty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McNasty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from McNasty.
Tower looks winded!
Tower is trying to pull guard but McNasty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McNasty works on Tower's body with a couple of short punches.
McNasty gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McNasty lands an elbow just above Tower 's eye.
McNasty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Tower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McNasty smiles and moves away.
Mister McNasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Tower.
Tower blocks the body kick.
A lazy left from McNasty finds it's target.
Tower misses with a looping left.
McNasty jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from McNasty.
Tower throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
McNasty is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Tower.
Tower misses with a leg kick #CL#
and McNasty counters by clinching up.
McNasty lands a body shot.
McNasty lands a right hand.
McNasty struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
McNasty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tower.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, McNasty scores with a nice short uppercut.
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNasty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNasty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McNasty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
Nice body punch from McNasty - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
McNasty lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Tower.
McNasty blocking some punches.
Tower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McNasty. #CUT#That has opened up Iain Tower's cut even more.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Tower misses with some punches.
Tower lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
McNasty lands a nice elbow.
Tower tries to pull guard but McNasty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tower can't find room to land a body shot as McNasty controls the action.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower working aggressively here.
McNasty lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Iain Tower's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNasty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Towers head.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNasty works on Tower's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister McNasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
That's time! McNasty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McNasty tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McNasty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tower's head backwards.
McNasty misses with a body shot.
Tower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNasty.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Tower moves away from the strike by McNasty.
Tower scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower swats away the attempt to clinch by McNasty.
Tower lands the left hand.#KD#
McNasty lands a big uppercut and Tower crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tower looks OK. McNasty waves Tower back to his feet!#T1#
Tower misses with a left hand
and McNasty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McNasty looks for the body kick but Tower saw that one coming.
Tower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McNasty darts in and clinches Tower up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McNasty.
McNasty misses with an elbow over the top.
McNasty lands an uppercut.
McNasty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
We've been informed that Tower has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McNasty misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNasty.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNasty.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tower.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
McNasty tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNasty misses with an elbow over the top.
McNasty lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Iain Tower's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iain Tower's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mister McNasty!
After the fight, Mister McNasty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Iain Tower had this to say: 'Fuck this shit I'm getting too old, lets go have a beer. Winner buying?'. |
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Event:
SYN 771 Tower vs Piano
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Piano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Piano misses the shot to the body.
Piano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Piano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Tower connects with a single shot there.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano .
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Piano is just out of range.
And Piano counters with a quick kick to the body but Tower blocks it.
Piano misses with a body punch
and Tower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piano misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Tower misses.
Piano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Piano has managed to clinch.
Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Piano 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Piano works on Tower's body with a couple of short punches.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Piano has him pressed against the cage.
Tower blocks an elbow strike from Piano .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piano misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Piano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tower prevents a body shot from Piano .
Piano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Piano has him pressed against the cage.
Rick Piano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Tower.
Tower misses with the head strike.
Piano tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Tower prevents a body shot from Piano .
Tower prevents a body shot from Piano .
Piano is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piano tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Piano .
Tower looks winded!
Piano blocks an uppercut.
Tower lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Piano lands a shot to the body.
Tower takes an elbow to the forehead.
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
Piano misses with a body punch.
Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piano walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tower takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano . Tower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range.#CL2#
Piano gets tackled into the cage by Tower. Tower maintains the clinch.
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!
Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piano walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tower has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Piano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Piano is looking to wear down Tower with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Piano scores with a push kick.
Piano thuds a left hand into Tower's body.
Piano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tower only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Piano .
Piano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tower at a distance.
Piano lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Piano clinches up against the cage.
Piano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piano lands an elbow just above Tower 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Iain Tower's cut even more.
Tower takes an elbow to the forehead.
Piano misses with a punch to the body.
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tower tries to pull guard but Piano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piano 's elbow.
Tower lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piano or not.
Tower blocks a body shot from Piano . #T4#
Tower misses with the head strike.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Tower prevents a body shot from Piano .
Piano misses with a body punch.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piano tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piano prevents a body shot from Tower.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Piano pushes off an throws an elbow but Tower leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tower blocks a body shot from Piano .
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Piano lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
Piano lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Iain Tower's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Piano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tower misses with a body punch
and Piano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
Piano moves into the clinch.
Piano pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tower tries to work over Piano 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Piano as the two fighters clinch.
Piano gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piano misses with a body punch.
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Piano lands an uppercut.
Piano lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piano digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower prevents a body shot from Piano .
Piano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tower can do to turn this around?
Tower is breathing heavily.
Tower prevents a body shot from Piano .
Tower dodges an elbow strike from Piano .
Piano tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Piano prevents a body shot from Tower. #T1#
Piano misses with a body punch.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tower's defenses.
Tower tries to pull guard but Piano won't allow it.
Piano blocks an uppercut.
Tower misses with some punches.
Tower tries to pull guard but Piano holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Piano is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tower blocks a body shot from Piano .
Piano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Towers head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Piano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tower's brow.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but Piano avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage.
Piano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tower tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
#T2#
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower blocks the elbow strike.
Piano misses with a body punch.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Piano misses with a body punch.
Piano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rick Piano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
Piano misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Tower drags the fight down to the ground.
Piano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Piano passes into half guard. #T3#
Piano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Piano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tower manages to get to full guard.
Piano postures up.
Piano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tower trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Piano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Piano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Tower had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piano defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tower controlling Piano 's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Piano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano .
Piano misses with a combination
and Tower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Piano lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Piano lands a left and a right that send Tower crashing to the mat, dazed. Piano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Tower is rocked!
Piano punishes Tower's body with a nice straight punch.
Tower is still on wobbly legs! Can Piano finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Piano .
Nice body kick there by Piano .
Piano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Piano . That one must have hurt.
Tower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tower seems to have recovered his senses.
Rick Piano is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Piano .
Piano punishes Tower's body with a nice straight punch.
Piano digs a good body shot into Tower's ribs.
Piano misses with a double jab.
Tower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tower has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Piano .#T1#
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Piano throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Piano rushes Tower and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Piano throws an elbow but misses.
Piano lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piano .
Piano digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Piano . #CUT#Iain Tower's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Piano lands a body punch.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
Piano misses with a body punch.
Iain Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tower tries to throw a body punch but Piano avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage.
Tower takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iain Tower's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano 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:
Syn 767
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Tower tries a head kick but it misses.
Tower scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.#KD2#
Tower drops Paulin with a left right combo! Tower follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Paulin is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tower working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh Paulin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Tower wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paulin, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower is trying to get an arm triangle but Paulin is defending well.
Paulin seems to have got his legs back now.
Paulin tries to buck Tower off but Tower is having none of it.
Tower advances nicely into full mount.
Tower trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Tower looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Paulin has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Paulin fending off the submission attempt from Tower.
Tower keeps control of the position as Paulin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Paulin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Paulin for a finish.
I would not like to be Paulin right now.
Tower keeps control of the position as Paulin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Tower looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Tower is looking to control Paulin but Paulin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Paulin trying to control but not successfully.
Paulin tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Tower working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Paulin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tower has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Paulin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iain Tower!
After winning the bout, Iain Tower thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Syn Birthday Bash LA
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Tower slips a jab from Maluga.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maluga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick from Maluga.
Maluga lands a leg kick that knocks Tower off balance momentarily.
Maluga 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maluga. Tower shrugs it off though.
Maluga misses with a right hand
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Maluga sizes up Tower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Maluga swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maluga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Maluga.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maluga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tower checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Maluga.
Maluga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Maluga.
Maluga cracks Tower with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maluga misses with an uppercut.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
It seemed like Maluga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Maluga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tower. Tower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maluga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tower.
Decent striking displayed by Tower there.
Maluga throws a lazy uppercut
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maluga tries to score with a low kick but Tower moves his leg out of the way.
Maluga walks into a stiff left hand from Tower.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maluga.
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maluga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maluga blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Tower lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maluga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maluga throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
Maluga misses the jab.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Maluga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tower doesn't seem phased though.
Maluga thumps Tower with a low kick.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses.
Maluga lands a really nice looking cross but Tower seems unphased.
Tower checks the leg kick.
Maluga lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Maluga.#CUT2#Iain Tower's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Tower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maluga in his tracks.
Maluga scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Tower throws a right and a left that Maluga avoids nicely.
Tower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tower throws a right hand that Maluga ducks under and follows up with a left that Maluga also avoids with ease.
Maluga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maluga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Maluga coming out on top.
Tower digs a good hook to Maluga's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tower checks a leg kick.
Maluga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tower lands a right hook to the body.
Maluga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maluga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tower. Tower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tower connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Kilo Maluga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower connects with a solid leg kick.
Tower misses with a left hand
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Maluga scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Maluga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower avoids a kick to the body.
Maluga missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maluga.
Maluga throws a lazy body kick
and Tower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maluga lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maluga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Maluga manages to avoid it.#T2#
Maluga connects with a right hand. Tower shakes it off.
Tower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tower.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maluga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maluga thows a leg kick but Tower checks it
and Tower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maluga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Maluga thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Maluga thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Maluga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tower if he has to take too many more of those.
Maluga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Tower takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maluga.
Maluga throws a big shot that misses.
Tower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maluga swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Maluga throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tower crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maluga - the referee stops the clock and Tower gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maluga. Tower manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tower looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Maluga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Maluga lands a big right hand that sends Tower crashing to the mat! Maluga stays standing though and waves Tower back to his feet!#ROC2#Tower is rocked!#CUT2#Iain Tower's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga fakes the leg kick and cracks Tower in the body.
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Maluga connects with a leg kick.
Tower seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilo Maluga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Maluga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maluga misses with an uppercut
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Maluga cracks Tower with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tower looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maluga finish him?
Tower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tower connects with a looping right hand.
Maluga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Maluga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Maluga jabs at Tower's body.
A good leg kick by Maluga.
Tower slips under a jab.
Maluga lands a right hook to the body.
Maluga scores with a spinning back kick!
Maluga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tower if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD2#
Maluga cracks Tower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maluga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tower to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga drops Tower with a big left hand! Tower is injured, injured bad! Maluga jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kilo Maluga 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:
Syn Brak vs Tower 2
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maugøn throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tower misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Maugøn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tower.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tower connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Tower throws a shot from downtown. Maugøn moves away and avoids it.
Maugøn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower misses with a body punch
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.
Tower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tower throws a sloppy body shot
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower tests Maugøn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
#T2#
Tower jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maugøn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower tries to land a body kick
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tower lands a right hook to the body.
Maugøn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tower. Tower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Tower lands.#T3#
Maugøn throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
Maugøn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tower as he connects with a hook.
Tower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maugøn takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Maugøn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn walks into a straight right hand from Tower.#T4#
Tower scores with a jab to the body.
Tower swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maugøn really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower lands a body shot.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Tower throws a shot to the body.
Maugøn looks winded!
Tower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tower lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugøn off the cage and back into range.
Tower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maugøn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tower has got the better of the exchanges.
Tower misses with a left hand
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tower scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Tower.
Tower's corner calls for a 1-2. Tower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Tower tries to land a leg kick but Maugøn saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Tower tenderised Maugøn's leg. Maugøn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Maugøn throws a fast counter high kick but Tower manages to duck under it in time.
Nice body punch from Tower.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Tower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tower throws out a powerful jab.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Tower misses with a hook. Maugøn ducked under it nicely.
Tower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maugøn can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Tower.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Tower lands with a straight right. Maugøn didn't see that one coming.
Tower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tower to score with a decent uppercut.
Maugøn tries to move into range but Tower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Tower thuds a left hand into Maugøn's body.
Tower digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Nice jab there from Tower.
Tower misses with a body shot.
Tower lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Maugøn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maugøn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maugøn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Donk. Tower catches Maugøn right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tower jabs at Maugøn's body.
Maugøn is breathing heavily.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Tower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Tower tests Maugøn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maugøn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tower digs a good hook to Maugøn's body.
Tower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tower scores with a punch to the head.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.#T1#
Tower lands a slapping body shot.
Maugøn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tower. That's going to slow Maugøn down.
Tower lands a nice hook to Maugøn's body. Maugøn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tower scores with a body shot.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tower can pounce on him.
Tower works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tower.
Tower digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Tower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tower to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower throws a front kick that sends Maugøn stumbling back into the cage.
Tower swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Tower scores with a nice right hand.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower feints and then cracks Maugøn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maugøn down.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
A countering left hand to the body from Maugøn misses.#T3#
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Tower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tower scores with a hook.#KD#
Tower moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Maugøn goes down! Can Tower finish him!?#ROC#Maugøn is rocked!
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maugøn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maugøn is still in real trouble! Can Tower finish him?
Tower is pushing down on Maugøn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maugøn is fighting to maintain full guard but Tower has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maugøn seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower wants to free his trapped foot but Maugøn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Maugøn has one foot on Tower's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maugøn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Tower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.
Maugøn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tower.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Maugøn throws a right hand that misses
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iain Tower is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Maugøn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A punch lands to the side of Maugøn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tower throws a jab but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maugøn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tower lands with a cross.
Maugøn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tower.
Maugøn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maugøn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tower connects with a nice looking jab.
Tower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tower connects with a body shot that sends Maugøn's belly button to the back.
Tower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maugøn's sensitive parts.
Tower misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Tower. #T2#
Tower throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower throws a body kick.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Maugøn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tower misses with a looping left.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3##KD#
Tower steps into range and cracks Maugøn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Maugøn flops backwards and Tower dives into his guard looking to finish!
Maugøn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maugøn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tower haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Maugøn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maugøn keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass.
You can see that Maugøn has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T4#
Maugøn managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tower won't allow Maugøn to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maugøn lands with an uppercut that bounces Tower off the cage and back into range.
Maugøn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower had his way with Brak Maugøn in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
Maugøn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maugøn lands an overhand right.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Tower lands a jab to the nose.
Tower connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Tower misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Maugøn.
Maugøn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Tower.
Maugøn moves out of range of the body kick from Tower.
Maugøn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower throws a body kick.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
Tower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tower lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Tower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maugøn.
Tower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maugøn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tower stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head kick misses from Maugøn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower with the inside leg kick.
Maugøn jabs at Tower's body.#T3#
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn throws a shot from downtown. Tower moves away and avoids it.
Tower walks into a jab.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maugøn.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Tower slips the punch.
Tower misses with a straight right. #T4#
Tower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tower lands a jab to the head.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tower misses the body punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice body shot.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab lands there for Tower.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tower has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Iain Tower 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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Syn 720
Date: Sep 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr's corner calls for a 1-2. Kerr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kerr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kerr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kerr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Kerr misses its target.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Kerr slips the punch.
It looked like Kerr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kerr scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower misses with an uppercut.
Tower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Kerr.
Kerr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tower counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kerr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tower! But no joy.
Kerr ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerr.
Tower flicks out a counter leg kick but Kerr steps away.#TD#
Kerr gets a takedown into half guard.
Kerr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kerr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kerr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tower wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kerr working over Tower with some ground and pound. Tower looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kerr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Tower is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kerr pulls his head out easily.
Kerr lands strikes from half guard.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Kerr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Tower avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tower working for a triangle but Kerr defends it easily.
Kerr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tower's head.
Kerr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Tower has an active guard here but Kerr has managed to pass into half guard.
Kerr lands with a punch from half guard.
Kerr is thwarting Tower's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Kerr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kerr wants to control but Tower is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerr wants to take a breather but Tower is having none of it.
Tower tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg.
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Tower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tower is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerr's back!
Tower doesn't have the hooks in and Kerr manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr slips nicely into half guard.
Kerr stalling away here and it's allowed Tower to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kerr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kerr moves into the clinch.
Tower tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerr.
Kerr tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tower lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerr or not.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Kerr is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tower lands a nice uppercut.
Kerr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower can't find room to land a body shot as Kerr controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow. #BC2#
Tower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Kerr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kerr blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Kerr misses with a body shot.
Tower fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tower lunges at Kerr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kerr's hand.
Kerr looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Kerr catches Tower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kerr misses with a body shot.
Iain Tower seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Tower works the jab nicely.
Kerr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kerr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower scores with a sloppy right hand. Kerr should have avoided that one.
Kerr throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.
Tower misses with a head kick.
Kerr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Tower lands.
Tower scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kerr swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Kerr was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Kerr clinches with his opponent.
Tower lands a body shot. #BC2#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iain Tower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tower avoids the body shot from Kerr.
Kerr avoids the body shot from Tower.
Tower cracks Kerr with a good jab.
Kerr has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerr misses with a right hand
and Tower counters with a nice body kick.
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Kerr misses with a double jab
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Kerr was not able to check.
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerr has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Tower.
Tower finds Kerr's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kerr flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Tower lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kerr will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower! Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Iain Tower 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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Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maugøn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
Maugøn 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.
Maugøn misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Tower.
Maugøn moves away from the strike by Tower.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maugøn misses with a low kick.
Tower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maugøn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tower manages to circle out of the way.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower looks to throw the jab but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tower scores with a sloppy right hand. Maugøn should have avoided that one.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Tower.#T1#
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Maugøn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maugøn throws a leg kick but Tower sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maugøn checks it well.
Maugøn moves out of range of the leg kick from Tower.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Maugøn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maugøn.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
Tower misses with the head strike.
Tower digs a right hand underneath Maugøn's ribcage. Maugøn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Good body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage. #T2#
Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maugøn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maugøn's elbow.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Tower can't find room to land a body shot as Maugøn controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Maugøn misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower avoiding damage as Maugøn throws knees to the body.
Tower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Tower blocking some punches.
Maugøn digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Maugøn lands a nice uppercut.
Tower misses with a body punch.
Tower tries to pull guard but Maugøn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maugøn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards. #T3##TD2#
Tower jumps guard and drags Maugøn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maugøn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tower pulls Maugøn in close to prevent any damage.
Tower is trying to keep Maugøn in close.
Maugøn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maugøn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Maugøn has Tower pulled in close to control his posture.
Maugøn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Tower trying to control but Maugøn is working from the bottom.
Maugøn has control of Tower's left arm, preventing Tower from doing any damage.
Tower wants to pass the guard but Maugøn is keeping the position.
Tower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tower stopping the sweep attempt from Maugøn.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maugøn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maugøn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower throws a jab when Maugøn was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maugøn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugøn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Maugøn.
Maugøn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Maugøn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower is looking to chop away at Maugøn's legs. #T1#
Tower lands a nice shot that snaps Maugøn's head back.
Maugøn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tower.
Tower misses with a looping left.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Tower tenderised Maugøn's leg. Maugøn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tower's corner calls for a 1-2. Tower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maugøn throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Tower appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Tower misses
and Maugøn counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Tower misses.
Maugøn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tower just manages to avoid it.
Maugøn lands a jab.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maugøn.
Tower takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Tower cracks Maugøn with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tower misses.
Maugøn tries to clinch up but Tower circles away and keeps his distance.
Tower throws a solid leg kick but Maugøn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tower.
Maugøn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Tower backs away, Maugøn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maugøn misses with the combination.
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tower.#T3#
Maugøn ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Maugøn swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower motions for Maugøn to come forward. Tower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tower throws an overhand right that lands on Maugøn's shoulder, as Maugøn tries to avoid the shot.
Tower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tower misses with a looping right.
Maugøn swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Tower fakes the leg kick and cracks Maugøn in the body. #T4#
Tower throws a nice looking combination but Maugøn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tower swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Tower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maugøn with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tower crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maugøn - the referee stops the clock and Tower gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maugøn. Tower manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tower lands a nice looking body shot.
Tower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A shot to the liver by Maugøn. Beautiful body shot.
A nice combination there by Tower.
Tower misses with a double jab
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maugøn scores with a nice head shot.
Maugøn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower misses with a lunging right hand
letting Maugøn counter with a right hand.
Tower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Tower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Tower misses with a leg kick.
Tower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tower falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn connects with a nice looking jab.
Maugøn misses with a body punch
letting Tower counter with a right hand.
Tower lands with a slapping head kick.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Maugøn tries a head kick but it misses.
Tower avoids a kick to the body.
Iain Tower seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##CL#
Maugøn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Tower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tower down.
Tower cracks Maugøn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maugøn throws a wild body kick that Tower sees coming a mile off.
Maugøn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tower throws a leg kick which misses Maugøn's front leg but catches the back leg as Maugøn tries to avoid it.
Maugøn slips a straight right by Tower.#T3#
Good shot there by Tower.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Tower finds it's way through Maugøn's defenses.
Tower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tower misses the jab.#CL#
Maugøn moves into the clinch.
Tower is working Maugøn over against the cage.
Maugøn can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Tower blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Tower lands with a right to the head.
Tower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Good body shot from Tower.
Tower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Tower manages to break the clinch.
Tower lands a head shot.
Tower throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Maugøn moves out of range of the strikes.
Maugøn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maugøn walks into a left hand.
Tower throws a hook but Maugøn avoids it easily.
Maugøn misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Tower scores with a leg kick.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Maugøn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maugøn.
Tower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maugøn checks it well.
Maugøn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tower feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maugøns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn misses with a low kick as Tower jumps back.
Maugøn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Tower connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maugøn. Maugøn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Maugøn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower misses with a leg kick.
Tower looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
And Maugøn counters with a quick kick to the body but Tower blocks it.
Maugøn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tower lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tower.
#T2#
Maugøn moves away from the strike by Tower.
Decent striking displayed by Tower there.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Tower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maugøn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Maugøn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Maugøn.
Tower throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Maugøn throws a leg kick
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
A lazy body kick from Tower
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maugøn to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower misses with a hook to the body
and Maugøn counters with a thumping low kick.
Tower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Tower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Maugøn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tower on the side of the head.
Maugøn defending well as Tower loads up on a big left hand.
Maugøn takes one to the chin there.
Maugøn tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maugøn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tower - the referee stops the clock and Maugøn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tower. Maugøn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Tower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower works Maugøn's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower'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!#R5#
Tower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tower works the jab nicely.
Maugøn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Tower looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tower throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tower cracks a nice hook into Maugøn's ribs.
Tower misses with an uppercut
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower lands a really nice looking cross but Maugøn seems unphased.
Donk. Tower catches Maugøn right on the button with a cross.
Tower avoids the body shot from Maugøn.
#T1#
Maugøn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maugøn needs to keep his hands up - Tower had a free shot at his head there.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Maugøn slips under a jab.
Maugøn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tower avoids it.
Maugøn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Tower scores with a hook to the body. Maugøn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tower lands a nice hook to Maugøn's body. Maugøn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tower scores with a nice strike.
Tower swings widly with a right hand
and Maugøn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Tower looks to land a body kick but Maugøn moved away.
Maugøn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower misses with a body punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower misses the jab.
Tower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maugøn.
Tower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Tower misses.
Maugøn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maugøn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maugøn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maugøn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Tower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
It appears Maugøn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tower looks to throw the jab but Maugøn is out of range. #T4#
Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Tower throws out a leg kick but Maugøn moves out of range and Tower only half commits.
Maugøn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Maugøn.
Tower moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tower's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower moves out of range as Maugøn strikes.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
Tower throws out a counter right but Maugøn avoids it with no problem.
Tower throws a head kick but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn is looking to counter punch.
Tower looks for the body kick but Maugøn saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tower has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!
Our winner, Iain Tower, 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:
$$$ PRODUCTIONS 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaetz throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Gaetz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaetz.
Gaetz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gaetz tried to score with a low kick but Tower checks it.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Tower lands with a hook. Gaetz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tower blocks a head kick by Gaetz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Gaetz misses
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Gaetz was not able to check.
Gaetz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower misses with a right hand
and Gaetz counters with a left and a right that stings Tower. #T1#
Tower misses with a right hand
and Gaetz counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaetz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaetz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Tower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaetz.
Gaetz 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.
Tower works the jab nicely.
Gaetz throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaetz looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower throws a quick counter head kick but Gaetz was just out of range.
Gaetz throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Tower throws a big counter combination but Gaetz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gaetz lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.#KD#
Tower waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Gaetz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Gaetz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaetz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gaetz is wriggling around but Tower manages to pass to half guard.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet.
Gaetz won't allow Tower to pass to mount.
Tower slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaetz is trying to stand back up but Tower is controlling him
Tower stalling.
Gaetz wants to get back to his feet.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Tower's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Tower wants to free his trapped foot but Gaetz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Gaetz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tower prevents Gaetz from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gaetz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gaetz looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Gaetz swings widly with a right hand
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tower lands with a hook. Gaetz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gaetz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaetz is just out of range.#T4#
Tower scores with a jab.
Gaetz lands with a right hand.
Gaetz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tower throws a head kick but Gaetz moves out of range.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaetz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tower lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tower looks to land a right hand but Gaetz moved out of range.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaetz misses.
Gaetz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaetz. Tower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaetz throws out the jab.
It looked like Tower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaetz.
A slow jab from Tower misses its intended target.
A jab from Tower misses.
Gaetz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz misses with an uppercut
and Tower counters with a solid body kick.
Gaetz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tower lands a jab.#T1#
Tower misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gaetz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaetz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Gaetz lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Tower.
Tower slips under a jab from Gaetz.
Tower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaetz can do to turn this around?
Gaetz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Nice defenses there by Gaetz.
Gaetz with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaetz.
#T2#
Tower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Tower.
Gaetz looks to land a combination but Tower avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Tower catches Gaetz napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Gaetz to the canvas!
#ROC#Gaetz is rocked!
Tower prevents Gaetz from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Gaetz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tower presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tower breaks from the clinch.
Gaetz darts in trying to clinch
and Tower counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Gaetz throws a leg kick which misses Tower's front leg but catches the back leg as Tower tries to avoid it.
Gaetz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gaetz is breathing heavily.#KD#
Tower drops Gaetz with a big left hand and mounts him. Gaetz is in big trouble!
Gaetz is still in real trouble! Can Tower finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaetz seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaetz is trying to stand.
Tower tries to control but Gaetz wriggling away.
Tower fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaetz is trying to stand up.
Tower trying to control but Gaetz is having none of it.
Gaetz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
Tower takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tower is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gaetz is trying to stand up.
Gaetz is squirming around, avoiding Tower's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tower is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gaetz is surviving well by controlling Tower's body position as best he can.
Tower won't let Gaetz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tower content just to control the position here.
Gaetz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Tower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaetz finds it's way round the side to connect with Tower's head.
Gaetz misses with the body kick
and Tower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower works Gaetz's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Tower moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Gaetz goes down! Can Tower finish him!?
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!
Tower not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaetz wants to stand and escape but Tower is having none of it.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaetz is keeping the position for now.
Tower pushing down on Gaetz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaetz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iain Tower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaetz pushes Tower off looking to stand but Tower dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##ES2#
Gaetz kicks off Tower and gets to his feet.
Gaetz throws a big shot that misses.
Gaetz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tower counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Gaetz has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Iain Tower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Syn 695 Tower vs Frankels
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frankels throws a leg kick but Tower checks it.
Tower checks a leg kick.
Tower throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Tower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tower throws a head kick that misses.
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frankels throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Frankels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Frankels misses with a lunging right hand
and Tower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frankels thinking. #T1#
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankels manages to avoid it.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Tower scores with a jab to the head.
Frankels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Tower coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Rocket Bob Frankels's cut even more.
Frankels slips a straight right by Tower.
Tower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Tower bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Frankels! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Tower tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tower trying to control the position but Frankels is working away.
Tower tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Frankels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tower wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Frankels's face as Tower controls the position.
Frankels wants to control but Tower postures up.
Frankels is looking for a sweep.
Tower has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frankels!
Frankels has given up his back.
Tower trying to control.#T4##SUB#
Tower is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tower is looking to control Frankels but Frankels is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Frankels trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tower doesn't have the hooks in and Frankels manages to turn into his guard.
Frankels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tower trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tower tries a head kick but it misses.
Tower swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frankels counters with a thumping low kick.
Frankels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankels.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankels.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Frankels manages to avoid it.
Frankels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower punishes Frankels's body with a nice straight punch.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankels throws a leg kick
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Frankels slips under a jab from Tower.
Frankels appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frankels swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Rocket Bob Frankels's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frankels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frankels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tower throws a big shot that misses.
Frankels counters with a body kick.
Tower tries a head kick but it misses.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Frankels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Tower misses with an uppercut
and Frankels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tower bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frankels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tower lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frankels appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tower lands a jab to Frankels's midsection.#T3#
Frankels fails to land with a series of punches.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Tower missing with a left hand there. Frankels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frankels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tower throws a shot from downtown. Frankels moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Tower misses.
Frankels thinks about the counter body kick.
Frankels throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Frankels moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Frankels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Frankels throws a body kick that misses.
Tower misses with a leg kick
and Frankels makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tower really felt that one!
Frankels slips under a jab from Tower.
A little jabbing left from Frankels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frankels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tower swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frankels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frankels scores with a shot to the body.
Tower throws a lazy right hand but Frankels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Tower scores with a leg kick.
Tower lands with a right hand.
Tower cracks a nice hook into Frankels's ribs.
Tower thumps Frankels with a low kick.
Frankels tried to score with a low kick but Tower checks it.
Tower looks to land a left hand but Frankels moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower misses with a left hand
and Frankels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frankels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.#T1#
Tower sizes up Frankels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tower comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frankels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frankels tries to land a body kick
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tower throws a right and a left that Frankels avoids nicely.
Frankels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Tower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frankels, pushing him back against the cage.
Frankels working aggressively here.
Tower blocks a body shot from Frankels.
Frankels misses with the head strike.
Frankels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower.
Tower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frankels struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
#T2#
Tower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frankels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tower misses with a body punch.
Frankels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frankels tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frankels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frankels lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Tower lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocket Bob Frankels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
Iain Tower thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Kerr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerr.
As Tower backs off Kerr throws a huge counter combo but Tower manages to avoid it all.
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kerr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kerr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower throws a body punch but Kerr moves out of range. #T1#
Kerr throws a shot to the body.
Tower lands with a cross.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower works the jab nicely.
Kerr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tower lands a nice shot that snaps Kerr's head back.
Tower lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kerr falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tower dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Iain Tower, 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:
Syn Supernova X
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Frankels throws out a leg kick but Tower moves out of range and Frankels only half commits.
Frankels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tower connects with a right hand. Frankels shakes it off.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frankels was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Frankels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Tower. That snapped Frankels's head back.
Frankels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tower misses with a low kick as Frankels jumps back.
Tower throws a front kick aimed at Frankels's knee but Frankels avoids it well.
Nice cross by Tower.
Tower throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tower has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Frankels misses
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Frankels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tower. That one must have hurt.
Tower throws a body shot but no joy.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Frankels's side.#T1#
Frankels lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tower takes a step back to recover.
Tower blocks the body kick.
Frankels connects with a body shot that sends Tower's belly button to the back.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Frankels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frankels.
Frankels connects with a leg kick. Tower looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frankels lands with a hook. Tower tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frankels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tower on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Frankels lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
Frankels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tower has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frankels.#T2##CL2#
Tower clinches with his opponent.
Frankels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tower throws a punch but it's blocked by Frankels.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tower.
Tower prevents a body shot from Frankels.
Frankels prevents a body shot from Tower.
Frankels presses Tower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Tower jumps into guard, dragging Frankels to the mat.
#SUB2#
Frankels content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tower has locked up a guillotine! Tower's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Frankels is holding on here and Tower must be using up a lot of energy. Frankels has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tower gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Iain Tower 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:
Syn 676 Gravas vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano lands a head shot.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Marciano throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range. #CL#
Marciano gets tackled into the cage by Tower. Tower maintains the clinch.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tower blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
A short left from Tower.
Tower misses with a body punch.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tower pushes Marciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tower.#T2#
Marciano working aggressively here.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
#TD#
Tower jumps guard and drags Marciano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Marciano is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano wants to stand but Tower has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marciano is one step ahead there.
Marciano wants to get up but he can't break Tower's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Tower had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marciano defends it easily.
Marciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tower is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Marciano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##ES2#
Marciano manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Tower prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Tower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marciano misses with a body punch.
Tower scores with a shoulder strike.
Tower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Tower.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Tower has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Tower prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Tower misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Marciano 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#
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tower with a body shot.
Tower lands a jab to the nose.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Tower was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Marciano throws a head kick that Tower semi-blocks.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Marciano lands a really nice looking cross but Tower seems unphased.
Rocco Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower slips under a jab.
Tower misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Marciano jabs Tower right on the nose. Tower blinks but takes it well.
Tower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tower misses with a looping right.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Tower - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Rocco Marciano has been cut.#T2#
Marciano tries to clinch up.
Marciano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marciano is breathing heavily.
Tower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tower connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Tower steps into range and cracks Marciano with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Marciano flops backwards and Tower dives into his guard looking to finish!
Iain Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tower trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet but Tower is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tower slips nicely into half guard.
Marciano is trying to stand up here but Tower is controlling him well. #T3#
Tower tries to pass to full mount but Marciano defends it.
Tower not doing much here.
Tower wants to free his trapped foot but Marciano is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tower is working for a submission of some sort.
Tower works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tower looking to control but Marciano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Tower won't let Marciano get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tower tries to control but Marciano wriggling away.
Tower lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tower cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tower looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iain Tower overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tower trying to control but Marciano is having none of it.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tower wants to finish this one by submission but Marciano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Marciano throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.#CL2#
Marciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage.
Tower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tower is struggling to control the position.
Tower trying to control the position but instead, Marciano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tower into the cage.#BC#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tower connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marciano scrambles back to his feet.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Tower lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marciano takes a step back to recover.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marciano moves out of range as Tower throws a body kick.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
It looked like Tower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano.
Marciano throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marciano connects with a crisp jab.
Tower avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marciano tried to score with a low kick but Tower checks it.
Tower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marciano with a hook.
Tower staying out of range there.
Tower throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tower counters with an outside leg kick.
Marciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tower scores with a body shot.
Tower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Tower steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Marciano is out on his feet! Tower sets himself and nearly takes Marciano's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
A very excited looking Iain Tower made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Piano vs Tower 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Piano connects with a crisp jab.
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower thumps Piano with a low kick.
Piano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Piano throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Tower missing with a left hand there. Piano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Piano darts in and clinches Tower up against the cage.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower blocks a body shot from Piano .
Tower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tower dodges an elbow strike from Piano .
#TD2#
Tower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piano controls the pace.
Tower wants to control but Piano passes easily into half guard.
Tower is controlling Piano 's trapped leg to prevent Piano from advancing to side control.#T1#
Tower tries to roll over but Piano keeps him under control.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
Tower tries to roll over but Piano keeps him under control.
Tower works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Piano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tower's guard.
Tower desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tower works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Tower working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piano controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piano connects with a body shot that sends Tower's belly button to the back.
Tower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Piano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Piano .
The fight stays on the outside here - Piano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Piano backs off Tower throws a huge counter combo but Piano manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Tower throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Piano throws a sloppy head kick
and Tower counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piano scores with a decent looking hook.
Piano defending well as Tower loads up on a big left hand.
Piano misses the body punch
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Piano takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piano misses with a body shot
and Piano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Piano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tower.
Piano is looking to wear down Tower with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tower bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Piano lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piano doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower unleashes a big counter combination but Piano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Piano throws a right hand that misses
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tower moves away from the strike by Piano .
Tower misses with a body kick.
Piano misses with an uppercut
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tower throws a leg kick which misses Piano 's front leg but catches the back leg as Piano tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower scores with a shot to the body.
Piano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tower throws out the jab.
Tower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Piano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Piano .#T1#
Tower jabs Piano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piano moves away.
Tower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Piano misses.
Iain Tower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Tower scores with a push kick.
Tower tries to bum rush Piano with a series of wild strikes but Piano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tower.
Tower throws a series of punches but Piano avoids them all with ease. #T2#
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Piano wants to clinch.
Piano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Piano throws a sloppy head kick and Tower moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tower ducks right into an uppercut from Piano .
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Tower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tower throws a left and a right that both miss
and Piano counters with a stiff right hand.
Piano misses with a hook
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.
Piano scores with a head kick. Tower tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Piano misses with an uppercut. Tower saw that one coming.
Tower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Piano misses with a body shot.
Piano throws an off balance right hand
and Tower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piano slips under a jab.
Piano misses with an uppercut
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Piano .#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower's jab looks to have found its range, popping Piano under the eye.#ROC2#
Piano is rocked!
Piano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Piano counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Tower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tower and Piano goes tumbling to the canvas! Tower follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Piano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Tower is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Piano seems to have got his legs back now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tower in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Piano throws a head kick that misses
and Tower counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Piano badly! Tower follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Piano out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Tower finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Iain Tower thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Rick Piano had this to say: 'I need more roids!'.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Chavez
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zulu misses the target.
Zulu connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zulu lands with an uppercut that bounces Tower off the cage and back into range.
Zulu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Zulu misses.
Tower scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tower avoids a kick to the body.
Zulu staying out of range there.#T1#
Zulu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zulu is looking to score with low kicks.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu misses the shot to the body.
Tower connects with a solid leg kick.
Zulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tower is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Zulu cracks the inside of Tower's front leg.
Zulu misses with a body kick. #T2#
Tower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tower lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zulu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tower throws a powerful right kick. Zulu tried to block low but the kick was high! Zulu was taken right off of his feet! Tower jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iain Tower!
A relieved looking Iain Tower 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:
EMP Ispa vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Giant.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Tower slips a jab from Giant.
Tower throws a shot to the body.
Giant looks winded!
Giant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower tried to counter with a leg kick but Giant avoided it.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Yhorm Giant has been cut.#KD#
Tower lands a big uppercut and Giant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Giant looks OK. Tower waves Giant back to his feet!#ROC#
Giant is rocked!
Tower has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower lands a brutal uppercut that launches Giant off his feet! Giant tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
A relieved looking Iain Tower 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:
EMP Piano vs McNasty
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Fortier throws an off balance right hand
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Fortier was not able to check.
Fortier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tower.
As Tower backs away, Fortier returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fortier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fortier throws a lazy body kick
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier throws a big shot that misses.
Tower was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tower thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Tower lands.
Fortier gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Tower counter with a right hand.
Fortier misses with a left hand
and Tower counters with a nice body shot.
Hercules Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortier throws a chopping leg kick but Tower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fortier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortier to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Fortier misses
and Tower counters with a low kick, right behind Fortier 's knee. #T1#
Tower tries to land a front kick but Fortier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fortier misses with an uppercut.
Fortier cracks Tower with a good jab.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Tower lands a big uppercut and Fortier crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fortier looks OK. Tower waves Fortier back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortier misses with an uppercut.
Iain Tower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortier throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Tower counters with a nice right hand that sends Fortier toppling to the canvas! Fortier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tower finish him?!#ROC2#
Fortier is rocked!#CUT2#
Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fortier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Fortier rushes Tower and presses him up against the cage.
Fortier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fortier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Fortier tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fortier fails to land.
Fortier lands a left hand.
#T2#
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower is trying to break the clinch but Fortier is controlling him.
A short right from Fortier on the inside. #BC#
Fortier breaks the clinch.
Fortier thuds his right hand into Tower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tower looks to land a right hand but Fortier moved out of range.
Fortier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fortier throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortier misses with a hook
and Tower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortier misses with a body shot
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Jeez, Hercules Fortier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fortier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and Tower counters with a nice right hand that sends Fortier toppling to the canvas! Fortier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tower finish him?!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iain Tower!
Our winner, Iain Tower, 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:
EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Piano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Piano manages to avoid it.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Piano .
Piano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tower counters with a good, hard body kick but Piano shrugs it off.
Tower defending well as Piano loads up on a big left hand.
Piano throws a lazy right hand but Tower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piano misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tower crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Piano - the referee stops the clock and Tower gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Piano . Tower manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Tower.
Piano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Piano scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Piano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Piano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tower appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Piano throws a sloppy head kick
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piano lands with a nice body kick.
Piano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower avoids the head kick by Piano .
Piano lunges at Tower with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tower's hand.
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
Piano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.#T2#
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
Piano throws an overhand right that lands on Tower's shoulder, as Tower tries to avoid the shot.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
Piano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tower.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano walks into a left hand.
Piano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piano looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
Piano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Piano throws a hook but Tower blocks it.#KD#
Tower lands a left and a right that send Piano crashing to the mat, dazed. Tower thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Piano is rocked!
Piano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Piano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tower finish him?#CL2#
Piano instigates a clinch.
Tower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piano seems to have recovered his senses.
Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tower blocks an elbow strike from Piano .
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piano keeps control of Tower as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Piano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tower's brow.
Piano throws an elbow but it misses.
Tower takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piano .
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tower thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4##CL2#
Piano clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piano .
Piano slips under a jab.
Piano misses with an uppercut. Tower saw that one coming.
Piano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tower.#CL2#
Piano has closed the distance and engaged Tower in a clinch.
Piano pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Tower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tower walks into a stiff left hand from Piano .
Tower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Tower jabs Piano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Iain Tower is winning the standup battle so far.
Tower moves forwards but Piano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piano blocks a low kick nicely.
Piano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Piano throws a right hand that misses
and Tower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tower's head backwards.
Tower avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower throws an overhand right that lands on Piano 's shoulder, as Piano tries to avoid the shot.
Tower takes one to the side of the head.
Piano delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Piano . #T1#
Tower scores with a decent looking hook.
Tower misses with a left hand
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano digs a good hook to Tower's body.
Tower steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Piano . That one must have hurt.#KD2#
Piano lands a big head kick that sends Tower tumbling to the mat! Piano takes a step backwards and waves Tower back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Tower is rocked!#CUT2#
Iain Tower's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piano punishes Tower's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piano misses with an uppercut. Tower saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Tower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD2#
Piano drops Tower with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tower looks back up at him and smiles so Piano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Piano lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tower falls backwards - clearly groggy! Piano dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Rick Piano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pride FC 55
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Tower throws a push kick but Gaetz slaps the foot to one side.
Gaetz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gaetz fakes the leg kick and cracks Tower in the body.
Gaetz just misses with a punch to the body.
And Tower responds with a good body kick, but Gaetz manages to step out the way in time.
Tower throws out a loose jab but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gaetz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tower circles away quickly and effectively.
Tower connects with a single shot there.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaetz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaetz cracks the inside of Tower's front leg.
Tower scores with a jab. Gaetz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tower tries to bum rush Gaetz with a series of wild strikes but Gaetz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tower 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.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gaetz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tower! But no joy.
Good exchange - Gaetz coming out on top.#T2#
Gaetz throws a lazy uppercut
and Tower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaetz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gaetz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower throws a head kick but Gaetz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gaetz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gaetz counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaetz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaetz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaetz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Tower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Gaetz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaetz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tower on the side of the head.#KD2#
Tower lands a big head kick that sends Gaetz tumbling to the mat! Tower takes a step backwards and waves Gaetz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Link Gaetz has been cut.
Tower takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the body
and Tower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaetz.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Gaetz tenderised Tower's leg. Tower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaetz throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Gaetz punishes Tower's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaetz lands a leg kick that knocks Tower off balance momentarily.
Gaetz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaetz scores with a jab to the head.
Tower misses the jab.
Gaetz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaetz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tower scrambles back to his feet.
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 Link Gaetz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Link Gaetz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gaetz. Tower shrugs it off though.
Gaetz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tower counters with a two punch combo.
Gaetz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tower's head backwards.
Link Gaetz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaetz jabs Tower to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tower fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Gaetz dips to his left and cracks Tower with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Gaetz cracks the inside of Tower's front leg. #T1#
Tower thows a body kick. Gaetz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Gaetz.
Gaetz throws a leg kick but Tower moved away.
Tower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Gaetz misses.
Gaetz thumps Tower with a low kick.
Tower misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaetz. That snapped Tower's head back.
#T2#
Gaetz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaetz.
Gaetz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Gaetz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gaetz throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.
Gaetz throws a low kick but Tower avoids it.#T3#
Gaetz misses with a shot to the body
letting Tower counter with a right hand.
Gaetz throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tower scores with the left hand. Gaetz knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Gaetz moves into range and clinches up with Tower.
Gaetz scores with a nice hook to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tower 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.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaetz lands with a right to the head.
Tower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaetz blocking some punches.
#T4#
Tower tries to work over Gaetz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Gaetz.
Tower is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaetz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaetz lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaetz lands a body shot.
Gaetz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tower's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaetz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tower or not.
Gaetz digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gaetz can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
A short right from Gaetz on the inside.
Tower has had enough of the clinch but Gaetz keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Gaetz.
Gaetz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gaetz.
Gaetz tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Gaetz back against the cage.
Gaetz tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Gaetz.
Gaetz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Link Gaetz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Gaetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaetz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tower misses the body punch
and Gaetz counters with a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gaetz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gaetz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaetz pushes Tower away with a front kick.
Gaetz digs a good body shot into Tower's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz scores with a nice strike.
Tower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Gaetz moves into range and clinches up with Tower.#T1#
Gaetz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gaetz fails to land.
Gaetz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaetz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tower can do to turn this around?
Gaetz digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank.
Gaetz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Gaetz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaetz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Gaetz.
Gaetz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaetz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaetz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaetz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaetz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaetz pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Gaetz sends Tower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gaetz is motioning to the referee to let Tower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Tower is rocked!
Gaetz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tower out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Link Gaetz!
Link Gaetz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Zulu 3
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Zulu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range.#CL2#
Zulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Tower tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zulu's elbow. #BC#
Tower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Zulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Tower saw that one coming.
Zulu 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.
Zulu tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Zulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tower. Tower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tower slips a jab from Zulu.
Zulu connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Zulu misses
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab.
Zulu misses with a body shot.
Tower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tower throws a leg kick
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Tower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tower looks to throw a body kick
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zulu digs a good hook to Tower's body.
#KD2#
Zulu lands a big uppercut and Tower crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tower looks OK. Zulu waves Tower back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.#T3#
Zulu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zulu's sensitive parts.
Zulu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zulu missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tower counters with a three punch combo that has Zulu backing up. Zulu nods at Tower to acknowledge the strikes.
Zulu thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Zulu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tower's hands.
Zulu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Tower lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Zulu.
Zulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zulu.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tower blocks a low kick nicely.
Zulu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zulu, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zulu.
Tower throws a right and a left that Zulu avoids nicely.
Tower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zulu cracks Tower with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zulu tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tower tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Zulu looks to land a body kick but Tower moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zulu.
Tower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tower throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zulu throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Tower misses with an uppercut
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick from Zulu.
Zulu with a nice cross.#T2#
Zulu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zulu misses with a hook. Tower ducked under it nicely.
Tower scores with a hook to the body. Zulu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Kvame Zulu's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tower tried to counter with a leg kick but Zulu avoided it.
Zulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tower appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zulu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
Zulu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zulu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zulu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kvame Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu cracks Tower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Zulu lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Tower lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zulu at a distance.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower feints a jab promting Zulu to slip. Tower then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zulu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zulu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zulu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tower has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tower checks a leg kick nicely.
Tower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zulu misses with a hook. Tower ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Zulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Good exchange - Tower coming out on top.#CUT#
The cut above Kvame Zulu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tower's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Zulu lunges at Tower with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tower's hand.
Tower throws a solid leg kick but Zulu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tower.
Tower takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu lands a jab to the nose.
Zulu connects with a body shot.#T1#
Zulu misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zulu.
Tower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zulu's sensitive parts.
Zulu avoids the body shot from Tower.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zulu.
Tower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Tower bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zulu's head backwards.
Zulu moves away from the strike by Tower. #T2#
Tower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tower thuds his right hand into Zulu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
Kvame Zulu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kvame Zulu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
Iain Tower very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Tuala
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Tower misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tuala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Tower lands a big head kick that sends Tuala tumbling to the mat! Tower takes a step backwards and waves Tuala back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Peleki Tuala has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tuala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuala throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Tower counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tuala! Tower lets Tuala back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Tuala is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Peleki Tuala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower tries to bum rush Tuala with a series of wild strikes but Tuala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Tower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tower staying out of range there.#T1#
Tower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuala.
Tuala scores with a leg kick.
Tower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tuala pushes Tower away with a front kick.
Tuala connects with a body shot that sends Tower's belly button to the back.
Tower is breathing heavily.
Tuala looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower drops his hands momentarily and Tuala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.#T2#
Tuala misses with a low kick.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tower slips under a jab.
Tuala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tuala's hands.
Tower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tuala's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuala missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuala lands with a cross.
Tuala bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Tuala
and Tower counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tower scores with a push kick.
Tuala throws a solid leg kick but Tower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuala.
Tower with a hook.
Tuala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tuala thumps Tower with a low kick.
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Tuala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tuala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tower checks a leg kick.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuala.
Good work by Tower as he checks the leg kick.
Tower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tower drops his hands momentarily and Tuala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tuala checks it well.
Tuala throws the kick towards the body but Tower avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peleki Tuala will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tuala throws a big shot that misses.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tower scores with a kick to the body.
Tuala throws a body kick that misses.
Tower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuala! But no joy.
Tuala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower slips a straight right by Tuala.
Tuala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Tuala connects with the punch.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuala can pounce on him.
Tuala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuala slips under a jab.
Tower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Tuala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuala misses with a hook.#T2#
Tower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tower takes one on the button.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuala.
Tower appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tuala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tower's calf.
Tuala's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tower scores with a hook.
Tuala connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tuala as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Tower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuala.
Tuala scores with a shot to the body.
Tuala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tuala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuala connects with a leg kick. Tower looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuala.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Tuala manages to avoid it.
Tuala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peleki Tuala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuala.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuala.
Tower appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tuala throws a lazy right hand but Tower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Tuala.
Tuala throws a lazy uppercut
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuala misses with a looping right.
Tower tries to land a body kick
letting Tuala counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peleki Tuala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Tuala thuds a left hand into Tower's body.
Tower walks into a straight right hand from Tuala.
Tower throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuala.
Tower slips under a jab from Tuala.
Tower's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tower misses with a hook. Tuala ducked under it nicely.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tuala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tuala gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow. #T1#
Tower fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuala.
Tuala tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tower misses with a body punch.
Tuala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tower tries to pull guard but Tuala holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Tower misses with some punches.
Tuala misses with a punch to the body.
Tuala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tower blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tuala fails to land.
Tuala tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tower is working Tuala over against the cage.
Tuala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tower or not.
Tuala working aggressively here.
Tower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuala backwards.
Tuala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Tower pulls guard successfully.
Tuala is stalling in the full guard.
Tower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Tuala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Tower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuala is aware though and is defending well.
Tuala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Tower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuala is aware though and is defending well.
Tuala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Tuala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuala has managed to get both his arms back between Tower's legs - danger averted.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Tuala looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tower is looking for a triangle but Tuala pushes his legs off easily.
Tuala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tower tries a low kick but Tuala avoids it.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuala throws out the jab.
Tower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tuala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuala lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tower takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tuala, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peleki Tuala really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Tuala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tuala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tuala misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tuala moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tower scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Tuala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Tuala as the two fighters clinch.
Tuala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tower.
Tuala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Tower.
Tuala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuala misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Tower jumps into guard, dragging Tuala to the mat.
Tuala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuala trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom.
Tower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Tuala controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tower has his hands on Tuala's head, controlling the position.
Iain Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Tower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Tuala controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tower's hands.
Tuala misses with a low kick as Tower jumps back.
Tower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tuala misses with a lunging right hand
and Tower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tuala slips a straight right by Tower.
A low kick from Tuala is predictable there
and Tower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Tower looks to land a left hand but Tuala moved out of range nicely.
Tuala tries to land a body kick
and Tuala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tower looks to land a left hand but Tuala moved out of range nicely.
Tuala moves out of range of the body kick from Tower.
Tuala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tower.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tuala counters with a good, hard body kick but Tower shrugs it off.
Tuala throws a sloppy body shot
and Tower counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower had his way with Peleki Tuala in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tuala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tower scores with a hook to the body. Tuala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tuala throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Tuala lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuala.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Tuala missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Tuala tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tower is looking to slow Tuala down with leg kicks.
Tower misses with a shot to the body
and Tuala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuala darts in trying to clinch
letting Tower counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tuala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Tuala misses.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tuala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tuala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Tuala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuala misses with a straight left.
Tuala misses with a body shot
and Tower counters with a body kick that stops Tuala in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Tower cracks Tuala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tuala loads up on a big right hand but Tower slips the punch.
Tower quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tuala lands an overhand right.
Tuala misses the jab.
Tower jabs at Tuala's body.
Tuala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tuala scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Tower takes a swing at Tuala's ribcage but misses.
Tower slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tower throws a front kick that sends Tuala stumbling back into the cage.
Tuala is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Tuala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuala looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Tuala manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Tower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peleki Tuala.
I think Tuala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peleki Tuala!
Peleki Tuala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Zulu vs Tower 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Tower moves out of range of the leg kick from Zulu.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Tower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tower digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Zulu misses with a looping left.
Tower now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tower throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu misses the jab.
Tower tried to score with a low kick but Zulu checks it.#T1#
Tower misses with a straight right.
Zulu throwing a counter right hand but Tower manages to avoid it.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Zulu.#CUT#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Tower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Tower.
Tower throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.
Tower lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Zulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tower.
A shot to the body from Zulu misses
and Tower counters with a right hand to the body.
Tower lands with an uppercut that bounces Zulu off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tower.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tower pushes Zulu away with a front kick.#T3#
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Tower looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tower counter with a right hand.
Tower lands with a shot to the body.
Zulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Zulu.
Tower is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zulu throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Tower counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zulu! Tower lets Zulu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Zulu staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tower blocks a leg kick.
Tower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Zulu bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Tower comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Zulu falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Zulu was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Iain Tower waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Marciano
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Tower moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Marciano looks for the body kick but Tower saw that one coming.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tower throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range. #KD#
Tower lands a big head kick that sends Marciano tumbling to the mat! Tower takes a step backwards and waves Marciano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Rocco Marciano has been cut.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Marciano tries to clinch up
and Tower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marciano's knee momentarily.
Marciano feints and then cracks Tower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tower down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Tower moved away.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Tower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range.#T1#
Marciano sizes up Tower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Tower off balance momentarily.
Marciano looks to land a right hand but Tower moved out of range.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Tower.
Marciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano scores with a jab.
Tower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Tower checks it.
Tower gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano.
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano lunges at Tower with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tower's hand.
Tower looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Marciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Marciano lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Tower slips under a jab.
Marciano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tower defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano connects with the punch.
Tower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tower misses with a low kick.
Tower throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Tower takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
A shot to the liver by Tower. Beautiful body shot.
Tower tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Tower ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Tower takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower throws a counter high kick but Marciano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marciano, right into the meat.
#T4#
Marciano lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tower.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marciano throws out a leg kick but Tower moves out of range and Marciano only half commits. #CL2#
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Tower lands with a short shot to the head.
Tower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Marciano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Nice body punch from Tower.
Tower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Tower circles away.
Tower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
Tower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marciano momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marciano misses with a jab to the body
and Tower counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marciano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Marciano collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Zulu
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Zulu as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Good exchange - Zulu coming out on top.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu 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.
Zulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zulu throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Zulu responds with a good body kick, but Tower manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu checks a leg kick.
Zulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Tower tried to counter with a leg kick but Zulu avoided it.
Zulu scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
Zulu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Zulu scores with a body shot.
Tower lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zulu takes a step back to recover.
Tower misses with a leg kick.
Tower scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
Zulu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tower checks it well.
Zulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.#T2#
A solid body kick from Zulu.
Zulu connects with a body shot that sends Tower's belly button to the back.
Zulu cracks Tower with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Tower lands a leg kick that knocks Zulu off balance momentarily.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower motions for Zulu to come forward. Tower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tower takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Zulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zulu scores with a jab to the body.
Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zulu misses with a right hand
and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Zulu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tower is breathing heavily.#T4#
Zulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tower looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zulu.
Zulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu presses Tower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu blocks a body shot from Tower.
Zulu lands a body punch.
Zulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tower.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Zulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tower or not.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Tower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tower prevents a body shot from Zulu.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
That kick from Zulu tenderised Tower's leg. Tower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulu misses with a looping right.
Zulu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zulu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tower's sensitive parts.
Tower with a nice cross.
Tower checks a low kick from Zulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower throws a leg kick
and Zulu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tower really felt that one!
Zulu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
As Zulu looks to move away, Tower throws a big counter combo but Zulu just gets out of the way.#T1#
Zulu misses the jab.
Zulu with a nice cross.
Zulu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick.
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
Zulu is looking to slow Tower down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Zulu misses
and Tower counters with a body kick.
Tower checks a leg kick.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zulu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Tower throws a big shot that misses.
Tower throws a head kick that misses.
Zulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
That has opened up Kvame Zulu's cut even more.
Tower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Tower tenderised Zulu's leg. Zulu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulu tries to work over Tower's front leg with a kick but Tower checks it.
Zulu throws a right hand that misses
and Tower counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kvame Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu misses with a body punch
and Tower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tower throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Zulu connects with a body shot.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick.
Tower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zulu just manages to avoid it.
Zulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zulu lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulu takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower moves away from the strike by Zulu.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Zulu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zulu avoids the head kick by Tower.
#T4#
Zulu thows a leg kick but Tower checks it
and Tower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zulu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Zulu misses.
Tower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tower scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower looks to land a left hand but Zulu moved out of range nicely.
Zulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zulu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tower. That did some damage!
Zulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Tower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Tower checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zulu!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zulu.
Tower looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zulu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tower's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Zulu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Zulu lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zulu lands a right hand.
Zulu pushes Tower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Zulu.
Tower tries to pull guard but Zulu holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Tower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Zulu breaks from the clinch.
Zulu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zulu - that will leave a mark!
Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zulu connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu. #T2#
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower drops his hands momentarily and Zulu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD2#
Zulu sends Tower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zulu is motioning to the referee to let Tower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Tower is rocked!
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
Tower misses the jab.#KD2#
Zulu lands a big uppercut and Tower crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tower looks OK. Zulu waves Tower back to his feet!
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower drops his hands momentarily. Zulu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tower staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tower doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
Kvame Zulu 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:
Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Correira looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
As Correira backs off Tower throws a huge counter combo but Correira manages to avoid it all.
Correira throws a lazy head kick
and Tower makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Correira really felt that one!
A lazy body kick from Correira
and Tower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correira thinking.
Tower slips under a jab from Correira.
Tower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tower throws a front kick aimed at Correira's knee but Correira avoids it well.
Correira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Correira. Tower shrugs it off though.
Tower throws a right hand that Correira ducks under and follows up with a left that Correira also avoids with ease.#T1#
Tower takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Correira misses with a hook
and Tower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correira thinking.
Correira misses with an uppercut.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correira moves away.
Tower takes one to the side of the head.
Tower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
Tower looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tower throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Tower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Correira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Correira.#T2#
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correira was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Tower moves out of range easily.
Correira is looking to clinch but Tower is avoiding it.
Correira moves away from the strike by Tower.
Correira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tower to score with a decent uppercut.
Correira throws an overhand right that lands on Tower's shoulder, as Tower tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Tower releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tower misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira misses with a double jab
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Correira throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Correira closes the distance and pushes Tower back into the cage.
Correira keeps control of Tower as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira lands a right hand.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with an elbow strike.
Correira pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tower tries to pull guard but Correira holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Correira pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Correira throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Correira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira missing with knees to the body.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correira. #T4#
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tower blocks an elbow strike.
Correira trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Correira throws a leg kick which misses Tower's front leg but catches the back leg as Tower tries to avoid it.
Correira misses with a head kick.
Correira backing away here, and Tower unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tower on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Tower misses
and Correira makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Correira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tower will feel that in the morning.
Correira thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Correira tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Correira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Tower as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Tower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Correira counters with a nice kick to the body.
Correira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower scores with a jab to the head.
Tower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Correira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wesley Correira is winning the standup battle so far.
Correira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Correira lands a front kick.
Correira lands with a shot to the body.
Correira is looking to clinch.
Tower is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Correira rather than just go for the knockout.
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Correira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correira tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tower misses with a hook to the body
and Correira counters with an outside leg kick.
Tower checks a leg kick.#T2#
Tower throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira tries to clinch but Tower moves away
and Tower counters with a left to the body.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correira throws a combination that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Correira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tower's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Correira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correira tries to land a leg kick but Tower saw it coming and moves away.
Correira throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Correira misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Correira, right into the meat.
Tower on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tower throws a fast counter high kick but Correira manages to duck under it in time.
Correira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tower blocks a head kick by Correira.
Tower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Correira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tower takes a step back to recover.
Correira throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Tower counters with a head kick that drops Correira to the mat! Correira scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tower's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Correira misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correira moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Correira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tower can do to turn this around?
Tower checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tower lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
Tower has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Correira.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Correira.
Correira throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Tower is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Correira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tower moves out of range as Correira strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Correira dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Correira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower throws a big counter head kick but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Correira lands a right hook to the body.
Correira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Tower responds with a good body kick, but Correira manages to step out the way in time.
Correira with a jab.
Correira tries to bum rush Tower with a series of wild strikes but Tower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tower walks into a stiff left hand from Correira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Tower throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Correira misses its target.#T1#
Correira misses with a hook to the body
and Tower counters with a good, hard body kick but Correira shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Correira misses.
Tower throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Correira scores with a jab.
Correira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Correira digs a good hook to Tower's body.
A low kick from Correira misses
and Tower counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Tower swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Correira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Correira misses with a combination
and Tower counters with a leg kick.
Correira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tower.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower punishes Correira's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Correira misses the jab.
Tower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheers as Tower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Correira doesn't seem phased though.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tower! But no joy.
Correira scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Correira tries a head kick but it misses.
Correira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Correira stuns Tower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Correira lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
Tower throws a sloppy body shot
and Correira counters with a good, hard body kick but Tower shrugs it off.
Correira misses with a straight right.
Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tower throws a low kick, looking for Correira's leg but Correira calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Correira clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tower.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tower flicks out a counter leg kick but Correira steps away.
Good exchange - Correira coming out on top.
Tower lands a body shot.
Correira wants to clinch
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Correira.
Correira misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tower throws a body kick that misses.
Correira doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower connects with an inside leg kick.
Tower throws a hook but Correira blocks it.
Correira misses with a double jab
and Tower counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Tower takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Tower
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Tower doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tower takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Iain Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Correira forces Tower back against the cage and clinches.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Correira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Correira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tower lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tower is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Correira. #T3#
Correira lands a knee to the head.
Correira gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Tower.
Correira lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Correira blocks a body shot from Tower.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tower lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Tower has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Correira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tower can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Tower jumps guard and drags Correira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Correira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Tower is working an open guard so Correira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Correira connects with a high kick. #T4#
Tower throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Correira tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it.
Correira wants to clinch.
Tower looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Correira instigates a clinch.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Correira had his way with Iain Tower in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Tower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Correira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Correira.
Tower moves away from the strike by Correira.
Tower swings for the body but Correira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tower blocks a jab.
Tower looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Correira misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Correira
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Tower.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correira.
Tower throws a counter combo.
Correira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tower checks a leg kick.
Tower tries to score with a low kick but Correira moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Correira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tower unleashes a big counter combination but Correira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tower throws a leg kick
and Correira counters with a good low kick that Tower was not able to check.
Tower misses with a body kick.
Correira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Correira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tower misses with a double jab
and Correira counters with a nice uppercut.
Correira with a jab.#T3#
Correira tries to clinch there but Tower circles away.
Correira misses with a straight left.
Correira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tower keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesley Correira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Correira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Correira tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Tower counters with a crisp right hand that drops Correira! Tower lets Correira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Correira is rocked!
Tower throws an off balance right hand
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Correira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Correira has managed to clinch.
Correira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Correira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tower blocks it with crossed arms.
Correira seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Tower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
You can see that Tower has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A slapping leg kick lands for Correira.
Correira with a nice cross.
Correira ducks into an uppercut from Tower and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
After the big win, Iain Tower made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs IsMore
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Tower misses with a shot to the body
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tower lands a leg kick that knocks IsMore off balance momentarily.
Tower moves out of range of the strikes.
Tower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
IsMore walks into a straight right hand from Tower.
IsMore wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower tries to land a front kick but IsMore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Tower misses with a body shot
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tower throws a looping overhand right but IsMore ducks down to avoid it.
Tower misses with a kick to the body
and IsMore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
IsMore misses with an uppercut
and Tower counters with a nice low kick that buckles IsMore's knee momentarily.
Tower with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tower cracks IsMore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Tower throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower moves away from the strike by IsMore.
Tower cracks a nice hook into IsMore's ribs.#KD#
Tower lands a big right hand that sends IsMore crashing to the mat! Tower stays standing though and waves IsMore back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like More IsMore has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsMore scores with a body shot.
Tower wants to land a leg kick but IsMore is out of range.
IsMore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tower with a body shot.#T3##KD#
Tower drops IsMore with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but IsMore looks back up at him and smiles so Tower waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
IsMore is rocked!
Tower sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through IsMore's defenses. It connects perfectly with IsMore's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
Iain Tower gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Tower moves out of range of the body kick.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Piano is just out of range.
Piano throws a lazy head kick
and Tower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Piano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Piano throws an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Tower.
Piano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tower working aggressively here.
Tower lands a hook that snaps the head of Piano backwards.
Piano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tower 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.
Tower blocks a body shot from Piano .
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Piano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Piano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tower blocks an elbow strike from Piano .
Piano throws an elbow but it misses.
Tower prevents a body shot from Piano .
Piano blocks a body shot from Tower.
Piano blocking some punches.
Tower lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piano or not.
Piano pushes off an throws an elbow but Tower leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tower.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower lands with a light punch inside.
Tower lands with a short shot to the head.
Piano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tower misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tower prevents a body shot from Piano .
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tower pushes Piano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Piano looks winded!
Tower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tower.
Nice body punch from Tower - that landed with a thud.
Tower scores with a shot to the side of Piano 's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Tower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tower misses with a body punch.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tower tries a body shot but Piano blocks it.
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
Piano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tower misses with some punches.
Piano lands a nice uppercut.
Tower lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Piano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tower lands a left hand.
Piano cracks Tower with a nice body shot.
Piano throws an elbow that misses.
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage.
Piano lands an elbow just above Tower 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower scores with a shot to the side of Piano 's head. #TD#
Tower jumps guard.
Piano being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Piano controlling from the top position.
Tower controls Piano momentarily but Piano frees himself.
Tower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tower continues to stall.
Tower controls Piano momentarily but Piano frees himself.
Tower has control of Piano 's left arm, preventing Piano from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Piano lands with a right hand.
Tower avoids the head kick by Piano .
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Tower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
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#
Tower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Piano tries to clinch up.
Piano moves to clinch but Tower breaks away
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piano .
Tower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Piano connects with a right hand. Tower shakes it off.
Piano throws the kick towards the body but Tower avoids it.
A big left from Piano misses.
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano throws a head kick that misses
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Piano throws a body shot but no joy.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Tower lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Piano misses with a body shot
#KD#
and Tower counters with a nice right hand that sends Piano toppling to the canvas! Piano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tower finish him?!#ROC#
Piano is rocked!
Piano throws a head kick that misses.
Piano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tower finish him?
Piano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piano seems to have recovered his senses.
Piano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tower counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Piano off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tower follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Piano was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Iain Tower made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Rick Piano had this to say: 'I need more roids!'.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Tower.
Heavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tower lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Tower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head.
A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tower scores with a hook to the body.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Tower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heavyweight walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heavyweight throws a shot to the body.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target. #T1#
Tower takes one on the button.
Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Heavyweight looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tower thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
Tower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
As Heavyweight looks to move away, Tower throws a big counter combo but Heavyweight just gets out of the way.
Heavyweight throws a shot to the body.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
Tower appears to be looking for a big counter.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Tower seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tower scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Heavyweight cracks a nice hook into Tower's ribs.
Heavyweight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it.
Tower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it.
Tower quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Heavyweight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tower circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tower counters with a nice kick to the body.
Heavyweight looks winded!
Heavyweight takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower tries to score with a low kick but Heavyweight moves his leg out of the way.
Heavyweight wants to counter with a clinch but Tower pushes him away.#CL2#
Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Tower drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Tower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heavyweight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heavyweight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tower controls Heavyweight momentarily but Heavyweight frees himself.
Heavyweight looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Tower looking for a guillotine here but Heavyweight defends easily.
Heavyweight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Tower working for a triangle but Heavyweight defends it easily.
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heavyweight controls the pace.
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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Heavyweight clinches.
Tower presses Heavyweight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tower working aggressively here.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iain Tower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower.
Tower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight lands a body punch.
Tower fails to pull guard.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Tower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heavyweight lands a body punch.
Heavyweight lands a shot to the body.
Heavyweight lands with a right to the head.
Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head.
Heavyweight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Heavyweight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heavyweight lands an uppercut.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heavyweight lands a shot to the body.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands a right hand.
Heavyweight lands a shot to the body.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank.
Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Heavyweight on the inside.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight lands a right hand.
Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Tower.
Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tower gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight presses Tower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
#T4#
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike.
Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heavyweight lands a right hand.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower.
Tower misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Tower walks into a left hand.
Tower is looking to clinch.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heavyweight jabs Tower to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Heavyweight. That snapped Tower's head back.
Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from Tower.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the body
and Tower counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Heavyweight is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower slips under a jab from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a straight left.
Heavyweight moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.
Tower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heavyweight throws a good cross that connects.
Heavyweight closes the distance but Tower moves to the side
and Tower counters with a body kick that stops Heavyweight in his tracks momentarily.
Heavyweight moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower moves out of range. #CL2#
Heavyweight darts in and clinches Tower up against the cage.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
A short left from Tower.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tower lands an uppercut.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Tower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Tower gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Tower manages to pull guard.
Heavyweight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heavyweight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Heavyweight looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heavyweight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heavyweight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heavyweight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tower has his foot on Heavyweight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heavyweight works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Heavyweight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heavyweight has managed to get both his arms back between Tower's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut.
That's time! Tower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Tower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heavyweight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heavyweight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavyweight tries to clinch there but Tower circles away.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Tower saw that one coming.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heavyweight lands with a good body shot.
Tower avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tower slips a jab from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Heavyweight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Tower lands a right hand.
Tower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
Tower is working Heavyweight over against the cage.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower lands a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Tower.
Tower lands with a left to the head.
Tower lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Tower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
Tower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Heavyweight.
Tower misses with some punches.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Heavyweight lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Heavyweight cracks Tower with a nice body shot.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Heavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight is working Tower over against the cage.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
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!
Tower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Tower is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower.
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
Tower seems to have got his legs back now.
Tower blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. #TD#
Tower decides to pull guard.
Heavyweight controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Tower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heavyweight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heavyweight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heavyweight is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Some wild striking there from Heavyweight.
Tower takes one on the button.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Super Heavyweight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heavyweight misses with a left hand
and Tower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Tower counters with a quick kick to the body but Heavyweight blocks it.
Tower misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tower blocks a jab.
Tower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Heavyweight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heavyweight's knee momentarily.#T1#
Heavyweight wants to clinch up but Tower keeps it at a distance.
Heavyweight is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Heavyweight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tower misses with a body kick.
Heavyweight moves to clinch but Tower breaks away
and Tower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Heavyweight misses with a looping left.
Tower quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Heavyweight clinches with his opponent.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A short right from Tower.
Tower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower working aggressively here.
Tower blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Tower fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Tower lands a left hand.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heavyweight.
Tower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
Tower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Tower.
#T3#
Tower is working Heavyweight over against the cage.
Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heavyweight walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Tower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Heavyweight lands with a shot to the body.
Tower throws an off balance right hand
and Heavyweight counters with a nice body shot.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Tower circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Tower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Tower avoids nicely.
Heavyweight closes the distance but Tower moves to the side
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.
Tower throws a lazy right hand but Heavyweight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heavyweight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Tower missing with a left hand there. Heavyweight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Heavyweight clinches.
Tower lands with a left to the head.
Tower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
Heavyweight takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Tower throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heavyweight walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heavyweight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heavyweight misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iain Tower.
I think Tower has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EMP Tower v Murha
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Murha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tower is out of range and Murha settles back down.
It looked like Tower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murha.
Murha throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murha.
Murha throws a leg kick but Tower sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Tower counters with a quick kick to the body but Murha blocks it.
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murha thinking.
Murha misses with a leg kick.
Murha fakes the leg kick and cracks Tower in the body.
Murha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower slips under a jab from Murha.
Tower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murha avoids it.
Murha takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Murha misses with a hook. Tower ducked under it nicely.
Murha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Murha.
Murha wants to slow Tower down by chopping away at his legs.
Murha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tower blocks a low kick nicely.
Tower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murha connects with a jab.
Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Tower counters with a left to the body.
Tower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murha looks winded!
Tower swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Murha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tower scores with a nice body kick.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Nice body punch from Tower.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower works the jab nicely.#T2#
Tower throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
Murha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tower is looking to wear down Murha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Tower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tower jabs Murha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Murha is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tower. Murha shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick lands from Tower.
A punch lands to the side of Murha 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Big Murha has been cut.
Murha looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower connects with a single shot there.#T3#
The fighters circling - Murha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tower is looking for a counter combo.
Murha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tower.
Tower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murha avoids it.
Murha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tower misses with a double jab.
Tower drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murha with a jab.
Murha slips a jab and a cross from Tower.
Murha connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Tower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murha finds it's way round the side to connect with Tower's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha misses with a looping right.
Tower is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Tower defending well as Murha loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murha.
Murha tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tower.
A low kick from Murha is predictable there
and Tower counters with a body kick.
Murha get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Murha stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Tower runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
Iain Tower really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 3
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Heavyweight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage.
Heavyweight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tower lands a left hand.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Tower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Tower.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Tower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Tower swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
A punch combination from Heavyweight misses.
Tower throws a body kick that misses.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower moves out of range.
Tower is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower is having none of it.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Tower scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Tower.
Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tower scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
I was talking to Tower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Tower pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Tower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Tower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tower pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tower gets through Heavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heavyweight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Tower misses with a punch to the body.
Tower misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Heavyweight is working Tower over against the cage.
Tower is breathing heavily.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower.
Tower throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Tower breaks from the clinch.
Heavyweight misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Heavyweight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tower tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Tower back against the cage.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower.
Tower is leaning against Heavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tower lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tower stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Tower on the inside. #BC#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
That has opened up Super Heavyweight's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heavyweight.
Crunch! Tower slams his shin into Heavyweight's torso.
Tower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tower misses the jab.
Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Tower.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heavyweight.
Super Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Heavyweight drives through and clinches with Tower against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Super Heavyweight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Heavyweight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Heavyweight lands a slapping body shot.
Tower throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Heavyweight moves into the clinch successfully.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
Tower blocking some punches.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head.
Super Heavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Tower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Tower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut.
Heavyweight is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Tower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Heavyweight misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Heavyweight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range.
Heavyweight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tower feints and then cracks Heavyweight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heavyweight down.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Heavyweight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heavyweight.
Tower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heavyweight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tower looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Tower does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tower misses its target.
Heavyweight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tower rather than just go for the knockout.
Heavyweight wants to clinch
and Tower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tower takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Tower counters with a big head kick but Heavyweight shrugs it off.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Heavyweight walks into a straight right hand from Tower.#CUT#
The cut above Super Heavyweight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heavyweight to score with a decent uppercut.
Heavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavyweight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tower counters with a right hand to the body.
Heavyweight is breathing heavily.
Heavyweight swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Tower counters with a series of strikes that sends Heavyweight to the canvas! Tower follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Tower trying to control but Heavyweight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tower drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tower jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heavyweight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Heavyweight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tower. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Tower trying to control but Heavyweight is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heavyweight is trying to control the position but Tower postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Heavyweight.
Tower defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand.
Tower looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Super Heavyweight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Heavyweight misses the shot to the body.
Heavyweight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tower.
Heavyweight looks to clinch
and Tower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heavyweight misses the body punch
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower scores with the left hand. Heavyweight knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
Super Heavyweight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Super Heavyweight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Wolff
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Wolff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tower moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolff connects with a body shot.
Wolff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolff lands a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wolff.
Tower blocks a low kick nicely.
Tower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tower moves away from the strike by Wolff.
Tower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolff throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Tower lands a big shot that drops Wolff! Can he finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Bartholomäus Wolff has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tower manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Tower trying to control the position.
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolff tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tower looking to control.
Tower keeping moving, preventing Wolff from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolff won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
Wolff trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wolff has control of Tower's left arm, preventing Tower from doing any damage. #SUB#
Tower drops back looking for a leg! Wolff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolff manages to kick Tower off! Tower jumps back into Wolff's guard.
Tower wants to control from the top but Wolff keeps moving. #T3#
Wolff is trying to keep Tower in close.
Wolff is controlling Tower's posture.
Tower trying to control but Wolff is working from the bottom.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolff is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolff trying to keep a closed guard but Tower is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolff scores with a shot to the body.
Wolff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Tower throws a leg kick but Wolff checks it.
Wolff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolff lands a head kick!
Wolff lands with a straight right. Tower didn't see that one coming.
Tower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolff.
Tower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tower scrambles back to his feet.
Wolff thows a leg kick but Tower checks it #KD#
and Tower counters with a beautiful punch that sends Wolff to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolff controlling Tower's posture.
Wolff can't keep his opponent in guard - Tower advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bartholomäus Wolff's cut.
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#
Tower shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolff missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tower's hands.
Wolff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
A big left from Wolff misses.
Tower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wolff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolff swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolff scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Wolff.
Tower misses the jab.#T1#
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolff throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.
Wolff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolff throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a thumping low kick.
Tower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Wolff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolff.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wolff. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wolff with a jab.
Tower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolff.
Wolff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tower looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wolff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolff scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower walks into a stiff left hand from Wolff.#CL#
Tower closes the distance and clinches.
Tower throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolff.
Wolff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolff lands a shoulder strike.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolff can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Wolff lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tower fails to land.
Wolff pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tower jumps guard but Wolff stands there with Tower around his waist. Tower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower.
Tower misses with some punches.
Tower throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolff.
Tower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Tower pulls guard effortlessly.
Tower controls Wolff momentarily but Wolff frees himself. #T3#
Wolff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tower working a defensive guard but Wolff manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tower is looking to regain half guard here but Wolff keeps moving and retains side control.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tower is letting Wolff control him for a moment.
Wolff working away.
You can see the frustration on Tower's face as Wolff controls the position.
Tower tries to bench press Wolff off him but Wolff keeps the position.
Wolff controls the position from side control.
Tower is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomäus Wolff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartholomäus Wolff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolff cracks Tower with a good jab.
Tower has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wolff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tower walks into a jab.
Tower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wolff misses with a head kick.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wolff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wolff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tower on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolff thows a body kick. Tower tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tower will feel that in the morning.
Tower takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Wolff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tower. That did some damage!
Tower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
Wolff scores with a sloppy right hand. Tower should have avoided that one.
Donk. Wolff catches Tower right on the button with a cross.
Wolff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolff tries a low kick but Tower avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tower misses its target.
Wolff sizes up Tower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Wolff.
Wolff scores with a punch to the head.
Wolff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolff with a hook.
Tower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tower finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolff's head.
Jab by Wolff.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolff.
Wolff throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Wolff throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Tower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tower moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tower counters with a thumping low kick.
Wolff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolff misses with a looping left.
Wolff throws a leg kick but Tower sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolff tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Wolff throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.
Tower moves out of range of the body kick.
Tower tried to counter with a leg kick but Wolff avoided it.#T3#
Wolff scores with a body shot.
Wolff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolff throws a chopping leg kick but Tower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolff.
Tower looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolff lands with a nice body punch.
Wolff misses with a low kick as Tower jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Tower. Beautiful body shot.
Wolff throws a leg kick
and Tower counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Wolff out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Tower is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
Iain Tower took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EMP Openweight Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Pripyat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Pripyat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pripyat.
Pripyat won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tower controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Tower trying to control the position.
#T1#
Tower keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at AK Beasties inform us that Tower has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pripyat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pripyat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Pripyat working away.#T2#
Pripyat looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tower is avoiding damage well.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Pripyat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pripyat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tower is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pripyat prevents Tower from standing back up.
Tower has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.
Pripyat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pripyat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pripyat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Tower controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tower trying to control here.
Pripyat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tower is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
Tower is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pripyat scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pripyat content to control rather than advance.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Tower is working away.
Pripyat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tower is holding on to half guard well.
Pripyat content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tower looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pripyat fails with the takedown.
Pripyat fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Tower drops Pripyat with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pripyat looks back up at him and smiles so Tower waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Pripyat misses with a takedown
and Tower counters with a huge right that knocks Pripyat out cold! Tower is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower! Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Iain Tower made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Pripyat takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Pripyat gets a double leg takedown into Tower's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pripyat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tower controlling the position.
Tower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pripyat chips away with some ground and pound.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tower's head.
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pripyat controls the pace.
Pripyat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Tower 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.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pripyat postures up in Tower's guard and throws a big left but Tower blocks it. #T1#
Pripyat trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Tower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tower tries to stand but Pripyat is controlling from the bottom.
Pripyat pulls Tower in close to his closed guard and prevents Tower from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pripyat is looking to sweep but instead, Tower has passed into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Tower is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pripyat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pripyat. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pripyat connects with a nice short shot to Tower's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Tower is working away.
Tower makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tower.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pripyat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tower avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pripyat throws a strike but Tower rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tower postures up.
Pripyat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tower wants to stand but Pripyat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pripyat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tower seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pripyat pulls Tower in to control the position.
Tower trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pripyat's guard.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Pripyat pulls Tower in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pripyat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pripyat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tower stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tower wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tower misses its target.
Pripyat is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pripyat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Tower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Pripyat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pripyat is in Tower's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat 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##TD2#
Pripyat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tower!
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Tower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pripyat misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat cracks Tower with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pripyat working the strikes but Tower uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pripyat.
Tower is trying to stand back up but Pripyat is controlling him
Pripyat misses with a head shot. Tower uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tower is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
#T1#
Pripyat trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom.
Pripyat throwing strikes from guard but Tower blocks nicely.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat throwing strikes from guard but Tower blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pripyat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.
Tower looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pripyat or perhaps it was just good defense by Tower, which made it look bad.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pripyat.
Pripyat shoots in for a takedown but Tower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iain Tower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Pripyat shoots for a takedown but Tower saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pripyat. #SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pripyat's guard! Nice work there by Tower!
Karelin Pripyat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tower won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Tower showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tower is looking to stand up but Pripyat won't let him.
Tower showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Pripyat is working an open guard so Tower takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pripyat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tower avoids it really well and circles away.
Iain Tower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Pripyat moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Tower connects with a right hand. Pripyat shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pripyat dives in and scores a takedown into Tower's guard.
Tower is wriggling around but Pripyat manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Tower is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Pripyat gets a double leg takedown into Tower's guard.
Pripyat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Tower's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tower can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tower won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Tower content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Tower defends easily.
Pripyat controlling Tower's posture.
Tower preventing the sweep.
Tower advances position into side control!
Pripyat tries to buck Tower off but Tower is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying to control Tower's posture but Tower avoids it.
Tower wants to stand but Pripyat has his arm trapped. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face as Tower controls the position. #SU#
Tower decides to stand back up.
Pripyat doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
#TD2#
Tower gets caught napping as Pripyat dives in and scores a takedown. Tower manages to retain guard.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses.
Pripyat throws a big elbow that misses.
Pripyat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat looks to land a strike but Tower avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pripyat won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tower's head.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pripyat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.
Pripyat trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.
Pripyat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tower manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Tower.
Pripyat working some strikes from top position.
Pripyat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Pripyat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tower haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tower managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karelin Pripyat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Pripyat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pripyat lands a jab.#TD2#
Pripyat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pripyat lands in his opponent's guard.
Pripyat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pripyat chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Tower keeps moving.
Pripyat trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pripyat controlling Tower's posture. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.#T2#
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.
Tower controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tower defends it easily.
Iain Tower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tower is looking to stand up but Pripyat won't let him.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Tower sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pripyat is trying to keep Tower in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Tower passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Tower is controlling well.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tower.
Tower is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pripyat connects with the punch.#T4##TD2#
Pripyat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pripyat throws a strike but Tower rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat wants to control but Tower passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Tower is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tower content to control rather than advance.
Tower wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
That's time! Tower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pripyat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pripyat tries to clinch up.
Pripyat dives in for a single leg takedown but Tower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Pripyat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pripyat throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tower is keeping the position for now.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Tower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pripyat throws a big right hand that misses.
Pripyat trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom.
Tower wants to get back to his feet but Pripyat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pripyat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pripyat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pripyat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pripyat distracts Tower with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat stopping the sweep attempt from Tower.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Pripyat.#TD2#
Pripyat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pripyat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tower's head. #T3#
Pripyat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tower sees it coming and defends easily.
Pripyat slows the pace down in half guard.
Tower taking some punishment here, with Pripyat in his half guard.
Pripyat is trying to control. Tower wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tower is controlling Pripyat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pripyat performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Pripyat.
Tower wants to control but Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pripyat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pripyat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tower defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pripyat trying to control the action but Tower is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tower trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin Pripyat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pripyat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karelin Pripyat!
During a confident post fight interview, Karelin Pripyat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 79
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Grabber throws an off balance right hand
and Tower counters with a solid body kick.
We've been told by Grabber's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grabber misses with a hook. Tower ducked under it nicely.
Grabber swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grabber's corner calls for a 1-2. Grabber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Tower has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grabber lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Grabber scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grabber.
Tower presses Grabber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grabber prevents a body shot from Tower.
Tower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grabber smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
A head kick misses from Tower. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Grabber there.#CL#
Grabber has closed the distance and engaged Tower in a clinch.
Tower lands a shoulder strike.
Tower misses with the head strike.
Grabber lands with a short shot to the head.
Tower lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
Grabber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Towers head.
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grabber has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
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!
Tower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Grabber controls his hands.
Grabber working aggressively here.
Tower misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grabber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grabber has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Tower lands an uppercut.#T2#
Tower misses with the head strike.
Grabber misses with some punches.
Tower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower.
Grabber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tower presses Grabber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grabber is breathing heavily.
Tower prevents a body shot from Grabber.
A right handed body shot lands from Tower.
Tower has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grabber seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tower can turn it around.
Tower throws a head punch that misses.
Grabber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tower scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Tower decides to pull guard.
Tower throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tower wants to hit a switch here but Grabber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tower there!
Grabber avoids the attempt from Tower to control.#T3#
Tower is desperately trying to improve his position but Grabber has a good base and remains in mount.
Tower tries to hold on but Grabber postures up.
Tower can't escape the position.
Tower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tower tries to hold on but Grabber postures up.#T4#
Grabber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tower slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tower wants to get back to full guard.
Grabber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tower does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tower is looking for a sweep. Grabber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tower tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Grabber has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tower is looking to improve his position but Grabber isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Crotch Grabber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Grabber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tower has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Tower moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Grabber goes down! Can Tower finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Crotch Grabber has been cut.#SUB2#
Tower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grabber looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grabber looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grabber! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower can't do much from the bottom here.
Grabber trying to control the position but Tower is working away. #T1#
Tower tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Tower looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Tower is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Grabber to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tower postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grabber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tower, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Tower working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grabber has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tower actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tower tries to roll over but Grabber keeps him under control.#T3#
Tower has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grabber is working away from the top position though.
Tower might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grabber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tower manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tower has his feet on Grabber's thighs here. He's pushed Grabber off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Grabber screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower is the new heavyweight champion!
Iain Tower took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TGC 75
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Tower throws a body kick that misses.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Tower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Tower.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Tower there.
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Tower.
Tower blocks a jab.
Tower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Tower fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
A jab from Cobb misses.
A solid body kick from Tower.
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tower.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Tower catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tower has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cobb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Tower gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Tower slips under a jab.
Tower staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cobb.
Tower moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Tower only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tower moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb misses with a double jab
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Cobb was not able to check.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tower.#T2#
Tower pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobb is out of range and Tower settles back down.
Tower tries to clinch up
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cobb if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Cobb throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Tower's shoulder, as Tower tries to avoid the shot.
Tower explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tower is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Cobb walks into a left hand. #T3#
Tower tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Tower. That snapped Cobb's head back.
Cobb is looking to chop away at Tower's legs.
Tower throws a lazy head kick
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Cobb was not able to check.
Cobb with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Tower feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Tower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower dips to his left and cracks Cobb with an uppercut!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tower finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Tower tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Tower cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Tower defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Tower does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Tower.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Tower sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cobb throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tower has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Tower working aggressively here.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tower.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tower throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##TD2#
Tower manages to pull guard.
Tower wants to control the position but Cobb says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tower wants to sweep but Cobb has passed to side control!
Tower is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tower is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Tower tries to roll over but Cobb keeps him under control.
Tower makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tower.#SU#
Cobb stands up and waves to Tower to follow him.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Tower staying out of range there.
Tower on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Tower's shoulder, as Tower tries to avoid the shot.
Tower tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobb is wise to it.
Jab from Tower.
Tower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Tower throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
An inside leg kick lands from Tower.
Tower misses with a body shot
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tower slips under a jab from Cobb.
Tyson Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tower lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tower throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Tower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
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!
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Tower counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tower throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Tower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tower moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Tower throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Tower lands a body shot.
Cobb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Tower moved out of range.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tower walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Tower checks a leg kick.
Tower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Cobb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Tower catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Tower throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tower walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb misses the jab.
Tower moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Tower slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tower lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming.
Tower lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tower avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Tower misses with a body shot.
Tower throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Tower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tower throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Tower manages to avoid it.#T2#
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Tower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Tower. Beautiful body shot.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Tower throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tower connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tower connects with a looping right hand.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Tower throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Tower bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Tower lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Tower is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tower.
Nice shot by Tower.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobb scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a nice leg kick.
Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Tower throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobb throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Tower lands a leg kick that knocks Cobb off balance momentarily.#T4#
Tower throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tower.
A good leg kick by Tower.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tower's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good work by Cobb as he checks the leg kick.
Tower scores with a body shot.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Tower's shoulder, as Tower tries to avoid the shot.
Tower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobb scores with a hook.
Donk. Cobb catches Tower right on the button with a cross.
Tower tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Tower misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tower 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!
Iain Tower managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC 55 Mumu vs Thomas
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Biscuit throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Biscuit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit connects with a body shot.
Biscuit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biscuit throws a leg kick but Tower moved away.
Tower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biscuit throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
It appears Tower was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tower staying out of range there.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biscuit circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit tries to bum rush Tower with a series of wild strikes but Tower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tower wants to clinch but Biscuit slips to the side#TD2#
and Biscuit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tower won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower wants to control but Biscuit postures up.
Tower gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tower is pressing down on Biscuit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Biscuit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Biscuit working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biscuit defends well.
Biscuit won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
Tower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biscuit manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tower trying to control but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biscuit is keeping the position for now.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Tower forces his way into half guard.
Biscuit is refusing to be controlled, as Tower sits in half guard.
Tower is really struggling to control Biscuit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biscuit is not content to let Tower control the position.
Biscuit trying to hold on to Tower's head to control him but Tower postures up.
Tower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biscuit's head.
Biscuit tries to roll over but Tower keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tower is trying to control the action in half guard but Biscuit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Biscuit won't allow Tower to pass to mount.
Tower seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biscuit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Tower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biscuit wants to get back to full guard.
Biscuit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Biscuit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Biscuit is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tower throws out a leg kick but Biscuit moves out of range and Tower only half commits. #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.
Biscuit doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Tower thows a body kick. Biscuit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Biscuit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tower.
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biscuit has time to react.
Tower moves away from the strike by Biscuit.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit shoots for a double leg takedown but Tower sprawls well. He's pushed Biscuit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biscuit on the side of the head.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Biscuit misses the body punch
and Biscuit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tower checks a leg kick.
Biscuit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
BOOM! Tower lands a beautiful left hook that drops Biscuit. Biscuit tries to recover but Tower is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Biscuit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Heavyweight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Heavyweight pushes Tower up against the cage in a clinch.
Tower misses with a body punch.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tower controls the action.
Heavyweight misses with a punch on the inside.
Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight stands there with Tower around his waist. Tower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Tower is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
#T1#
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tower's head.
A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Tower.
A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tower has had enough of the clinch but Heavyweight keeps him there for the moment.
Tower lands a right hand.
A short left from Tower.
A frustrated look appears on Tower's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower pushes Heavyweight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Tower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight is working Tower over against the cage.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight won't allow it.
Tower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heavyweight lands an uppercut.
Tower has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heavyweight lands an uppercut.
Tower struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards. #T3#
Tower throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.
A short right from Tower on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Tower's ribcage. Tower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heavyweight cracks Tower with a nice body shot.
Heavyweight lands a right hand.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Tower can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
#TD#
Tower pulls guard effortlessly.
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heavyweight controls the pace.#T4#
Tower keeping full guard, as Heavyweight tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tower trying to control the position.
Heavyweight controlling from the top position.
Heavyweight looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Heavyweight sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
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#
Heavyweight tries to clinch but Tower moves out of range.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Heavyweight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Heavyweight as he connects with a hook.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heavyweight misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Heavyweight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tower prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Heavyweight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight pushes Tower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Tower swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heavyweight to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Heavyweight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
Tower tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Heavyweight gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Super Heavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.#TD#
Tower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heavyweight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Heavyweight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heavyweight wants to pass the guard but Tower is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tower looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heavyweight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Heavyweight postures up.
Heavyweight content to stall in guard here.
Heavyweight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heavyweight content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Heavyweight has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Heavyweight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Super Heavyweight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heavyweight doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Heavyweight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tower is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Heavyweight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
Tower jumps guard but Heavyweight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tower trying to stall but Heavyweight improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower. #T4#
Tower is trying to pull guard but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Tower pulls guard.
Heavyweight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heavyweight tries to free his leg and advance position but Tower is retaining full guard.
Tower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heavyweight controls the pace.
Heavyweight won't allow Tower to sweep him here.
Heavyweight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heavyweight trying to control the position from guard on top but Tower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Heavyweight digs a good hook to Tower's body.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tower slips a jab and a cross from Heavyweight.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Decent striking displayed by Heavyweight there.#CL2#
Heavyweight closes the distance and pushes Tower back into the cage.
Tower working aggressively here.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower lands with a right to the head.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heavyweight tries to work over Tower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heavyweight gets through Tower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tower lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Tower drops back down to his feet.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tower lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower.
Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavyweight just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Heavyweight lands a shot to the body.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
Tower throws a head punch that misses.
Tower looking to stall.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower tries to work over Heavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tower fails to pull guard.
Heavyweight lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heavyweight is leaning against Tower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Tower is rocked!
Tower tries to pull guard but Heavyweight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower.
Tower seems to have got his legs back now.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tower backwards.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
A short left from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body punch.
Heavyweight cracks Tower with a nice body shot.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Tower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tower's gas tank.
Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tower.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight. #T4#
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heavyweight dips a shoulder and cracks Tower with a mighty uppercut! Tower falls back against the cage and Heavyweight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tower 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 - Heavyweight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Heavyweight!
Super Heavyweight is the new super heavyweight champion!
Super Heavyweight 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:
IFC 45 - Tower V Murha
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Murha feints a jab promting Tower to slip. Murha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tower slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murha throws out the jab.
Murha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murha takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower throws the left hand but Murha avoids the punch easily.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
Murha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murha slips a straight right by Tower.
Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Murha lands a nice looking body shot.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Murha lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Murha misses.
Good work by Tower as he checks the leg kick.
Murha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Murha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tower is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Tower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murha. Murha obviously looking to wear him down.
Tower throws the kick towards the body but Murha avoids it.
A nice side step and Murha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murha stuffs the takedown attempt from Tower. Tower gets slowly back to his feet.
Murha misses with a body shot.
Tower throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Tower scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Murha manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tower keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower. #BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Murha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tower blocks a jab.
Murha throws a series of punches but Tower moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
Murha misses the jab.#T2#
Tower misses with an attempted mid kick.
#KD#
Nice combo by Tower! Oh, that's hurt him - Murha falls to the canvas and Tower follows him into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Big Murha has been cut.
Murha prevents Tower from moving into mount.
Murha is not content to let Tower control the position.
Murha is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Tower wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murha, who protects the arm well.
Tower has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tower trying to control the action but Murha is working from the bottom.
Tower is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tower working the ground and pound but Murha is defending the strikes.
Tower wants to control but Murha is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tower throwing strikes but Murha manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tower is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tower tries to get to full guard but Murha has control of the leg.
Murha wants to pass to mount but Tower is defending the position.
Murha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tower tries to get to full guard but Murha has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Murha tries to score with a low kick but Tower moves his leg out of the way.
Murha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murha throws out a leg kick but Tower moves out of range and Murha only half commits.
Tower throws a counter high kick but Murha was just alert enough to avoid it.#KD#
Tower knocks Murha to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Tower working the strikes but Murha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tower prevents Murha from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower trying to control from Murha's half guard. Murha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tower wants to control from the top but Murha keeps moving.
Murha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Murha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tower is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tower sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murha keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully.
Murha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tower is looking to land body kicks.
Murha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Tower tenderised Murha's leg. Murha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murha misses with a lunging right hand
and Tower counters with a right hand to the body.
Murha is breathing heavily.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
Tower wants to clinch up but Murha keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Murha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Tower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tower lands with a cross.
Murha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murha takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Murha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Tower swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tower lands with a right hand.
Murha misses the jab.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Murha connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tower.
Murha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murha lands with an overhand left.
Murha throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a thumping low kick.
Tower scores with a leg kick.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower checks the leg kick.
Tower blocks the body kick.
Murha misses with a body shot.
Tower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murha.#T4##CL#
Tower closes the distance and pushes Murha back into the cage.
Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murha walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha misses with an uppercut. Tower saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murha.
Murha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha moves out of range of the strikes.
Murha throws a leg kick that misses.
Murha throws the kick towards the body but Tower avoids it.
Murha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murha.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
Murha lands a jab to the head.
Murha tries to land a body kick
and Tower counters with an inside leg kick.
Murha thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Murha throws a series of punches but Tower avoids them all with ease.
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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Murha stuns Tower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Tower lands a left and a right that sends Murha crashing to the canvas! Tower dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Murha is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower loads up with a big shot that hurts Murha! He's pulled Tower in close but Tower has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Murha survive? More strikes from Tower and Murha is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFC 40
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Koniu throws a looping overhand right but Tower ducks down to avoid it.
Koniu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koniu loads up on a big right hand but Tower slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Tower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower throws a lazy body kick
and Koniu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tower seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koniu tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koniu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Tower looks to land a combination but Koniu avoids it well.
Koniu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#KD#
Tower cracks Koniu with an uppercut from hell and Koniu crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tower's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koniu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koniu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tower prevents Koniu from escaping the position.
Tower trying to control the action but Koniu is working from the bottom.
Koniu wants to get back to his feet but Tower is dominant here and he's now got Koniu's back!#T1##SUB#
Koniu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tower gets his way!
Tower missing with strikes from the back.
Koniu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Koniu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tower off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Tower sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Koniu taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Iain Tower waved his t-shirt featuring KAGED's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavyweight moves out of range as Tower strikes.
Tower throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Tower.
Heavyweight has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Nice jab there from Tower. #KD2#
Tower lands a high kick to the side of Heavyweight's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Tower dives into guard, looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tower drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tower jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heavyweight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tower postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully.
Heavyweight controls Tower momentarily but Tower frees himself.
Tower wants to control from the top but Heavyweight keeps moving.
Heavyweight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
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.
Heavyweight trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
Super Heavyweight's cut is getting worse.
Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heavyweight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tower.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Heavyweight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heavyweight looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range. #T3#
Tower looks to throw the jab but Heavyweight is out of range.
It looked like Heavyweight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tower's coach down at True North Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tower's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Tower slips the punch.
Tower was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Super Heavyweight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tower throws a leg kick but Heavyweight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. Heavyweight catches Tower right on the button with a cross.
Heavyweight digs a good body shot into Tower's ribs.
Tower defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand.
Heavyweight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavyweight.
Tower throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem.
Heavyweight throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tower to counter with a crisp jab.
Heavyweight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tower.
It looked like Heavyweight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tower.
Heavyweight misses with a hook
and Tower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tower blocks a jab.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tower throws a low kick but Heavyweight moves out of range easily.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range.
And Tower responds with a good body kick, but Heavyweight manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heavyweight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heavyweight throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Heavyweight is looking to wear down Tower with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tower's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Heavyweight misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Tower counters with a left and a right that hurts Heavyweight! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tower jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Heavyweight is rocked!
Tower can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heavyweight is looking to escape.
Tower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Heavyweight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Tower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Heavyweight misses.
Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Tower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tower moves out of range as Heavyweight strikes.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Tower counters with a left and a right that hurts Heavyweight! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tower jumps into full mount!
Oh Heavyweight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Tower looking for a guillotine from mount but Heavyweight is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heavyweight seems to have got his legs back now.
Heavyweight is squirming around, avoiding Tower's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tower seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Heavyweight is holding on tight.
Tower looking to control but Heavyweight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Tower controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Tower is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heavyweight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tower sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tower throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Tower working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Tower thowing shots but they're missing.
Tower can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heavyweight is looking to escape.
Tower wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tower looking to control but Heavyweight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heavyweight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tower throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heavyweight because Tower loaded up on that one. #T3#
Tower moves to the back position.
Heavyweight tries to break free.
Tower has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Heavyweight is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tower gets his way!
#SUB2#
Tower is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Heavyweight has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tower has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Heavyweight taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tower doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower is the new super heavyweight champion!
Iain Tower gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC New Year Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Tower and Lomachenko are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tower throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Lomachenko into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tower knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
IFC XXVIII
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaalee has time to react.
Tower takes one on the button.
Tower misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaalee missing with a left hand there. Tower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tower appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Kaalee 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.
Tower blocks the body kick.
Kaalee throws a looping overhand right but Tower ducks down to avoid it.
Kaalee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tower paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaalee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaalee tries to close the distance and clinch but Tower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaalee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tower - that will leave a mark!
Tower jabs Kaalee right on the nose. Kaalee blinks but takes it well.
Kaalee scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalee misses with a jab to the body
and Tower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaalee's knee momentarily.
Tower misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Tower is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaalee's half guard.
Tower wants to take a breather but Kaalee is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Kaalee actively working from the bottom here.
Kaalee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tower manages to pass to mount!
Kaalee tries to hold on but Tower pushes him away.
Kaalee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kaalee just trying to survive but Tower is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kaalee is trying to get back to his feet but Tower has full control of the position and if anything, Kaalee has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Tower patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tower is hanging on to Kaalee's back as he tries to escape.
Tower thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Kaalee is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Tower has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kaalee is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Jab by Tower.
Tower throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bell's head.
Tower lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Greg Bell has been cut.
Bell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Bell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tower on his heels. He'll look to pass Tower's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Tower looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tower is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tower wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Tower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Bell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bell has managed to get both his arms back between Tower's legs - danger averted.
Bell content to stall in guard here.
Bell connects with a couple of short punches.
Bell content to stall in guard here.
Tower working a defensive guard here.
Tower looking for a sweep. Not yet Tower, not yet. #SUB#
Bell content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tower has locked up a guillotine! Tower's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bell is holding on here and Tower must be using up a lot of energy. Bell has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tower gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iain Tower!
After the big win, Iain Tower made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
IFC XX
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Tower misses.
It seemed like Cordova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tower.
A combination from Cordova does no damage.
Cordova throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Cordova has managed to clinch.
Tower misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cordova.
Tower is trying to pull guard but Cordova has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Tower is trying to force a seperation but Cordova has the dominant position.#T1#
Cordova misses with a punch on the inside.
Tower lands a left hand.
#TD#
Tower successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cordova defends well.
Tower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Tower is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cordova throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tower's body to avoid the submission. Tower has instead reached around Cordova's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tower arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Tower throws a head kick that misses.
Rasizade with the counter takedown but Tower avoids it easily.
Crunch! Tower slams his shin into Rasizade's torso.
Tower misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Rasizade forces Tower back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tower.
A shot in the inside from Tower.
A head punch on the inside from Rasizade fails to land.
Rasizade misses with a punch to the body.
Tower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tower breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Tower cracks Rasizade with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rasizade looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tower finish him?
#ROC#
Rasizade is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Toghrul Rasizade has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower lands a slapping body shot.
Rasizade is still on wobbly legs! Can Tower finish him?
A head kick by Tower - that's a beauty! Rasizade is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Tower can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iain Tower!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFC XII
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Tower connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Laszlo Lukacs has been cut.
Tower lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lukacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Lukacs misses with a straight right.
As Lukacs tries to get set, Tower tries to push him back and clinch up but Lukacs manages to avoid the attempt.
Laszlo Lukacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukacs throws a right and a left that Tower avoids nicely.
Lukacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Tower counters with a flying knee that drops Lukacs! #ROC#
Lukacs is rocked!
Tower postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Lukacs's head off the mat! Lukacs is out! He's out! Tower jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
A relieved looking Iain Tower 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Tower is looking to slow Pedro down with leg kicks. #CL#
Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tower tries to pull guard but Pedro won't allow it.
Tower is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pedro is keeping busy.
Tower is trying to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling him.
Tower tries to pull guard but Pedro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pedro working Tower over with knees to the body.
Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tower fails to pull guard.
Curtis Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Tower.
Pedro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tower avoids it.
Tower tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pedro smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tower, pushing him back against the cage.
Tower wants to break free but Pedro has control.
#BC#
Pedro breaks from the clinch.
Pedro slips a straight right by Tower.#T1#
Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pedro backing away here, and Tower unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Tower gets caught napping as Pedro dives in and scores a takedown. Tower manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Tower looking for a guillotine here but Pedro defends easily.
Tower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tower pulls Pedro in close to his closed guard and prevents Pedro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tower is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pedro frees his head nicely. Oh but Tower has switched to an armbar! Pedro is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Iain Tower!
Our winner, Iain Tower, 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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