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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Fujimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Fujimoto is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Fujimoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Washington dips to his left and cracks Fujimoto with an uppercut!#CL#
Washington clinches.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington lands a knee to the head.
Washington keeps control of Fujimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fujimoto managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Washington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fujimoto is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington gets through Fujimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto can't break the clinch.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Washington keeps control of Fujimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fujimoto blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Fujimoto's ribcage.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Fujimoto's ribcage.#BC2#
Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Fujimoto counters with a straight right hand.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington scores with a jab to the head.
#KD#
Washington drops Fujimoto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fujimoto looks back up at him and smiles so Washington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Washington is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Fujimoto flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fujimoto is out cold! Washington 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 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Washington!
Xavier Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Washington throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington tries to land a body kick
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torres.
#KD2#
Washington lands a big head kick that sends Torres tumbling to the mat! Washington takes a step backwards and waves Torres back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Torres has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington cracks Torres with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Torres falls to his knees and Washington doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
Our winner, Xavier Washington, 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:
SPFT #8
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kocak.
Kocak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington defending well as Kocak loads up on a big left hand.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington misses with a hook
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kocak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washington. Washington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kocak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Washington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kocak.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington 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.
Kocak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kocak throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Kocak.
Kocak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Dagestan Grappling Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kocak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kocak looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington scores with a jab.
Washington is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kocak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Kocak moved away.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Kocak counters with a big right hand! Oh Washington is in trouble here! Kocak follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
A victorious Demir Kocak 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:
SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Akerfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
A lazy left from Akerfeldt finds it's target.
Akerfeldt tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerfeldt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akerfeldt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akerfeldt cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akerfeldt clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Washington cracks Akerfeldt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Akerfeldt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Washington finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt has been cut.
Xavier Washington 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!
Washington throws the left hand but Akerfeldt avoids the punch easily.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Akerfeldt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Washington won't be happy with that.
Akerfeldt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Akerfeldt controls the position.
Akerfeldt wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy. #T1#
Washington wants to control but Akerfeldt postures up.
Akerfeldt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akerfeldt laying and praying for a moment but Washington takes advantage and regains half guard.
Akerfeldt passes to full mount! #SUB#
Akerfeldt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Washington manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Akerfeldt looks up at the clock and then as Washington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akerfeldt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akerfeldt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Washington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Akerfeldt controlling the position from side mount.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akerfeldt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Washington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Washington parries the strikes from Akerfeldt easily there. Akerfeldt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Akerfeldt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akerfeldt trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Washington felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Akerfeldt tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
Akerfeldt wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington tries to bench press Akerfeldt off him but Akerfeldt keeps the position. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is trying to get an arm triangle but Washington is defending well. #SUB#
Akerfeldt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akerfeldt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akerfeldt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Akerfeldt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt'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#
A big right from Washington misses.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Washington throws a hook but Akerfeldt avoids it easily.
Washington misses with a leg kick
and Akerfeldt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Akerfeldt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Akerfeldt is out of range.
Akerfeldt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab from Washington.
Akerfeldt scores with a hook.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Akerfeldt sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Akerfeldt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerfeldt.
Xavier Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Akerfeldt connects with the punch.
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!
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.
Akerfeldt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws a good cross that connects.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akerfeldt.
Washington misses with a right hand
letting Akerfeldt counter with a right hand.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerfeldt counters with a straight right hand.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Washington throws a jab when Akerfeldt was well out of range.
Washington thows a leg kick but Akerfeldt checks it #TD#
and Akerfeldt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akerfeldt is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Akerfeldt wants to work for an arm triangle but Washington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Akerfeldt is very close to passing his half guard.
Akerfeldt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Washington defending well though.
Washington is looking to control Akerfeldt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akerfeldt. #T2#
Washington is not content to let Akerfeldt control the position.
Washington tries to roll over but Akerfeldt keeps him under control.
Akerfeldt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Washington defending well though.
Akerfeldt not doing much here.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akerfeldt is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akerfeldt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Akerfeldt moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerfeldt misses the target.
Nice cross by Washington.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Akerfeldt does it's job there.
Washington misses with the combination.
Akerfeldt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Akerfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Akerfeldt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Washington momentarily.
Washington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akerfeldt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Washington defending well as Akerfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Akerfeldt moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington misses with a hook
enabling Akerfeldt to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Washington looks to throw the jab but Akerfeldt is out of range. #KD#
Washington ducks straight into an uppercut from Akerfeldt and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Washington manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Washington is rocked!
Akerfeldt trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington is still in real trouble! Can Akerfeldt finish him?
Akerfeldt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akerfeldt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Washington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akerfeldt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akerfeldt throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Akerfeldt trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Akerfeldt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Washington walks into a straight right hand from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Akerfeldt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Akerfeldt lands with a cross.
Akerfeldt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Akerfeldt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
An attempted straight right counter from Akerfeldt misses the target.
Washington cracks Akerfeldt with an open hand slap.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington delivers a nice body kick.
Akerfeldt throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington misses the jab.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab from Washington.
Akerfeldt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Akerfeldt misses.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab.
Akerfeldt avoids the body shot from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Akerfeldt with that takedown attempt.
Akerfeldt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Washington! But no joy.
A left and a right from Washington both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Washington scores with a jab. Akerfeldt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Washington misses with an uppercut
and Akerfeldt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akerfeldt misses with a straight left.
Xavier Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington throws a jab when Akerfeldt was well out of range.
Washington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington swings for the body but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Akerfeldt.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerfeldt.
The crowd cheers as Akerfeldt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washington doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerfeldt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washington. Washington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Akerfeldt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Akerfeldt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Washington drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Akerfeldt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Washington's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt 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. |
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Event:
SPFT #2
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Washington wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washington thinking. #CL#
Washington clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel looks to land a combination. Washington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Washington misses with a hook
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Steel counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Steel to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Washington clinches up with Steel and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Steel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Washington stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.#T1#
Steel has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Washington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Steel controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel pulls Washington in to control the position.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Washington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steel is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Washington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Washington trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Washington won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Steel is looking to cinch up a triangle. Washington throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Steel's body to avoid the submission. Steel has instead reached around Washington's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Steel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Steel!
A relieved looking Daniel Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Benn shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benn tries for a takedown but Washington circles away easily
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Harris Benn has been cut.
Benn has his takedown stuffed
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Xavier Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Benn.
Benn with a poor takedown #KD#
and Washington counters with a crisp right hand that drops Benn! Washington lets Benn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Benn is rocked!
Benn looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington weaves into range and cracks Benn right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Benn goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Washington is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Washington!
After winning the bout, Xavier Washington 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:
DMMA 153 Kersikov vs Account
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Vilkas misses with a jab to the body
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vilkas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vilkas wants to clinch but Washington slips to the side
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vilkas looks winded!
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilkas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington misses with a hook. Vilkas ducked under it nicely.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vilkas.
Vilkas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vilkas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washington with a body shot.#T1##CL2#
Vilkas rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Washington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilkas blocks an uppercut.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vilkas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Vilkas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Vilkas tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Vilkas scores with a shoulder strike.
Washington prevents a body shot from Vilkas.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilkas lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilkas gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilkas prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Vilkas fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Washington.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilkas.
Vilkas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Vilkas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilkas tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Vilkas back against the cage.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilkas swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilkas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilkas misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Vilkas blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vilkas misses with a knee to the head.
Washington blocking some punches.
Vilkas with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.#T3#
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington tries a body shot but Vilkas blocks it.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Vilkas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Vilkas keeps him there for the moment.
Vilkas working aggressively here.
Vilkas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilkas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Vilkas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilkas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Vilkas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vilkas crunches a lovely knee into Washington's ribcage.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vilkas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilkas struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Vilkas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Washington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Vilkas.
#T4#
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilkas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilkas lands with a light punch inside.
Vilkas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vilkas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vilkas.
Vilkas misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Vilkas.
Washington blocks a body shot from Vilkas.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilkas presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Vilkas.
Vilkas misses with some punches.
Vilkas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Washington tries a body shot but Vilkas blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deividas Vilkas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Vilkas sends Washington crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vilkas is motioning to the referee to let Washington up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vilkas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vilkas lands a jab.
Deividas Vilkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkas feints a jab and as Washington dips his head, Vilkas unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Washington right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Washington falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Vilkas smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Deividas Vilkas!
A relieved looking Deividas Vilkas 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:
DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Washington misses with the combination.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Tyler counters with a left to the body.
Tyler lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Tyler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Tyler's shoulder, as Tyler tries to avoid the shot.
Tyler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tyler misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
A big left from Tyler misses.
Tyler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Tyler.
Tyler misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyler throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Tyler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Tyler misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Tyler throws a solid leg kick but Washington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyler.#T3#
Tyler lands with an overhand left.
Washington throws a low kick, looking for Tyler's leg but Tyler calmly moves out of range.
Tyler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyler throws a sloppy body shot
letting Washington counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice straight punches there by Tyler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyler.
Tyler fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Washington to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Washington looks to clinch but Tyler throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Washington taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pete Tyler!
During a confident post fight interview, Pete Tyler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights III
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trandel jabs Washington right on the nose. Washington blinks but takes it well.
Trandel looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Washington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Sovor Trandel has been cut.#TD#
Trandel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington tries to kick Trandel off but Trandel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Trandel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Washington pushes Trandel off looking to stand but Trandel dives back in and keeps control.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well. #SUB#
Trandel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Trandel is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Washington wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Trandel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Trandel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Trandel is working for a submission of some sort.
Trandel trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Washington is trying to control Trandel's posture. Trandel takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Washington! Trandel is rotating here... this could be the end... Washington is out! Trandel has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sovor Trandel!
A relieved looking Sovor Trandel 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:
DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Masunwendinghamar looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masunwendinghamar throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a left hand
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masunwendinghamar misses with an uppercut
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masunwendinghamar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masunwendinghamar moves away.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington swings for the body but Masunwendinghamar moves out of range.
Masunwendinghamar throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masunwendinghamar really felt that one!
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters with a body kick that stops Masunwendinghamar in his tracks momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Washington.
Masunwendinghamar looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Tau Masunwendinghamar has been cut.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masunwendinghamar.
Washington is looking to counter with a body kick.
Masunwendinghamar throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Washington scores with a body shot.
Washington scores with a spinning back kick!
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington thuds a left hand into Masunwendinghamar's body.
Masunwendinghamar takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington slips a jab from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a body punch
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Masunwendinghamar is out of range.
Masunwendinghamar throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends Masunwendinghamar toppling to the canvas! Masunwendinghamar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!#ROC#Masunwendinghamar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masunwendinghamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington lands a big knee to the head and Masunwendinghamar goes down! Washington pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
A victorious Xavier Washington 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:
DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panda.
Washington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panda.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Panda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda slips under a jab from Washington.
Panda 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.
Panda takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Washington in a clinch.
I was talking to Washington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Panda lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Panda lands an uppercut.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Washington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Panda.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Panda blocks with his arms.
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Washington is breathing heavily.#T2#
Panda gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Panda.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Panda avoids it.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Panda tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
Panda scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Panda tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda lands a shot to the body.
Panda gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Panda digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panda blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Panda.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Panda working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Panda.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda misses with a low kick.
Panda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Washington counters with a quick kick to the body but Panda blocks it.
Panda swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
As Panda looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Panda just gets out of the way.
Panda misses with a body punch
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Panda backs away, Washington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Panda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington pushes Panda away with a front kick.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Panda throws a good cross that connects.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panda throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panda misses with a looping left.
Panda slips under a jab.
Panda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and Panda settles back down.
Panda lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.#T2##CL2#
Panda has Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Washington pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Panda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda lands a shot to the body.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Panda avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panda in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Washington blocks a body shot from Panda.
Washington prevents a body shot from Panda.
Washington prevents a body shot from Panda. #T3#
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda lands a left hand.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Panda is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Panda lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Panda.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Panda blocks with his arms.
Panda digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Panda cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands a left hand.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Panda blocks with his arms.
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Panda works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Panda lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Washington is rocked!
Panda lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Washington to his knees! Panda keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KT Panda! |
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Event:
DMMA 94: Magrath vs Polus 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Washington.
#CUT#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Washington connects with a jab.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
Washington with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Adan Puno's cut even more.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Xavier Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Washington lands a big uppercut and Puno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Puno looks OK. Washington waves Puno back to his feet!#ROC#Puno is rocked!
Washington circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Puno tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Washington wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Washington!
After winning the bout, Xavier Washington 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:
DMMA 85: Johnson vs Amida
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Dennison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
It looked like Dennison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison scores with a nice head shot.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dennison jabs Washington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dennison scores with a punch to the head.
Dennison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Dennison.
Dennison misses the body punch
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dennison misses the body punch #KD2#
and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends Dennison toppling to the canvas! Dennison scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!#ROC2#Dennison is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennison throws a right hand that misses
and Washington scores with a counter punch that sends Dennison to the canvas! Washington smells blood - he's punishing Dennison with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dennison has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
Xavier Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 76: Turgeon vs Slaissi
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Washington with the inside leg kick.
Rajnahn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Washington.
Rajnahn fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rajnahn.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Rajnahn should have avoided that one.
Rajnahn shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Rajnahn looks winded!
Rajnahn misses with a shot to the body
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Chandra Rajnahn has been cut.#KD#
Washington lands a big right hand that sends Rajnahn crashing to the mat! Washington stays standing though and waves Rajnahn back to his feet!#ROC#Rajnahn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Rajnahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rajnahn clean off his feet! He's out cold! Washington stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Washington!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Washington thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 67: Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Washington blocks the body kick.
Westen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Westen throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Braun Westen has been cut.
Westen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Westen to score with a decent uppercut.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Westen's head but Westen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westen! But no joy.
Washington throws a sloppy body shot
and Westen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington stuns Westen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Westen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Washington darts in and clinches Westen up against the cage.
Good body shot from Westen.
Westen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington working Westen over with knees to the body.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westen struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Westen blocks it.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westen blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westen struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Westen fails to land.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Westen is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washington obliges.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Westen avoids the damage to the body.
Westen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Washington.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Westen is blocking nicely.
Westen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Westen fails to land. #T3#
Westen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Westen.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Westen blocks it.
Washington lands a good knee to the midsection. Westen won't want to take too many of those.
Westen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Still in the clinch, Westen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Westen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Westen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Westen tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Westen misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Westen blocks with his arms.
Washington is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Westen blocks an uppercut.
Westen managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Westen digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westen.
Westen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Westen managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Westen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Westen.
Westen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Westen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Westen.
A short right from Westen.
Westen leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braun Westen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braun Westen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Westen throws an overhand right that has Washington reeling! Westen follows up with more punches and Washington is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Braun Westen!
Braun Westen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Barboza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xavier Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza thumps Washington with a low kick.
Washington throws a right and a left that Barboza avoids nicely.
Barboza misses with a body shot.
Washington throws a hook but Barboza avoids it easily.
Barboza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barboza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Barboza 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.
Washington moves away from the strike by Barboza.
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
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!
Washington misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barboza under the eye.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Washington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barboza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barboza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington looks for the body kick but Barboza saw that one coming.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barboza to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.#T2#
Washington misses the jab.
Washington tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barboza avoids a kick to the body.
Barboza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barboza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick from Barboza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington thuds a left hand into Barboza's body.
Barboza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barboza cracks Washington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barboza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barboza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Washington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barboza scrambles back to his feet.
Barboza misses with a straight left.
Barboza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A big left from Washington misses.
Barboza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barboza looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Barboza moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
A shot in the inside from Barboza.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
Barboza prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barboza - that landed with a thud.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Barboza scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Barboza.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barboza throws an elbow but misses.
Barboza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboza backwards.
Washington misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bento Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Barboza.
Barboza lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barboza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Barboza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#KD2#
Barboza lands a big right hand that sends Washington crashing to the mat! Barboza stays standing though and waves Washington back to his feet!#ROC2#Washington is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
Bento Barboza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza lands an uppercut, right on the button! Washington tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
During a confident post fight interview, Bento Barboza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 50: Imanari vs Travers
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Washington misses.
Kearney missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kearney staying out of range there.#KD#
Washington cracks Kearney with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kearney looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Washington finish him?
Washington throws out a loose jab but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kearney 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!
Kearney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Kearney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kearney blocks a head kick by Washington.
Kearney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kearney throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Kearney.
A big right from Kearney misses. #KD#
Washington sends Kearney crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Washington is motioning to the referee to let Kearney up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Patrick Kearney has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Kearney throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Kearney uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
Washington throws a hook but Kearney blocks it.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Kearney is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Kearney has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kearney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
A slow jab from Kearney misses its intended target. #T3#
Kearney slips a jab from Washington.
Kearney misses with a looping left.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kearney throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Kearney walks into a jab.
Kearney throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws a big counter combination but Kearney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kearney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washington. Washington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Kearney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Washington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Washington slips under a jab from Kearney.
Patrick Kearney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kearney connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kearney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kearney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kearney misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kearney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Washington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
Washington works Kearney's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Kearney'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#
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kearney.
Kearney throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kearney throws a lazy uppercut
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Kearney throws out a powerful jab.
Kearney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Kearney ducks under a wild hook from Washington.#T1#
Kearney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Washington is looking for a counter combo.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kearney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kearney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Kearney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kearney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Washington under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Kearney throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washington cracks Kearney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kearney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Kearney. Those never looked like landing.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xavier Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Kearney. Those never looked like landing.
Kearney throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kearney throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Washington misses with a body punch
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Kearney moves away and avoids it.
Kearney misses with a looping right.
It looked like Washington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kearney misses with a wild combination.
Washington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Kearney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kearney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
A little jabbing left from Kearney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington cracks Kearney with an open hand slap.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Kearney unleashes a big counter combination but Washington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Kearney is out of range.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Kearney looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington slips under a jab from Kearney.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kearney circles away quickly and effectively.
Kearney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kearney swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kearney thinking.
Washington misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Kearney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Kearney's cut.
That's time! 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Kearney throws a combination that misses
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington slips a straight right by Kearney.
Kearney swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Kearney misses with an uppercut
and Washington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Washington misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with the body kick
and Kearney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kearney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Kearney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kearney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Washington cracks a nice hook into Kearney's ribs.
Kearney is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Washington moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
Xavier Washington 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:
DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
B Johansson gets a clinch.
B Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
B Johansson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
B Johansson throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
B Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
B Johansson throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington is looking for the big counter here.
B Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
B Johansson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
B Johansson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
B Johansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.#T1#
B Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington lands with a hook. B Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Hugo B Johansson has been cut.
B Johansson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends B Johansson toppling to the canvas! B Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!
Washington circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops B Johansson to the canvas! B Johansson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Washington keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
A relieved looking Xavier Washington 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:
DMMA 34: Distefano vs Johnson
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawthorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washington misses with an uppercut
and Hawthorne counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hawthorne.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
Hawthorne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawthorne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Hawthorne.#T1#
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Hawthorne counters with a nice right hand that sends Washington toppling to the canvas! Washington scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hawthorne finish him?!#ROC#Washington is rocked!
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Washington throws out a counter right but Hawthorne avoids it with no problem.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Washington slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Washington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Hawthorne cracks Washington with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Washington looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hawthorne finish him?
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawthorne finish him?#CL#
Hawthorne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawthorne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawthorne tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Hawthorne back against the cage.
Hawthorne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawthorne gets an underhook and turns Washington into the cage.
Hawthorne misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Hawthorne.
Washington tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
#KD#
Hawthorne sends Washington crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hawthorne is motioning to the referee to let Washington up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cohen Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Hawthorne throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Washington crashing down! Washington tries to stagger back to his feet but Hawthorne just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Washington asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cohen Hawthorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Cohen Hawthorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Reese throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Javon Reese has been cut.
Reese loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Javon Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington steps in with a hook that catches Reese right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Washington follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Reese looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
A relieved looking Xavier Washington 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:
VKT 11: Benzo Vs HighTower
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnston throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Johnston.
John Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
Johnston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnston jabs at Washington's body.
Johnston is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnston. #T1#
Johnston throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
Washington lands a big uppercut and Johnston crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnston looks OK. Washington waves Johnston back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like John Johnston has been cut.
Washington takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Johnston misses
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston looks to throw a body kick
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
It looked like Washington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Washington misses its target.
Washington lands with a right hand. #KD#
Washington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnston sprawling to the canvas! Johnston rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Washington finish him?!
#ROC#Johnston is rocked!
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Johnston.
Johnston throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Johnston.#KD#
Washington drops Johnston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnston looks back up at him and smiles so Washington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnston is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Washington doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Johnston crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Johnston's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Washington!
A relieved looking Xavier Washington 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:
VKT: 11 Grimmjow Vs. Ruas
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Hrungnir closes the distance and clinches.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hrungnir blocks it with crossed arms.
Hrungnir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hrungnir is defending well for now.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Washington has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Hrungnir misses with a punch on the inside.
Hrungnir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hrungnir lands a nice uppercut.
Hrungnir managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Hrungnir avoids the damage to the body.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Hrungnir has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hrungnir.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hrungnir lands on the inside 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!
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hrungnir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hrungnir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Hrungnir to work.
Hrungnir is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washington is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hrungnir lands an uppercut.
Hrungnir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hrungnir.
Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Hrungnir gets an underhook and turns Washington into the cage.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hrungnir lands a right hand.
A short left from Hrungnir.
Hrungnir lands with a left to the head.
Hrungnir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hrungnir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hrungnir lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrungnir lands a left hand.
Hrungnir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Washington is rocked!
Hrungnir breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Washington with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Washington looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Washington get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Olaf Hrungnir! |
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Event:
VKT: 10 Benzo Vs.Faulk
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Junior thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
and Washington counters with a solid body kick.
Washington moves away from the strike by Junior.
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Junior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Washington counters with a body kick that stops Junior in his tracks momentarily.
A shot to the body from Junior misses
and Washington counters with a nice kick to the body.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Junior misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a big uppercut that drops Junior face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Xavier Washington!
A relieved looking Xavier Washington 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:
VKT 6
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Junior is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Junior is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Washington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
It appears Washington was looking to counter with a kick there.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Nelson Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws out a leg kick but Washington moves out of range and Junior only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Junior.
#T1#
Junior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Junior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington moves away from the strike by Junior.
Washington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington staying out of range there.
Washington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior counters with a body kick.
Junior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Junior throws a good cross that connects.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Washington looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Junior cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Washington counters with a quick kick to the body but Junior blocks it.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Junior.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Junior dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Junior misses with a kick to the body.
And Washington counters with a quick kick to the body but Junior blocks it.
Junior stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Junior looks to land a body kick but Washington moved away.
Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Washington throws a counter high kick but Junior was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Washington down.
Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Junior fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washington checks it well.
A head kick by Washington misses
and Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington backing away here, and Junior unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2##CL#
Washington clinches.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Junior scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Junior lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior with a nice calf kick.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior throws a big counter head kick but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Junior is looking to land body kicks.
It appears Washington was looking to counter with a kick there.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Junior lands with a shot to the body.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior. #T1#
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
Washington lands a head kick that bluckles Junior and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Washington no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Junior is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nelson Junior has been cut.
Junior avoids the head kick by Washington.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xavier Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Junior does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Junior avoids it.
Washington tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Washington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts. #T2#
Washington checks a low kick from Junior.
Washington throws a counter high kick but Junior was just alert enough to avoid it.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington is looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Junior throws a low kick, looking for Washington's leg but Washington calmly moves out of range.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Washington throws a lazy body kick
and Junior counters with a good, hard body kick but Washington shrugs it off.
Junior lands with a shot to the body.
Junior lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Junior lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Nelson Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Washington moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJunior.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Junior 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
VKT 5
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Banks throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Banks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banks moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWashington.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Washington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Archy Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banks digs a good hook to Washington's body.
Banks misses the jab.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Washington looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Banks is predictable there
and Washington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Banks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Banks misses
and Washington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Washington throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
Banks takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Washington misses with a body kick.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banks moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Banks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banks avoids a kick to the body.
Banks misses with a left hand
and Washington counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banks throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Washington looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Banks tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crunch! Washington slams his shin into Banks's torso.
Banks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Banks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banks misses the jab.
Washington thinks about the counter body kick.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks misses with a leg kick.
Banks throws a leg kick
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Archy Banks has been cut.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Washington follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Banks wants to land a leg kick but Washington is out of range.
Banks throws a leg kick that is checked
and as Banks tries to get back out of range, Washington steps forwards and cracks Banks with a beautiful high kick! Banks goes down! Oh, he's out! He's out cold! No need for a referee count here - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xavier Washington!
Xavier Washington 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 3
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Washington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.
Washington tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Junior.
Washington blocks a jab.
Junior scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Junior thumps Washington with a low kick.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Junior throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Junior swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Washington - that will leave a mark!
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!
Junior throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Junior looks to land a body kick but Washington moved away.
A lazy left from Junior finds it's target.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Washington slips under a jab.
Junior tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
It appears Washington was looking to counter with a kick there.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Junior.
Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior scores with a jab.
Junior has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.#T2#
Washington 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 are loving this. Great action here.
Junior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Junior.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Junior finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Junior lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Washington defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junior looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Junior throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Junior misses with a body shot.
Washington thinks about countering with a body kick.
Junior wants to land a leg kick but Washington is out of range.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Junior thuds his shin into the meat of Washington's side.
Junior 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.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Junior as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
Junior throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Junior tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Nelson Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
Junior misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Junior avoids it.
Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Washington counters with a head kick that drops Junior to the mat! Junior scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Junior throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Junior throws a solid leg kick but Washington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Junior.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Junior.
Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Washington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Junior connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Washington misses.
Washington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
It appears Washington was looking to counter with a kick there.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Junior.
Junior is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Junior 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Junior throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior scores with a body shot.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Junior.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior misses the jab.
Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junior throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Washington slips a jab from Junior.
Junior stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Junior moves out of range as Washington throws a body kick.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Junior takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Junior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Junior.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior thumps Washington with a low kick.
Xavier Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Washington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Junior - the referee stops the clock and Washington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Junior. Washington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junior throws the kick towards the body but Washington avoids it.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
A low kick lands for Junior.
Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Junior sees coming a mile off.
Junior cracks Washington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick.
Junior appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washington is looking to land body kicks.
Junior throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nelson Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junior 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Junior! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Testtt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fezzik circles away quickly and effectively.
Testtt misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Fezzik counters with a single leg into guard. Testtt didn't expect that.
Testtt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fezzik on the ground.
Fezzik landing with the ground and pound.
Testtt trying to control the position.
Fezzik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fezzik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fezzik scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Testtt is rocked!
Fezzik stands up over Testtt, holding on to his feet. Fezzik throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Testtt is out cold! Fezzik lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hassan Fezzik!
Hassan Fezzik 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. |
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