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Event:
KOTR 20
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagdazar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Remington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Remington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Remington just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Remington moves out of range.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Remington blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Remington! But no joy.
Mircea Bagdazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remington throws an overhand right that lands on Bagdazar's shoulder, as Bagdazar tries to avoid the shot.
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Remington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Remington blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
A nice side step and Remington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Remington counters with a nice body shot.
Remington checks a leg kick nicely.
Remington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Remington blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Remington tries to land a leg kick but Bagdazar saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Bagdazar 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.
Remington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bagdazar motions for Remington to come forward. Bagdazar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remington thumps Bagdazar with a low kick.
Remington 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.
Bagdazar throws a solid leg kick but Remington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bagdazar.
Bagdazar throws a body kick that misses
and Remington counters with a right hand to the body.
Bagdazar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bagdazar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bagdazar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Remington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagdazar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remington.
Bagdazar looks to land a body kick but Remington moved away.
Remington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bagdazar misses with an uppercut.
Remington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bagdazar rather than just go for the knockout.
Bagdazar misses with a right hand
and Remington counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Remington moves out of range of the body kick from Bagdazar.
Remington throws out a counter right but Bagdazar avoids it with no problem.
Bagdazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Remington avoids the head kick by Bagdazar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Remington! But no joy.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Remington looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagdazar is just out of range.
A lazy left from Remington finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Remington.
Remington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Remington moves out of range of the leg kick from Bagdazar.
A little jabbing left from Remington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagdazar throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Remington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Bagdazar misses its intended target.
Bagdazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Remington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Remington moves out of range.
Remington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bagdazar looks to land a body kick but Remington moved away.
Remington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bagdazar with a body shot.
Remington moves out of range as Bagdazar throws a body kick.
Remington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses
and Remington counters with a nice leg kick.
Bagdazar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remington.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Remington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagdazar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remington throws a fast counter high kick but Bagdazar manages to duck under it in time.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick
and Remington counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagdazar looks for the body kick but Remington saw that one coming.
Remington is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bagdazar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Remington.
Remington looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bagdazar looks to throw the jab but Remington is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Remington misses.
Remington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bagdazar throws out the jab.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bagdazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagdazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagdazar throws a hook to the side of Remington's head but Remington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Bagdazar.
Remington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagdazar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Remington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick
and Remington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bagdazar thinking. #T2#
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Remington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Bagdazar misses
and Remington counters with a nice leg kick.
Bagdazar looks to land a body kick but Remington moved away.
Bagdazar loads up on a big right hand but Remington slips the punch.
Mircea Bagdazar is winning the standup battle so far.
Remington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bagdazar throws an off balance right hand
enabling Remington to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Bagdazar
and Remington counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses
and Remington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bagdazar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bagdazar with a body shot.
Remington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Remington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Remington throws out a counter right but Bagdazar avoids it with no problem.
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 Mircea Bagdazar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Bagdazar misses
and Remington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Remington blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
A head kick misses from Bagdazar.
A little jabbing left from Remington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mircea Bagdazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Bagdazar.
Remington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Remington moves out of range of the body kick from Bagdazar.
Remington throws a fast counter high kick but Bagdazar manages to duck under it in time.
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remington blocks a low kick nicely.
Bagdazar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRemington.
Bagdazar is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Bagdazar does no damage.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Remington shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bagdazar throws a leg kick
and Remington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bagdazar really felt that one!
Remington takes a swing at Bagdazar's ribcage but misses.
Bagdazar is looking for a counter combo.
Bagdazar throws a lazy head kick
and Remington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagdazar throws a poor cross that misses
and Remington counters with a right hand to the body.
Bagdazar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Remington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bagdazar with a body shot.
Remington avoids the head kick by Bagdazar.
Remington throws out a counter right but Bagdazar avoids it with no problem.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bagdazar with a body shot.
Remington misses with a straight left.
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Bagdazar misses
and Remington counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick
and Remington counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Bagdazar is rocked!
Remington connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bagdazar out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Remington!
Luke Remington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KOTR 18
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Gadar connects with a jab.
Gadar scores with a shot to the body.
Gadar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagdazars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gadar lands a nice hook to Bagdazar's body. Bagdazar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gadar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bagdazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Gadar moves out of range.
Bagdazar misses with a straight right.
Gadar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagdazar.
Bagdazar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gadar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagdazar throws a low kick, looking for Gadar's leg but Gadar calmly moves out of range.
Bagdazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gadar lunges at Bagdazar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bagdazar's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gadar cracks Bagdazar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bagdazar misses with a leg kick
and Gadar counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gadar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagdazar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gadar scores with a nice right hand.
Bagdazar misses with a low kick.
Bagdazar throws a hook to the side of Gadar's head but Gadar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick
and Gadar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Bagdazar is rocked!
Bagdazar glances at the clock... BAM! Gadar nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bagdazar crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bagdazar is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Gadar!
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Event:
KOTR 16 MAX GP Final
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Trabowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mircea Bagdazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar tried to counter with a leg kick but Trabowski avoided it.
Trabowski 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.
Bagdazar misses with a few strikes there.
Trabowski's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Trabowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Trabowski avoids the head kick by Bagdazar.
Trabowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trabowski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bagdazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trabowski looks to land a combination but Bagdazar avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Bagdazar.
Trabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trabowski throws a head kick but Bagdazar moves out of range.
Bagdazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Trabowski moves out of range easily.
Bagdazar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski swinging wildly here.
Trabowski misses with a two punch combination.
Bagdazar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trabowski.
Trabowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Bagdazar's head.#T1#
Bagdazar misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Trabowski misses.
Bagdazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagdazar keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Bagdazar was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Trabowski blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Bagdazar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagdazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trabowski misses with an uppercut.
Trabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar looks for the body kick but Trabowski saw that one coming.
Trabowski connects with a body shot.
Bagdazar blocks a head kick by Trabowski.
Trabowski throws a right and a left that Bagdazar avoids nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trabowski!
A punch combination from Trabowski misses. #T2#
Bagdazar tries a low kick but Trabowski avoids it.
Trabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Bagdazar.
Trabowski is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot lands for Trabowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagdazar throws a hook but Trabowski avoids it easily.
Trabowski tries to clinch but Bagdazar moves out of range.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Trabowski moves out of range.
Bagdazar throws a shot from downtown. Trabowski moves away and avoids it.
Bagdazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Trabowski.
Trabowski throws a series of punches but Bagdazar avoids them all with ease.
Trabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trabowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trabowski misses with a few strikes there.
Trabowski ducks under a wild hook from Bagdazar.
A punch combination from Trabowski misses.
Bagdazar 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.
Samuel Trabowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bagdazar misses with a low kick.
Trabowski throws a counter combo.
Bagdazar looks for the body kick but Trabowski saw that one coming.
Samuel Trabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bagdazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Trabowski.
Trabowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagdazar circles away.
Bagdazar tried to counter with a leg kick but Trabowski avoided it.
Trabowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bagdazar misses with a body kick.
Bagdazar misses with a double jab.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Trabowski moves out of range.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Trabowski is looking for the big counter here.
Trabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Trabowski moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bagdazar misses the target.
Bagdazar looks for the body kick but Trabowski saw that one coming.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar looks to land a left hand but Trabowski moved out of range nicely.
Trabowski throws a right and a left that Bagdazar avoids nicely. #T1#
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Trabowski ducks under a wild hook from Bagdazar.
A nice combination there by Trabowski.
Bagdazar misses with the combination.
Bagdazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bagdazar dodges the punch combination from Trabowski.
Bagdazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trabowski moves in looking to clinch but Bagdazar pushes him off.
Trabowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bagdazar doesn't seem bothered though.
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Bagdazar misses.
Trabowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trabowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea Bagdazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trabowski blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Trabowski unleashes a big counter combination but Bagdazar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Trabowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Bagdazar should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trabowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bagdazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Trabowski.
Trabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Trabowski.
Bagdazar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Trabowski moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Trabowski misses the target.
Trabowski lands a high kick!
Trabowski looks to land a combination. Bagdazar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trabowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Bagdazar moves out of range easily.
Bagdazar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trabowski blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Trabowski is looking for the big counter here.
Bagdazar looks for the body kick but Trabowski saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Trabowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trabowski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bagdazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Trabowski moves out of range easily.
Trabowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagdazar circles away.
Trabowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bagdazar misses with a body kick.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick but Trabowski checks it.
Bagdazar misses with a wild combination.
Trabowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Trabowski.
Trabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trabowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trabowski blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Trabowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Trabowski works Bagdazar's body with a nice hook.
Bagdazar misses with a body kick.
Trabowski wants to clinch up but Bagdazar keeps it at a distance.
Bagdazar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trabowski.
Bagdazar misses with a kick to the body.
Bagdazar throws a big shot that misses.
Trabowski lands a two punch combo.
Trabowski tries to clinch but Bagdazar moves out of range.
Bagdazar misses with a low kick as Trabowski jumps back.
Trabowski is looking to clinch but Bagdazar is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Bagdazar.
Trabowski tries to clinch but Bagdazar moves out of range.
Trabowski defending well as Bagdazar loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trabowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Trabowski throws a right hand that Bagdazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bagdazar also avoids with ease.
Bagdazar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bagdazar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Trabowski counters with a series of strikes. Bagdazar will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Trabowski moves out of range.
Bagdazar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Trabowski moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bagdazar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bagdazar moves out of range as Trabowski strikes.
Trabowski blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Bagdazar 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.
Bagdazar tries to score with a low kick but Trabowski moves his leg out of the way.
Trabowski throws a right hand that Bagdazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bagdazar also avoids with ease.
Trabowski scores with a push kick.
Bagdazar throws a jab but it's blocked by Trabowski.
Mircea Bagdazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Trabowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Trabowski.
Bagdazar wants to land a leg kick but Trabowski is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Trabowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trabowski 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Trabowski!
A victorious Samuel Trabowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
KOTR 10 MAX+ 1/2
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagdazar is looking to land body kicks.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagdazar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cormier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cormier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cormier throws a looping overhand right but Bagdazar ducks down to avoid it.
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cormier throws out the jab.
Bagdazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bagdazar misses with a right hand
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar looks to land a combination but Cormier avoids it well.
Cormier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar misses with a straight left.
Bagdazar throws a push kick but Cormier slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Bagdazar blocks a jab.
Bagdazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Bagdazar moves out of range of the strikes.
Bagdazar looks to land a right hand but Cormier moved out of range.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Cormier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagdazar misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Cormier misses the target.
Bagdazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cormier .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bagdazar! But no joy.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cormier misses the target.
Bagdazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bagdazar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cormier .
Cormier misses with a looping left.
Bagdazar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagdazar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bagdazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagdazar manages to avoid it.
Cormier throws a lazy right hand but Bagdazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Bagdazar. Those never looked like landing.
Cormier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagdazar misses with a looping right.
Bagdazar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cormier is able to avoid easily.
Bagdazar misses with a low kick.
Cormier moves out of range of the body kick from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick
and Cormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Bagdazar's shoulder, as Bagdazar tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Bagdazar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bagdazar blocks a jab.
Bagdazar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bagdazar throws an overhand right that lands on Cormier 's shoulder, as Cormier tries to avoid the shot.
Cormier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick but Cormier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagdazar throws the left hand but Cormier avoids the punch easily.
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 Daniel Cormier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bagdazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cormier .
Cormier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagdazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cormier misses.
Bagdazar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Daniel Cormier is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagdazar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cormier is out of range and Bagdazar settles back down.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
Cormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Cormier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagdazar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cormier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagdazar throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cormier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cormier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Bagdazar misses.
It looked like Cormier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cormier misses with a looping left.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bagdazar slips a straight right by Cormier .
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Cormier .
Mircea Bagdazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Bagdazar.
Some wild striking there from Bagdazar.
Cormier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Cormier misses.
Bagdazar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cormier circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Cormier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Bagdazar misses with an uppercut.
Cormier blocks a low kick nicely.
Bagdazar misses with a body kick.#T2#
A big left from Bagdazar misses.
Cormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagdazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bagdazar throws a wild body kick that Cormier sees coming a mile off.
Bagdazar misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagdazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Cormier moves out of range as Bagdazar throws a body kick.
Cormier scores with a sloppy right hand. Bagdazar should have avoided that one.
Bagdazar looks to land a body kick but Cormier moved away.
Cormier throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Bagdazar misses.
Bagdazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cormier .
Cormier avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mircea Bagdazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bagdazar throws a body kick that misses
and Bagdazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bagdazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cormier 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.
Bagdazar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bagdazar looks to land a body kick but Cormier moved away.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.
Bagdazar looks to land a combination but Cormier avoids it well.
Bagdazar staying out of range there.
Cormier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Bagdazar misses
and Cormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagdazar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cormier is able to avoid easily.
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagdazar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Cormier .
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
Bagdazar throws the kick towards the body but Cormier avoids it.#T1#
Cormier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cormier misses the shot to the body.
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
Cormier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cormier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cormier checks a leg kick.
Cormier lands a glancing blow to the side of Bagdazar's head.
Cormier checks a leg kick nicely.
Bagdazar tried to score with a low kick but Cormier checks it.
Bagdazar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bagdazar misses with a few strikes there.
Bagdazar tries to land a front kick but Cormier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cormier loads up on a big right hand but Bagdazar slips the punch.
Cormier avoids the head kick by Bagdazar.
#T2#
A low kick from Bagdazar is predictable there
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagdazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagdazar misses with a hook. Cormier ducked under it nicely.
Bagdazar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagdazar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cormier .
Bagdazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagdazar staying out of range there.
Bagdazar throws a jab when Cormier was well out of range.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick but Cormier checks it.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagdazar throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Cormier misses.
Bagdazar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cormier to score with a decent uppercut.
Cormier moves out of range of the leg kick from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagdazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mircea Bagdazar.
Well Bagdazar 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mircea Bagdazar!
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Event:
KOTR 6 Welterweight GP 1/8
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Bagdazar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bagdazar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoppe.
Hoppe wants to counter the offense by Bagdazar and move into the clinch position.
Hoppe tries to clinch but Bagdazar moves out of range.
Hoppe blocks a jab.
Hoppe avoids the head kick by Bagdazar.
#CL2#
Hoppe closes the distance and clinches.
Hoppe can't find room to land a body shot as Bagdazar controls the action.
Hoppe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoppe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bagdazar's elbow.
Hoppe throws a head punch that misses.
Hoppe gets through Bagdazar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bagdazar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoppe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoppe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Bagdazar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoppe misses with some punches.
Hoppe gets through Bagdazar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoppe.
Hoppe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bagdazar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoppe won't allow it.
Bagdazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagdazar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagdazar.
Bagdazar is trying to break the clinch but Hoppe has him pressed against the ropes.
Hoppe pushes Bagdazar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hoppe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Hoppe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoppe.
Hoppe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoppe lands a nice uppercut.
Hoppe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoppe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bagdazar backwards. #ROC2#
Bagdazar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe cracks Bagdazar with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Bagdazar goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Bagdazar wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
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