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Event:
HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Doherty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Béliveau's head.
A punch combination from Doherty misses.
Béliveau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doherty scores with a sloppy right hand. Béliveau should have avoided that one.
Béliveau lands a body shot.
Doherty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Béliveau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty throws an off balance right hand
and Béliveau counters with a leg kick.
Béliveau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Béliveau misses its intended target.
Doherty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Béliveau throws a sloppy head kick and Doherty moves out of range easily.
Béliveau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Béliveau takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Béliveau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doherty.
Doherty misses the jab.
Béliveau throws a push kick but Doherty slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Béliveau works Doherty's body with a nice hook.
Doherty misses the shot to the body.
Béliveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Béliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doherty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Béliveau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doherty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doherty misses with a straight left.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Béliveau slips under a jab from Doherty.
Doherty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Béliveau circles away quickly and effectively.
Béliveau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doherty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Béliveau manages to avoid it.
Béliveau throws out a counter right but Doherty avoids it with no problem.
Béliveau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Doherty throws a jab when Béliveau was well out of range.
Béliveau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Béliveau misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Béliveau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Béliveau.
Béliveau misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Doherty.
Doherty misses with a hook to the body
and Béliveau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Béliveau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Doherty. #CL2#
Béliveau darts in and clinches Doherty up against the cage.
Béliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Doherty controls his hands.
#T3#
Doherty can't break the clinch.
Béliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Doherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doherty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Béliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Doherty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Béliveau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Béliveau missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Béliveau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Béliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Béliveau! But no joy.
Doherty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doherty lands with a hook. Béliveau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Béliveau is rocked!
Doherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Béliveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?#T4#
Whack! Doherty lands a heavy head kick that drops Béliveau. The ref tackles Doherty to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Béliveau was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Cathal Doherty 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:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Doherty misses with a jab to the body
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doherty throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Doherty with a jab.
Tenryu walks into a left hand.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Doherty misses with a body shot.
Tenryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Tenryu lands with a cross.
Doherty avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
A lazy left from Doherty finds it's target.
Tenryu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Doherty lands a big head kick that sends Tenryu tumbling to the mat! Doherty takes a step backwards and waves Tenryu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tenryu is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Tenryu. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Tenryu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tenryu seems to have got his legs back now.
Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Doherty fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tenryu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tenryu looks to clinch but Doherty throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tenryu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty is the new middleweight champion!
Cathal Doherty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Conforto swinging wildly here.
Conforto throws an off balance right hand
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Conforto has been cut.
Doherty's corner calls for a 1-2. Doherty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conforto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doherty momentarily.
Doherty lands a lovely overhand right.
Doherty throws a head kick that misses.
Doherty walks into a left hand.
Doherty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conforto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conforto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conforto there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conforto digs a good body shot into Doherty's ribs.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Conforto slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Conforto misses the target.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Conforto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conforto misses the jab.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Conforto.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Doherty throws an overhand right that lands on Conforto's shoulder, as Conforto tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Conforto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conforto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doherty cracks Conforto with a good jab.
Conforto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Doherty lands a big uppercut and Conforto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Conforto looks OK. Doherty waves Conforto back to his feet!#ROC2#Conforto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
Oh Conforto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doherty misses with a hook
and Conforto counters with a right hand to the body.
Conforto keeps Doherty at a distance using the push kick.
Conforto seems to have got his legs back now.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty misses with a few strikes there.
Conforto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conforto works Doherty's body with a nice hook.
Conforto throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Doherty misses.
Conforto scores with a sloppy right hand. Doherty should have avoided that one.
Conforto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dohertys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Conforto connects with a jab.
Doherty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conforto ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
Conforto throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
Conforto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Conforto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Conforto. That's going to slow Doherty down.
Conforto sizes up Doherty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doherty throws the left hand but Conforto avoids the punch easily.
Conforto ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
Conforto misses the jab.
Doherty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Doherty lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Conforto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Conforto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Doherty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conforto lands a lovely overhand right.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Conforto misses its target.
Conforto clobbers Doherty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conforto misses with a looping left.
Doherty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conforto looks to throw the jab but Doherty is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doherty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Conforto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doherty scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Conforto's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doherty scores with a punch to the head.
Doherty scores with a jab to the body.
Doherty punishes Conforto's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conforto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Doherty cracks Conforto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Conforto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doherty finish him?
#CUT2#Billy Conforto's cut is getting worse.
Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conforto.#T4#
Conforto glances at the clock... BAM! Doherty nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Conforto crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Conforto is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Doherty!
After winning the bout, Cathal Doherty 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:
HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Doherty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Broomsdale.
Broomsdale lands a high kick!
Doherty scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Broomsdale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Broomsdale lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Doherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Doherty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doherty.#CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Broomsdale has been cut.
Broomsdale ducks right into an uppercut from Doherty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broomsdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doherty.
Doherty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Broomsdale swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Broomsdale.
Jab by Doherty.
Broomsdale staying out of range there.
Broomsdale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.#T1#
Good exchange - Doherty coming out on top.#ROC#Broomsdale is rocked!
Doherty flashes Broomsdale a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Broomsdale's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Broomsdale crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Doherty punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Doherty!
A pretty intense looking Cathal Doherty took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Ezekiel Broomsdale was interviewed post fight and said 'It's just gut wrenching man, I let everyone down. I'll be back better than ever soon enough though. '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 185
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from O Brien.
Doherty misses with a hook
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doherty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for O Brien.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and O Brien counters with a nice right hand that sends Doherty toppling to the canvas! Doherty scrambles and gets back to his feet - can O Brien finish him?!#ROC2#Doherty is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Doherty's jaw. Doherty's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! O Brien does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seamus O Brien!
In his post fight interview, Seamus O Brien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 183
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Doherty misses with a hook
and Jiet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doherty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jiet tries to move into range but Doherty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jiet throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jiet, as that shot connected.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Jiet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jiet defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Jiet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Jiet throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
Doherty misses the jab.
Jiet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiet throws a big shot that misses.
Jiet slips under a jab from Doherty.
A jab from Jiet misses.
Jiet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiet.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiet misses the target.
Doherty lunges at Jiet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jiet's hand.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target. #T2#
Jiet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty lands a nice hook to Jiet's body. Jiet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiet was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Jiet ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Jiet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Jiet counters with a nice body shot.
Doherty misses the jab.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty throws a body punch but Jiet moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Doherty misses.
Jiet throws out a counter right but Doherty avoids it with no problem.
Jiet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jiet counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.#T3#
Jiet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiet 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.
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Jiet's head but Jiet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiet moves out of range of the strikes.
Doherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiet throws out the jab.
Doherty throwing a counter right hand but Jiet manages to avoid it.
Jiet slips under a jab.#T4#
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiet was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Jiet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Jiet coming out on top.
Doherty throws a hook but Jiet avoids it easily.
Doherty misses with a hook. Jiet ducked under it nicely.
Jiet 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty stalks Jiet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jiet's face. Jiet staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick from Doherty misses.
Jiet walks into a straight right hand from Doherty.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathal Doherty's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Jiet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doherty throws a jab when Jiet was well out of range.
Doherty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiet.
Jiet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doherty throws a body punch but Jiet moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jiet! But no joy.
Jiet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiet misses with a right hand
and Jiet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cathal Doherty is winning the standup battle so far.
Doherty tests Jiet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiet defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Jiet misses with a looping right.
Doherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiet can do to turn this around?#T1#
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiet moves away.
Doherty works Jiet's body with a nice hook.
Doherty swings for the body but Jiet moves out of range.
Jiet slips under a jab from Doherty.
It seemed like Jiet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doherty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doherty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jiet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Doherty has got the better of the exchanges.
Jiet blocks a jab.
Doherty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
Doherty cracks Jiet with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jiet looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doherty finish him?
#ROC#Jiet is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiet gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Doherty gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jiet is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
A pretty intense looking Cathal Doherty took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Axelsen misses with a hook
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doherty scores with a body shot.
Axelsen misses with a hook. Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Axelsen misses with a head kick.
Axelsen slips a jab from Doherty.
Axelsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Doherty misses the shot to the body.
Doherty slips under a jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen walks into a left hand.
Doherty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Axelsen scores with the left hand. Doherty knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Axelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doherty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Axelsen.
Axelsen slips a jab from Doherty.#T1#
Axelsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Axelsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Axelsen moves away and avoids it.
Doherty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Doherty.
Doherty drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Axelsen right on the button. Axelsen goes down! Doherty follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Doherty gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 198
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Daan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doherty is defended easily by Daan.
Doherty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daan misses with a hook. Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Doherty attempts a counter takedown but Daan avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Daan as Doherty shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathal Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daan as he avoids it easily.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown but Daan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daan throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daan circles away.
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
Daan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Daan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daan scoring well with a low kick there.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Doherty tries to move into range but Daan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daan works the jab nicely.#T2#
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
Doherty dives in and grabs Daan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daan pushes down on Doherty's head and hops out.
Doherty backing away here, and Daan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daan.
#CL2#
Daan pushes Doherty up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan stops a takedown attempt from Doherty.
Daan is pressed up against the cage. Doherty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daan down to the mat. Daan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doherty is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doherty has Daan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Daan.
#T3#
Doherty is trying to drag Daan to the mat but Daan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doherty backwards.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doherty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
Doherty is breathing heavily.
Daan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doherty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Daan.
Daan misses with a looping left.
Daan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Daan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doherty shoots in and drives through. Daan sprawls well.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doherty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daan sprawls well. Daan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doherty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daan counters with a right hand to the body.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown but Daan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doherty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daan swinging wildly here.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daan as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan 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#
Daan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daan connects with a right hand. Doherty shakes it off.
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Daan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daan is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Daan as Doherty shoots in.
Doherty has his takedown stuffed
and Daan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathal Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Daan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doherty shoots and misses
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doherty takes one on the button.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daan, as that shot connected.
Daan stuffs the takedown attempt from Doherty. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doherty 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.
Daan scores with a hook to the body. Doherty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daan stuffs the takedown attempt from Doherty. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Daan throws out a counter right but Doherty avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Daan coming out on top.
Daan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doherty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daan defends it nicely.
Daan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Doherty tries to move into range but Daan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doherty with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doherty on the side of the head.
Daan scores with a jab to the body.
Daan sizes up Doherty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doherty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daan swivels and escapes.
Daan throws a series of strikes that have Doherty backpedaling.
Daan lands a jab to the nose.
Daan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doherty if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Daan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daan connects with a single shot there.
Daan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Doherty is rocked!
Daan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Doherty head around and knocks him out cold! Daan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Daan!
An out of breath Levi Daan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cathal Doherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ant Thrax!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doherty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thrax drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doherty defends it well.
Doherty looks for a takedown but Thrax sprawls well.
Thrax closes the distance and clinches up with Doherty, looking for a takedown. Thrax pushes Doherty against the cage but Doherty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thrax shoots in but Doherty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Thrax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathal Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrax fails to land the takedown.
Doherty shoots in but Thrax avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty darts in looking for a takedown but Thrax gets double underhooks and turns Doherty into the cage.
Thrax is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thrax looking for a takedown.
Doherty can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Doherty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thrax jumps guard but Doherty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thrax fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Doherty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrax after a bit of a struggle.
Doherty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thrax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thrax wants a takedown but no success here.
Thrax wants a takedown.
Doherty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thrax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thrax has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doherty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thrax is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thrax is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thrax tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doherty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrax after a bit of a struggle.
Thrax gets underhooks to prevent Doherty's takedown attempt.
Thrax gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doherty.
Thrax has Doherty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doherty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thrax jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doherty walks away with a smile on his face. Thrax gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doherty leaves Thrax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Thrax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doherty circles away.
Doherty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thrax swivels and escapes.
Thrax drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doherty defends it well.
Ant Thrax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Thrax, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown but Thrax shows good takedown defense.
Thrax shoots for a double leg takedown but Doherty sprawls well. He's pushed Thrax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrax tries to sprawl out of it but Doherty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thrax sprawls well. Thrax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doherty tries for a takedown but Thrax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Thrax shoots in but no luck this time.
Doherty looks for a takedown but Thrax sprawls well.
Thrax feints the counter takedown.
Thrax goes for a double leg but Doherty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doherty continues to drive forward.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown but Thrax shows good takedown defense.
Thrax tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doherty swivels and escapes.
Doherty stuffs the takedown attempt from Thrax. Thrax gets slowly back to his feet.
Thrax stuffs the takedown attempt from Doherty. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Thrax shoots in looking for a takedown but Doherty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thrax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doherty shoots for a takedown but Thrax saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thrax shoots in and drives through. Doherty sprawls well.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doherty as he avoids it easily.
Thrax looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doherty.#T4#
Doherty shoots in but no luck this time.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doherty as he avoids it easily.
Doherty feinted with a counter takedown.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown but Doherty shows good takedown defense.
Thrax darts in looking for a takedown but Doherty gets double underhooks and turns Thrax into the cage.
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Thrax sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thrax stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thrax wants it to stay on the feet.
Doherty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thrax pinned against the cage. Thrax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doherty as he avoids it easily.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doherty as he avoids it easily.
Thrax looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T5#
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrax tries to sprawl out of it but Doherty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doherty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thrax pinned against the cage. Thrax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doherty shoots in but no luck this time.
Thrax dives in and grabs Doherty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doherty pushes down on Thrax's head and hops out.
Doherty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thrax.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doherty.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doherty as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thrax. #T6#
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thrax as he jumps to the side.
Thrax with the counter takedown but Doherty avoids it easily.
Doherty fails to land the takedown.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thrax shoots in looking for a takedown. Doherty tries to sprawl out of it but Thrax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doherty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thrax fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doherty shoots for a takedown but Thrax saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thrax shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doherty pinned against the cage. Doherty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thrax avoids it really well and circles away.#T7#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doherty is defended easily by Thrax.
Thrax stuffs the takedown.
Thrax misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doherty tries for a takedown but Thrax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thrax is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doherty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thrax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doherty's waist but Doherty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thrax off to one side.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thrax as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Thrax as Doherty shoots in.#T8#
Doherty has a takedown stuffed.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown but Doherty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thrax sprawls well. Thrax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Thrax leaves Doherty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thrax shoots in looking for a takedown but Doherty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thrax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thrax shoots for a double leg takedown but Doherty sprawls well. He's pushed Thrax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doherty sprawls well. Doherty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thrax gets slowly back to his feet.#T9#
Thrax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thrax goes for a double leg but Doherty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doherty continues to drive forward.
Doherty shoots for a double leg takedown but Thrax sprawls well. He's pushed Doherty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doherty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thrax pinned against the cage. Thrax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Thrax tries to counter it with a takedown but Doherty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thrax fails with a takedown attempt.
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Thrax, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thrax shoots for a takedown but Doherty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt - Thrax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T10#
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doherty as he avoids it easily.
Thrax leaves Doherty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thrax.
Doherty attempts a counter takedown but Thrax avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Thrax as Doherty shoots in.
Doherty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thrax dives in for a single leg takedown but Doherty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Doherty with that takedown attempt.
Doherty leaves Thrax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T11#
Doherty shoots in but Thrax avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thrax has a takedown stuffed.
Thrax dives in and grabs Doherty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doherty pushes down on Thrax's head and hops out.
Thrax defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doherty.
Thrax tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doherty defends well and Thrax ends up having to push Doherty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doherty shoots for a double leg takedown but Thrax sprawls well. He's pushed Doherty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thrax looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doherty fails with the takedown.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown but Doherty shows good takedown defense. #T12#
Doherty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thrax defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doherty.
Thrax shoots in but no luck this time.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thrax as he avoids it easily.
Doherty stuffs the takedown attempt from Thrax. Thrax gets slowly back to his feet.
Thrax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doherty.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doherty.
Doherty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T13#
Thrax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doherty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doherty wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Doherty with that takedown attempt.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doherty as he jumps to the side.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thrax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrax slaps away a takedown attempt from Doherty, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T14#
Thrax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doherty sprawls well. Doherty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thrax gets slowly back to his feet.
Doherty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doherty wants it to stay on the feet.
Thrax darts in looking for a takedown but Doherty gets double underhooks and turns Thrax into the cage.
Doherty has a takedown stuffed.
Thrax looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thrax is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doherty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doherty shoots for a double leg takedown but Thrax sprawls well. He's pushed Doherty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thrax or perhaps it was just good defense by Doherty, which made it look bad.
Doherty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thrax sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Doherty is heads and Thrax is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Thrax wins on points by 1 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Ant Thrax thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cathal Doherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sigurd Knutsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Doherty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doherty (2) vs (0) Knutsson
Knutsson gets full guard.
Knutsson working a defensive guard but Doherty manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (5) vs (0) Knutsson
Doherty has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knutsson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doherty (7) vs (0) Knutsson
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty controlling the position easily from mount.
Doherty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knutsson is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Doherty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Knutsson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Doherty (10) vs (0) Knutsson
Knutsson tries to roll but Doherty sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Knutsson can't escape the position.
Good control from Doherty.
Knutsson is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Doherty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Doherty not allowing Knutsson to control his hands.
Doherty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knutsson.
Knutsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knutsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Knutsson can't escape the position.
Knutsson looks winded!
What can Knutsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knutsson trying to control but not successfully.
Doherty keeps control of the position as Knutsson tries to break free.
#T4#
Doherty trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Knutsson doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Knutsson right now.
I would not like to be Knutsson right now.
You can see the frustration on Knutsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Doherty controlling well, preventing Knutsson from escaping the position.
Doherty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knutsson tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Doherty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Knutsson's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Doherty.#T6#
Knutsson rolls, trying to escape but Doherty keeps control of the position.
Doherty controlling the position well here. Knutsson rolled but Doherty kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Knutsson wants to escape the position.
Knutsson is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Doherty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doherty is hanging on to Knutsson's back as he tries to escape.
What can Knutsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8#
Knutsson tries to escape but Doherty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knutsson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doherty.
#T9#
Doherty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Knutsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doherty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knutsson tries to escape but Doherty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Doherty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Knutsson trying to control the position but Doherty manages to sink in the hooks.
Doherty biding his time, controlling Knutsson.
Doherty is hanging on to Knutsson's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Doherty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Knutsson's body.
Knutsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doherty controls the position.#T13#
Doherty continues to hold on tight.
Doherty is hanging on to Knutsson's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Doherty.
Knutsson is really stuck here.
Doherty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knutsson.#T14#
Knutsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doherty doesn't have the hooks in and Knutsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (10) vs (2) Knutsson
And that's the end of the fight!
Doherty takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Cathal Doherty took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Doherty misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Doherty as he connects with a hook.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
Schwarzschild slips a straight right by Doherty.
Doherty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schwarzschild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schwarzschild dips to his left and cracks Doherty with an uppercut!
Doherty sizes up Schwarzschild with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty moves out of range as Schwarzschild strikes.
Schwarzschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Schwarzschild takes one to the chin there.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild wants to counter with a clinch but Doherty pushes him away.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwarzschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
A countering left hand to the body from Schwarzschild misses.
Doherty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzschild connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Schwarzschild uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schwarzschild throws a push kick but Doherty slaps the foot to one side.
Doherty lands a nice looking body shot.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. Schwarzschild saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Doherty.
Schwarzschild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwarzschild thinks about the counter body kick.
Schwarzschild avoids the body shot from Doherty.
Doherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzschild.
A quick step to the side and Doherty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Doherty misses the jab.
Schwarzschild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doherty throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Schwarzschild counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzschild wants to clinch up but Doherty keeps it at a distance.
Doherty motions for Schwarzschild to come forward. Doherty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Schwarzschild ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty throws a right hand that misses
and Schwarzschild counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schwarzschild avoids the body shot from Doherty.
Schwarzschild replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Doherty blocks it well.
Schwarzschild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Schwarzschild doesn't manage to clinch there - Doherty circles away.
Schwarzschild looks for the body kick but Doherty saw that one coming.
Doherty misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Schwarzschild moves into the clinch.
Schwarzschild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schwarzschild lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.#BC#
Doherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwarzschild misses with a straight left.
Doherty was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doherty misses the jab.
Schwarzschild tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Schwarzschild.
Good exchange - Doherty coming out on top.#CL2#
Schwarzschild moves into the clinch successfully.
Doherty is trying to break the clinch but Schwarzschild is controlling him.
Schwarzschild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schwarzschild lands a hook that snaps the head of Doherty backwards. #T4##BC#
Doherty manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzschild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwarzschild is looking to clinch but Doherty is avoiding it.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Schwarzschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doherty scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Schwarzschild moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doherty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Schwarzschild does no damage.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Doherty.
Doherty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathal Doherty's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Doherty cracks Schwarzschild with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Schwarzschild looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doherty finish him?
Doherty throws an overhand right that lands on Schwarzschild's shoulder, as Schwarzschild tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty wants to land a leg kick but Schwarzschild is out of range.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Schwarzschild counters with a right hand to the body.
Doherty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doherty throwing a counter right hand but Schwarzschild manages to avoid it.
Doherty misses with a hook. Schwarzschild ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Schwarzschild misses.
Doherty misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty throws a right hand that misses
and Schwarzschild counters with a body kick.
Doherty lands with a nice combination. Schwarzschild backs away looking to recover.
Schwarzschild lands a nice shot that snaps Doherty's head back.
Schwarzschild staying out of range there.#T1#
Schwarzschild wants to clinch.
Doherty looks to land a combination but Schwarzschild avoids it well.
Schwarzschild avoids the body shot from Doherty.
Schwarzschild avoids the body shot from Doherty.
Schwarzschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schwarzschild throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarzschild tries to clinch but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzschild can do to turn this around?
Schwarzschild looks to land a combination but Doherty avoids it well.
Schwarzschild thuds his shin into the meat of Doherty's side.
Doherty moves forwards but Schwarzschild connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
A big left from Schwarzschild misses.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doherty misses with a straight left.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Cathal Doherty is winning the standup battle so far.
Doherty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schwarzschild throws a sloppy head kick
and Doherty counters with a nice uppercut.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Schwarzschild slips the punch.
Schwarzschild wants to clinch but Doherty slips to the side
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Doherty.
Schwarzschild walks into a left hand.
Doherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzschild.#T3#
Schwarzschild moves away from the strike by Doherty.
Schwarzschild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty throws a hook but Schwarzschild blocks it.
Schwarzschild is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doherty with a body shot.
Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwarzschild throws a big shot that misses.
Doherty throwing a counter right hand but Schwarzschild manages to avoid it.
Doherty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doherty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doherty moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Schwarzschild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
Doherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwarzschild.
Doherty lands a nice hook to Schwarzschild's body. Schwarzschild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Schwarzschild moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Schwarzschild on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Doherty drops Schwarzschild with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Schwarzschild looks back up at him and smiles so Doherty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Schwarzschild is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
It seemed like Schwarzschild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doherty lands with a good body shot.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Doherty cracks Schwarzschild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schwarzschild is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?#KD#
Doherty cracks Schwarzschild with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Doherty has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Schwarzschild to stand back up!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwarzschild digs a good hook to Doherty's body.
Schwarzschild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cathal Doherty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwarzschild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schwarzschild seems to have recovered his senses.
Doherty lands with an uppercut that bounces Schwarzschild off the cage and back into range.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schwarzschild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. Schwarzschild saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Schwarzschild misses.#KD#
Doherty cracks Schwarzschild with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Doherty has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Schwarzschild to stand back up!#ROC#Schwarzschild is rocked!
Schwarzschild is looking to clinch but Doherty is avoiding it.
Schwarzschild is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
Schwarzschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Schwarzschild wants to counter the offense by Doherty and move into the clinch position.
Doherty scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty misses the shot to the body.
Doherty walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Schwarzschild drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Doherty swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Schwarzschild's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoupos.
Thoupos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thoupos thuds a left hand into Doherty's body.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoupos moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Thoupos flicks out a counter leg kick but Doherty steps away.
Nice body kick there by Thoupos.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Thoupos slips a jab from Doherty.
Thoupos tries a quick counter leg kick but Doherty is wise to it.#T1#
Doherty throws a jab when Thoupos was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Thoupos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doherty misses with a body punch
and Thoupos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doherty connects with a crisp jab.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty misses with a hook to the body
and Thoupos counters with a flying knee that drops Doherty! Thoupos dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
A relieved looking Kane Thoupos 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cathal Doherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Doherty moves into range and clinches up with Standish.#TD#
Doherty decides to pull guard.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Doherty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (2) vs (0) Standish#SUB2#
Standish working for submissions but it's allowed Doherty to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Standish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doherty pulls his head out easily.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Doherty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doherty is pressing down on Standish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Standish is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Standish looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Doherty pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (5) vs (0) Standish#T1#
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Standish sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Doherty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Standish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Standish looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
Standish keeping full guard, as Doherty tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Standish working for a triangle but Doherty defends it easily.
Doherty stopping the sweep attempt from Standish.#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Doherty pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Standish working for a triangle but Doherty defends it easily.
Standish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Doherty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doherty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Standish's guard.
Doherty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Standish tries to roll over but Doherty keeps him under control.
Doherty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Standish is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doherty jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (8) vs (0) Standish#T5#
Standish is trying to improve his position.
Standish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Standish is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Doherty seems content to control.#SUB2#
Standish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doherty pulls his head out easily.
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Standish is looking to control Doherty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?#T6#
Standish manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doherty defends well.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Doherty is proving a slippery customer.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doherty won't allow Standish to sweep him here. #T7##SUB2#
Doherty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doherty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doherty stopping the sweep attempt from Standish.#SUB2#
Standish has his foot on Doherty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doherty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Doherty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Standish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doherty has managed to get both his arms back between Standish's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Standish looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
#T8#
Standish trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doherty defends it easily.
Doherty pushing down on Standish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Standish is pressing down on Doherty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Standish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Doherty 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#
Standish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Doherty pushes his legs off easily.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doherty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Standish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doherty is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Doherty 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#
Standish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doherty defends well.
Doherty is stalling in the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Standish looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish being controlled here, momentarily.
Standish is trying to keep Doherty in close.
#T12#
Standish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doherty controls the pace.
Standish looking to control.
Standish keeping full guard, as Doherty tries to pass. #SUB2#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doherty defends it easily.#SUB2#
Doherty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Standish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doherty has managed to get both his arms back between Standish's legs - danger averted.
Standish working a defensive guard but Doherty passes into half guard.
#T13#
Doherty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Standish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Standish is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Doherty rolls with it to try and escape but Standish cranks on the arm and Doherty is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niles Standish! |
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Event:
RISE 161
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Kelly tries to move into range but Doherty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelly slips under a jab from Doherty.
Doherty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doherty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Doherty thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
Doherty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doherty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Doherty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Doherty looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Doherty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Doherty scores with a jab to the head.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Doherty sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Kelly is rocked!
Cathal Doherty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Kelly misses
and Doherty counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RISE 153
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Krahujec darts in looking for a takedown but Doherty gets double underhooks and turns Krahujec into the cage.
Krahujec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krahujec tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krahujec is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doherty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doherty scores with the left hand. Krahujec knows he should have avoided that one.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doherty as he jumps to the side.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Krahujec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty throws out a counter right but Krahujec avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec throws a right hand that Doherty ducks under and follows up with a left that Doherty also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Krahujec drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krahujec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doherty parries the strikes from Krahujec easily there. Krahujec is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Doherty to escape.
#T1#
Doherty is pushing Krahujec's head away, looking to escape. Krahujec manages to hold on to the position though.
Krahujec cracks Doherty with a big elbow.
Doherty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Krahujec has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Krahujec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Krahujec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doherty is trying to get back to his feet.
Doherty is not content to let Krahujec control the position.
Krahujec tries to score with some ground and pound. Doherty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Krahujec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krahujec misses with the ground and pound.
Krahujec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Doherty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet but Krahujec drags him back down.#T2#
Krahujec working the ground and pound but Doherty is defending the strikes.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Doherty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krahujec is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doherty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krahujec in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doherty pushes Krahujec away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krahujec gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Krahujec's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krahujec throws a strike aimed at the side of Doherty's head but Doherty avoids it well.
Doherty pushes Krahujec away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krahujec gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Krahujec throws a strike aimed at the side of Doherty's head but Doherty avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty is pushing Krahujec's head away, looking to escape. Krahujec manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3##SUB#
Krahujec is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krahujec is looking to take a break and control but Doherty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krahujec landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Krahujec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Doherty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krahujec asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Krahujec goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Doherty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krahujec but great work by Doherty.
Krahujec is trying to get back to half guard.
Krahujec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doherty off and has taken his back!
Doherty wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Doherty preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec punches Doherty on the ear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Doherty defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krahujec's arms.
Doherty trying to get back to his feet but Krahujec is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty covering up well under a series of strikes from Krahujec.
Doherty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krahujec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doherty trying to get back to his feet but Krahujec is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krahujec.
Krahujec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Doherty throws a jab when Krahujec was well out of range.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krahujec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doherty defends it nicely.
Krahujec closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krahujec has his takedown stuffed
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krahujec shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krahujec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krahujec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Doherty slaps away a takedown attempt from Krahujec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doherty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doherty catches Krahujec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamil Krahujec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doherty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krahujec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Krahujec to the canvas! Krahujec doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Doherty keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
RISE 145
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Doherty checks the leg kick.
River is looking to chop away at Doherty's legs.
River loads up on a big right hand but Doherty slips the punch.
Doherty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
River drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River cracks Doherty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doherty misses with a straight left.
River throws a head kick but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty works the jab nicely.
A big right from River misses.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River throws the kick towards the body but Doherty avoids it.
River connects with a body shot that sends Doherty's belly button to the back.
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!
Donk. Doherty catches River right on the button with a cross.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Doherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River thuds a left hand into Doherty's body.
River slips a straight right by Doherty.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River tests Doherty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doherty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doherty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River .
River throws a nice looking combination but Doherty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doherty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
River digs a good body shot into Doherty's ribs.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River .#T2#
River misses with a wild body shot.
River looks to throw the jab but Doherty is out of range.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
River has managed to clinch.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from River .
Some wild striking there from River .
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
River misses with a looping left.
Doherty needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Doherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River scores with a one two! Doherty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River misses with a leg kick.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
A jab from Doherty finds it's way through River 's defenses.
River swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River is looking to chop away at Doherty's legs.
A jab from River misses.
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
River defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Doherty manages to break the clinch.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws a leg kick
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Doherty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a wild body kick that Doherty sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doherty under the eye.
Doherty tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Doherty sends River crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Doherty is motioning to the referee to let River up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#River is rocked!
Doherty throws a shot to the body.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
River looks winded!
River is holding his hands too far apart here. Doherty throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! River is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Doherty!
After the fight, Cathal Doherty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doherty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Doherty throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux works Doherty's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Doherty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doherty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Good exchange - Doherty coming out on top.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Doherty saw that one coming.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doherty's head backwards.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Doherty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doherty sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Doherty.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Doherty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Doherty as he connects with a hook.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Doherty slips the punch.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doherty walks into a jab.#T3#
Jab from Doherty.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doherty.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux!
Doherty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doherty misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doherty takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Doherty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Doherty - just one landing.
Doherty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
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!
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Doherty ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Doherty moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Doherty blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
enabling Doherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doherty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cathal Doherty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Doherty avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux cracks Doherty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doherty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Doherty misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Doherty had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Doherty connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Doherty is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doherty with a body shot.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Doherty.
Nice shot by Doherty.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doherty moves away.
Doherty swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux cracks Doherty with an open hand slap.
Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Thibodeaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Doherty avoids it.#T2#
A big left from Doherty misses.
Nice defenses there by Doherty.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Doherty misses with a body shot.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Doherty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doherty throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Doherty slips a jab from Thibodeaux.#T3#
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Doherty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Doherty saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Doherty blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Doherty seems unphased.
Doherty lands with an uppercut that bounces Thibodeaux off the cage and back into range.
Doherty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Doherty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Doherty misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Doherty throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Doherty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty counters with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Doherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darius Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doherty in his tracks.
Doherty slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doherty thinking.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Doherty.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doherty. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Doherty avoids it with no problem.
Doherty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Doherty's midsection.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Doherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doherty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doherty. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Doherty's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doherty.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Doherty counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Doherty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Doherty.#T3#
Doherty misses with a hook.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Doherty's body.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doherty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Doherty.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
Doherty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty punishes Thibodeaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux dodges the punch combination from Doherty.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doherty throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cathal Doherty.
Well Doherty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cathal Doherty!
A very excited looking Cathal Doherty rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Doherty misses with a hook
and Nikolau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doherty staying out of range there.
Doherty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Nikolau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doherty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nikolau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doherty with a nice cross.
Nikolau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Nikolau misses
and Nikolau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty swings for the body but Nikolau moves out of range.
It looked like Nikolau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikolau throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.#T1#
Nikolau takes one on the button.
Doherty lands with an overhand left.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doherty cracks Nikolau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Doherty punishes Nikolau's body with a nice straight punch.
Doherty lands the left hand.
Doherty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty takes a swing at Nikolau's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Doherty misses. #T2#
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolau is looking for a counter combo.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolau lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Nikolau darts in and clinches Doherty up against the cage.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
Doherty tries to circle away but Nikolau has him pinned against the cage.
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Doherty controls the action.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Doherty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau prevents Doherty from breaking the clinch.
Doherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikolau won't allow it.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Doherty tries to break free but Nikolau pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikolau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but Nikolau moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau throws a big counter combination but Doherty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Doherty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nikolau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nikolau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikolau misses the target.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Nikolau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Doherty! Nikolau lets Doherty back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Doherty is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Doherty throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
Doherty lands a right hook to the body.
Nikolau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Doherty. Those never looked like landing.
Nikolau is looking to counter punch.
Nikolau needs to keep his hands up - Doherty had a free shot at his head there.
Nikolau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolau is looking for a counter combo.
Doherty throws a nice looking combination but Nikolau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Doherty drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nikolau swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Doherty's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Panagiotis Nikolau 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:
RISE 112
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Kaspersky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaspersky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaspersky throws a body shot but no joy.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but Kaspersky moved out of range nicely.
Kaspersky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doherty.
Doherty swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kaspersky counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty swings for the body but Kaspersky moves out of range.
Kaspersky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
It seemed like Kaspersky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Doherty. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doherty.
Kaspersky ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
Doherty cracks Kaspersky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doherty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Kaspersky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaspersky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doherty moves out of range as Kaspersky strikes.
Kaspersky jabs Doherty right on the nose. Doherty blinks but takes it well.
Doherty throws a good cross that connects.
Kaspersky ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
Kaspersky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaspersky throws the left hand but Doherty avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Doherty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaspersky on the side of the head.
Kaspersky scores with a sloppy right hand. Doherty should have avoided that one.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Kaspersky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaspersky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaspersky working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kaspersky is working Doherty over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Doherty dodges the ground and pound from Kaspersky.
Doherty is trying to get back to his feet.
Kaspersky in side control, throwing shots but Doherty defends.
Kaspersky working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kaspersky wants to control but Doherty is keeping him busy.
Doherty is pushing Kaspersky's head away, looking to escape. Kaspersky manages to hold on to the position though.
Kaspersky just content to control the position.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Kaspersky throws an elbow but Doherty slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Kaspersky's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kaspersky is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doherty's shoulder. That is not cool.
Doherty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kaspersky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kaspersky takes a little break here. Doherty wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doherty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kaspersky.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet but Kaspersky drags him back down.#T4#
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Doherty is trying to get back to his feet.
Doherty defending against the ground and pound.
Kaspersky in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doherty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kaspersky is controlling him well.
Kaspersky staying calm.
Doherty wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kaspersky lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cathal Doherty's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kaspersky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaspersky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Doherty lands.
Doherty jabs at Kaspersky's body.
Kaspersky scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaspersky walks into a jab.
Doherty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kaspersky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doherty as he jumps to the side.
Kaspersky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
Doherty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doherty lands a jab to the head.
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!
Kaspersky needs to keep his hands up - Doherty had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Doherty throws a hook but Kaspersky blocks it.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cathal Doherty is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaspersky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Kaspersky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaspersky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaspersky wants to take a breather but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty pushes Kaspersky off looking to stand but Kaspersky dives back in and keeps control.
Kaspersky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doherty's head.
Doherty is trying to escape back to his feet but Kaspersky uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Doherty is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kaspersky is controlling him well.
Kaspersky lands a decent elbow from side control.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet.
Doherty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doherty tries to get out of the position.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Kaspersky working the body and head with strikes.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaspersky wants to control but Doherty is keeping him busy.
Kaspersky just content to control the position.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Doherty is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaspersky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaspersky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet.
Kaspersky controlling the position from side mount.
Doherty wants to get back to his feet but Kaspersky drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doherty throws an overhand right that lands on Kaspersky's shoulder, as Kaspersky tries to avoid the shot.
Kaspersky throws a right hand that misses
and Doherty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaspersky thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doherty tries to avoid it but Kaspersky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doherty to the ground. Doherty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doherty thuds a left hand into Kaspersky's body.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaspersky misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cathal Doherty'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Doherty throws an off balance right hand
and Kaspersky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Doherty does it's job there.
Doherty lands a jab to the head.
Kaspersky misses the jab.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaspersky was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty cracks Kaspersky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doherty misses with a hook. Kaspersky ducked under it nicely.
Doherty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty lands with a right hand. #T1#
Doherty connects with a nice looking jab.
Doherty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaspersky was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Kaspersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doherty defends it well.
Kaspersky fails with the takedown.
Doherty throws a hook but Kaspersky avoids it easily.
Doherty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doherty throws a jab when Kaspersky was well out of range.
Kaspersky feints the counter takedown.
Kaspersky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaspersky ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.#T2#
Doherty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Doherty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Kaspersky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaspersky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doherty circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doherty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Kaspersky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Kaspersky ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doherty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Kaspersky slips under a jab.
Doherty throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaspersky misses with a takedown attempt
and Doherty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaspersky thinking.
Doherty digs a good hook to Kaspersky's body.
Doherty throws a hook but Kaspersky avoids it easily.
Kaspersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaspersky swinging wildly here.
Kaspersky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doherty throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Kaspersky tries for a takedown but Doherty circles away easily
and Kaspersky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cathal Doherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kaspersky.
Kaspersky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doherty. Kaspersky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doherty scores with a jab.#KD#
Doherty cracks Kaspersky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kaspersky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doherty finish him?
#ROC#Kaspersky is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaspersky.
Kaspersky is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
Kaspersky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cathal Doherty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doherty fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kaspersky to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kaspersky looks to clinch but Doherty throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kaspersky taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
A less than humble Cathal Doherty misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Fergusson tries to clinch up.
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doherty.
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Doherty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fergusson.
Doherty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Fergusson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fergusson lands a shoulder strike.
Fergusson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Doherty manages to break the clinch.
Fergusson drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Doherty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Doherty's head but Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fergusson throws a head kick that half lands.
Doherty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty slips under a jab.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fergusson defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick and Doherty moves out of range easily. #T2#
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Fergusson slips the punch.
Doherty looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Fergusson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doherty. Doherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fergusson lands a jab to Doherty's midsection.
Fergusson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doherty's head.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Fergusson slips under a jab from Doherty.
Doherty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a thumping low kick.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson cracks Doherty with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson thows a leg kick but Doherty checks it
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Fergusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doherty ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson lands a really nice looking cross but Doherty seems unphased.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Doherty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty throws a right hand that Fergusson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fergusson also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Doherty.
Fergusson lands with a nice body kick.
Jab from Doherty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Doherty slips a jab and a cross from Fergusson.
Doherty lands a nice shot that snaps Fergusson's head back.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson 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#
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
Doherty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fergusson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson connects with a looping right hand.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doherty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fergusson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doherty.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson scores with a hook.
Fergusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doherty swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doherty thuds his right hand into Fergusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fergusson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doherty throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doherty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a leg kick.
Doherty fails to land with a series of punches.
Fergusson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Fergusson.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Fergusson.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fergusson throws a low kick but Doherty moves out of range easily.
Fergusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Doherty throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Doherty.
Fergusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doherty doesn't seem bothered though.
Fergusson misses the body punch
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Fergusson lands an overhand right.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Doherty catches Fergusson right on the button with a cross.
Doherty slips a jab and a cross from Fergusson.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson looks to throw the jab but Doherty is out of range.
Fergusson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Doherty.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Doherty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doherty slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergusson. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Fergusson misses. #KD#
Doherty lands a left and a right that send Fergusson crashing to the mat, dazed. Doherty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fergusson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Doherty's head.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Doherty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks. #T4#
Doherty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fergusson is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty cracks Fergusson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fergusson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Doherty pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fergusson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Doherty ducks under a wild hook from Fedorov.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Fedorov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doherty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fedorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Doherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Fedorov's head.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doherty.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
Fedorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fedorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut
and Doherty counters with a nice uppercut.
Doherty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedorov at a distance.
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!
Doherty misses with an uppercut
enabling Fedorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty with a jab.#T1#
Doherty misses with a body shot.
Fedorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty slips under a jab from Fedorov.
Doherty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fedorov momentarily.
Fedorov slips a jab from Doherty.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Doherty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fedorov with a body shot.
Fedorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doherty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doherty scores with a shot to the body.
Fedorov lands a right hook to the body.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorov moves away.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Doherty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doherty scrambles back to his feet.
Doherty scores with a shot to the body.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fedorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedorov tests Doherty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
It looks like Fedorov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fedorov lands a slapping body shot.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Doherty throws a body punch but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Doherty moves away and avoids it.
Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Fedorov misses with a jab to the body
and Doherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov blocks a jab.
Doherty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.
Fedorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Fedorov throws a big counter combination but Doherty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fedorov moves away from the strike by Doherty.
Doherty misses the jab.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doherty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doherty scores with a body shot.
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Doherty.
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty throws out a counter right but Fedorov avoids it with no problem.
Fedorov moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
Fedorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doherty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Doherty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doherty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty slips a straight right by Fedorov.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedorov.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fedorov throws the left hand but Doherty avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Fedorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doherty momentarily.
Doherty with a jab.
Cathal Doherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doherty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Doherty is just out of range.
Fedorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Doherty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fedorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fedorov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a nice body shot.
Doherty looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Fedorov is looking to counter punch.
Fedorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a hook.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Fedorov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedorov. #T2#
Fedorov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fedorov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Fedorov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doherty lands with a hook. Fedorov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doherty lands with a cross.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Fedorov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doherty's head.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Doherty misses with a hook. Fedorov ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Fedorov finds it's way through Doherty's defenses.
Doherty connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedorov misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doherty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Doherty throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
Fedorov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov slips under a jab.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from Doherty.
#T4#
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Doherty digs a good hook to Fedorov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedorov.
Fedorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doherty.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Doherty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedorov counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doherty misses with a double jab
and Fedorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doherty thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cathal Doherty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fedorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doherty looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Doherty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nathan Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doherty throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doherty throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Doherty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fedorov's hands.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedorov slips under a jab from Doherty.#T1#
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fedorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedorov throwing a counter right hand but Doherty manages to avoid it.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
It looked like Fedorov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doherty.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Fedorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doherty slips a jab from Fedorov.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Fedorov misses the shot to the body. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov has Doherty pressed against the cage, preventing Doherty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doherty's efforts to push away.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedorov.
Doherty tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position.
Fedorov prevents Doherty from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Doherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedorov connects with a nice looking jab.
Fedorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedorov misses with a jab to the body
and Doherty counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cathal Doherty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Doherty thuds a left hand into Fedorov's body.
Fedorov throws a right and a left that Doherty avoids nicely.
Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Doherty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fedorov doesn't seem phased though.
Fedorov connects with a right hand. Doherty shakes it off.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Fedorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doherty! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Fedorov there.
Doherty blocks a jab.#T4#
Fedorov misses the shot to the body.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Doherty misses.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fedorov takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fedorov cracks Doherty with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Fedorov.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doherty.
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedorov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Fedorov.
I think Doherty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Kano tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
Kano sizes up Doherty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Kano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Doherty scores with a shot to the body.
Kano is looking to clinch.
Kano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doherty takes a step back to recover.
Kano scores with a head kick. Doherty tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kano throws a body punch but Doherty moves out of range.
Kano lands with a kick to the temple. Doherty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kano misses with an uppercut
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
Kojuro Kano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kano looks to throw a body kick
and Doherty counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty throws a shot to the body.
Kano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doherty is looking to counter punch.
Kano slips a jab from Doherty.
Kano tries to clinch up.
Kano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
#T1#
Kano is looking to clinch.
Doherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kano tries to clinch up.
Kano closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Kano misses with a hook. Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Doherty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kano swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Kano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doherty throws a jab when Kano was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Doherty.
Doherty is looking to counter punch.
Doherty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doherty.#KD#
Doherty cracks Kano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doherty finish him?
#ROC#Kano is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kano swings widly with a right hand
and Doherty counters with a right hand from hell and Kano is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 A
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Doherty misses with a straight left.
Doherty lands an overhand right.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Boucher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boucher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boucher.
Doherty scores with a jab. Boucher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boucher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Boucher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doherty doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Boucher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty misses with a series of wild punches.
Boucher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Doherty scores with a sloppy right hand. Boucher should have avoided that one.
Doherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Boucher's head.
Boucher slips under a jab from Doherty.
Boucher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boucher slips a straight right by Doherty.
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher misses with a straight right.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Boucher counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Boucher.
Boucher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Boucher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doherty throws the left hand but Boucher avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Boucher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doherty tests Boucher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boucher looks to land a left hand but Doherty moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boucher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Boucher is rocked!
Boucher throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boucher moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
Doherty scores with a hook.
Boucher 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.
#T3#
Boucher misses with a looping left.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Doherty is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Boucher.
Boucher slips under a jab.
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boucher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doherty misses with a looping left.#KD#
Doherty cracks Boucher with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boucher looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doherty finish him?
Boucher is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Boucher out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Bobby Boucher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everything is the devil to you, Mama. Well, I like school, and I like MMA. And I'm gonna keep doin' them both because they make me feel good'. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 4 A
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Doherty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doherty misses with a jab to the body
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doherty.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doherty with a body shot.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Doherty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Doherty throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doherty. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ryan throws an overhand right that drops Doherty like a sack of potatoes! Ryan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gord Ryan!
Our winner, Gord Ryan, 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:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Doherty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maenpaa moves away from the strike by Doherty.
Maenpaa slips a jab from Doherty.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty looks to score with a jab to the body but Maenpaa is just out of range.
Maenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maenpaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a jab when Doherty was well out of range.
Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doherty throws a body punch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Doherty dips to his left and cracks Maenpaa with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doherty is looking to clinch.
A big left from Doherty misses. #T1#
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doherty moves forwards but Maenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Maenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maenpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty thuds a left hand into Maenpaa's body.
Doherty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maenpaa.
Doherty with a nice cross.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doherty punishes Maenpaa's body with a nice straight 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!
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch
enabling Doherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Maenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Doherty clinches up with Maenpaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Doherty controls his hands.
#BC2#
Doherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa cracks Doherty with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Doherty clinches up with Maenpaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doherty scores with a shoulder strike.
Doherty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Doherty is trying to push Maenpaa away but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Doherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Nice uppercut there from Maenpaa.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Maenpaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maenpaa.
Doherty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maenpaa.
Doherty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doherty misses with the head strike.
Doherty lands with a light punch inside.
Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Doherty avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Doherty is leaning against Maenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Doherty controls the action.
Doherty pushes Maenpaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Doherty lands a slapping body shot.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.
Maenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doherty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maenpaa connects with the punch.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Maenpaa slips the punch.
Jab by Doherty.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maenpaa moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doherty moves away.
Doherty throws out a counter right but Maenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty 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#
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa misses with a looping right.
Doherty throws the left hand but Maenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
Maenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maenpaa swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Doherty ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maenpaa with a body shot.
Maenpaa slips under a jab.
Doherty throws a body punch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Doherty misses the jab.
Maenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Doherty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doherty catches Maenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Maenpaa.
Doherty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Doherty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Doherty.
Maenpaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty takes one to the side of the head.
Maenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doherty.#T2##CL2#
Doherty takes the fight into the clinch.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Doherty blocks it.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doherty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Maenpaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doherty manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Maenpaa.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Maenpaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doherty.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Maenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Maenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Doherty moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doherty.
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
#T3#
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Doherty controls the action.
Doherty lands an uppercut.
Doherty blocking some punches.
Cathal Doherty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maenpaa.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
Doherty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Doherty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa tries to work over Doherty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doherty scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Doherty.
Doherty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Doherty blocks it.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doherty's elbow.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
Maenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cathal Doherty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Doherty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Doherty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maenpaa moves forwards but Doherty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
A cross from Maenpaa lands.
Maenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Doherty rushes Maenpaa and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doherty scores with a shot to the side of Maenpaa's head.
Doherty is trying to break the clinch but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doherty tries to throw a body punch but Maenpaa avoids it by throwing Doherty back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doherty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doherty.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Doherty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Doherty.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Doherty avoids it easily.
Doherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
Maenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maenpaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Doherty has Maenpaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Doherty.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doherty lands a hook that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Doherty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Doherty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Doherty tries to throw a body punch but Maenpaa avoids it by throwing Doherty back against the cage.
Doherty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doherty tries to work over Maenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Doherty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maenpaa.
Doherty pushes Maenpaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cathal Doherty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a series of punches but Doherty moves out of range.
Maenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Maenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Doherty misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Doherty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maenpaa.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL#
Maenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch.
Doherty avoids the body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa moves forwards but Doherty connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Doherty moves into the clinch.
Maenpaa pushes Doherty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
A short uppercut from Maenpaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doherty. #BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa misses with a right hand
and Doherty counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Doherty. Beautiful body shot.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cathal Doherty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doherty 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal Doherty!
A very excited looking Cathal Doherty rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 2 B
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Ann slips a straight right by Doherty.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Ann.
Ann connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Ann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doherty.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doherty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Ann catches Doherty right on the button with a cross.
Doherty gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ann gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Doherty is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann!
During a confident post fight interview, Jules Ann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 1 B
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Doherty.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Maki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Maki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Doherty lands a jab.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doherty has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maki.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
Maki defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Maki moves away from the strike by Doherty.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doherty has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doherty misses with a straight left.
Maki takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maki.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donk. Maki catches Doherty right on the button with a cross.
Doherty takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Doherty takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
Doherty backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doherty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Maki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maki drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maki drops Doherty with a big left hand! Doherty is injured, injured bad! Maki jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Maki!
Seppo Maki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NRC 3: Bullfighters
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Goode connects with a body shot that sends Doherty's belly button to the back.
Doherty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goode.
Goode swinging wildly here.
Goode throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goode misses with a double jab
and Doherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goode fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doherty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doherty connects with a looping right hand.
Goode on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goode throws a looping overhand right but Doherty ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doherty walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Goode.
Goode looks to land a left hand but Doherty moved out of range nicely.
Goode misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goode takes a swing at Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Doherty throws out a counter right but Goode avoids it with no problem.
Doherty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doherty throws a body shot but no joy.
Goode drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doherty sprawls and moves away.
Doherty lands a jab to the head.
Doherty scores with a sloppy right hand. Goode should have avoided that one.
Goode swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doherty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Goode is rocked!#T1#
Goode walks straight into a right hand from Doherty - that's dropped him! Doherty jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Goode from any more punishment! Goode complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cathal Doherty!
A very excited looking Cathal Doherty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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