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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Head lands a jab to the head.
Head misses with a double jab
and Sakovich counters with a left and a right that stings Head.
Head gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head scores with a nice strike.
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakovich, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Head 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!
Sakovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Sakovich misses with a straight right.
Head tries to counter by closing the distance.
Head throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakovich.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Head.
Head looks winded!#T1#
Sakovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Head throws a lazy head kick
and Sakovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DogFish Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakovich misses with a wild combination.
Sakovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head blocks a head kick by Sakovich.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Sakovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakovich 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.
Head throws a series of punches but Sakovich avoids them all with ease.
As Head looks to move away, Sakovich throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakovich loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Artyom Sakovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakovich swinging wildly here.
Sakovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Head checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Head's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Head is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sakovich throws a shot to the body.
Sakovich lands a leg kick that knocks Head off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakovich, as that shot connected.
Head wants to clinch
and Sakovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Sakovich misses the jab.
Sakovich scores with a one two! Head had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Sakovich.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakovich, right into the meat.
Head 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.
Head darts in trying to clinch
and Sakovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakovich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Head is out of range and Sakovich settles back down.
Head looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakovich is fending him off so far but Head persists. Nope, Sakovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Sakovich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakovich lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
Sakovich throws a quick counter kick to the body but Head avoids it.
Artyom Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DogFish Head.
Sakovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Head is out of range.
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakovich counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Sakovich both land. Nice combination.
Sakovich looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Sakovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Head's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Sakovich does no damage.
Head changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakovich tries to avoid it but Head manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakovich to the ground. Sakovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakovich 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artyom Sakovich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sakovich misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Sakovich.#CL2#
Head moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head moves out of range as Sakovich strikes.
Sakovich slips a jab and a cross from Head.
Sakovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Head is defended easily by Sakovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakovich stuffs the takedown.
Head is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Head. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sakovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Sakovich jabs Head right on the nose. Head blinks but takes it well.
Head looks to land a combination but Sakovich avoids it well.
Sakovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Head is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sakovich throws a low kick, looking for Head's leg but Head calmly moves out of range.
Head shoots and misses
and Sakovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artyom Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DogFish Head.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Head checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakovich.
Sakovich scores with a jab to the head.
Sakovich throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Sakovich throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakovich works Head's body with a nice hook.
Sakovich throws a series of strikes that have Head backpedaling.
Sakovich throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head slips under a jab.
Head misses with a double jab.
Sakovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Head should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Sakovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DogFish Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakovich dodges the punch combination from Head.
Sakovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakovich misses with a low kick.#T3#
Head throws a series of punches but Sakovich moves out of range.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakovich misses with a low kick.
Head is looking for the big counter here.
Sakovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Sakovich misses the shot to the body.
Head shoots in and drives through. Sakovich sprawls well.
Sakovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Head checks a leg kick.
Sakovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Head moves forwards but Sakovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakovich is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Sakovich scores with a hook to the body. Head takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakovich connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
Artyom Sakovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Sakovich.
Sakovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Head tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sakovich defends well and Head ends up having to push Sakovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Head is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sakovich is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Head.
Sakovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artyom Sakovich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Head doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakovich stalks Head and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Head's face. Head staggers backwards, shaken.
Head tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sakovich defends well and Head ends up having to push Sakovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Head takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Head misses with a double jab.
Head lands a jab-cross combination.
Sakovich scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Head checks a leg kick.
Sakovich tries a low kick but Head avoids it.
Head swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Sakovich shakes him off and moves away.
Sakovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Head swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Head misses with a combination
and Sakovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakovich throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Sakovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakovich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Head blocks the leg kick.
Sakovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head throws a right hand that Sakovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakovich also avoids with ease.
Sakovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakovich throws a front kick aimed at Head's knee but Head avoids it well.
Head checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Head misses with a combination
and Sakovich counters with a straight right hand.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sakovich.
Sakovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Sakovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Head.
Nice jab there from Sakovich. #T3#
Head tries to land a body kick
and Sakovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Sakovich does no damage.
Sakovich 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.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artyom Sakovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakovich scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakovich misses the target.
Head unleashes a big counter combination but Sakovich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Head slips a straight right by Sakovich.
Sakovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Head is out of range.
Head is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Head takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakovich tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it. #T4#
Head swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakovich counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Sakovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sakovich lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Sakovich cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Sakovich throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
DogFish Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakovich.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Sakovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Sakovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Head is looking to clinch but Sakovich is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artyom Sakovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sakovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artyom Sakovich!
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