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Event:
Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopson blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Hopson throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
Hopson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Hopson throws a solid leg kick but Taurus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taurus.
Hopson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hopson lands a leg kick that knocks Taurus off balance momentarily.
Hopson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopson.
Hopson connects with a single shot there.
Taurus lands a jab to Hopson's midsection.
Hopson lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Hopson misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Taurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
#T2#
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Jacob Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopson throws a low kick but Taurus avoids it.#CL2#
Hopson closes the distance and clinches.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taurus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Taurus controls the action.
Hopson missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson avoiding damage as Taurus throws knees to the body.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson pushes off an throws an elbow but Taurus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Taurus tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
#BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopson just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob Hopson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taurus throws out the jab.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Hopson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson misses the jab.
Hopson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopson throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
As Hopson backs away, Taurus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopson throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
Taurus misses with a hook. Hopson ducked under it nicely.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson wants to land a leg kick but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Taurus had a free shot at his head there.
Taurus staying out of range there.#T1#
Taurus keeps Hopson at a distance using the push kick.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Taurus.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopson stalls.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Hopson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taurus up against the ropes.
Taurus dodges an elbow strike from Hopson.
Taurus looking to stall.
Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Hopson lands a body shot.
Hopson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Taurus.
Taurus trying to stall but Hopson improves his position.
Taurus avoiding damage as Hopson throws knees to the body.
Taurus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taurus is trying to push Hopson away but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson avoiding damage as Taurus throws knees to the body.
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Hopson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Taurus is trying to push Hopson away but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taurus throws a right hand that Hopson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopson also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Taurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Hopson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Taurus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus tries to circle away but Hopson has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopson stalls.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes.
Taurus blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Hopson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hopson tries to stall but Taurus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacob Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taurus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Taurus.
Taurus can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.
Taurus is trying to break free.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.#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.
Taurus is looking to control Hopson's arms but Hopson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taurus has his back to the ropes.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch but Hopson keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taurus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
Taurus wants to break free but Hopson has control.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taurus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.
Taurus misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Hopson.
I've got Hopson 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hopson!
After winning the bout, Jacob Hopson 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:
STRIKE! 7
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Taurus down.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Cortez lands a head shot.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taurus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Cortez slips a straight right by Taurus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taurus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Taurus slips under a jab.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Taurus slips a straight right by Cortez.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
#T2#
Taurus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Taurus slams his shin into Cortez's torso.
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!
Taurus misses the jab.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Cortez down.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Taurus sees coming a mile off.
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Taurus lands with a nice body kick.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taurus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taurus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taurus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that half lands.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cortez's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taurus's hands.
Cortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Cortez counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Taurus on his ass! Taurus wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#Taurus is rocked!#T1#
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Taurus throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Taurus punishes Cortez's body with a nice straight punch.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus is looking to slow Cortez down with leg kicks.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Taurus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cortez blocks a head kick by Taurus.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Taurus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortez at a distance.
A shot to the body from Cortez misses
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cortez should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Taurus finds it's target.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cortez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Cortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taurus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortez if he has to take too many more of those.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taurus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cortez misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Taurus responds with a good body kick, but Cortez manages to step out the way in time.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Taurus misses.
Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Cortez throws a wild body kick that Taurus sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez lunges at Taurus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taurus's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taurus 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Taurus staying out of range there.
Carretero misses with a straight right.
Carretero misses the jab.
Carretero connects with a body shot.
Carretero misses with an uppercut. Taurus saw that one coming.
Carretero misses with a straight left.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carretero throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carretero.
Carretero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Carretero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carretero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Taurus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taurus lands an overhand right.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carretero 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Carretero is out of range.
It looked like Carretero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Taurus needs to keep his hands up - Carretero had a free shot at his head there.
Taurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carretero can pounce on him.
Taurus lands with a nice body kick.
Taurus throws a jab when Carretero was well out of range.
Carretero connects with a nice looking jab.
Carretero looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Carretero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taurus catches Carretero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Carretero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carretero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Carretero off balance momentarily.
Taurus checks the leg kick.
Taurus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cristóforo Carretero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carretero misses with a straight left.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taurus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carretero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carretero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carretero checks a leg kick nicely.
Carretero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Carretero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Taurus cracks Carretero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Carretero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Carretero is predictable there
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carretero throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cristóforo Carretero will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Carretero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Carretero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
Carretero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carretero.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Carretero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carretero throws a body shot but no joy.
Carretero looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Carretero blocks the leg kick.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Carretero.
Taurus connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carretero throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Carretero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Carretero.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.#T1#
Carretero is looking to slow Taurus down with leg kicks.
Carretero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taurus feints a counter leg kick.
Carretero throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Taurus.
Carretero connects with a looping right hand.
Taurus throws a shot to the body.
Taurus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taurus tests Carretero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carretero misses with a straight right.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carretero throws out the jab.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carretero misses with a looping right.
Carretero looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Carretero's shoulder, as Carretero tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carretero.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cristóforo Carretero is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carretero tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
Carretero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
Carretero throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Carretero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Carretero.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carretero doesn't seem bothered though.
Taurus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taurus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Carretero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tauruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carretero throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Carretero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taurus. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carretero.
Carretero tries a low kick but Taurus avoids it.
Taurus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cristóforo Carretero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus'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#
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carretero.
Carretero misses with a hook
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carretero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus slips a jab from Carretero.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carretero walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
Taurus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carretero's hands.
A jab from Carretero misses.
Carretero ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Carretero misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carretero misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carretero.
Carretero misses with a straight left.
Carretero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carretero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carretero connects with a leg kick.
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!
Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Taurus scores with a jab.
Carretero missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus lands with a cross.
Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carretero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carretero moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carretero checks it well.
Carretero misses with a low kick.
Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Carretero.
That kick from Carretero tenderised Taurus's leg. Taurus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carretero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taurus under the eye.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carretero throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.#T2#
Taurus just misses with a punch to the body.
Carretero looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Carretero throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Carretero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taurus.
Taurus throws a good cross that connects.
Carretero slips a straight right by Taurus.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Taurus blocks the leg kick.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Carretero ducks down to avoid it.
Carretero misses the jab.
Carretero looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Carretero looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Carretero missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Carretero's head.
Taurus blocks a leg kick.
Taurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Taurus.
Well Carretero 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
H32
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Carretero instigates a clinch.
Carretero 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.
Carretero misses with some punches.
Carretero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taurus's elbow.
Taurus is trying to push Carretero away but Carretero has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carretero lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Taurus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Carretero lands with a left to the head.
Carretero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carretero managing to block the knees to the body from Taurus.
Carretero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus misses with a knee strike.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Carretero won't allow it.
Carretero misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carretero swings wildly with an uppercut but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carretero misses with a punch to the body.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taurus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carretero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taurus can turn it around.
Carretero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taurus up against the ropes.
Taurus stalling in the clinch but Carretero improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land.
Taurus is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carretero.
Carretero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taurus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carretero backwards. #BC2#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carretero takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Taurus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Carretero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carretero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taurus walks into a stiff left hand from Carretero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carretero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carretero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carretero misses with a looping left.
Taurus cracks Carretero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Carretero tries to move into range but Taurus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Carretero instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carretero.
Carretero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristóforo Carretero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Carretero connects with a body shot that sends Taurus's belly button to the back.
Carretero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Carretero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Carretero finds it's way through Taurus's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus connects with a body shot.
Carretero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carretero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carretero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carretero swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
#CL#
Carretero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taurus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Carretero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carretero misses with some punches.
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Carretero tries a body shot but Taurus blocks it.
A short right from Carretero on the inside.
Carretero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carretero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carretero swings wildly with an uppercut but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carretero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carretero.
Carretero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cristóforo Carretero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Carretero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carretero.
A hook to the body from Carretero.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses.
Carretero pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Good body shot from Carretero.
Carretero is leaning against Taurus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taurus takes a shot to the head.
Carretero misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carretero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Carretero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carretero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carretero blocks an uppercut.
Carretero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Carretero has him pressed against the ropes.
Carretero swings wildly with an uppercut but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carretero slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristóforo Carretero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taurus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carretero misses with a straight left.
Taurus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carretero's head.
Taurus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carretero is looking to counter punch.
Carretero fails to land with a series of punches.
Carretero walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carretero's hands.
Taurus misses with a straight right.
Carretero throws the kick towards the body but Taurus avoids it.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL#
Carretero rushes Taurus and presses him up against the ropes.
Carretero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carretero is pushing Taurus up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taurus tries to work over Carretero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land.
Carretero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carretero tries to work over Taurus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carretero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carretero.
Carretero working aggressively here.
Carretero lands an uppercut.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Carretero cracks Taurus with a nice body shot.
Carretero scores with a shot to the side of Taurus's head.
Carretero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Carretero misses with a body punch.
Taurus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carretero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around?
Taurus tries to circle away but Carretero has him pinned against the ropes.
Taurus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carretero's elbow.
Carretero tries to work over Taurus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taurus tries to stall but Carretero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Carretero.
Carretero lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Carretero.
Carretero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carretero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Carretero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taurus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Carretero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristóforo Carretero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carretero, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristóforo Carretero!
Our winner, Cristóforo Carretero, 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:
H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Rossiter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossiter throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus feints and then cracks Rossiter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossiter down.
Rossiter throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taurus lands with a nice combination. Rossiter backs away looking to recover.
Rossiter misses with a right hand
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossiter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rossiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Taurus.
Rossiter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Taurus.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Rossiter misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus blocks the body kick.
Rossiter 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.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai Rossiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossiter takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Rossiter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Taurus.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus throws a quick counter head kick but Rossiter was just out of range.
Rossiter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rossiter misses with an uppercut. Taurus saw that one coming.
Taurus swings for the body but Rossiter moves out of range.
Rossiter is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossiter.
Rossiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taurus.
Taurus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossiter ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Rossiter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Rossiter moves forwards but Taurus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rossiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Taurus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rossiter takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Rossiter throws a lazy body kick
and Taurus counters with a good low kick that Rossiter was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a left hand
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossiter takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
Rossiter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossiter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rossiter.
Taurus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taurus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick from Rossiter lands but Taurus takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rossiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rossiter slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus's corner calls for a 1-2. Taurus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rossiter takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Rossiter swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossiter can do to turn this around?
Rossiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossiter throws the kick towards the body but Taurus avoids it.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossiter.
Taurus is looking to slow Rossiter down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taurus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossiter misses with a kick to the body
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossiter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taurus counters with a nice body shot.
Rossiter misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Taurus sizes up Rossiter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taurus scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossiter misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossiter's knee momentarily.
Taurus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taurus lands a nice looking body kick.
Taurus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossiter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rossiter scores with a hook to the body. Taurus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taurus works the jab nicely.
Rossiter misses the jab.
Taurus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Taurus.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossiter ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Rossiter throws a lazy body kick
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossiter has time to react.#T2#
Rossiter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rossiter scores with a shot to the body.
Taurus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossiter under the eye.
Taurus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Rossiter misses
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossiter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy body kick from Rossiter
and Taurus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rossiter swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taurus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossiter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taurus to score with a decent uppercut.
Rossiter misses with an uppercut.
Rossiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taurus connects with the punch.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses
and Taurus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Rossiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taurus throws a big counter combination but Rossiter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rossiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rossiter misses with the body kick
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range.
A head kick by Rossiter misses
and Taurus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Taurus.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossiter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rossiter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taurus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossiter at a distance.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossiter throws the kick towards the body but Taurus avoids it.
Rossiter misses with a right hand
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Rossiter tries to land a body kick
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter wants to clinch but Taurus slips to the side
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus scores with the left hand. Rossiter knows he should have avoided that one.
Taurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rossiter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taurus to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Rossiter.
A slow jab from Rossiter misses its intended target.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a hook to the body
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossiter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rossiter misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus lands with a cross.
Rossiter throws a body kick that misses
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Rossiter misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Rossiter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rossiter thuds a left hand into Taurus's body.
Taurus slips a straight right by Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Rossiter misses
and Taurus counters with an inside leg kick.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossiter looks to throw a body kick
and Taurus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rossiter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taurus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rossiter takes one on the button.#T2#
Rossiter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossiter should have avoided that one.
Rossiter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy body kick from Rossiter
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossiter throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus thumps Rossiter with a low kick.
Rossiter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rossiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Rossiter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossiter. That's going to slow Taurus down.
Taurus cracks Rossiter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Rossiter.
Rossiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossiter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taurus rather than just go for the knockout.
Rossiter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rossiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossiter throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus cracks Rossiter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Taurus catches Rossiter right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taurus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Taurus lands a body shot.
Rossiter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Rossiter closes the distance and pushes Taurus back into the ropes.
Taurus tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossiter avoids the damage to the body.
Taurus tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter tries a body shot but Taurus blocks it.
Rossiter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossiter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossiter moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Rossiter moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Rossiter misses the shot to the body.
Rossiter tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rossiter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rossiter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Taurus scores with a nice head shot.
Rossiter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossiter wants to clinch
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rossiter is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
Rossiter thuds his shin into the meat of Taurus's side.
Taurus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rossiter misses with a hook to the body
and Taurus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossiter's knee momentarily.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossiter doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossiter throws a solid leg kick but Taurus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rossiter.
Rossiter doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
#T2#
Rossiter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Taurus responds with a good body kick, but Rossiter manages to step out the way in time.
Taurus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taurus duly obliges.
Rossiter staying out of range there.
Taurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossiter throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Rossiter moves away from the strike by Taurus.
Rossiter throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Good standup being displayed there by Taurus as he connects with a hook.
Rossiter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taurus.
Rossiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossiter looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away.
Rossiter misses the body punch
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rossiter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossiter throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossiter misses with the body kick
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Rossiter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Rossiter has closed the distance and engaged Taurus in a clinch.
Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taurus avoiding damage as Rossiter throws knees to the body.
Rossiter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taurus.
Taurus lands a right hand.
Taurus is looking to control Rossiter's arms but Rossiter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taurus has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus cracks Rossiter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Rossiter moves out of range easily.
Taurus catches Rossiter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taurus scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Rossiter tries to clinch up.#T1#
Rossiter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taurus throws a leg kick #CL#
and Rossiter moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Taurus lands.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taurus cracks Rossiter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rossiter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rossiter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taurus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rossiter. Those never looked like landing.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Rossiter drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Taurus controls his hands.
Rossiter misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossiter as Taurus tries to tie him up.
Rossiter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taurus is defending well for now.
Rossiter misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taurus throws a leg kick which misses Rossiter's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossiter tries to avoid it.
Taurus tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossiter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rossiter closes the distance but Taurus moves to the side
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus is looking to slow Rossiter down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rossiter is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
Rossiter misses with a body shot.
Taurus takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Rossiter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Rossiter gets a clinch.
Taurus managing to block the knees to the body from Rossiter.
Taurus avoiding damage as Rossiter throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Rossiter is looking to wear down Taurus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rossiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus looks to land a left hand but Rossiter moved out of range nicely.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossiter.
Taurus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossiter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taurus avoids it.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Rossiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossiter tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taurus throws a big counter head kick but Rossiter avoids it with no problem.
Rossiter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taurus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taurus looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range.
Rossiter takes one on the button.
Taurus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rossiter throws a low kick but Taurus avoids it.
Rossiter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossiter.
Taurus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rossiter if he has to take too many more of those.
Taurus works the jab nicely.
Taurus scores with a jab. Rossiter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Taurus.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Taurus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taurus scores with a three punch combo!
Taurus lands with a nice body kick.
Rossiter throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.#CL#
Rossiter instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taurus.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Taurus.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taurus's elbow.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossiter scores with a shot to the side of Taurus's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taurus managing to block the knees to the body from Rossiter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taurus 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
H16
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Kanaani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Kanaani does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Taurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanaani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus thumps Kanaani with a low kick.
Kanaani throws a lazy uppercut
and Kanaani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kanaani tried to score with a low kick but Taurus checks it.
Taurus connects with the punch.
Kanaani tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Kanaani. Those never looked like landing.
Taurus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kanaani.
Kanaani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kanaani misses the body punch
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taurus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Taurus throws out a powerful jab.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Kanaani lands with a nice body punch.
Taurus scores with the left hand. Kanaani knows he should have avoided that one.
Taurus swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus throws a shot from downtown. Kanaani moves away and avoids it.
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Kanaani lands with a straight right. Taurus didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani throws a poor cross that misses
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanaani. #T2#
A big right from Taurus misses.
Kanaani tries to move into range but Taurus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kanaani lands with a cross.
Wesley Taurus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taurus connects with a high kick.
Taurus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taurus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kanaani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanaani just misses with a punch to the body.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Kanaani scores with a jab.
Kanaani throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani misses with a leg kick.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Kanaani shakes it off.
Taurus throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Taurus does no damage.
Kanaani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Taurus moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanaani.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Kanaani takes one to the side of the head.
Taurus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanaani's sensitive parts.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the head.
Kanaani just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2#
Kanaani catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Taurus stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Taurus walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanaani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Taurus is rocked!
Kanaani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Taurus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kanaani throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Taurus throws a good cross that connects.
Kanaani throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kanaani connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Taurus's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Taurus - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
After winning the bout, Mehdi Kanaani 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:
H13
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
RooMan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as RooMan throws out the jab.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but RooMan is just out of range.
RooMan misses with a double jab.
RooMan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taurus slips under a jab from RooMan.
RooMan cracks Taurus with an open hand slap.
RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
RooMan misses with a series of wild punches.
RooMan misses with a low kick as Taurus jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
RooMan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
RooMan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taurus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
RooMan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taurus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
RooMan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taurus checks it well.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
Australian RooMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RooMan fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as RooMan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taurus doesn't seem phased though.
RooMan misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
RooMan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
RooMan 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.
RooMan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
RooMan cracks Taurus with a right hand to the side of the head.
RooMan takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
A jab from RooMan does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RooMan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Taurus throws a push kick but RooMan slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by RooMan.
RooMan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
It seemed like RooMan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
RooMan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
RooMan connects with a leg kick.
Taurus slips a jab and a cross from RooMan.
A jab from RooMan misses.
Taurus tried to counter with a leg kick but RooMan avoided it.
Taurus misses with a hook. RooMan ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
RooMan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
RooMan walks into a straight right hand from Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan dominated that round.
That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
RooMan connects with a body shot that sends Taurus's belly button to the back.
RooMan scores with a body shot.
RooMan connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from RooMan. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
RooMan tests Taurus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taurus lands an overhand right.
Australian RooMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RooMan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taurus lands a jab.
RooMan tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
RooMan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
RooMan falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
RooMan misses the jab.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Taurus needs to keep his hands up - RooMan had a free shot at his head there.
RooMan throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
RooMan misses with an uppercut.
Taurus avoids the body shot from RooMan.
RooMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
RooMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
RooMan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
RooMan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RooMan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and RooMan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taurus scrambles back to his feet.
RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
RooMan throws a right and a left that Taurus avoids nicely.
Australian RooMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Taurus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but RooMan slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Taurus blocks the low kick.#T2#
RooMan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
RooMan misses with a double jab
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus 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.
Taurus lands with a cross.
RooMan misses with a low kick.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
RooMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taurus throws out the jab.
RooMan misses with a few strikes there.
RooMan loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and RooMan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RooMan. That did some damage!
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RooMan.
RooMan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
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#
Taurus throws a hook but RooMan avoids it easily.
Australian RooMan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
RooMan throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks RooMan off balance momentarily.
Taurus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but RooMan checks it well.
RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from RooMan.
RooMan throws a counter combo.
RooMan blocks a jab.
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
RooMan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taurus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taurus dodges the punch combination from RooMan.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RooMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Taurus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taurus moves out of range as RooMan strikes.
RooMan misses with a left hand
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus takes one to the chin there.
Taurus misses with a body kick. #T1#
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
RooMan works the jab nicely.
RooMan looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
RooMan throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus throws a lazy uppercut
and RooMan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
RooMan misses with a hook.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but RooMan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a lazy head kick
and RooMan counters with a thumping low kick.
RooMan misses with a two punch combination.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
RooMan catches Taurus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
RooMan jabs Taurus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taurus takes a swing at RooMan's ribcage but misses.
RooMan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus slips under a jab from RooMan.
RooMan lands with a shot to the body.
RooMan cracks Taurus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
RooMan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
RooMan throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RooMan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taurus throws a jab when RooMan was well out of range.
RooMan avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus throws a head kick but RooMan moves out of range.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
RooMan scores with a jab to the jaw.
RooMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
RooMan blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on RooMan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
RooMan blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Australian RooMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well RooMan 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Australian RooMan!
An out of breath Australian RooMan 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:
H9
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taurus pushes Rossiter away with a front kick.
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses.
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taurus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossiter under the eye.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Rossiter off balance momentarily.
Rossiter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rossiter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossiter on the side of the head.
Rossiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Rossiter.
Rossiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Rossiter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossiter throws a series of punches but Taurus moves out of range.
Rossiter throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Kai Rossiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Taurus.
Rossiter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Rossiter.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossiter.
Rossiter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossiter throws a head kick that Taurus semi-blocks.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossiter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Taurus lands with a straight right. Rossiter didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Taurus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossiter throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossiter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossiter.
Rossiter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taurus is out of range and Rossiter settles back down.
Taurus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick
and Taurus counters with a one-two to the body.
Rossiter thows a leg kick but Taurus checks it
and Taurus counters with a low kick, right behind Rossiter 's knee.
Rossiter lands with a nice body punch.
Taurus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rossiter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rossiter loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rossiter misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Taurus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rossiter throws a lazy head kick
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus throws a head kick but Rossiter moves out of range.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Taurus scores with a push kick.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rossiter connects with a high kick.
Taurus with a jab.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taurus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rossiter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Rossiter's head.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick
and Taurus counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Rossiter misses
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossiter throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rossiter throws a lazy head kick
and Taurus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Rossiter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus's corner calls for a 1-2. Taurus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossiter can do to turn this around?
Taurus lands an overhand right.
Rossiter throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Rossiter moves out of range. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Rossiter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rossiter throws a lazy head kick
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body. Rossiter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taurus lands a really nice looking cross but Rossiter seems unphased.
Taurus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossiter misses with a straight right.
Rossiter misses with a hook
and Taurus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rossiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Taurus.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Rossiter misses
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossiter throws a head kick that Taurus semi-blocks.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossiter misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Taurus throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taurus.
Taurus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taurus lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossiter off the ropes and back into range.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rossiter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Rossiter.
Taurus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossiter's head.
Taurus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossiter at a distance.
Rossiter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossiter misses with a head kick.
Rossiter misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rossiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Rossiter misses.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Rossiter throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rossiter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus avoids the head kick by Rossiter.
Rossiter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rossiter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taurus fakes the leg kick and cracks Rossiter in the body.
Rossiter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taurus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rossiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taurus.
Jab by Taurus.
Taurus lunges at Rossiter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossiter's hand.
Taurus takes one to the side of the head.
Rossiter misses with a head kick.
Jab by Taurus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rossiter throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rossiter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taurus.
Rossiter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
Rossiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Taurus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taurus misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Rossiter.
Rossiter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rossiter misses with a wild body shot.
Rossiter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossiter doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossiter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Taurus.
Taurus lands a slapping body shot.
Rossiter misses with a head kick.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Rossiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Taurus misses its target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taurus catches Rossiter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rossiter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rossiter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossiter misses with the body kick
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taurus connects with a high kick.
Taurus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taurus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rossiter throws a lazy head kick
and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taurus.
Rossiter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
Taurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Rossiter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Taurus.
Taurus lands with a nice body punch.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossiter throws a sloppy head kick
and Taurus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossiter's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taurus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Kai Rossiter had this to say: 'I may be too old for this.'. |
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Event:
H6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Taurus to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Taurus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai 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.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Taurus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus with the inside leg kick.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Taurus throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Taurus with the inside leg kick.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taurus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taurus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Taurus's defenses.
Chai throws a leg kick but Taurus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taurus blocks the body kick.
Taurus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taurus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Taurus misses with a straight right.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai keeps Taurus at a distance using the push kick.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Taurus checks it.
Chai throws a low kick but Taurus moves out of range easily.
Chai throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Taurus avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Chai misses with the body kick
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Taurus's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that round.
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#
Taurus throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around?
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taurus throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
Chai throws a low kick but Taurus avoids it.
Chai throws a leg kick but Taurus moved away.#CL#
Chai rushes Taurus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Taurus scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Chai presses Taurus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
Chai lands a body punch.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taurus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Taurus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Chai is controlling him.
Chai gets through Taurus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai has Taurus pressed against the ropes, preventing Taurus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taurus trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
#T1#
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Taurus blocks a body shot from Chai.
Taurus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Chai misses.
Taurus slips a jab from Chai.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai throws a right and a left that Taurus avoids nicely.
Taurus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai tries to work over Taurus's front leg with a kick but Taurus checks it.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Taurus misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a one-two to the body.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taurus avoids it.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Taurus avoids it.
It seemed like Taurus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taurus moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taurus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taurus throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
And Chai counters with a quick kick to the body but Taurus blocks it.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick from Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taurus.
Chai swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus scores with a punch to the head.
Chai moves out of range as Taurus throws a body kick.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taurus circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taurus.
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taurus needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Taurus moves out of range as Chai strikes.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Chai is leaning against Taurus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taurus tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the ropes.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Taurus fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Chai blocks a head kick by Taurus.
#CL#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Taurus back into the ropes.
Taurus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taurus can turn it around.#T2##BC#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Taurus with an uppercut!
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taurus.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Taurus ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Taurus throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
A bone on bone clash there as Taurus blocks the leg kick.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Taurus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
An out of breath Pinero Chai 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:
H3
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Louis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Louis.
Louis looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Louis tries to land a body kick
and Taurus counters with a low kick, right behind Louis 's knee.
Louis cracks Taurus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Louis misses with a hook.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taurus slips a jab from Louis.
Taurus throws a hook but Louis avoids it easily.
Louis connects with a right hand. Taurus shakes it off.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Louis slips under a jab from Taurus.
Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.#T1#
Taurus lands a jab.
Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taurus tries a low kick but Louis avoids it.
It seemed like Louis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Louis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Louis lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Louis misses.
Louis thumps Taurus with a low kick.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Louis.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Louis.
We've been informed that Louis 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.
Nice jab there from Louis.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Louis throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Louis connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louis misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Louis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tauruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Louis thuds a left hand into Taurus's body.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louis.
Taurus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Louis throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louis.
Louis scores with a shot to the body.
Tom Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Louis is predictable there
and Taurus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Louis cracks a nice hook into Taurus's ribs.
Louis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taurus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Louis if he has to take too many more of those.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Louis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taurus tried to counter with a leg kick but Louis avoided it.
Taurus tried to score with a low kick but Louis checks it.
Louis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Louis there.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Louis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Louis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Taurus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Louis at a distance.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Louis ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
Louis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Louis tries to score with a low kick but Taurus moves his leg out of the way.
Louis throws a sloppy body shot
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Taurus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Louis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Louis is out of range.
Louis 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.
Louis scores with a nice right hand.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Louis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Taurus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taurus misses with a kick to the body.
Louis misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus wants to slow Louis down by chopping away at his legs.
Taurus sets himself, and Louis steps forward looking for the clinch! Taurus avoids it this time.
Louis checks a leg kick nicely.
Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Louis! But no joy.
Taurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Louis throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Louis on the side of the head.#T2#
Louis lands a jab.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louis is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Louis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taurus just misses with a punch to the body.
Louis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taurus with a body shot.
Louis slips a straight right by Taurus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis cracks Taurus with an open hand slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taurus.
Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
Taurus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.
Louis misses with a looping right.
Taurus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.
Taurus slips under a jab from Louis.
Taurus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Louis misses
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Louis has Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Taurus is trying to maintain a safe position but Louis gets an underhook and turns Taurus into the ropes.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Louis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taurus is trying to push Louis away but Louis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Taurus tries to circle away but Louis has him pinned against the ropes.
Taurus works on Louis's body with a couple of short punches.
Louis prevents a body shot from Taurus.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Taurus wants to stall.
Louis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
Taurus dodges an elbow strike from Louis.
#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Louis manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Taurus tries to keep at a distance but Louis has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Taurus has had enough of the clinch but Louis keeps him there for the moment.
Louis keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Louis keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Louis.
Louis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taurus misses with a wild combination.
Taurus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
Louis misses with a hook.
A big left from Louis misses.
Taurus looks to land a right hand but Louis moved out of range.
Louis misses with an uppercut
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Louis.
Taurus tries to move into range but Louis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taurus takes a swing at Louis's ribcage but misses.
Louis flicks out a counter leg kick but Taurus steps away.
Louis throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Louis wants to counter the offense by Taurus and move into the clinch position.
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!
Louis scores with a nice strike.
Louis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Taurus thumps Louis with a low kick.
Taurus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Louis counters with an inside leg kick.
Louis moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
A lazy body kick from Louis
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Louis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Louis.
I think Louis 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Louis!
A victorious Tom Louis 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:
AKF: Reboot
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Taurus misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
Elizondo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Elizondo.
Taurus takes one to the side of the head.
Elizondo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elizondo moves away from the strike by Taurus.
Elizondo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taurus throws a good cross that connects.
Elizondo takes one on the button.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taurus.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo jabs Taurus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elizondo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taurus moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Elizondo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elizondo moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus sizes up Elizondo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taurus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elizondo 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.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice combination there by Elizondo.
#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
Elizondo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus throws a head kick that Elizondo semi-blocks.
Elizondo lands a glancing blow to the side of Taurus's head.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Elizondo checks a low kick from Taurus.
Taurus cracks Elizondo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elizondo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Taurus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elizondo lands a really nice looking cross but Taurus seems unphased.
Elizondo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Elizondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taurus connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus'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.#R2#
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taurus doesn't seem bothered though.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Elizondo lands a jab.
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus motions for Elizondo to come forward. Taurus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Elizondo.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Elizondo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taurus stuns Elizondo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus 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.
#T1#
Taurus takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo flicks out a counter leg kick but Taurus steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elizondo. That's going to slow Taurus down.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taurus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Elizondo thows a leg kick but Taurus checks it
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo feints and then cracks Taurus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taurus down.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Elizondo misses.
Taurus is looking to counter punch.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Elizondo finds it's way through Taurus's defenses.
Elizondo tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elizondo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taurus is able to avoid easily.
Elizondo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range and Taurus settles back down.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taurus throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Elizondo is just out of range.
Taurus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elizondo checks it well.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Taurus checks it.
Taurus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo lands a nice looking body shot.
Elizondo walks into a left hand.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick
and Taurus counters with a body kick that stops Elizondo in his tracks momentarily.
Taurus moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus catches Elizondo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Elizondo avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Taurus moved away.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Elizondo tries to land a leg kick but Taurus saw it coming and moves away.
Taurus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Taurus lands but Elizondo takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elizondo.#T2#
Elizondo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elizondo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus swings widly with a right hand
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Taurus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Elizondo as he checks the leg kick.
Elizondo throws a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a one-two to the body.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut that drops Elizondo onto his backside! Elizondo bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Taurus finish him?
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elizondo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
AKF 86
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Chavis connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Chavis 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.
Chavis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Chavis throws out a counter right but Taurus avoids it with no problem.
Chavis connects with a nice looking jab.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Chavis misses with a looping right.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses.
DJ Chavis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chavis tries to clinch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chavis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taurus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavis wants to clinch.
Taurus thinks about countering with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavis. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavis.
Chavis lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Taurus moves out of range as Chavis throws a body kick.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavis moves out of range of the body kick.
Taurus slips under a jab from Chavis.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Chavis misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Chavis's shoulder, as Chavis tries to avoid the shot.
Chavis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Chavis.
Chavis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Taurus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chavis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chavis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Chavis throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavis throws a front kick to the face that drops Taurus face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the cage, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). DJ Chavis! |
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AKF 83
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akira on the side of the head.
Taurus lands with a straight right. Akira didn't see that one coming.
Taurus connects with a single shot there.
Taurus throws a shot to the body.
Akira swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Akira misses with a body shot.
Akira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Akira is out of range.
Akira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus connects with a single shot there.
Akira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tauruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Akira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akira.#T1#
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Akira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akira eats them both and turns towards Taurus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taurus throws out a powerful jab.
Akira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Taurus gets tackled into the ropes by Akira. Akira maintains the clinch.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Akira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Akira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akira defending well as Taurus loads up on a big left hand.
Akira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akira momentarily.
Taurus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Akira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus misses with a kick to the body.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus lands with a slapping head kick.
Taurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akira moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
Akira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taurus under the eye.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taurus lunges at Akira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akira's hand.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akira was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Akira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
Taurus connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taurus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taurus lands a jab.#CL#
Akira moves into range and clinches up with Taurus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira is pushing Taurus up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Akira is controlling him.
Taurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Akira.
Akira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
Akira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Taurus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akira scores with a hook to the body.
Akira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taurus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akira lands a left hand.
Akira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akira pushes Taurus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Taurus is rocked!
Taurus is breathing heavily.
Akira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Akira finish him?
Akira digs a right hand underneath Taurus's ribcage. Taurus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akira lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Akira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taurus up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Akira scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Akira.
Akira creates a bit of distance and cracks Taurus with a big uppercut! Taurus goes down! The referee pushes Akira away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Taurus make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Akira takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira retains his welterweight title!
Hokuto Akira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AKF 79
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
George misses with a looping right.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
Taurus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming.
It looked like George was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taurus.
Taurus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taurus 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.
A clash of legs there as Taurus blocks the low kick.
Taurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taurus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
George throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Taurus is predictable there
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
George ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
George 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#
George walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wesley Taurus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Taurus scores with the left hand. George knows he should have avoided that one.
George takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
George slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus avoids the body shot from George.
Taurus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! George had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Taurus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from George.
Taurus throws a big counter head kick but George avoids it with no problem.
Taurus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. George does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
George misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taurus avoids a kick to the body.
Taurus with a jab.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between George's hands.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurus just misses with a punch to the body.
George was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus connects with a right hand. George shakes it off.
George fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow George down.
George takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taurus throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as George throws out the jab.
Taurus flicks out a counter leg kick but George steps away.
George jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George checks the leg kick.
George swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
George 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.
Taurus throws a body punch but George moves out of range.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from George.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Taurus misses.
George misses with an uppercut.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Taurus lands but George takes it in his stride. #T1#
A jab from Taurus does it's job there.
Taurus digs a good body shot into George's ribs.
Taurus staying out of range there.
George throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taurus throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
George throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George takes one on the button.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
George misses with a straight left.
Taurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Taurus throws a body punch but George moves out of range.
George is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from George misses.
George throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taurus lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from George does no damage.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
George looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
George takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
George connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Taurus moves away from the strike by George.
Taurus throws a counter combo.
Liam George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus slips a jab from George.
Despite the aggression on Taurus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taurus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taurus takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
Taurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before George can pounce on him.
Taurus tests George's chin there with a solid looking shot.
George lands a jab to the nose.
Taurus lands a nice hook to George's body. George takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George misses with a hook
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
George on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
George throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
George throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from George misses.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by George.
Taurus slips under a jab from George.
Taurus scores with a hook.
Taurus scores with a kick to the midsection.
George with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taurus to score with a decent uppercut.
George looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taurus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
George is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Jab by Taurus.
George walks into a left hand.
George checks a leg kick nicely.
George is looking to counter punch.
George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Taurus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
George takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
George walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
George throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Taurus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George misses with an uppercut. Taurus saw that one coming.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from George.
George throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
George misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taurus 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
After the fight, Wesley Taurus 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:
AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Taurus cracks Sandoval with a good jab.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Sandoval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
Sandoval gets through Taurus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taurus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus.
Sandoval keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
A little feinted left hand from Sandoval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sandoval has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Taurus throws a leg kick but Sandoval checks it.
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Taurus scores with a head kick. Sandoval tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval looks to clinch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval works the jab nicely.
Taurus misses with a hook. Sandoval ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Sandoval misses with a double jab.
Sandoval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taurus's head backwards.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Sandoval swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sandoval misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval looks to land a combination but Taurus avoids it well. #T2#
Taurus misses with a straight right.
Sandoval was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A head kick misses from Taurus. #CL#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Sandoval lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch but Sandoval keeps him there for the moment.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Taurus lands a nice shot to the body.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
Taurus throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Taurus with an uppercut!
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Taurus gets tackled into the ropes by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus is trying to maintain a safe position but Sandoval gets an underhook and turns Taurus into the ropes.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Taurus avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandoval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
#T1#
Taurus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taurus.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
It seemed like Taurus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taurus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandoval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taurus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Taurus controls the action.
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandoval won't allow it.
Sandoval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sandoval tries to work over Taurus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Taurus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sandoval checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandoval thinking.
Sandoval connects with a jab.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandoval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandoval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taurus's hands.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus throws a fast counter high kick but Sandoval manages to duck under it in time.
Taurus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taurus throws a low kick but Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus misses with the body kick
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around?
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Taurus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range. #CL#
Sandoval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Taurus missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sandoval creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
#CL#
Sandoval moves into range and clinches up with Taurus.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Sandoval has the dominant position.
Sandoval keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Taurus is looking for the big counter here.
Taurus wants to slow Sandoval down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandoval misses the target.#CL#
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
Sandoval prevents Taurus from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandoval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
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!
Taurus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taurus working Sandoval over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taurus misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sandoval 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval! |
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Event:
AKF FN - Tokyo (Part 2)
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Taurus scores with the left hand. Cortez knows he should have avoided that one.
Taurus swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Taurus moves out of range as Cortez throws a body kick.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
Taurus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Taurus lands with a hook. Cortez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez lunges at Taurus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taurus's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Taurus's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Taurus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Taurus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cortez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cortez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taurus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortez moves out of range as Taurus throws a body kick.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Cortez misses with a body kick.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortez on the side of the head.#T2#
Taurus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Taurus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cortez.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Taurus lands with a nice body punch.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez thows a leg kick but Taurus checks it
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taurus.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taurus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Taurus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taurus under the eye.
Taurus scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortez moves forwards but Taurus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Taurus needs to keep his hands up - Cortez had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Cortez swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortez on the side of the head.
Taurus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Taurus lands with an overhand left.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
#T2#
Cortez checks a low kick from Taurus.
Taurus thumps Cortez with a low kick.
Taurus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Cortez slips a straight right by Taurus.
As Taurus backs away, Cortez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taurus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taurus defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Taurus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortez with a body shot.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Taurus blocks a leg kick.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Taurus's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cortez misses with a body shot
and Taurus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
Taurus looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez looks to land a combination. Taurus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Cortez is looking to score with low kicks.
Taurus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Cortez down.
Cortez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez thows a body kick. Taurus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cortez scores with a kick to the body.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Taurus scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Taurus misses with a leg kick.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taurus lands a lovely overhand right.
Taurus throws a leg kick that misses.
Taurus cracks Cortez with a good jab.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ubaldo Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortez takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Taurus moves out of range of the leg kick from Cortez.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Taurus thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Cortez throws a sloppy body shot
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Taurus.
Well Taurus 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
AKF 68 | Scorpion vs. Neich
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Taurus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Putin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taurus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Putin misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
Taurus connects with a body shot.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Putin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick from Taurus lands but Putin takes it in his stride.
Taurus scores with a shot to the body.
Putin throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Putin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Putin.
#T1#
Taurus throws a nice head kick!
Putin misses the body punch
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Putin backs off Taurus throws a huge counter combo but Putin manages to avoid it all.
Putin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Putin.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taurus throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin 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.
Taurus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Putin. #T2#
Taurus stuns Putin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taurus defending well as Putin loads up on a big left hand.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Putin shakes it off.
Putin takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Putin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Putin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taurus counters with a big head kick but Putin shrugs it off.
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
Taurus scores with a jab.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Putin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taurus checks it well.
Taurus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Vlad Putin 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.
Putin misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin throws a wild body kick that Taurus sees coming a mile off.
Putin backing away here, and Taurus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Putin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Putin lands a lovely overhand right.
Putin takes one on the button.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Putin misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
Nice body kick there by Taurus.
Taurus slips a jab from Putin.
Taurus thuds a left hand into Putin's body.
Taurus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
Putin throws an off balance right hand
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin walks into a jab.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus throws a leg kick which misses Putin's front leg but catches the back leg as Putin tries to avoid it.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taurus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Putin's hands.
Putin throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Taurus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Putin back to the ropes. Taurus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Putin wants to clinch.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Putin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Taurus scores with a hook.
Putin wants to clinch
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Putin.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Putin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range. #CL#
Putin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Putin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Putin won't allow it.
#BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Putin throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Putin.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Putin needs to keep his hands up - Taurus had a free shot at his head there.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus lands a jab.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Putin throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Putin blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Putin throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus connects with the punch.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taurus.
Putin misses with a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taurus.
Putin moves to clinch but Taurus breaks away
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taurus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Putin avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus lands with a good body shot.
Vlad Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Taurus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taurus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taurus with a jab.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Putin throws a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
#T2#
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Nice uppercut lands for Taurus. That snapped Putin's head back.
Taurus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Putin in his tracks.
Putin tries to clinch up but Taurus circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Taurus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taurus!
Taurus defending well as Putin loads up on a big left hand.
Putin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Putin needs to keep his hands up - Taurus had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Putin's head.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Putin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taurus 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
AKF FN | PF vs. Spiteri
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Montgomery misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taurus.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Montgomery instigates a clinch.
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Montgomery has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montgomery! But no joy.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Montgomery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Montgomery takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montgomery on the side of the head.
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing.
Montgomery has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taurus.#T1#
Taurus scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Montgomery - just one landing.
Montgomery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus lands a high kick!
A low kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus cracks Montgomery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taurus throws a head kick that Montgomery semi-blocks.
Montgomery swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery looks winded!
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!
Montgomery throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montgomery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taurus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montgomery scrambles back to his feet.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barion Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Taurus slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery's coach down at For Pride and Prodigies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a big head kick but Montgomery shrugs it off.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montgomery is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montgomery.
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
Taurus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montgomery's hands.
Montgomery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a head kick. That will keep Montgomery thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a head kick. That will keep Montgomery thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
Taurus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taurus throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking. #T1#
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Montgomery shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taurus throws a shot to the body.
Taurus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Taurus.#CL2#
Montgomery closes the distance and pushes Taurus back into the ropes.#BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurus tests Montgomery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montgomery momentarily.
Taurus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montgomery circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Taurus. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.#T2#
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike.
Taurus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taurus 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.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Montgomery off balance momentarily.
Montgomery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taurus to score with a decent uppercut.
Montgomery closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus slips a jab from Montgomery.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montgomery has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
and Taurus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
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#
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Montgomery's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montgomery has time to react.
Taurus with a hook.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus lands a lovely overhand right.
Taurus catches Montgomery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montgomery throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus scores with a nice body kick.
Montgomery finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Montgomery looks to move away, Taurus throws a big counter combo but Montgomery just gets out of the way.
Taurus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montgomery takes one to the side of the head.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
Taurus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montgomery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taurus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taurus lands a head kick!
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
Taurus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montgomery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Montgomery walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
Barion Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Montgomery gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
Taurus digs a good hook to Montgomery's body.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montgomery momentarily.
#CL2#
Montgomery pushes Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus 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.
Montgomery misses the jab.
Taurus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taurus scores with a jab. Montgomery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montgomery is looking to chop away at Taurus's legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taurus throws a head kick that Montgomery semi-blocks.
Montgomery takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taurus, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus 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:
AKF FN | Kovingten vs. RooMan
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taurus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griggs's head backwards.
Taurus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taurus lands a body shot.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Taurus avoids it well.
Taurus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Griggs throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
Taurus delivers a nice body kick.
Taurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs misses with a body shot.
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Griggs tries to move into range but Taurus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Taurus. Beautiful body shot.
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Griggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
Taurus lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griggs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Griggs.
Taurus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Taurus avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Taurus.
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Taurus.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Taurus.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griggs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Griggs misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Taurus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Taurus.
Griggs throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taurus.
Taurus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs throws a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Griggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taurus momentarily.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab, jab by Taurus - just one landing.
Griggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griggs scores with a big combo that sends Taurus crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Taurus flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Griggs jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Griggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AKF 60 | Obama vs. Ringnes
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Schultz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schultz. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Taurus 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.
A jab from Schultz misses.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Schultz looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Schultz misses with a combination
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schultz's sensitive parts.
Schultz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schultz takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Schultz down.
Taurus walks into a left hand.
Taurus misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taurus throws a hook but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz misses with a low kick.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taurus throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL#
Schultz clinches up with Taurus and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schultz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good work by Taurus as he checks the leg kick.
Schultz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaurus.
Schultz looks to clinch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Schultz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Taurus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schultz avoids a kick to the body.
Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Taurus with a jab.
Schultz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taurus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz tries to land a leg kick but Taurus saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Schultz.
Schultz throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.#CL#
Schultz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schultz.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Taurus feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Taurus.
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus scores with a jab. Schultz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taurus lands a nice hook to Schultz's body. Schultz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schultz motions for Taurus to come forward. Schultz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Schultz pushes Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Taurus avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Schultz does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Schultz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schultz tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
Schultz looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Dutch Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schultz throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taurus works the jab nicely.
Taurus connects with a jab.
Schultz misses with a low kick.
Taurus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schultz misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Schultz.
Schultz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Schultz misses with a low kick.#CL#
Schultz drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Schultz clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Taurus avoids the damage to the body.
Taurus avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Taurus tries to stall but Schultz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taurus tries to circle away but Schultz has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Schultz misses the target.
Schultz misses with a right hand
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Taurus.
Schultz tries to clinch up.
Schultz motions for Taurus to come forward. Schultz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
#T2##CL#
Schultz rushes Taurus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Taurus tries to circle away but Schultz has him pinned against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taurus.
A short right from Schultz on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Schultz swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taurus throws a low kick but Schultz moves out of range easily.
Schultz throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus scores with a jab.
Taurus scores with a jab. Schultz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Schultz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taurus cracks Schultz with a good jab.
Taurus works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
Schultz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus defending well as Schultz loads up on a big left hand.
Taurus blocks a leg kick.
Schultz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schultz checks a leg kick nicely.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schultz scores with a nice strike.
Schultz catches Taurus napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Taurus crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Schultz raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dutch Schultz!
A very excited looking Dutch Schultz 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:
AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Taurus throws a low kick but Larsson moves out of range easily.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larsson misses with a looping right.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson misses the shot to the body.
Taurus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks.
Larsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taurus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Taurus works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson lunges at Taurus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taurus's hand.
Larsson misses with an uppercut.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Larsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Larsson scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Taurus scores with a nice head shot.
Taurus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Larsson does it's job there.
Larsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsson misses with the combination.
Taurus feints and then cracks Larsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsson down.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
Larsson lands with a nice combination. Taurus backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson thows a leg kick but Taurus checks it
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Taurus catches Larsson right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Larsson throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Larsson.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Larsson misses with a looping right.
Taurus throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus drops his hands momentarily and Larsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsson.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
Taurus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus slips under a jab from Larsson.
Larsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsson.
Taurus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Larsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Larsson connects with a body shot that sends Taurus's belly button to the back.
Taurus throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Adam Larsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Taurus throws a chopping leg kick but Larsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Taurus swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Larsson.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus scores with the left hand. Larsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Taurus moves out of range as Larsson strikes.
Larsson misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Larsson needs to keep his hands up - Taurus had a free shot at his head there.
Larsson misses with a hook.
Taurus scores with a head kick. Larsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taurus 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.
Larsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Larsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taurus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsson.
A big right from Larsson misses. #T2#
Taurus looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsson sizes up Taurus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larsson throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taurus takes one to the chin there.
Larsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Taurus with the inside leg kick.
Taurus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson.
Taurus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Taurus.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus defending well as Larsson loads up on a big left hand.
Taurus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taurus misses the jab.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Taurus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taurus lands an overhand right.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Taurus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taurus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taurus scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a series of strikes. Larsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsson throws out the jab.
Taurus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larsson. Larsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson misses with a combination
and Taurus counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Larsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taurus fails to land with a series of punches.
Larsson scores with a nice right hand.
Larsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larsson 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.
Taurus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.#T2#
Larsson misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a nice body kick.
Taurus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsson checks a leg kick.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Larsson misses with a hook to the body
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus throws a series of punches but Larsson avoids them all with ease.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Larsson staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a left to the body.
Taurus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsson loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taurus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus 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:
AKF FN | RooMan vs. Chai
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Santino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taurus lands with a good body shot.
Taurus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Santino misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Santino - just one landing. #CL2#
Santino closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santino blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santino.
#CL2#
Santino clinches up with Taurus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taurus wants to break free but Santino has control.
Santino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Santino has him pressed against the ropes.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Santino has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Santino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
A low kick lands for Santino.
Santino misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Santino.
#CL2#
Santino darts in and clinches Taurus up against the ropes.
Taurus tries to circle away but Santino has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus connects with a jab.
Bobby Santino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santino misses with a body shot
and Taurus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taurus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taurus lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Santino - just one landing.
Santino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
Taurus lands a jab to the nose.
Santino needs to keep his hands up - Taurus had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santino tries to clinch
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Santino there.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body. Santino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Santino.#CL2#
Taurus gets tackled into the ropes by Santino. Santino maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Santino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santino throws a leg kick but Taurus checks it.
A jab lands there for Taurus.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Santino saw that one coming.
Santino tries a quick counter leg kick but Taurus is wise to it.
Santino throws a lazy body kick
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santino.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus thuds a left hand into Santino's body.
Taurus lands with an uppercut that bounces Santino off the ropes and back into range.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Santino.
A combination from Santino does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
Taurus throws the left hand but Santino avoids the punch easily.
Santino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santino tries to land a body kick
and Santino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Taurus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Santino misses the target.
Santino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taurus will feel that in the morning.
Santino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santino misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Santino tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
Santino misses with a low kick.
Santino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taurus is out of range and Santino settles back down.
Santino tries a low kick but Taurus avoids it.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Santino.
Santino misses with a kick to the body
and Taurus counters with a two punch combo.
Santino misses with a leg kick.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Santino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Santino flicks out a counter leg kick but Taurus steps away.
Santino misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santino tries to land a leg kick but Taurus saw it coming and moves away.
Taurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus throws a head kick but Santino moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taurus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santino.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Santino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taurus.
Santino takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Taurus moves out of range as Santino strikes.#CL2#
Santino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santino throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Santino swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santino lands a jab to the nose.
Santino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Santino shakes it off.
Santino misses with a combination
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Santino is out of range.
Santino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Santino tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Taurus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santino misses with a left hand
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santino can do to turn this around?
Santino looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Santino misses with a low kick as Taurus jumps back.
Santino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santino lands with a right hand.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Santino ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Santino closes the distance and pushes Taurus back into the ropes.
Santino struggles to land a body shot inside as Taurus controls his hands.
Taurus wants to stall.
#BC2#
Santino breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1##CL2#
Santino has closed the distance and engaged Taurus in a clinch.
Taurus blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Santino fails to land. #BC2#
Santino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santino slips under a jab.
Santino misses with a hook.
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus cracks a nice hook into Santino's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
Santino with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
Santino misses with a body kick.
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!
Taurus checks a low kick from Santino.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobby Santino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santino misses with a low kick as Taurus jumps back.#T2#
Santino throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taurus misses with a straight right.
Santino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santino tries to land a leg kick but Taurus saw it coming and moves away.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus throws a head kick but Santino moves out of range.
Taurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santino blocks a leg kick.
Santino cracks Taurus with a good jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Santino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santino throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santino.
It looked like Taurus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santino misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Santino.
I think Taurus 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Kim vs. Elizondo
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Yamamotica misses the jab.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body. Yamamotica takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalicius Yamamotica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus connects with a body shot.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Yamamotica throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Yamamotica manages to avoid it.
Taurus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Taurus tests Yamamotica's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamotica.
Yamamotica throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Yamamotica throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Yamamotica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus looks to land a body kick but Yamamotica moved away.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Yamamotica throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Yamamotica.#T1#
Yamamotica lands a nice hook to Taurus's body. Taurus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamamotica misses with the combination.
Yamamotica moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Yamamotica.
Taurus lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamotica off the ropes and back into range.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamamotica has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamotica moves out of range easily.
Taurus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taurus slips a straight right by Yamamotica.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamotica. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamotica misses with a low kick.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamotica is just out of range.#T2#
Yamamotica misses with an uppercut.
Taurus half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Yamamotica misses
and Taurus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yamamotica throws a leg kick but Taurus moved away.
Taurus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yamamotica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Yamamotica sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamamotica was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yamamotica lands with a right hand.
Yamamotica connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamotica takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamamotica cracks Taurus with a good jab.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yamamotica fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taurus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamotica connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamotica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taurus throws a front kick aimed at Yamamotica's knee but Yamamotica avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
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#
Yamamotica lands a glancing blow to the side of Taurus's head.
Yamamotica scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamotica throws out the jab.
Yamamotica fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamamotica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamotica throws a nice looking combination but Taurus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamamotica pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamotica throws a sloppy body shot
and Taurus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Yamamotica lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus throws a body kick that misses.
Yamamotica turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamamotica cracks a nice hook into Taurus's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Yamamotica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.
Yamamotica misses with a looping right.
Yamamotica scores with a nice strike.
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamotica.
Yamamotica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamamotica connects with a solid leg kick.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Yamamotica.
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamotica misses the jab.
Yamamotica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
Kalicius Yamamotica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Yamamotica.
Taurus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamotica checks it well.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Yamamotica throws out a counter right but Taurus avoids it with no problem.
Taurus moves forwards but Yamamotica connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Taurus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus looks to land a right hand but Yamamotica moved out of range.
Yamamotica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamotica's head.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamamotica misses.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
Yamamotica misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamamotica thinking.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamotica moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Taurus misses
and Yamamotica counters with a straight right hand.
Yamamotica throws a nice looking combination but Taurus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamotica.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus moves forwards but Yamamotica connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamamotica throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Taurus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Yamamotica.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalicius Yamamotica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taurus misses with a low kick as Yamamotica jumps back.
Yamamotica with a hook.
Yamamotica misses with an uppercut.
Yamamotica throws out a powerful jab.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamamotica has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamamotica is out of range and Taurus settles back down.
Yamamotica throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taurus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamamotica lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yamamotica misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
It seemed like Yamamotica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamamotica lands a right hook to the body.
Yamamotica throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamamotica.
Decent striking displayed by Yamamotica there.
Taurus throws a jab when Yamamotica was well out of range.#T1#
Yamamotica misses with a straight right.
A combination from Taurus does no damage.
Yamamotica smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamotica.
Taurus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Yamamotica throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Yamamotica throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamamotica takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taurus 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.
Taurus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamotica throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Yamamotica manages to avoid it.
Taurus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Yamamotica throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamamotica loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
Yamamotica on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamotica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Yamamotica swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taurus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Yamamotica throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamamotica cracks Taurus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taurus lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamotica off the ropes and back into range.
Taurus feints and then cracks Yamamotica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamamotica down.
A jab from Yamamotica does it's job there.
Taurus clobbers Yamamotica with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamamotica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taurus checks it well.
Taurus throws a jab when Yamamotica was well out of range.
Yamamotica misses with a leg kick
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus lands a really nice looking cross but Yamamotica seems unphased.
Yamamotica scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamotica misses with a straight right.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamotica.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalicius Yamamotica.
Well Yamamotica 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalicius Yamamotica! |
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Event:
AKF FN | Morrison vs. RooMan
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Elizondo!
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Taurus checks a leg kick.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elizondo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taurus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Taurus.
Elizondo throws a low kick, looking for Taurus's leg but Taurus calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Elizondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taurus has time to react.
Elizondo throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kuznia in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
It seemed like Taurus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taurus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Elizondo cracks Taurus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Taurus.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Elizondo's leg. Elizondo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Taurus lands.
Elizondo tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elizondo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo works the jab nicely.#T2#
Elizondo lands with a right hand.
Elizondo walks into a left hand.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Taurus looks for the body kick but Elizondo saw that one coming.
Elizondo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taurus cracks Elizondo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Taurus tries to bum rush Elizondo with a series of wild strikes but Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Taurus misses.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Elizondo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elizondo throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Elizondo connects with a high kick.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Taurus throws a leg kick but Elizondo checks it.
Taurus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Taurus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus thumps Elizondo with a low kick.#T1#
Elizondo throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elizondo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Elizondo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elizondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elizondo throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taurus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Taurus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Elizondo works the jab nicely.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus tries to work over Elizondo's front leg with a kick but Elizondo checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elizondo misses the body punch
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elizondo. That did some damage!
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Elizondo swinging wildly here.
Taurus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus scores with the left hand. Elizondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Taurus cracks Elizondo with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Elizondo forces Taurus back against the ropes and clinches.
Taurus prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Taurus misses with some punches.
Taurus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Elizondo is controlling him.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Taurus is looking to break free of the clinch but Elizondo has double underhooks.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Elizondo won't allow it.
#BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Elizondo slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elizondo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taurus throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Taurus shakes it off.
Gaizka Elizondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Elizondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taurus doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Elizondo pushes Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Elizondo lands with a right to the head.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
Taurus blocking some punches.
#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Elizondo.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Taurus misses.
Elizondo scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat of the thigh.
#KD#
Elizondo throws out a head kick that Taurus doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Taurus crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Taurus's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#Taurus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Elizondo doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Taurus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Taurus's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Kim scores with a hook.
Taurus missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Taurus fails to land with a series of punches.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taurus if he has to take too many more of those.
Kim looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kim 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.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taurus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Taurus tries a quick counter leg kick but Kim is wise to it.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Taurus connects with an inside leg kick.
Taurus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taurus duly obliges. #T1#
Good shot there by Kim.
Kim slips under a jab from Taurus.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taurus checks a low kick from Kim.
Kim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Taurus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A punch combination from Taurus misses.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Kim walks into a left hand.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Taurus 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.#T2##CL#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim prevents Taurus from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim throws a low kick but Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Kim lands a jab.
Kim avoids a kick to the body.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Kim forces Taurus back against the ropes and clinches.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Taurus avoids it by throwing Kim back against the ropes.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
Kim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kim rushes Taurus and presses him up against the ropes.
Kim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taurus or not.
Taurus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
Taurus tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the ropes.
Kim pushes Taurus back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Kim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim pushes Taurus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Taurus tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taurus is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Taurus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Kim pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
Kim keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Taurus tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
Taurus is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks. #T2#
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taurus's elbow. #BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus lands the left hand.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim lands a jab.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Taurus takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing.
Taurus lands a jab to Kim's midsection.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Taurus saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kim.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Kim has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Yasol Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus tries to stall but Kim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Kim.
Taurus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Kim as the two fighters clinch.
Taurus takes a shot to the head.
Taurus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Taurus's head.
Taurus tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Taurus misses with the head strike.
Kim prevents Taurus from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Kim prevents Taurus from breaking the clinch.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Taurus lands a nice uppercut.
Taurus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taurus is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taurus has his back to the ropes.
Taurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taurus is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Taurus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!
A relieved looking Yasol Kim 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:
AKF 45 | Durand vs. Diego
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Khairannus connects with a right hand. Taurus shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Khairannus.
Khairannus slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khairannus connects with a right hand. Taurus shakes it off.
Donk. Taurus catches Khairannus right on the button with a cross.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Taurus misses.
Taurus throws a right hand that Khairannus ducks under and follows up with a left that Khairannus also avoids with ease.
Taurus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
A counter left hand to the body from Taurus misses its target.
Taurus scoring well with a low kick there.
Taurus throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Khairannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taurus lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy left from Taurus finds it's target.
Taurus slips a straight right by Khairannus.
Taurus misses with a kick to the body
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Khairannus throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Khairannus is out of range.
Khairannus misses with a hook
and Taurus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khairannus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
Taurus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taurus scores with the left hand. Khairannus knows he should have avoided that one.
Khairannus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khairannus slips a jab from Taurus.
Nice cross by Khairannus.
Khairannus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khairannus throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Khairannus 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.
A nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khairannus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khairannus! But no joy.
Khairannus connects with an inside leg kick.
Taurus misses the shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus lands with a straight right. Khairannus didn't see that one coming.
Khairannus connects with a body shot.
Khairannus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Khairannus manages to avoid it.
Khairannus scores with a jab.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus slips a jab from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a big shot that misses.
Khairannus throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taurus slips a straight right by Khairannus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khairannus connects with the punch.
Khairannus connects with a jab.
Taurus throws a hook but Khairannus avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juhjartus Khairannus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus throws a hook but Khairannus avoids it easily.
Khairannus misses with a looping right.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taurus.
Taurus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khairannus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khairannus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khairannus lands with a cross.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus throws a head kick but Khairannus moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Khairannus.
Khairannus lands a body shot.
Khairannus throws a shot to the body.
Taurus dodges the punch combination from Khairannus.
#T1#
A big left from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Khairannus throws out a powerful jab.
Juhjartus Khairannus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick from Khairannus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khairannus defending well as Taurus loads up on a big left hand.
Khairannus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus walks into a left hand.
Taurus misses the jab.
Khairannus misses with a hook to the body
and Taurus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khairannus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Khairannus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khairannus throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khairannus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Khairannus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khairannus.
Khairannus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taurus misses the body punch
and Khairannus counters with a nice uppercut.
Khairannus cracks Taurus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khairannus misses with a left hand
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Khairannus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Khairannus connects with a right hand. Taurus shakes it off.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus slips a jab from Khairannus.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Khairannus.
Taurus checks a leg kick.
Taurus misses with a two punch combination.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khairannus throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juhjartus Khairannus 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#
Khairannus misses with a leg kick.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khairannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Khairannus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Khairannus checks a leg kick.
Khairannus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taurus slips under a jab from Khairannus.
Juhjartus Khairannus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus defending well as Khairannus loads up on a big left hand.
Khairannus dips to his left and cracks Taurus with an uppercut!
Taurus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khairannus.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Khairannus.
Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khairannus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khairannus throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a good low kick that Khairannus was not able to check.
Khairannus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus misses with the combination.
#T1#
Khairannus lands a two punch combo.
Khairannus moves out of range of the strikes.
Khairannus misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khairannus throws a good cross that connects.
Taurus moves forwards but Khairannus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taurus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taurus throws a jab when Khairannus was well out of range.
Khairannus misses with a two punch combination.
Taurus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khairannus misses with a left hand
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut.
Taurus scores with a shot to the body.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khairannus moves away.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Khairannus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khairannus lands an overhand right.
Khairannus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Khairannus clobbers Taurus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khairannus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taurus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Khairannus.
Khairannus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Khairannus's head but Khairannus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taurus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khairannus tries a quick counter leg kick but Taurus is wise to it.
Taurus lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taurus.
A countering left hand to the body from Khairannus misses.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khairannus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khairannus throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus slips under a jab from Khairannus.
Khairannus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaurus.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khairannus.
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 Wesley Taurus.
Well Khairannus 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juhjartus Khairannus! |
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Event:
AKF 40 | Dimitrov vs. Tchusuk
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Wearmouth moves to clinch but Taurus breaks away
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wearmouth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wearmouth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wearmouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Taurus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wearmouth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taurus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Taurus throws a low kick but Wearmouth avoids it.
Taurus tests Wearmouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taurus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wearmouth to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
It looks like Taurus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab from Taurus misses.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Taurus moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
Wearmouth moves to clinch but Taurus breaks away
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Taurus checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Taurus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wearmouth doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth pushes Taurus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taurus tries to break free but Wearmouth pushes him back against the ropes.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taurus tries to circle away but Wearmouth has him pinned against the ropes.
Taurus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Taurus connects with a solid leg kick.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Taurus.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taurus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wearmouth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth slips a jab from Taurus.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taurus fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wearmouth wants to clinch.#T1#
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Taurus misses the jab.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Taurus throws a body kick.
Taurus misses with an uppercut
and Wearmouth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taurus digs a good hook to Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth connects with a nice looking jab.
Wearmouth avoids the body shot from Taurus.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wearmouth eats them both and turns towards Taurus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Wearmouth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taurus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus. #T2#
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Taurus lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Taurus takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth looking to throw knees to the head but Taurus is blocking nicely.
Taurus wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Taurus has Wearmouth pushed against the ropes.
Taurus looking to slow down the pace here.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Wearmouth dodges an elbow strike from Taurus.
Taurus is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus'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!#R3##CL2#
Wearmouth forces Taurus back against the ropes and clinches.
Dave Wearmouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Taurus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taurus missing with knees to the body.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Taurus.
Taurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Wearmouth is controlling him.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Wearmouth has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wearmouth motions for Taurus to come forward. Wearmouth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wearmouth scores with a body shot.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wearmouth thinking.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wearmouth.
Taurus misses with a wild combination.
Wearmouth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Taurus with a nice calf kick.
Wearmouth looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wearmouth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
That kick from Wearmouth tenderised Taurus's leg. Taurus is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus lands a nice hook to Wearmouth's body. Wearmouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taurus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wearmouth manages to avoid it.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taurus throws a jab when Wearmouth was well out of range.
Wearmouth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taurus feints and then cracks Wearmouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wearmouth down.
Taurus throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Taurus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taurus, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
After the fight, Wesley Taurus 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:
AKF 33 | Ambe vs. Taurus
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taurus.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taurus slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Taurus 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.
Taurus misses the jab.
Ambe blocks the body kick.
Taurus lands a head kick. Ambe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ambe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Ambe feints a jab promting Taurus to slip. Ambe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taurus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambe looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Ambe throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.
Ambe looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Ambe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Ambe cracks Taurus with a good jab.
Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ambe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taurus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ambe misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Ambe loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ambe throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Ambe moves out of range easily.
Ambe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ambe lands a head shot.#CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Taurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Ambe.
Taurus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a head kick.
Taurus blocks a jab.#T2#
Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Ambe throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambe.
A jab from Ambe misses.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurus clobbers Ambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Ambe moves out of range easily. #CL#
Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taurus trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
Taurus is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taurus punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Ambe scores with a one two! Taurus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ambe misses with a looping left.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Taurus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the ropes.
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ambe is looking to control Taurus's arms but Taurus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ambe has his back to the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
Taurus wants to stall.
#T4#
Ambe taking a breather.
Ambe looking to stall.
Maybe Ambe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe wants to clinch up but Taurus keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Ambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Taurus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ambe scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Ambe does no damage.
Taurus throws a counter combo.
Taurus tries to score with a low kick but Ambe moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ambe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ambe throws a combination. Taurus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ambe blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Scar Ambe is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus lands a nice shot that snaps Ambe's head back.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe looks to clinch
and Taurus counters with a three punch combo that has Ambe backing up. Ambe nods at Taurus to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe misses with an uppercut.
Taurus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ambe blocks it well.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus throws the left hand but Ambe avoids the punch easily.
Taurus jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ambe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taurus missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus lands with a hook. Ambe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ambe is looking to clinch.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ambe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ambe.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ambe.
A leg kick checked by Ambe.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ambe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ambe misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2##CL#
Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Taurus.
Taurus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Taurus gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the ropes.
Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Taurus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the ropes.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taurus wants to break free but Ambe has control.
A short uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around?
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ambe is keeping busy.#BC2#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
#T3#
Taurus swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Ambe's defenses.
Taurus lands with a cross.
Ambe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ambe as he connects with a hook.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Ambe drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Taurus.
#T4#
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus looking to stall.
#BC2#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taurus throws the left hand but Ambe avoids the punch easily.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ambe.
Taurus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ambe in his tracks.
Ambe misses with a hook.
Taurus is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Ambe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Ambe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taurus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taurus dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
Taurus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taurus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Taurus misses with a body kick.
Ambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Ambe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe takes one on the button.
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick from Ambe.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ambe throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Taurus gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the ropes.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Taurus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ambe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambe has Taurus pressed against the ropes, preventing Taurus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taurus can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taurus.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taurus stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Donk. Ambe catches Taurus right on the button with a cross.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ambe misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambe misses with an uppercut.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Taurus catches Ambe right on the button with a cross.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it.
Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Ambe with a nice cross.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambe.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Ambe throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range. #CL#
Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the ropes.
Ambe holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Taurus tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ambe keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taurus leaning against his opponent.
Taurus trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ambe lands with a shot to the body.
Taurus cracks Ambe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ambe 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.
Ambe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ambe throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target. #CL#
Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Taurus in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Scar Ambe retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Scar Ambe 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:
AKF 27 | Zy vs. Rram
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Taurus 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.
Taurus lands with a hook. Cortez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taurus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taurus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taurus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donk. Cortez catches Taurus right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Cortez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taurus manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taurus misses with a right hand #KD#
and Cortez counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Taurus to the mat, face first! Cortez goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Taurus is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Taurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus lands with a nice body punch.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Cortez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taurus blocks a low kick nicely.
Taurus throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
Taurus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taurus throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Taurus only half commits.
As Taurus backs away, Cortez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
Taurus moves out of range as Cortez throws a body kick.
Taurus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Taurus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taurus moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.#T3#
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortez scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cortez misses with a leg kick.
Taurus missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taurus counters with a three punch combo that has Cortez backing up. Cortez nods at Taurus to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Taurus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cortez there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Taurus only half commits.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.
Taurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Taurus lands with a nice body punch.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Cortez misses its target.
Cortez scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ubaldo Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Cortez throws a sloppy body shot
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Taurus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cortez motions for Taurus to come forward. Cortez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus connects with a solid leg kick.
Taurus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
Taurus feints and then cracks Cortez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cortez down. #T2#
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Cortez off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taurus missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taurus throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Taurus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortez checks it well.
Cortez is looking to counter the offense by Taurus and move into the clinch.
Cortez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortez is looking to land body kicks.
Taurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taurus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taurus thinking.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taurus connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taurus.
Cortez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Taurus lands a head kick. Cortez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cortez with a nice calf kick.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Taurus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Taurus misses.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taurus throws out the jab.
Cortez thows a body kick. Taurus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
Taurus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Wesley Taurus's cut even more.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Taurus throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Taurus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez throws a sloppy body shot
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Cortez off balance momentarily.
Taurus feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Taurus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Taurus jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Taurus is rocked!
Cortez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Taurus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taurus throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Cortez blocks the low kick.
Cortez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Taurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Cortez.
Taurus misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taurus checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cortez motions for Taurus to come forward. Cortez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Cortez.
Cortez cracks Taurus with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Taurus is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Taurus is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Taurus could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez retains his welterweight title!
Ubaldo Cortez 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:
AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Louis misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a left to the body.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Louis.
An inside leg kick from Louis misses.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Taurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taurus.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Louis looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Louis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taurus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taurus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Louis's head.
Taurus tests Louis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Louis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Louis misses with a looping left.
Louis throws a head kick that misses
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Louis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Louis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taurus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Louis scrambles back to his feet.
Louis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taurus in his tracks.
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Louis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No joy there for Louis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Louis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Louis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Louis avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus throws a head kick that Louis semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louis throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Louis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Louis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Louis scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Louis down.
Louis misses with a head kick.
Louis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.
Louis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Louis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Louis throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Louis checks a leg kick nicely.
Taurus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Louis takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Louis misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a one-two to the body.
Taurus lands a really nice looking cross but Louis seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taurus slips a jab from Louis.
Taurus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Louis swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Taurus is predictable there
and Louis counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus throws a jab when Louis was well out of range.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Louis.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Louis slips a straight right by Taurus.
Louis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Louis looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
Louis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taurus lands a jab to the nose.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus lands with a slapping head kick.
Louis throws a head kick that misses
and Taurus counters with a series of strikes. Louis will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis walks into a left hand.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taurus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Louis misses with a hook
and Taurus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taurus takes one on the button.
Taurus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Louis thuds his right hand into Taurus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Louis throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus cracks Louis with a good jab.
Louis looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Louis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Taurus slips a straight right by Louis.
Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Louis takes one to the side of the head.
Taurus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Louis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Louis backs up against the ropes.
Both fighters circling a little - Taurus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taurus misses with a hook. Louis ducked under it nicely.
Louis throws a series of punches but Taurus avoids them all with ease.
Taurus punishes Louis's body with a nice straight punch.
Taurus looks to land a body kick but Louis moved away.
Taurus throws a leg kick but Louis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taurus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Louis's head backwards.
Louis scores with a hook to the body. Taurus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taurus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Louis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis misses with a head kick.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around?#T2#
Taurus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taurus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis misses with a left hand
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Louis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Louis throws out a counter right but Taurus avoids it with no problem.
Louis misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Louis.
Taurus throws a hook but Louis avoids it easily.
Taurus throws a head kick but Louis moves out of range.
Louis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Louis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Louis throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Taurus misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Taurus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Louis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus throws the left hand but Louis avoids the punch easily.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus lands a jab to the nose.
Louis throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus is looking to counter punch.
Louis throws out a leg kick but Taurus moves out of range and Louis only half commits.
Taurus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Louis takes one to the chin there.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Louis.
Taurus looks for the body kick but Louis saw that one coming.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Louis blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Taurus throws the left hand but Louis avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Louis misses.
Taurus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Louis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Louis. That did some damage!
Taurus misses with a body shot
and Louis counters with a low kick, right behind Taurus 's knee.
Taurus throws a right hand that Louis ducks under and follows up with a left that Louis also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Louis checks a leg kick.
Jab from Taurus.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Louis throws a head kick that Taurus semi-blocks.
Nice cross by Louis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Taurus misses with a hook
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Louis throws a one two combo.
Taurus throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Louis.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus lands a head shot.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Louis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Louis throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
Louis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus throws a body punch but Louis moves out of range.
Taurus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Louis.
Taurus is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus throws a poor cross that misses
and Louis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Louis cracks Taurus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus swings for the body but Louis moves out of range.
Louis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Louis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louis.
Louis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Louis.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taurus slips a jab and a cross from Louis.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Taurus is predictable there
and Louis counters with a nice body kick.
Louis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus dips to his left and cracks Louis with an uppercut!
Taurus slips under a jab from Louis.
Louis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Louis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Louis throws out a counter right but Taurus avoids it with no problem.
Louis misses with a looping left.
Taurus throws a hook but Louis blocks it.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses
and Louis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taurus thinking.
Taurus moves out of range as Louis throws a body kick.
Taurus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Louis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taurus scores with a kick to the body.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Taurus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Louiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Louis misses.
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Louis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taurus catches Louis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taurus misses with a hook. Louis ducked under it nicely.
Taurus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Louis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tom Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louis scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Louis misses its intended target.
Taurus scores with a jab.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Taurus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
A little jabbing left from Louis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Louis lands a body shot.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but Louis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taurus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taurus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Louis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus works the jab nicely.
Louis ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taurus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus wins by unanimous decision!
Wesley Taurus 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.
In defeat, Tom Louis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to my opponent, looking forward to the rematch!'. |
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Event:
AKF 20 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Petrovs looks to land a combination but Taurus avoids it well.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Taurus scores with a kick to the body.
Petrovs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a one-two to the body.
Petrovs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taurus.
Petrovs throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Petrovs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taurus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrovs scrambles back to his feet.
Petrovs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taurus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrovs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Petrovs closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Taurus has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Petrovs down.
Petrovs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Petrovs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taurus connects with a high kick.
Taurus stuns Petrovs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taurus with a hook.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Petrovs. Those never looked like landing.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Petrovs manages to avoid it.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Taurus.
Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrovs misses with a combination
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Petrovs misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Taurus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrovs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Wesley Taurus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrovs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrovs misses with a leg kick
and Petrovs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrovs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taurus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Petrovs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Petrovs drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
#BC2#
Petrovs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrovs throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Petrovs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taurus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Petrovs down.
Petrovs throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
A jab from Taurus does it's job there.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Taurus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taurus.
Taurus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrovs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taurus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrovs counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Taurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrovs on the side of the head.
Petrovs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taurus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taurus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taurus cracks Petrovs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrovs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrovs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrovs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrovs ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Petrovs is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
Petrovs throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taurus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Taurus.
Petrovs swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus scores with a kick to the body.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taurus doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaspars Petrovs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrovs misses with a double jab
and Petrovs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrovs fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus digs a good body shot into Petrovs's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Petrovs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrovs is looking for the big counter here.
Petrovs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Petrovs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrovs can do to turn this around?
Taurus scores with a jab. Petrovs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taurus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taurus duly obliges.
Petrovs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus catches Petrovs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrovs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Petrovs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrovs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Petrovs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrovs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taurus duly obliges.
Petrovs misses with the combination.
#T2#
A solid body kick from Taurus.
Taurus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taurus lunges at Petrovs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrovs's hand.
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus feints and then cracks Petrovs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrovs down.
Petrovs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Petrovs.
Petrovs throws a series of punches but Taurus moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Petrovs.#T3#
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrovs.
Petrovs is breathing heavily.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrovs.
Taurus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Donk. Taurus catches Petrovs right on the button with a cross.
Petrovs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrovs is looking to land body kicks.
Petrovs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taurus jabs Petrovs right on the nose. Petrovs blinks but takes it well.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus looks to land a combination but Petrovs avoids it well.
Taurus moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Taurus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taurus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus thumps Petrovs with a low kick.
Taurus punishes Petrovs's body with a nice straight punch.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but Petrovs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrovs wants to counter the offense by Taurus and move into the clinch position.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Petrovs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Taurus.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.
Taurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus throws a front kick that sends Petrovs stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrovs. That did some damage!
Taurus cracks a nice hook into Petrovs's ribs.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrovs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taurus back to the ropes. Petrovs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Petrovs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrovs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrovs throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taurus.
Petrovs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taurus.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but Petrovs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Petrovs avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Taurus connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrovs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Petrovs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrovs throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus slips a jab from Petrovs.
Taurus jabs Petrovs right on the nose. Petrovs blinks but takes it well.
Petrovs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Petrovs on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Taurus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrovs eats them both and turns towards Taurus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Petrovs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taurus counters with a leg kick.
Taurus slips a jab and a cross from Petrovs.
Petrovs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrovs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taurus cracks Petrovs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrovs ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Taurus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Petrovs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus connects with the punch.
Taurus lands the left hand.
Petrovs throws a lazy body kick
and Taurus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Taurus cracks Petrovs with a good jab.
Petrovs is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Petrovs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Petrovs is rocked!
Petrovs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrovs is still on wobbly legs! Can Taurus finish him?
Taurus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taurus connects with a body shot that sends Petrovs's belly button to the back.
Petrovs looks to clinch
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taurus cracks Petrovs with an open hand slap.
Petrovs misses with a few strikes there.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovs.
Taurus lands a jab to Petrovs's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrovs walks into a jab.
Taurus connects with a quick right hand that sends Petrovs tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
AKF 15: Magomedov vs. Fairtex
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Espensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Espensen scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espensen's head.#CL2#
Espensen closes the distance and clinches.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espensen moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Espensen rushes Taurus and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Espensen instigates a clinch.
Espensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espensen is looking to clinch.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Espensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Taurus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Espensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thorvald Espensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Espensen gets a clinch. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Taurus lands a nice shot that snaps Espensen's head back.
#CL2#
Espensen has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Espensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Espensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taurus backwards. #BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Espensen drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
Taurus blocking some punches.
#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Espensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taurus, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Espensen wants to clinch but Taurus slips to the side
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Taurus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Espensen wants to clinch.
Espensen closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Taurus thuds his shin into the meat of Espensen's side.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a left to the body.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taurus paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Espensen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus throws a leg kick that misses.
Espensen tries to clinch
and Taurus counters with a leg kick.
Espensen tries to clinch but Taurus moves out of range. #CL2#
Espensen gets a clinch. #BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Espensen wants to clinch up but Taurus keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Espensen forces Taurus back against the ropes and clinches.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Espensen clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Espensen darts in trying to clinch
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Espensen momentarily.
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Espensen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Taurus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Espensen has closed the distance and engaged Taurus in a clinch.
#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Espensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espensen has time to react.
Espensen tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
Taurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Espensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Espensen moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Taurus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Espensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Espensen wants to clinch up but Taurus keeps it at a distance.
Taurus appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Espensen rushes Taurus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Espensen is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Espensen closes the distance and clinches.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Espensen. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espensen tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Espensen.
Espensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
Taurus is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
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#
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Espensen tries to clinch up
and Espensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Espensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Espensen closes the distance and pushes Taurus back into the ropes.
Taurus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Espensen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Taurus.
Taurus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Taurus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taurus works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espensen tries to clinch but Taurus moves out of range. #T1#
Nice jab there from Taurus.
Taurus punishes Espensen's body with a nice straight punch.
Taurus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Espensen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taurus counters with an outside leg kick.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Espensen can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Espensen instigates a clinch.
Espensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Espensen forces Taurus back against the ropes and clinches.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Espensen on the inside.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Espensen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus.
Espensen lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Espensen on the inside.
Espensen lands a right hand. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Espensen moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus. #T2##BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espensen wants to clinch but Taurus slips to the side
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Espensen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Espensen has closed the distance and engaged Taurus in a clinch.
#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taurus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Espensen in his tracks.
Taurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Espensen drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
Taurus lands a body shot.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
Espensen lands with a light punch inside.
Taurus takes a shot to the head.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Espensen wants to clinch but Taurus slips to the side
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Taurus.
#T3#
Taurus tests Espensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Espensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taurus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Espensen eats them both and turns towards Taurus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Espensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taurus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Espensen misses with some punches.
#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Espensen tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Espensen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Espensen is looking to clinch.
Taurus scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Espensen clinches.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Espensen clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espensen darts in trying to clinch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Espensen saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Espensen! But no joy.
Espensen moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taurus.
A cross from Taurus lands.
Espensen is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Espensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Espensen is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espensen tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Espensen tries to clinch
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espensen moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Espensen! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Espensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taurus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Taurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Espensen has Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Espensen avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Espensen moves into the clinch.
Thorvald Espensen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espensen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Taurus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Espensen tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it. #CL2#
Espensen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus lands a nice shot that snaps Espensen's head back.
Espensen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Espensen rushes Taurus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Espensen moves into the clinch successfully.
Espensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espensen tries to clinch up but Taurus circles away and keeps his distance.
Taurus throws a quick counter head kick but Espensen was just out of range.
Espensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Espensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Espensen is looking to clinch.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Espensen.
Espensen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Taurus.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Espensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Espensen tries to clinch up.
Espensen tries to clinch up.
Espensen tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Espensen has closed the distance and engaged Taurus in a clinch.
Thorvald Espensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Espensen.
Espensen tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
Taurus lands with a hook. Espensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espensen tries to clinch up but Taurus circles away and keeps his distance.
Espensen looks to clinch
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Espensen wants to clinch up but Taurus keeps it at a distance.
Taurus throws a counter high kick but Espensen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Taurus lands with a straight right. Espensen didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Espensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Espensen has Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus throws a wild body kick that Espensen sees coming a mile off.
Espensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Espensen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Taurus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Espensen darts in and clinches Taurus up against the ropes.
Taurus blocking some punches.
#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Espensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espensen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taurus counters with a low kick, right behind Espensen 's knee.
Espensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Espensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Espensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Espensen moves into the clinch successfully.
Espensen lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus. #T4#
Taurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Espensen fails to land.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
Taurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Espensen working aggressively here.
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 Wesley Taurus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taurus, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Wesley Taurus 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:
Ambush 11: Taurus VS Wearmouth
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Wearmouth's head but Wearmouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taurus. Taurus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taurus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wearmouth is able to avoid easily.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Wearmouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Wearmouth gets a clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but Taurus blocks with his arms.
Wearmouth is leaning against Taurus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Taurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Wearmouth.
#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Our sources have told us that Taurus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wearmouth prevents Taurus from breaking the clinch.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Wearmouth is looking to chop away at Taurus's legs.
A big left from Wearmouth misses. #T2#
A cross from Taurus lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Wearmouth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Wearmouth misses.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Taurus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wearmouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus scores with a jab. Wearmouth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wearmouth scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Taurus tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth throws a counter combo.
Taurus connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Taurus.
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Taurus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wearmouth throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taurus scoring well with a low kick there.
Taurus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Wearmouth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taurus's head.
Wearmouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wearmouth tries to score with a low kick but Taurus moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Taurus. That snapped Wearmouth's head back.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus walks into a straight right hand from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Wearmouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Taurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wearmouth unleashes a big counter combination but Taurus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taurus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wearmouth on the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Taurus.
Taurus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taurus throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
Wearmouth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wearmouth misses with a left hand
and Taurus counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taurus misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wearmouth.
Taurus throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
A head kick by Taurus misses
and Wearmouth counters with a big head kick but Taurus shrugs it off.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wearmouth drops his hands momentarily and Taurus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dave Wearmouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Wearmouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taurus will feel that in the morning.
Wearmouth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Wearmouth should have avoided that one. #T1#
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wearmouth scores with a nice strike.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Taurus down with leg kicks.
Taurus takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Taurus throws a hook but Wearmouth blocks it.
Taurus looks to land a right hand but Wearmouth moved out of range.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wearmouth scores with a big combo that sends Taurus crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Taurus flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Wearmouth jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth 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:
HFC 81 - Ford vs Patriot
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Chacing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chacing wants to clinch but Taurus slips to the side
and Taurus counters with a nice body shot.
Chacing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taurus 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.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chacing was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Chacing tries to counter with a takedown but Taurus is quick to defend against it.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chacing.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Taurus lands.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Chace Chacing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chacing fails with a takedown attempt.
Chacing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Taurus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chacing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chace Chacing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Chacing. Those never looked like landing.
Chacing blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Chacing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Chacing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chacing.#CL#
Chacing instigates a clinch.
Taurus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chacing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chacing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taurus is trying to break free.
Chacing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chacing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Taurus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chacing has him pressed against the cage.
Chacing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chacing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taurus.#CL#
Chacing rushes Taurus and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus avoiding damage as Chacing throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chacing.
Chacing throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Chacing fails to land.
Chacing throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Chacing drags the fight down to the ground.
Taurus wants to stand but Chacing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taurus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chacing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Chacing is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taurus wants to stand but Chacing is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Chacing working for a triangle but Taurus defends it easily.
Taurus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Taurus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chacing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taurus has managed to get both his arms back between Chacing's legs - danger averted.
Taurus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chacing is proving hard to escape from.
Chacing managing to control the position. #SUB#
Chacing looking for a triangle here. Taurus is fighting it but it looks tight! Chacing pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Taurus is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chace Chacing!
A victorious Chace Chacing 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:
HFC 76 - Ford vs Miller
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Woods tries to clinch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Woods misses.
Taurus walks into a jab.
Taurus lands a high kick!
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been informed that Woods 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.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Taurus.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woods darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Woods staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Woods avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Taurus misses with a hook
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods throws a low kick but Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods tries to clinch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Woods has managed to clinch.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Woods successfully pulls guard.
Taurus being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Woods is looking for a triangle but Taurus pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taurus is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Woods is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taurus is aware though and is defending well.
Taurus wants to stand and escape but instead Woods has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods wants to control from the top but Taurus keeps moving.
Woods forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura but Taurus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woods to get the leverage.
Well, if Woods 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.
Woods wants to take a breather but Taurus is having none of it. #T3#
Woods might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taurus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Woods seems to be working for a kimura but Taurus defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Woods is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Woods is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Woods seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Taurus is defending against the submission attempts here by Woods.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods dominated that round.
That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods misses with a looping right.
Taurus scores with a jab. Woods acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Woods scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taurus looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Woods does no damage.
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus moves out of range as Woods throws a body kick.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
Taurus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taurus catches Woods with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Woods's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taurus under the eye.
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taurus slips a straight right by Woods.#T1#
Woods fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus walks into a jab.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Taurus tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
Woods counters with a body kick.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Taurus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Woods works over Taurus's head and body with a nice combination.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods staying out of range there.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus swings widly with a right hand
and Woods counters with a nice leg kick.
Woods attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taurus throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy.
Taurus feints and then cracks Woods's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woods down.
Woods slips a straight right by Taurus.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Taurus tries to keep at a distance but Woods has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Woods.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taurus to keep the fight standing.
Woods jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taurus walks away with a smile on his face. Woods gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taurus.
Woods thows a body kick. Taurus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taurus throws a poor cross that misses
and Woods counters with a three punch combo that has Taurus backing up. Taurus nods at Woods to acknowledge the strikes.
Woods throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Woods takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Woods forces Taurus back against the cage and clinches.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Taurus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wesley Taurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Woods scores with a shoulder strike.
Woods lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as Taurus controls his hands.
Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but Taurus won't allow it.
Taurus tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage.
Woods scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
Woods tried to score with a low kick but Taurus checks it.
Taurus connects with the punch.
Taurus lands a head shot.
A combination from Taurus does no damage.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods moves forwards but Taurus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Woods staying out of range there.
Woods raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Woods takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Woods throws out a powerful jab.
Woods throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Woods fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaquan Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus lands with a hook. Woods tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Woods staying out of range there.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Woods.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods misses with a looping right.
Taurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Woods as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Woods throws a good cross that connects.
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Taurus avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taurus drops his hands momentarily and Woods takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taurus digs a good hook to Woods's body.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Woods blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Woods throws a one two combo.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Taurus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Woods will feel that in the morning.
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!
Taurus lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus misses with a leg kick.
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woods on the side of the head.#CL2#
Woods moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woods.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taurus to keep the fight standing.
Woods keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taurus smiles and moves away.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Shaquan Woods is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Woods blocks a leg kick.
Woods cracks Taurus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taurus pushes Woods away with a front kick.#T3#
Woods tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
Woods looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming. #CL2#
Woods gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Woods softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taurus tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage.
Woods tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taurus smiles and moves away.
Wesley Taurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Woods tests Taurus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taurus misses with a body punch
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range. #T4#
Taurus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woods in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taurus.
No joy there for Taurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Woods cracks a nice hook into Taurus's ribs.
Woods cracks Taurus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Woods lands with a kick to the temple. Taurus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Woods scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taurus in his tracks.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woods slips a jab from Taurus.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taurus throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Taurus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taurus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shaquan Woods.
Well Woods 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 73 - Wanker vs Maui
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Taurus's corner calls for a 1-2. Taurus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.#TD2#
Walker gets the takedown into side control.
Taurus sneaks out the side door and pushes Walker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Walker misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Taurus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taurus keeps Walker at a distance using the push kick.
Walker wants to clinch.
Taurus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liam Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walker just manages to avoid it.
Walker blocks a jab.
Taurus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walker is out of range and Taurus settles back down.
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Taurus's head.#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.#T1#
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taurus checks it well.
As Walker backs away, Taurus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker tries for a takedown but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walker cracks Taurus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a low kick, right behind Walker 's knee.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Taurus throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of Taurus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker 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.
#T2#
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taurus back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Walker moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taurus.
Walker takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Taurus slams his shin into Walker's torso.
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaurus.
Wesley Taurus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Taurus misses
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker throws a leg kick but Taurus moved away.
A good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Taurus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Taurus throws a one two combo.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus. #TD2#
Walker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taurus is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taurus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Taurus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker. #T4#
Taurus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taurus wants to get back to full guard.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Walker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Taurus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
Walker throws a leg kick but Taurus checks it.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Walker clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Walker's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Taurus sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taurus tried to counter with a leg kick but Walker avoided it.
Taurus connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Taurus blocks a jab.#T1#
Taurus tries to land a leg kick but Walker saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Walker is rocked!
Taurus cracks Walker's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Walker slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Taurus can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 68 - Bulb vs Sosa 2
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcsparr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Mcsparr lands a left and a right that send Taurus crashing to the mat, dazed. Mcsparr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcsparr manages to avoid it.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses.
Mcsparr misses with a body kick.
Mcsparr throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Mcsparr saw that one coming.
Mcsparr stuns Taurus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mcsparr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taurus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Taurus. That snapped Mcsparr's head back.
Mcsparr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mcsparr scores with a jab.
Mcsparr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxing Mcsparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcsparr misses with a kick to the body.
Mcsparr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Mcsparr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcsparr connects with the punch.
Taurus with the inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mcsparr
and Taurus counters with a one-two to the body.
Mcsparr misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcsparr.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mcsparr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taurus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcsparr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mcsparr throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Mcsparr moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcsparr looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Mcsparr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Taurus responds with a good body kick, but Mcsparr manages to step out the way in time.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcsparr.#T2#
Taurus throws a head kick but Mcsparr moves out of range.
Taurus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body. Mcsparr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Mcsparr takes one on the button.
Mcsparr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taurus to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Mcsparr throws a head kick that misses.
Mcsparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Taurus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mcsparr throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Taurus misses.
Mcsparr scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus missing with a left hand there. Mcsparr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcsparr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Taurus is looking to chop away at Mcsparr's legs.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Mcsparr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mcsparr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus 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 Taurus.
Mcsparr misses with a looping left.
Mcsparr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus moves out of range as Mcsparr throws a body kick.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcsparr moves away from the strike by Taurus.
Mcsparr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus tries a quick counter leg kick but Mcsparr is wise to it.
Taurus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taurus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcsparr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Mcsparr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcsparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcsparr blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Mcsparr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcsparr tries to clinch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcsparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus looks to land a combination. Mcsparr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcsparr scores with a shot to the body.
Mcsparr misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a series of strikes. Mcsparr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taurus throws a shot from downtown. Mcsparr moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcsparr throws a head kick that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcsparr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mcsparr throws a right and a left that Taurus avoids nicely.
Mcsparr moves to clinch but Taurus breaks away
and Mcsparr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taurus with a nice cross.
Taurus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Taurus misses.
Mcsparr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taurus feints and then cracks Mcsparr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcsparr down.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcsparr is looking to wear down Taurus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcsparr is looking to score with low kicks.
Mcsparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus throws a fast counter high kick but Mcsparr manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus throws a combination. Mcsparr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Mcsparr tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcsparr looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Taurus throws a big counter head kick but Mcsparr avoids it with no problem.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Mcsparr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus ducks right into an uppercut from Mcsparr.
Mcsparr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mcsparr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mcsparr with a jab.
Mcsparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcsparr tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
Mcsparr checks a leg kick.
Mcsparr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcsparr moves away.
Taurus lands a head kick. Mcsparr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taurus throws a body punch but Mcsparr moves out of range. #T2#
Mcsparr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taurus.
Mcsparr is looking to clinch.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Sloppy strikes from Mcsparr. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcsparr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Mcsparr moves out of range easily.
Mcsparr misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcsparr throws a body kick that misses
and Taurus counters with a three punch combo that has Mcsparr backing up. Mcsparr nods at Taurus to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcsparr staying out of range there.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Mcsparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcsparr.
Mcsparr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcsparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Mcsparr defending well as Taurus loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Mcsparr scores with a nice head shot.
Mcsparr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taurus looks for the body kick but Mcsparr saw that one coming.
Mcsparr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcsparr works the jab nicely.
Taurus lands with a hook. Mcsparr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcsparr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcsparr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Taurus.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Mcsparr thuds his shin into the meat of Taurus's side.
Taurus works over Mcsparr's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcsparr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcsparr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Taurus throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Mcsparr misses.
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Mcsparr's head but Mcsparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Taurus.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mcsparr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcsparr moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taurus throws a body punch but Mcsparr moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taurus.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Taurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcsparr connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Taurus! He's out on his feet! Mcsparr rushes in and drops Taurus with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boxing Mcsparr!
Boxing Mcsparr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
8L 57 - March Monstrosity
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Taurus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Maartins closes the distance and clinches.
Maartins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maartins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Taurus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maartins lands an elbow inside that Taurus shrugs off.
Taurus avoids the elbow strike from Maartins, against the ropes.
Maartins tries to land knees in the clinch but Taurus avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maartins.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Maartins is controlling him.
Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taurus prevents a body shot from Maartins. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Taurus throws a head kick but Maartins moves out of range.
Taurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maartins throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maartins tries to clinch up but Taurus circles away and keeps his distance.
Taurus motions for Maartins to come forward. Taurus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maartins throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maartins.#T1#
Taurus misses with a hook. Maartins ducked under it nicely.
Taurus throws a head kick but Maartins moves out of range.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taurus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Maartins misses its intended target.
Maartins closes the distance but Taurus moves to the side
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Maartins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taurus throws a jab when Maartins was well out of range.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maartins manages to avoid it.
Maartins throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
Maartins closes the distance but Taurus moves to the side
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Maartins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus throws a low kick but Maartins avoids it.
Maartins 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.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taurus tries to work over Maartins's front leg with a kick but Maartins checks it.
Maartins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maartins tries to land a leg kick but Taurus saw it coming and moves away.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Maartins shakes it off.
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maartins blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Maartins feints a counter leg kick.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Maartins motions for Taurus to come forward. Maartins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maartins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taurus digs a good body shot into Maartins's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Maartins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Maartins misses.
Maartins fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taurus connects with an inside leg kick.
Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maartins tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taurus is looking to counter punch.
Taurus misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Maartins misses
and Taurus counters with a nice body shot.
Maartins throws a sloppy body shot
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maartins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus thumps Maartins with a low kick.
Maartins tries to clinch
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Maartins throws a right and a left that Taurus avoids nicely.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus tries to move into range but Maartins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maartins.
Maartins throws a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maartins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Nice body kick from Taurus.
Maartins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taurus connects with a crisp jab.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taurus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maartins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Maartins.
Maartins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taurus counters with a nice body kick.
Taurus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maartins circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Maartins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taurus lands a high kick!
Maartins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Taurus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maartins scores with a hook to the body. Taurus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taurus. Maartins shrugs it off though.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Maartins's leg. Maartins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taurus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maartins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurus.
Taurus throws a low kick but Maartins avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maartins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maartins can do to turn this around?
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maartins misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maartins.
Taurus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maartins misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Taurus staying out of range there.
Yevgen Maartins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maartins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taurus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Maartins.
Taurus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maartins wants to clinch.
Maartins throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
Maartins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maartins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maartins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maartins is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Maartins throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
Maartins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maartins wants to clinch.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Maartins.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but Maartins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taurus throws out a powerful jab.
Taurus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maartins throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Maartins tries to clinch
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus digs a good hook to Maartins's body.
Maartins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Maartins.
Taurus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Maartins.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maartins looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maartins.
Taurus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy body kick from Maartins
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maartins tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Taurus counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Maartins clinches with his opponent.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Taurus blocks an elbow strike.
Maartins misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maartins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maartins misses with a looping left.
Maartins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taurus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maartins.
Maartins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taurus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick from Maartins.
Maartins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Maartins.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Maartins manages to avoid it.
Taurus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maartins under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Maartins. Those never looked like landing.
Taurus is looking for a counter combo.
Maartins ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taurus, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Wesley Taurus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
8L 52 - TITL3 N1GHT
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Taurus scores with a nice head shot.
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Taurus lands a slapping body shot.
Elizondo avoids the body shot from Taurus.
Elizondo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Elizondo does no damage.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus misses the body punch
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Elizondo off balance momentarily.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus is looking to wear down Elizondo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Elizondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
Taurus misses with a body punch
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Taurus.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick lands for Taurus.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taurus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taurus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Taurus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elizondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elizondo throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a few strikes there.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Elizondo avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo.
Taurus appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo just manages to avoid it.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taurus throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Elizondo counters with an outside leg kick.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Taurus throws a counter high kick but Elizondo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Elizondo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elizondo takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo just manages to avoid it.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus misses with an uppercut
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elizondo 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.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elizondo has time to react.
Elizondo throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
It seemed like Elizondo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurus defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Elizondo throws a right and a left that Taurus avoids nicely.
Taurus is looking for a counter combo.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range. #T2#
Taurus misses with a head kick.
A big right from Taurus misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Elizondo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
Nice body punch from Taurus.
Elizondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Some wild striking there from Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Taurus throws a counter high kick but Elizondo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Elizondo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Elizondo connects with an inside leg kick.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Elizondo should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo.
Taurus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
Elizondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taurus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Elizondo's leg. Elizondo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Taurus tries to bum rush Elizondo with a series of wild strikes but Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elizondo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taurus misses the jab.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Elizondo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elizondo misses with a straight right.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Taurus is looking for a counter combo.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Elizondo misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elizondo thinking.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo works Taurus's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo just manages to avoid it.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elizondo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taurus counters with a body kick that stops Elizondo in his tracks momentarily.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elizondo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
HFC 58 - Kocak vs Krylov 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
Pinto misses with an uppercut.
Pinto misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Taurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinto can pounce on him.
Taurus slips a jab from Pinto.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinto throws out the jab.
Pinto digs a good hook to Taurus's body.
#TD#
Pinto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taurus is trying to defend but Pinto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Pinto seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinto in particular looking to stall.
Taurus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinto is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taurus scores with a three punch combo!
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinto's head.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Pinto avoids them all with ease.
Pinto throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus throws a big counter head kick but Pinto avoids it with no problem.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinto.
Taurus's corner calls for a 1-2. Taurus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Pinto misses its intended target.
Pinto misses with a body shot.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pinto throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Pinto blocks the low kick.
As Taurus tries to get set, Pinto tries to push him back and clinch up but Taurus manages to avoid the attempt.
Taurus lands a jab to Pinto's midsection.
Taurus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinto will feel that in the morning.
Taurus misses with a leg kick
and Pinto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.
Taurus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
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!
Taurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinto feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taurus as he avoids it easily.
Taurus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinto throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Taurus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinto throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Pinto throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Pinto shoots for a double leg takedown but Taurus sprawls well. He's pushed Pinto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taurus lands a really nice looking cross but Pinto seems unphased.
Taurus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taurus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taurus.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Pinto throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Pinto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taurus slips a straight right by Pinto.
Taurus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Pinto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus tries to bum rush Pinto with a series of wild strikes but Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Taurus lands but Pinto takes it in his stride.
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinto misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Taurus misses.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinto misses with a body shot
letting Taurus counter with a right hand. #T1#
Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pinto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.
Wesley Taurus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinto takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Pinto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto blocks a jab.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinto throws a leg kick but Taurus sees it coming and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taurus.
A left lands for Taurus.
Pinto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Pinto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinto thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Pinto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus digs a good body shot into Pinto's ribs.
Taurus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Pinto finds it's way through Taurus's defenses.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
Taurus lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Pinto is predictable there
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taurus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinto tries to work over Taurus's front leg with a kick but Taurus checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Taurus blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Pinto's shoulder, as Pinto tries to avoid the shot.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pinto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Pinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinto.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinto connects with a solid leg kick.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus misses with a looping right.#CL#
Pinto closes the distance and clinches.
Pinto keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taurus blocking some punches.
#T4#
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Pinto has the dominant position.
Pinto misses with some punches.
Pinto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pinto lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick.
Taurus cracks Pinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Pinto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus throws a one two combo.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taurus throws a body punch but Pinto moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pinto lands a slapping body shot.
Pinto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taurus is able to avoid easily.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taurus circles away.
Pinto throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Taurus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taurus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taurus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Pinto gets the takedown into side control.
Taurus seems a little lost for a moment, as Pinto dominates the positioning.
Pinto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pinto has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Taurus is trying to reverse the position but instead Pinto has taken his back - oops!
Taurus is keeping busy.
Taurus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pinto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Taurus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pinto. #SUB#
Pinto looking to break Taurus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Taurus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pinto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Luis Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taurus wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Taurus 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 Pinto gets his way!
Pinto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taurus has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Pinto gets his hands free as Taurus looks to control. #SUB#
Pinto looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Taurus is controlling Pinto 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Taurus stopping the sweep attempt from Pinto.#SU2#
Taurus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pinto, up you get! #T4#
Taurus motions for Pinto to come forward. Taurus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus thuds his shin into the meat of Pinto's side.
Pinto misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Pinto misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Pinto misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
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!
Pinto lands a jab.#ROC#Taurus is rocked!
Pinto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinto finish him?
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Taurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinto throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taurus 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus 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:
8L 46 - Sagna
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Louis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taurus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Taurus finds it's target.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Louis.
Taurus walks into a stiff left hand from Louis.
A nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Louis is out of range and Taurus settles back down.
Jab by Taurus.
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A combination from Louis does no damage.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Louis throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus jabs Louis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Louis throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Louis slips under a jab.
Taurus backing away here, and Louis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Taurus thows a leg kick but Louis checks it
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Louis jabs at Taurus's body.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louis.
Taurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus backing away here, and Louis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Taurus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Louis finds it's way through Taurus's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taurus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Louis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Louis. Louis obviously looking to wear him down.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Louis slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus is looking to slow Louis down with leg kicks.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Louis digs a good body shot into Taurus's ribs.
A slow jab from Louis misses its intended target.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louis is just out of range.
Louis throws a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Louis blocks a head kick by Taurus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus cracks Louis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Louis jabs at Taurus's body.
Louis throws a right and a left that Taurus avoids nicely.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around?
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louis is just out of range.#T1#
Louis throws a wild body kick that Taurus sees coming a mile off.
Taurus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Louis is able to avoid easily.
Louis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taurus defending well as Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Taurus connects with a jab.
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Louis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Louis scores with a jab to the head.
Louis throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick.
Taurus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taurus throws a body punch but Louis moves out of range.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Taurus misses with a double jab.
Taurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Louis checks a leg kick.
Taurus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taurus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louis circles away quickly and effectively.
Louis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Louis throws a head kick but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis misses with a jab to the body
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Louis there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick lands for Taurus.
Louis misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taurus throws a solid leg kick but Louis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taurus.
Louis slips under a jab.
Louis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taurus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taurus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Louis takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Louis throws a nice looking combination but Taurus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taurus throws a big counter combination but Louis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Louis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Louis misses with a head kick.
Taurus slips a straight right by Louis.
Tom Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Louis momentarily.
Taurus misses with the combination.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus swings widly with a right hand
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Louis throws a fast counter high kick but Taurus manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Taurus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Louis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Louis there.
Taurus scores with a one two! Louis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Louis moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Louis.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Louis misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Louis ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Louis misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taurus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Wesley Taurus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
8L 41 - Time travel
Date: Dec 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taurus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kovingten's knee momentarily.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a front kick that sends Taurus stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten 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.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taurus drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.#CL2#
Kovingten moves into range and clinches up with Taurus.#T1#
Kovingten pushes Taurus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Taurus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Taurus.
Taurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a shot to the body.
Kovingten is looking to control Taurus's arms but Taurus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovingten has his back to the ropes.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Taurus.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taurus misses with some punches.
#T2#
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taurus's elbow.
Taurus is trying to break free.
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with an elbow over the top.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taurus throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Taurus avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Kovingten throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taurus takes one on the button.
Kovingten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taurus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taurus is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Taurus blocks the body kick.
Kovingten lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Kovingten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Boom! Kovingten lands a massive head kick that sends Taurus crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Kovingten is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kyle Kovingten!
A very excited looking Kyle Kovingten rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls IV
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
Tai Kung scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung clobbers Taurus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tai Kung lands with a shot to the body.
Tai Kung tries to clinch up.
Taurus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tai Kung counters with a huge left! Taurus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tai Kung isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Taurus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tai Kung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
During a confident post fight interview, Manolito Tai Kung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 5 A
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernandes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taurus is looking to counter punch.
Taurus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernandes counters with a one-two to the body.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandes with the inside leg kick.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Fernandes slips under a jab from Taurus.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range. #CL2#
Fernandes clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Fernandes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernandes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Taurus tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandes avoids the damage to the body.
Taurus scores with a shoulder strike.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Fernandes tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
Jab from Fernandes.
Fernandes stuns Taurus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
Fernandes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Fernandes closes the distance and pushes Taurus back into the ropes.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
Taurus avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the ropes.
Taurus takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernandes avoiding damage as Taurus throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taurus's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes. #BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Fernandes slips the punch.
Fernandes misses with a low kick.
Fernandes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
A left lands for Fernandes.#CUT2#Wesley Taurus's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Taurus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fernandes.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes misses with a straight right.
Fernandes tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
Fernandes doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Fernandes ducks down to avoid it.
Fernandes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taurus throws a head kick but Fernandes moves out of range.
Taurus looks for the body kick but Fernandes saw that one coming.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fernandes.
Taurus throws the left hand but Fernandes avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernandes misses with a low kick as Taurus jumps back.
Taurus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernandes throws a leg kick
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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 Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taurus lands a head kick that sends Fernandes down! Fernandes is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Taurus is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Wesley Taurus!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Taurus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 4 A
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Koistinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses.
Koistinen moves away from the strike by Taurus.
A quick step to the side and Koistinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koistinen slips under a jab from Taurus.
The crowd cheers as Taurus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koistinen doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Koistinen as he connects with a hook.
Taurus throws a hook but Koistinen avoids it easily.
Taurus throws a head kick but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koistinen momentarily.
#T1#
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koistinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus is looking to chop away at Koistinen's legs.
Koistinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taurus needs to keep his hands up - Koistinen had a free shot at his head there.
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Koistinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koistinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Koistinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taurus gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Koistinen finds it's way through Taurus's defenses.
Koistinen ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Koistinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koistinen drops his hands momentarily and Taurus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koistinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koistinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koistinen 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Koistinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses
and Koistinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
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#
A leg kick checked by Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a big counter combination but Taurus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taurus.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Koistinen misses the target.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Koistinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Koistinen.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#Koistinen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus throws a right and a left that Koistinen avoids nicely.
Oh Koistinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taurus.
Koistinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koistinen throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.#T1#
Taurus throws a push kick but Koistinen slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus lands a high kick!
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus scores with a spinning back kick!
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Donk. Koistinen catches Taurus right on the button with a cross.
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Taurus cracks Koistinen with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Koistinen is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Koistinen is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koistinen.
A little feinted left hand from Koistinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus takes one to the side of the head.
Koistinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Koistinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Taurus avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taurus throws a sloppy body shot
and Koistinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus swings widly with a right hand
and Koistinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koistinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus lands with a good body shot.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koistinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
As Koistinen backs off Taurus throws a huge counter combo but Koistinen manages to avoid it all.
Koistinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Koistinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus misses with a kick to the body
and Koistinen counters with a left to the body.
Taurus moves forwards but Koistinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Koistinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koistinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koistinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taurus 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.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus digs a good body shot into Koistinen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Taurus scores with a jab to the head.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Koistinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Koistinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taurus connects with a crisp jab.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Taurus thows a leg kick but Koistinen checks it
and Koistinen counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Koistinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taurus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koistinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koistinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koistinen blocks a jab.
Taurus misses with a left hand
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Taurus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taurus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taurus connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Koistinen's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Koistinen - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus 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:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 3 A
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eighteen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus throws a front kick that sends Eighteen stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Android Eighteen has been cut.
Taurus cracks Eighteen with a good jab.
Eighteen tries to clinch up but Taurus circles away and keeps his distance.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Eighteen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eighteen throws a head kick that misses
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taurus thumps Eighteen with a low kick.
Eighteen tries to clinch but Taurus moves out of range.
Eighteen wants to clinch up but Taurus keeps it at a distance.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eighteen doesn't seem bothered though.
Eighteen tries to clinch but Taurus moves away
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Taurus throws out a head kick that Eighteen doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Eighteen crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Eighteen's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#Eighteen is rocked!
Eighteen throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus scores with a body shot.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Eighteen shakes it off.
Eighteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Taurus finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Taurus! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wesley Taurus!
Our winner, Wesley Taurus, 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:
HFC 33 - Nickel vs Dos Anjos
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulster lands a nice hook to Taurus's body. Taurus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Ulster slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ulster has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ulster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ulster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ulster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus misses with a jab to the body
and Ulster counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Ulster ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ulster misses.#CL2#
Ulster moves into the clinch.
Taurus blocks the elbow strike.
Ulster digs a right hand underneath Taurus's ribcage. Taurus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ulster prevents a body shot from Taurus.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Ulster has him pressed against the cage.
Taurus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulster blocking some punches.
Taurus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taurus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taurus.
Ulster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Taurus tries to throw a body punch but Ulster avoids it by throwing Taurus back against the cage.
Taurus is pressed up against the cage. Ulster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taurus down to the mat. Taurus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Ulster throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Ulster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ulster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Ulster connects with a jab.
Ulster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Ulster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ulster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ulster doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Ulster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus jabs Ulster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taurus looks to land a left hand but Ulster moved out of range nicely.
Taurus 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.
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Ulster lands a really nice looking cross but Taurus seems unphased.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ulster moves away.
A cross from Taurus lands.
Ulster tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Wesley Taurus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ulster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Ulster saw that one coming.
Taurus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ulster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Ulster manages to avoid it.
Taurus throws a body punch but Ulster moves out of range.
Ulster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wesley Taurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Ulster.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulster. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ulster shoots for a double leg takedown but Taurus sprawls well. He's pushed Ulster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Ulster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ulster stuns Taurus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ulster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Ulster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taurus cracks Ulster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taurus scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Ulster.
Taurus stuns Ulster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Ulster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ulster is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ulster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ulster throws a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a low kick, right behind Ulster 's knee.
Ulster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Taurus misses the jab.
Nice cross by Taurus.
Ulster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ulster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taurus lands with a cross.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ulster counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Ulster saw that one coming.
Taurus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Taurus drops Ulster with a beautiful combination! Ulster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taurus is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ulster is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dixon Ulster has been cut.
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ulster.
Ulster is still on wobbly legs! Can Taurus finish him?#T4#
Ulster is looking to slow Taurus down with leg kicks.
Ulster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taurus throws out the jab.
Ulster seems to have recovered his senses.
Ulster swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a leg kick which misses Ulster's front leg but catches the back leg as Ulster tries to avoid it.
Taurus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ulsters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Ulster moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
Good shot there by Ulster.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Ulster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taurus is looking to counter punch.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ulster scores with a kick to the body.
Ulster dodges the punch combination from Taurus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taurus thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Ulster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ulster throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Taurus stuffs the takedown.
Ulster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taurus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ulster is just out of range.
Taurus throws a hook but Ulster avoids it easily.
Ulster slips under a jab from Taurus.
Ulster tries to counter with a clinch but Taurus shakes him off and moves away.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Ulster looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Taurus.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Ulster's head but Ulster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ulster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taurus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taurus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taurus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taurus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Taurus tries to keep at a distance but Ulster has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ulster misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Taurus blocking some punches.
Ulster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taurus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taurus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ulster backwards. #BC2#
Ulster breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ulster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ulster can do to turn this around?
Ulster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taurus misses with some punches.
Taurus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulster. #TD2#
Ulster pulls guard.
Ulster has a closed guard, preventing Taurus from standing up. #SUB2#
Ulster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taurus defends well.
Taurus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ulster's guard.
Ulster 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.
Taurus wants to stand but Ulster has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Ulster tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ulster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ulster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taurus defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulster has a closed guard, preventing Taurus from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Ulster working for a triangle but Taurus defends it easily.
Taurus wants to stand but Ulster is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ulster looking for a guillotine here but Taurus defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ulster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taurus wants to stand but Ulster has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Taurus stands up and waves to Ulster to follow him.
Ulster has a takedown stuffed.
Wesley Taurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Ulster.
Ulster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulster.
#T4#
Taurus scores with a nice strike.
Ulster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Taurus avoids the body shot from Ulster.
Taurus throws a head kick but Ulster moves out of range.
Taurus throws a low kick but Ulster avoids it.
Taurus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ulster works Taurus's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulster swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Taurus lands.
Nice sprawl there from Taurus as Ulster shoots in.
Taurus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Ulster's head but Ulster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taurus swings for the body but Ulster moves out of range.
Ulster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus misses the jab.
Ulster lands a leg kick that knocks Taurus off balance momentarily.
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 Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Taurus - just one landing.
Ulster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ulster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ulster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ulster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ulster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus is looking to slow Ulster down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Ulster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Taurus.
Ulster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Ulster manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ulster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taurus is in trouble now - Ulster has advanced to mount! #T1#
Taurus tries to hold on but Ulster pushes him away.
Ulster wants to take Taurus's back but he can't do it this time.
Ulster controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ulster is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taurus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ulster is working for a guillotine from mount but Taurus frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Ulster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taurus is looking to escape.
Taurus stops Ulster from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Ulster looking for a guillotine from mount but Taurus is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ulster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ulster moves to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB2#
Taurus 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 Ulster gets his way!
#SUB2#
Taurus defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Taurus preventing the sweep.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taurus wants to stand but Ulster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ulster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taurus's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ulster tries to free his leg and advance position but Taurus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ulster throwing strikes but missing.
Ulster trying to control the position from guard on top but Taurus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon Ulster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus looking to control.
Ulster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ulster forces his way into half guard.
Ulster tries to pass to full mount but Taurus defends it.
Ulster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Ulster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taurus 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 28 - Jack vs Nickel
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Von Ryan's defenses.
Taurus swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Von Ryan's leg. Von Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
Von Ryan avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Von Ryan 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.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
Despite the aggression on Von Ryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taurus throws a right and a left that Von Ryan avoids nicely.
Von Ryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Von Ryan moves forwards but Taurus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Von Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Von Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Taurus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurus.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Von Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taurus defends it well.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ryan's head.#T1#
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ryan staying out of range there.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Taurus scores with a jab.#KD#
Taurus lands a big head kick that sends Von Ryan tumbling to the mat! Taurus takes a step backwards and waves Von Ryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Von Ryan is rocked!
A punch combination from Taurus misses.
Von Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Taurus finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Von Ryan to the canvas! Von Ryan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Taurus keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Taurus!
A very excited looking Wesley Taurus 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:
HFC KO 4 - Jiro vs Sparrow
Date: May 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Cain lands an overhand right.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
We've been told by Taurus's head coaches at Legendary MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taurus under the eye.
Taurus throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Taurus lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Taurus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurus.
Cain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cain. That did some damage!
Cain 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.
Taurus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Taurus.
Taurus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taurus cracks Cain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain lands with a shot to the body.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Taurus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain slips under a jab.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taurus throws out the jab.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taurus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus slips a straight right by Cain.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cain doesn't seem bothered though.
Cain cracks Taurus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Taurus jabs Cain right on the nose. Cain blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Taurus with a nice calf kick.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cain swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Cain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cain lands a jab.
Taurus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus lunges at Cain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cain's hand.
Cain darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Taurus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cain is out of range and Taurus settles back down.
Cain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taurus.
Cain moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
Taurus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Cain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
A jab from Cain misses.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus misses with a leg kick.
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taurus swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Taurus lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Cain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taurus lunges at Cain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cain's hand.
Taurus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taurus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taurus in his tracks.
Cain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain throws out a counter right but Taurus avoids it with no problem.
Cain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taurus throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Taurus slips under a jab from Cain.
Taurus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus'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#
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus lands a head kick!
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Cain slips the punch.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cain should have avoided that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Taurus has got the better of the exchanges.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain jabs Taurus right on the nose. Taurus blinks but takes it well.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain slips under a jab.
Taurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taurus misses with a straight right.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Taurus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tauruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Taurus is rocked!
Taurus moves away from the strike by Cain.
Oh Taurus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taurus has time to react.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Cain counters with a big right hand! Oh Taurus is in trouble here! Cain follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ Cain!
RJ Cain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Taurus.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Joe throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Joe's leg. Joe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taurus cracks the inside of Joe's front leg.
Taurus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Taurus cracks Joe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taurus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Joe to stand back up!#ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus throws a pinpoint strike between Joe's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Joe crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Taurus scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
A very excited looking Wesley Taurus 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:
SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Brunswick tries to clinch up.
Taurus throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick counters with a one-two to the body.
Taurus lands with a hook. Brunswick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taurus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick from Taurus lands but Brunswick takes it in his stride.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Brunswick saw that one coming.
Brunswick tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brunswick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taurus looks to land a left hand but Brunswick moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Brunswick has Taurus up against the cage in a clinch.
Taurus blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Taurus is looking to break free of the clinch but Brunswick has double underhooks.
Brunswick throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Taurus lands a big head kick that sends Brunswick tumbling to the mat! Taurus takes a step backwards and waves Brunswick back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Brunswick is rocked!
Brunswick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Oh Brunswick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brunswick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taurus is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Brunswick flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brunswick is out cold! Taurus holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
A relieved looking Wesley Taurus 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:
SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Norris slips a straight right by Taurus.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.#KD2#
Taurus lands a big head kick that sends Norris tumbling to the mat! Taurus takes a step backwards and waves Norris back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Norris is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Charles Norris has been cut.
Taurus pounces like a tiger and cracks Norris with a vicious hook! Norris is down but not out! Taurus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wesley Taurus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wesley Taurus waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of HARDCORE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VIII
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Taurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrett 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.
Garrett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Garrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Garrett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Garrett's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Garrett has been cut.
Taurus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taurus jabs Garrett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taurus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Taurus steps into range and cracks Garrett with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Garrett flops backwards and Taurus dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett has a closed guard, preventing Taurus from standing up. #T1#
Garrett controlling the position.
Taurus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garrett wants to stand up but Taurus is controlling him.
Taurus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taurus wants to stand but Garrett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrett throws a low kick but Taurus avoids it.
Taurus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taurus's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taurus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Garrett shakes it off.
Garrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrett's head.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Taurus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taurus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taurus clobbers Garrett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Garrett moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Garrett slips under a jab from Taurus.
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Taurus bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Garrett! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Garrett is rocked!#CUT2#
Craig Garrett's cut is getting worse.
Taurus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garrett is proving hard to escape from.
Oh Garrett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrett seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett has control of Taurus's left arm, preventing Taurus from doing any damage. #T4#
Garrett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrett throwing strikes from guard but Taurus blocks nicely.
Garrett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garrett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Garrett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Taurus with a jab.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. Garrett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett connects with a body shot that sends Taurus's belly button to the back.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
Garrett throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taurus avoids it.
Garrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrett's head. #CL#
Garrett clinches up with Taurus and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrett lands with a nice combination. Taurus backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Garrett down.
Garrett doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
#T1#
Taurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garrett shoots and misses
and Taurus counters with a huge left! Garrett is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taurus isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Garrett from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taurus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Taurus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wesley Taurus made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights V
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taurus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.
Taurus connects with a jab.#CL2#
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dos Anjos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dos Anjos counters with a single leg into guard. Taurus didn't expect that.
Dos Anjos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taurus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Anjos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dos Anjos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Anjos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Dos Anjos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Anjos prevents Taurus from getting back to his feet.
Taurus being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Dos Anjos cracks the inside of Taurus's front leg.
Taurus's coach down at Core Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taurus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Anjos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos 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. #CL2#
Taurus has managed to clinch.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Dos Anjos has the dominant position.
Dos Anjos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taurus prevents it.
Taurus prevents a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Dos Anjos has the dominant position.#TD#
Dos Anjos pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Dos Anjos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Taurus doesn't defend quickly enough and Dos Anjos has managed to lock this one up! Can Taurus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dos Anjos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ademaro Dos Anjos, 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:
WPFA XI: Copeland vs Active
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Taurus slips under a jab from Tourn.
Tourn misses with a hook
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tourn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tourn there.
Third Tourn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tourn misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus counters with a solid body kick.
Tourn throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Tourn tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tourn looks winded!
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tourn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tourn tries to counter with a clinch but Taurus shakes him off and moves away.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tourn throws a shot to the body.
Tourn throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourn misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Taurus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tourn! Taurus lets Tourn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Tourn is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Third Tourn has been cut.
Tourn swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus 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 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
After the big win, Wesley Taurus made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Third Tourn was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time will be better. '.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights IV
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Taurus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taurus darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Brunson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taurus has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brunson prevents Taurus from standing back up.
Brunson misses with a head shot. Taurus uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brunson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taurus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brunson controls the pace.
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Taurus blocks nicely.
Taurus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brunson on the ground.
Taurus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brunson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taurus being controlled here, momentarily. #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.
Let's hope that Brunson 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taurus tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taurus did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Taurus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brunson manages to mount him!
Brunson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taurus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson thowing shots but they're missing.
Brunson landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson dominated that round.
That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taurus tries to clinch up.
Taurus is looking to clinch.
Brunson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taurus wants to clinch but Brunson slips to the side#TD2#
and Brunson counters with a single leg into guard. Taurus didn't expect that.
Brunson won't allow Taurus to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brunson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taurus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taurus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brunson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD2#
Brunson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brunson landing strikes.
Brunson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Taurus wants to get back to his feet.
Brunson taking a breather here.
Brunson cracks Taurus with a big right hand but Taurus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
Taurus tries to escape but Brunson is in control.
Brunson working the ground and pound.
Brunson landing strikes.
Brunson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brunson taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taurus pushes Brunson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Brunson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Taurus regains guard.
Taurus wants to get back to his feet but Brunson passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Brunson trying to control the pace.
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. Brunson connects with a nice short shot to Taurus's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson working Taurus over with strikes. #T1#
Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Taurus's hands, connecting with Taurus's forehead.
Brunson trying to mount his opponent but Taurus defends it.
Brunson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taurus has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robert Brunson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brunson lands strikes from half guard.
Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brunson throwing shots but Taurus is blocking nicely.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Brunson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Brunson!
A relieved looking Robert Brunson 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:
Ferocious Fights III
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Taurus tries to clinch
and Joukani counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Joukani counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Taurus has Joukani up against the cage in a clinch.
Joukani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Taurus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joukani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Joukani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Joukani lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Joukani lands a knee to the head.
Joukani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joukani will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taurus up against the cage.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Joukani has the dominant position.
Taurus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joukani takes a shot to the head.
Taurus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Taurus blocks it.
#T1#
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Joukani has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukani.
Joukani trying to land knees to the body.
Joukani scores with a knee to the head.
Joukani's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Joukani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurus moves to clinch but Joukani breaks away
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Joukani's defenses.
Joukani swats away the attempt to clinch by Taurus.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joukani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch but Joukani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taurus wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Joukani clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Joukani.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joukani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taurus is looking to break free of the clinch but Joukani has double underhooks.
Taurus presses Joukani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joukani effectively controlling the action here.
Joukani scores a nice knee to the body.
Taurus is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Joukani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
and Joukani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus tries to clinch but Joukani moves away
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus darts in trying to clinch
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus'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#
Joukani keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joukani.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taurus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joukani.
Nice uppercut there from Joukani.#ROC2#
Taurus is rocked!
Taurus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joukani.
Oh Taurus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taurus looks to clinch
and Joukani counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus tries to clinch but Joukani moves out of range.
Taurus switches off momentarily and Joukani cracks him with a monster right hand! Taurus topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Joukani dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Joukani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Tombiya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tombiya tries to pass to full mount but Taurus defends it.
Tombiya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus taking some punishment here, with Tombiya in his half guard.
Taurus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Taurus looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tombiya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taurus defending well though.
Taurus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tombiya. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Taurus has Tombiya up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taurus.
Tombiya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #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.#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Taurus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Taurus.
Taurus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tombiyas head. #BC2#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Taurus drives through and clinches with Tombiya against the cage.
#BC#
Tombiya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tombiya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tombiya is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Taurus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tombiya has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Taurus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tombiya, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Tombiya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Taurus drives through and clinches with Tombiya against the cage.
#BC2#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Taurus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Taurus rushes Tombiya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tombiya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Taurus drives through and clinches with Tombiya against the cage.
#BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Taurus moves into the clinch successfully.
Tombiya tries to score a body lock takedown but Taurus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilal Tombiya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taurus digs a right hand underneath Tombiya's ribcage. Tombiya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taurus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taurus scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Taurus drives through and clinches with Tombiya against the cage.
#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Taurus rushes Tombiya and presses him up against the cage.
Taurus lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Taurus throws a head kick that Tombiya semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Taurus clinches up against the cage.
Taurus lands a body shot. #BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Taurus rushes Tombiya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Taurus takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Taurus clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Taurus has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Taurus scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Taurus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Taurus has Tombiya up against the cage in a clinch.
Taurus keeps control of Tombiya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tombiya tries to pull guard but Taurus holds him up against the cage and eventually Tombiya drops back down to his feet.
Tombiya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Taurus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Taurus gets caught napping as Tombiya dives in and scores a takedown. Taurus manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tombiya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Tombiya looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tombiya thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taurus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tombiya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tombiya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
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.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tombiya gets tackled into the cage by Taurus. Taurus maintains the clinch.
Taurus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tombiya takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tombiya shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tombiya was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Tombiya is trying to get an arm triangle but Taurus is defending well. #T3#
Taurus prevents Tombiya from improving position.
Taurus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tombiya has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Tombiya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taurus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bilal Tombiya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taurus is not content to let Tombiya control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Tombiya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taurus, who protects the arm well.
Taurus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Tombiya decides to stand back up. Tombiya steps back and let's Taurus get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taurus checks a leg kick nicely.
Tombiya keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Taurus instigates a clinch.
Tombiya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wesley Taurus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taurus lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Tombiya shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tombiya trying to control the action but Taurus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tombiya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taurus is refusing to be controlled, as Tombiya sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Tombiya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tombiya content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Tombiya decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tombiya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taurus defends well and Tombiya ends up having to push Taurus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taurus. #CUT2#
It looks like Bilal Tombiya has been cut.#CL2#
Taurus has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurus feints and then cracks Tombiya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tombiya down. #CL2#
Taurus has Tombiya up against the cage in a clinch.
Taurus lands with a short shot to the head.
Tombiya tries to pull guard but Taurus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilal Tombiya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tombiya throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus lands a big head kick that sends Tombiya to the canvas! Taurus follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Taurus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Libre is trying to force a seperation but Taurus has the dominant position.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Libre shoots for a double leg takedown but Taurus sprawls well. He's pushed Libre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taurus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Libre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Taurus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Libre, pushing him back against the cage.
Taurus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Taurus has closed the distance and engaged Libre in a clinch.
#BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Libre shoots in for a takedown but Taurus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wesley Taurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuba Libre.
Taurus stuffs the takedown attempt from Libre. Libre gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Taurus clinches up against the cage.
Libre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Taurus pushes Libre up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Taurus rushes Libre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Taurus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Libre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taurus lands with a right to the head.
Taurus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taurus presses Libre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Taurus forces Libre back against the cage and clinches.
Taurus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Libre or not.
Libre is trying to break the clinch but Taurus is controlling him.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Taurus clinches with his opponent.
Taurus lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Taurus gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Taurus closes the distance and pushes Libre back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Taurus rushes Libre and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Libre's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Libre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taurus pinned against the cage. Taurus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Libre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taurus as he jumps to the side.
Libre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Cuba Libre has been cut.
Libre misses with a takedown attempt - Taurus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Libre tries to keep at a distance but Taurus has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Libre is looking to break free of the clinch but Taurus has double underhooks.
Taurus pushes Libre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taurus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Libre or not.
Libre looks winded!#BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Libre is defended easily by Taurus.
Taurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Libre. #CL#
Taurus gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Taurus.
A shot in the inside from Taurus. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Libre circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Taurus takes the fight into the clinch.
Taurus avoiding damage as Libre throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Taurus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Taurus scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Taurus looks to clinch
and Libre counters with a leg kick.
Taurus tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Taurus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Libre wants to control from the top but Taurus keeps moving.
Libre tries to free his leg and advance position but Taurus is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cuba Libre'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#
Taurus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Libre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Libre tries a quick counter leg kick but Taurus is wise to it.
Libre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taurus defends it nicely.#CL#
Taurus moves into range and clinches up with Libre.
A right handed body shot lands from Taurus.
Taurus lands a nice uppercut.
Taurus has Libre pressed against the cage, preventing Libre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Libre tries to pull guard but Taurus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Taurus has Libre up against the cage in a clinch.
Taurus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taurus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taurus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL#
Taurus moves into the clinch successfully.
Taurus lands a nice uppercut.
Taurus cracks Libre with a nice body shot.#BC#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Taurus closes the distance and clinches.
Taurus pushes Libre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Libre trying to stall but Taurus improves his position.
Taurus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taurus keeps control of Libre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Libre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taurus!
Libre is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Libre trying to control the position but Taurus is working away. #T2#
Taurus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Libre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Libre wants to control but Taurus is keeping him busy. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taurus 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.
Taurus wants to clinch up but Libre keeps it at a distance.
Taurus doesn't manage to clinch there - Libre circles away.
Taurus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Libre tries a quick counter leg kick but Taurus is wise to it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taurus throws a combination that misses
and Libre counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Taurus darts in and clinches Libre up against the cage.#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Libre keeps the fight on the outside.
Libre feints a counter leg kick.
Taurus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Libre fails with the takedown.
Wesley Taurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuba Libre.#CL#
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Libre wants to get back to striking at distance but Taurus won't allow it.
Taurus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Libre backwards.
Taurus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Libre's efforts to push away.
Taurus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Libre fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cuba Libre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taurus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Libre with that takedown attempt.
Libre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taurus defends well and Libre ends up having to push Taurus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Libre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taurus is fending him off so far but Libre persists. Nope, Taurus circles away and we're back to standing.
Wesley Taurus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuba Libre.
Taurus tries to clinch
and Libre counters with a thumping low kick.
Taurus moves in looking to clinch but Libre pushes him off.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Libre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Libre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taurus tried to counter with a leg kick but Libre avoided it.
Taurus lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libre shoots in looking for a takedown. Taurus tries to sprawl out of it but Libre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taurus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taurus tries to clinch but Libre moves out of range.
Libre replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Taurus blocks it well.
Libre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taurus stuffs the takedown attempt from Libre. Libre gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Libre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taurus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurus moves to clinch but Libre breaks away
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Libre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Libre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taurus.
Libre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taurus pinned against the cage. Taurus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Libre tries to keep at a distance but Taurus has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Taurus has Libre up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Taurus scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taurus looks to clinch
and Libre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taurus really felt that one!
Taurus works over Libre's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Libre is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Taurus moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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