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Event:
HFC 26: Dolite vs Abarai
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairtex!
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fairtex.
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Fairtex throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Fairtex scores with a body shot.
Fairtex throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Cruz counters with a crisp one two that drops Fairtex! Cruz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fairtex to his feet! Fairtex is in big trouble!#ROC2#Fairtex is rocked!
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!
Fairtex misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
A very excited looking Danny Cruz 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.
The defeated Rodtang Fairtex had this to say: 'amongus'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 35 Morino - Misawa
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a nice looking combination but Yagolkovskii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yagolkovskii stalks Fairtex and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fairtex's face. Fairtex staggers backwards, shaken.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Yagolkovskii takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yagolkovskii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to avoid it but Yagolkovskii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairtex to the ground. Fairtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Yagolkovskii misses.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Fairtex.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Yagolkovskii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fairtex wants to get back to striking at distance but Yagolkovskii won't allow it.
#T1##BC#
Yagolkovskii breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Yagolkovskii gets tackled into the cage by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
Yagolkovskii lands a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yagolkovskii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yagolkovskii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii slips under a jab.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Yagolkovskii moves out of range easily.
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that half lands.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Yagolkovskii tries to clinch up.
As Yagolkovskii backs off Fairtex throws a huge counter combo but Yagolkovskii manages to avoid it all.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Yagolkovskii moves out of range.
Fairtex looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Yagolkovskii.
#T2#
Yagolkovskii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!#CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Yagolkovskii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yagolkovskii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairtex is defending well for now.
Fairtex pushes off an throws an elbow but Yagolkovskii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Yagolkovskii.
#BC#
Yagolkovskii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yagolkovskii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yagolkovskii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yagolkovskii avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Yagolkovskii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Yagolkovskii rushes Fairtex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yagolkovskii tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Yagolkovskii blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Yagolkovskii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
A good leg kick by Yagolkovskii. #CL2#
Fairtex pushes Yagolkovskii up against the cage in a clinch.
Yagolkovskii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Yagolkovskii.
Fairtex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairtex!
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!
Yagolkovskii lands a head kick!
Fairtex misses with a double jab.
Yagolkovskii tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Rodtang Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yagolkovskii. Fairtex shrugs it off though.
Fairtex misses with a few strikes there.
Yagolkovskii throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Yagolkovskii lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yagolkovskii is able to avoid easily.
Fairtex thuds his shin into the meat of Yagolkovskii's side.
Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Yagolkovskii moves his leg out of the way.
Fairtex throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Fairtex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fairtex lands a nice looking body kick.
Fairtex scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Yagolkovskii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yagolkovskii fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairtex. #CUT2#It looks like Andrey Yagolkovskii has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex misses with an elbow over the top.
Yagolkovskii tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Fairtex letting Yagolkovskii take a breather here.
Yagolkovskii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Yagolkovskii 's eye.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yagolkovskii's defenses.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yagolkovskii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yagolkovskii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairtex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Yagolkovskii is rocked!#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Yagolkovskii back into the cage.
Oh Yagolkovskii 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.#BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Yagolkovskii.
A head kick misses from Fairtex. #T2##CL2#
Fairtex rushes Yagolkovskii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fairtex lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairtex pushes Yagolkovskii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yagolkovskii seems to have got his legs back now.
Yagolkovskii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairtex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Yagolkovskii tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Yagolkovskii tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yagolkovskii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yagolkovskii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick.
Yagolkovskii sets himself, and Fairtex steps forward looking for the clinch! Yagolkovskii avoids it this time.
Yagolkovskii throws a series of punches but Fairtex moves out of range.
Andrey Yagolkovskii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Fairtex misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yagolkovskii.
Fairtex misses with the combination.
Yagolkovskii misses with a wild combination.
Fairtex throws a front kick that sends Yagolkovskii stumbling back into the cage.
Fairtex lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fairtex, as that shot connected.
Yagolkovskii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex connects with a single shot there.
Fairtex stuns Yagolkovskii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Yagolkovskii back into the cage.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch but Yagolkovskii keeps him there for the moment.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Yagolkovskii, against the cage.
Fairtex looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fairtex pushes Yagolkovskii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yagolkovskii shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Yagolkovskii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex slips a jab and a cross from Yagolkovskii.
Yagolkovskii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairtex. Fairtex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a lovely overhand right.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Yagolkovskii moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yagolkovskii!
Yagolkovskii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A lazy left from Fairtex finds it's target.#CL2#
Fairtex forces Yagolkovskii back against the cage and clinches.
Yagolkovskii is trying to stall.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Fairtex rushes Yagolkovskii and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Yagolkovskii jumps guard.
#T1#
Yagolkovskii pulls Fairtex in close to prevent any damage.
Fairtex trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yagolkovskii's guard.
Yagolkovskii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yagolkovskii is trying to keep Fairtex in close.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fairtex wanted to stand there but Yagolkovskii had control of the position.
Yagolkovskii wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yagolkovskii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairtex's guard. #REVR##T3#
Fairtex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yagolkovskii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yagolkovskii trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Yagolkovskii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fairtex tests Yagolkovskii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrey Yagolkovskii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex misses with the combination.
#T4#
Yagolkovskii misses with a two punch combination.
Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yagolkovskii will feel that in the morning.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fairtex.
Yagolkovskii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yagolkovskii lands a head kick!
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Yagolkovskii finish him?
Yagolkovskii avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairtex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yagolkovskii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yagolkovskii throws a right and a left that Fairtex avoids nicely.
Fairtex lands with a nice combination. Yagolkovskii backs away looking to recover.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairtex lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rodtang Fairtex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodtang Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fairtex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodtang Fairtex! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Stevenson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson Jr throws a big counter combination but Fairtex scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fairtex tries to clinch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
Stevenson Jr avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Stevenson Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Stevenson Jr back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson Jr's brow. #T1#
Stevenson Jr has Fairtex pressed against the cage, preventing Fairtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Stevenson Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevenson Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairtex can't break the clinch.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Stevenson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
A head kick from Stevenson Jr lands but Fairtex takes it in his stride. #T2#
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Stevenson Jr is avoiding it.
Stevenson Jr blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Stevenson Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick by Fairtex misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevenson Jr pushes Fairtex away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Stevenson Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stevenson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr throws a right and a left that Fairtex avoids nicely.
Stevenson Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##CL2#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson Jr's elbow. #BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr lands a two punch combo.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Stevenson Jr looks to land a combination. Fairtex sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stevenson Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fairtex.#T4#
Stevenson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairtex counters with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Stevenson Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex misses with an elbow strike.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fairtex wants to break free but Stevenson Jr has control.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stevenson Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stevenson Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Stevenson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Sean Stevenson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Fairtex off balance momentarily.
Fairtex closes the distance but Stevenson Jr moves to the side
and Stevenson Jr counters with a big head kick but Fairtex shrugs it off.
Stevenson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Fairtex darts in and clinches Stevenson Jr up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson Jr moves out of range easily.
A combination from Stevenson Jr does no damage.
Stevenson Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Stevenson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fairtex 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.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevenson Jr is defending well for now.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson Jr avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
#CL2#
Fairtex pushes Stevenson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson Jr avoids it.
A body shot lands from Fairtex.
#T2#
Stevenson Jr wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson Jr is blocking nicely.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevenson Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Fairtex rushes Stevenson Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Stevenson Jr tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevenson Jr wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Stevenson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fairtex's efforts to push away.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land. #BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Stevenson Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Stevenson Jr is controlling the position.
Stevenson Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson Jr's efforts to push away.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Stevenson Jr tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position.
Fairtex is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson Jr is controlling him.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Stevenson Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Stevenson Jr backs off Fairtex throws a huge counter combo but Stevenson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Stevenson Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairtex.
Fairtex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fairtex feints a counter leg kick.
Stevenson Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Stevenson Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Stevenson Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Fairtex clinches.
Stevenson Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevenson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairtex has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stevenson Jr.
Fairtex misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fairtex thows a leg kick but Stevenson Jr checks it
and Stevenson Jr counters with a leg kick.
Stevenson Jr lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson Jr.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson Jr.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson Jr blocks with his arms.
Stevenson Jr dodges an elbow strike from Fairtex.
Stevenson Jr is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson Jr tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position. #T3#
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Stevenson Jr misses.
Nice shot by Stevenson Jr.
A good leg kick by Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fairtex misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fairtex circles away quickly and effectively.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Stevenson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Fairtex forces Stevenson Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Rodtang Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stevenson Jr's brow.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson Jr.
Fairtex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stevenson Jr is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson Jr is controlling him.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Stevenson Jr tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fairtex throws an elbow but misses.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodtang Fairtex.
I think Fairtex 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodtang Fairtex!
The defeated Sean Stevenson Jr had this to say: 'I lost, end of story what more can I say than just, I am young and improving more and more and I will get way better soon, so thank you to my opponent for whooping my ass and making me a better fighter.'. |
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