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Event:
HC GRAP 13
Date: Mar 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shalit.
Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Shalit shakes him off and moves away.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Shalit darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.
Shalit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okafor smiles and moves away.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shalit tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Okafor wants to counter the offense by Shalit and move into the clinch position.
Okafor stuffs the takedown attempt from Shalit. Shalit gets slowly back to his feet.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Shalit pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elazar Shalit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Shalit's head and hops out.
Okafor tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit fails to land the takedown.
Shalit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okafor but Okafor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okafor enables Shalit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okafor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Okafor
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
Okafor has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving. #T2#
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
Okafor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shalit looking to sit in guard and control but Okafor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Okafor won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Shalit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Okafor frees his head nicely. Oh but Shalit has switched to an armbar! Okafor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adesanya delivers a nice body kick.
Adesanya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor.#CL#
Adesanya forces Okafor back against the ropes and clinches.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya misses with a leg kick.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Okafor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Adesanya wants to clinch
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws a combination. Okafor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adesanya.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Adesanya misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adesanya misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adesanya throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adesanya thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick. #T1#
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya connects with a jab.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adesanya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
Okafor moves out of range as Adesanya throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 40:35
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 40:35
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 40:35
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hudak shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Okafor wants to counter with a clinch but Hudak pushes him away.#CL#
Hudak clinches up with Okafor and pushes him back against the cage.
Hudak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okafor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jamal Hudak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hudak pushes Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Okafor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hudak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Okafor pulls guard successfully.
Okafor seems keen to control Hudak's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudak is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hudak wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Hudak is working hard here to advance position.
Hudak controlling from the top position.
Okafor managing to control the position.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hudak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okafor dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak is trying to control the position but Okafor postures up.
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okafor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hudak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okafor has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Hudak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okafor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Okafor is controlling well.
Okafor controlling the action here.
Hudak trying to hold on to Okafor's head to control him but Okafor postures up.
#T5#
Okafor controlling the action here.
Okafor trying to mount his opponent but Hudak defends it.
Okafor is taking a breather. Hudak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hudak is concentrating on defense, preventing Okafor from advancing position. #T6#
Hudak trying to hold on to Okafor's head to control him but Okafor postures up.
Okafor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hudak moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Okafor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okafor has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hudak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Hudak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okafor! Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (0) vs (5) Okafor
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Hudak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okafor off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (4) vs (5) Okafor
Okafor tries to roll but Hudak sticks to his back.
Okafor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hudak off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Hudak looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Okafor defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hudak's arms. #SUB#
Hudak working for a choke but Okafor is defending well. #SUB#
Okafor is having to fend off submission attempts from Hudak, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hudak doesn't have the hooks in though and Okafor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hudak (4) vs (7) Okafor#T9#
Hudak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Okafor advances to half guard.
Okafor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hudak wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Okafor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Hudak won't allow it.
Okafor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hudak trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Okafor is continuing to stall.
Hudak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The adventures of Okafor the control monster continue. Boring.
Okafor prevents Hudak from improving his position.
Okafor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Okafor wants to pass to mount but Hudak is defending the position. #T13#
Hudak is looking to improve his position.
Okafor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
Okafor tries to pass to full mount but Hudak defends it.
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14##SUB#
Hudak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudak is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 7 to 4.
Moses Okafor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Okafor successfully pulls guard.
Okafor has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adesanya forces his way into half guard.
Adesanya trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but Okafor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okafor desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Well, if Adesanya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adesanya is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. #T2#
Adesanya is working hard here to advance position.
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adesanya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okafor is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor 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.
Adesanya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okafor is one step ahead there. #T4#
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Adesanya controls Okafor momentarily but Okafor frees himself.
Okafor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Adesanya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adesanya seems keen to control Okafor's posture.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Okafor is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adesanya is trying to keep Okafor in close.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard.
Adesanya looking for a sweep. Not yet Adesanya, not yet.
Adesanya trying to control the position.
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Okafor controlling from the top position. #T9#
Okafor preventing the sweep.
Adesanya being controlled here, momentarily.
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Adesanya is keeping the position.#T10#
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Adesanya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #T11#
Okafor is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adesanya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (2) vs (2) Okafor#T12#
Adesanya is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Adesanya controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor wants to improve his position but instead Adesanya has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor trying to hold on to Adesanya's head to control him but Adesanya postures up.
Adesanya wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okafor tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
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! Adesanya is heads and Okafor is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Adesanya takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Israel Adesanya 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:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wong is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
No luck for Wong with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Okafor tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okafor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong tries for a takedown but Okafor manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okafor pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Wong darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Okafor jumps into guard, dragging Wong to the mat.
#SUB#
Wong has gone for a leg lock! Okafor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wong (0) vs (2) Okafor#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okafor passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Okafor has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okafor in particular looking to stall.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okafor pulls his head out easily.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but Wong defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (5) Okafor
Wong wants to hold on but Okafor pushes him away.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong gets back to half guard.#T3#
Wong gets back to full guard.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Okafor has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (8) Okafor
Wong stops Okafor from passing to mount.
Okafor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Okafor keeps moving and retains side control.
Okafor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Wong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor is staying tight to Wong's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Wong prevents Okafor from improving position.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
Wong is working hard here to advance position.
Wong struggling a bit here.
Wong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okafor is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (10) Okafor#T6#
Okafor mounts Wong! Really nice guard pass there!
Okafor fails to take his opponent's back.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong can't escape the position.
Wong tries to lock up and control but Okafor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okafor controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
Wong is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Okafor wants to take his opponent's back but instead Wong manages to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Wong wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Wong manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okafor defends it easily.
Okafor 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. #T10##SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okafor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Okafor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Okafor is continuing to stall.#T11#
Okafor pushes down on Wong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor controlling the action here. #T12#
Wong wants to control but Okafor passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (13) Okafor
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wong trying his best to control but Okafor has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wong (0) vs (15) Okafor
Wong is desperately trying to improve his position but Okafor has a good base and remains in mount.
Okafor moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wong (0) vs (18) Okafor
Wong can't escape the position.
#T13#
Good control from Okafor.
Okafor controlling well, preventing Wong from escaping the position.
Wong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okafor.
#T14#
Okafor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong tries to escape but Okafor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 18 to 0.
Our winner, Moses Okafor, 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:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Okafor darts in and clinches Maykit up against the cage.
Maykit can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Okafor successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit advances to half guard. #SUB#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okafor defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Okafor keeping hold of Maykit's head, controlling as best he can.
Okafor is not content to let Maykit control the position.
Okafor is trying to maintain the position but Maykit is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Maykit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Maykit eventually gives up the hold.
Maykit trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom. #T2#
Okafor wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okafor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Okafor is retaining full guard.
Maykit is fighting to break Okafor's control of his arms but Okafor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Maykit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maykit looking to sit in guard and control but Okafor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Okafor
Maykit wants to control but Okafor passes easily into half guard.
Maykit wants to improve his position but Okafor is controlling well.
Maykit is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Okafor not doing much here.
Maykit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maykit keeping control of the position.
Okafor sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Maykit is pressing down on Okafor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maykit keeping full guard, as Okafor tries to pass.
Okafor 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.
Maykit pulls Okafor in close to his closed guard and prevents Okafor from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maykit is trying to hold Okafor in close to prevent damage but Okafor has managed to pass into half guard.
Maykit is positioning himself well to prevent Okafor advancing to mount. #SUB#
Maykit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Maykit tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control.
Well, if Okafor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maykit trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Maykit manages to get to full guard.
Okafor stays in close to Maykit's body and controls the position.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard.
Maykit pulls Okafor in to control the position.
Maykit is trying to control the position but Okafor postures up.
Maykit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Okafor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Okafor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Okafor being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Maykit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maykit is pulling down on Okafor's head to control his posture.
Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Maykit trying to control the position.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okafor is still trying to improve position.
Maykit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maykit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okafor works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Okafor works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (0) vs (5) Okafor
Maykit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (5) Okafor
Okafor has Maykit pulled in close to control his posture.
Maykit looking to pass the guard.
Maykit is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but Maykit has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Okafor is trying to get back to full guard.
Maykit trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maykit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Okafor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maykit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maykit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maykit (2) vs (9) Okafor#T13#
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.
Maykit tries to roll but Okafor sticks to his back.
Maykit wants to control his opponent's hands but Okafor gets his hands free.
Okafor keeps control of the position as Maykit tries to break free.
Maykit just trying to survive but Okafor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Maykit tries to break free.
Okafor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maykit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Okafor wins on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Moses Okafor 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:
Hawaii MMA 4
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Veglin.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Veglin misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Veglin misses.
Veglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Veglin.
Veglin misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veglin.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.#T1#
Veglin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veglin throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Veglin throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veglin.
#T2#
Veglin throws a series of strikes that have Okafor backpedaling.
Veglin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veglin.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Veglin.
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Veglin is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veglin looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veglin.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin tries to bum rush Okafor with a series of wild strikes but Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veglin misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veglin throws a sloppy head kick
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Veglin is breathing heavily.
Veglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veglin swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Veglin throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Veglin misses with a combination
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veglin.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veglin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veglin throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colestein Veglin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Veglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veglin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Veglin.
Veglin throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin throws out a leg kick but Okafor moves out of range and Veglin only half commits.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Okafor slips a straight right by Veglin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Okafor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Veglin has got the better of the exchanges.
Veglin throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veglin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veglin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veglin misses with a straight right. #T2#
Veglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Veglin.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Colestein Veglin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor slips a jab from Veglin.
Veglin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veglin throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Okafor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Veglin throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veglin.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veglin misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Veglin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Veglin misses with a two punch combination.
Veglin throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor counters with a body kick.#T4#
Veglin throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veglin throws a head kick that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Veglin throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veglin throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veglin wants to clinch.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colestein Veglin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Veglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Colestein Veglin is winning the standup battle so far.
Veglin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veglin with a body shot.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Veglin.
Veglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Veglin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okafor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veglin misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Veglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
Veglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Veglin looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Veglin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okafor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veglin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veglin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veglin throws a nice looking combination but Okafor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Veglin throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Veglin just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veglin misses with a series of wild punches.
Colestein Veglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veglin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veglin misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veglin misses with a wild combination.
Veglin misses with a series of wild punches.
Veglin loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Veglin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Colestein Veglin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes from Veglin. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veglin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Veglin does no damage.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Veglin misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Veglin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moses Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veglin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colestein Veglin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veglin 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colestein Veglin!
Colestein Veglin made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Hawaii Kickboxing 2
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Okafor checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Budluvski swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Budluvski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okafor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Budluvski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch up but Okafor circles away and keeps his distance.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.#T2#
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor throws a counter combo.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Budluvski.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Okafor checks it.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski clobbers Okafor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budluvski takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Budluvski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Budluvski tries to work over Okafor's front leg with a kick but Okafor checks it. #T1#
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Budluvski swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a left and a right that stings Budluvski.
Budluvski misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Budluvski closes the distance but Okafor moves to the side
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budluvski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budluvski.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Budluvski misses
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Budluvski takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budluvski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Budluvski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor counters with a body kick.
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Budluvski throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Budluvski tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Budluvski misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor really dominated that round.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Budluvski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski misses with a jab to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Budluvski stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budluvski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Budluvski thinking.
Well,Budluvski is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
#T1#
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Okafor checks it
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Budluvski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Budluvski throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.#T2#
Budluvski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okafor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Okafor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Budluvski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Budluvski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okafor 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Moses Okafor!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Moses Okafor!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Moses Okafor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Marley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marley looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Marley.
Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hunt jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marley.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marley cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Marley avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Marley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3##KD#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Marley.
Both fighters circling a little - Marley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
It appears Marley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt unleashes a big counter combination but Marley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Marley is looking to counter punch.
Marley blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Marley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Marley counters with a nice right hand that sends Hunt toppling to the canvas! Hunt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marley finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marley misses with a body punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Marley lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Marley waves Hunt back to his feet!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Marley works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marley thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.#KD#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD#
Marley cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him?
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Hunt throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Marley looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.#KD#
Marley cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marley finish him?
Marley lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt ducks into an uppercut from Marley and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
A very excited looking Ezekiel Marley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Brady misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brady.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady moves out of range of the strikes.
Brady defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Brady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brady.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Brady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Brady throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brady scores with a jab.
Brady throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Brady throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brady.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Brady misses its target.
Brady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Brady is out of range.
Brady is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Brady counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Brady counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brady sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Brady is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hunt moves to clinch but Brady breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brady fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt looks winded!
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Brady counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brady gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Brady moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Brady misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Hunt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yung Brady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phol Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Brady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brady looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Brady counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Brady keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Brady moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tests Brady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brady swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Hunt misses. #T1#
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Brady makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt throws a jab when Brady was well out of range.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Brady pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Brady misses the target.
A left lands for Brady.#CL2#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Brady lands a left hand.
Brady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries to work over Brady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brady missing with knees to the body.
Brady lands with a left to the head.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Brady utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Brady.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
A short right from Hunt.
Brady pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brady misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brady lands with a light punch inside.
Brady landing knees to the head.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Brady lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Brady.
Yung Brady has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Brady on the inside.
Brady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brady lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Brady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brady lands a nice uppercut.
Brady misses with a body punch.
Brady lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Brady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Brady fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Brady.
Brady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brady lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Brady on the inside.
Brady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Brady. #T4#
Brady landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Brady landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Brady finish him?
Brady tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Brady.
Brady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brady creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hunt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hunt drops to his knees and Brady pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yung Brady!
Yung Brady retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Yung Brady 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:
HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fermi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Fermi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fermi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt swings for the body but Fermi moves out of range.
Fermi stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fermi circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Fermi is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a jab to Fermi's midsection.
Fermi swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fermi misses with a head kick.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fermi on the side of the head. #T1#
Fermi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fermi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fermi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt jabs at Fermi's body.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fermi under the eye.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fermi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Fermi's ribs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fermi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fermi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fermi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a hook but Fermi blocks it.
Fermi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
#T2#
Fermi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Fermi responds with a good body kick, but Hunt manages to step out the way in time.
Fermi cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Fermi's ribs.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Fermi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Fermi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Fermi's belly button to the back.#T3#
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fermi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fermi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fermi manages to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt cracks Fermi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt jabs Fermi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fermi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Fermi looks winded!
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fermi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Fermi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Fermi thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt jabs Fermi right on the nose. Fermi blinks but takes it well.
Hunt cracks Fermi with an open hand slap.#T4#
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fermi.
Fermi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Hunt catches Fermi right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Hunt.#KD#
Hunt lands a big right hand that sends Fermi crashing to the mat! Hunt stays standing though and waves Fermi back to his feet!#ROC#Fermi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Enrico Fermi has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hunt! Fermi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!
A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Night takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Night definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Night with a body shot.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Night.
Hunt clobbers Night with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Night throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Night throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Night manages to avoid it.
Werewolf Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Night tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Night.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Night misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Night waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt throws the left hand but Night avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Night wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Night takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Night throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Night swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Night.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Night rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt lunges at Night with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Night's hand.
Night lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Night with a jab.
Night throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Night moved out of range nicely.
Night throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Night misses with a body shot
and Night takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Night avoids it with no problem.
Night keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt stuns Night with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Night scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Night's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Night tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt. #CUT2#Werewolf Night's cut is getting worse.
Night wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Night has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt stalling.
Night blocking some punches.
Night blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Night can't break the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt prevents Night from breaking the clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Hunt tries a body shot but Night blocks it.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
Night is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks. #T4##BC#
Night manages to break the clinch.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt defending well as Night loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Night lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Night takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Night moved out of range.
Night pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Hunt has Night up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Night wants to break free but Hunt has control.
Hunt keeps control of Night as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Werewolf Night's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hunt cracks Night with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Night is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Night.
Night scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Night throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt 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.
#CUT2#Werewolf Night's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Night swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Night's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Night throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Night gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Night is rocked!
Night looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Oh Night is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Night throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Night seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Night throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Night misses with a left hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt lands a jab to Night's midsection.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Night manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Night should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Jeez, Werewolf Night's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Night does a little dance to reset his feet.
Night slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Night has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Night's head.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Night stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Night bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Night.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Night ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Night gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Hunt lands a body punch.
Night takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Werewolf Night's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt is the new super heavyweight champion!
Phol Hunt decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Knuckles takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hunt. #T1#
Knuckles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
A short left from Hunt.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunt tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Knuckles. #T2#
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt is working Knuckles over against the cage.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt works on Knuckles's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Knuckles takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt presses Knuckles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knuckles seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt just leaning against Knuckles, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt 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##KD2#
Hunt drops Knuckles with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knuckles looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Knuckles is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Hunt lands a big right hand that sends Knuckles crashing to the mat! Hunt stays standing though and waves Knuckles back to his feet!
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hunt connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Knuckles out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
HFC 82: Fermi vs Brady
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Olcinius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Olcinius walks into a left hand.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olcinius.
Olcinius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt swings for the body but Olcinius moves out of range.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Olcinius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olcinius.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Olcinius seems unphased.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Olcinius is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Olcinius saw that one coming.
Olcinius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt cracks Olcinius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt punishes Olcinius's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Olcinius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Olcinius moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Olcinius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olcinius moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Olcinius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Olcinius's head.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Olcinius.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Olcinius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Olcinius's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Olcinius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olcinius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.#CL#
Olcinius darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olcinius misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt misses with a right hand #CL#
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olcinius.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Olcinius misses with a punch on the inside.
Olcinius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olcinius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.#T3#
Olcinius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
#BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Olcinius under the eye.
Good exchange - Olcinius coming out on top.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olcinius tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Olcinius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Olcinius moved out of range nicely.
Hunt throws a body punch but Olcinius moves out of range. #T4#
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olcinius at a distance.
Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Olcinius loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olcinius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when Olcinius was well out of range.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olcinius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Olcinius's ribs.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Olcinius.
Olcinius slips under a jab from Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt 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#
Olcinius tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Olcinius checks a low kick from Hunt.
Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Olcinius lands an overhand right.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Olcinius.
Olcinius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Olcinius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Olcinius lands a head shot.
Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Olcinius throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt.
#T1#
Olcinius walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Olcinius moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.
Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt throws a jab when Olcinius was well out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olcinius.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt.
Olcinius throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Olcinius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Hunt.#T2#
Olcinius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olcinius tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olcinius moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Olcinius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range.
Olcinius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olcinius. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Olcinius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olcinius drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Olcinius ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt throws a body punch but Olcinius moves out of range.
Olcinius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olcinius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olcinius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt takes a swing at Olcinius's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws the left hand but Olcinius avoids the punch easily.
Olcinius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olcinius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt moves out of range as Olcinius throws a body kick.
Olcinius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Olcinius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Olcinius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Olcinius moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olcinius defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Olcinius is out of range.
Olcinius lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Olcinius ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Olcinius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olcinius.
#T1#
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olcinius's head.
Olcinius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt.
Olcinius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Olcinius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olcinius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
Olcinius tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Lucretinaus Olcinius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Olcinius slips under a jab.
Olcinius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Olcinius fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Olcinius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Olcinius with a body shot.
Hunt takes a swing at Olcinius's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olcinius.
A jab lands there for Olcinius.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Olcinius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olcinius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.#T3#
Hunt with a jab.
Olcinius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Hunt misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olcinius.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olcinius.
Hunt misses the jab.
Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Olcinius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Olcinius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
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!
Olcinius slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Olcinius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Olcinius has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Olcinius throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch.
Olcinius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olcinius staying out of range there.
Olcinius is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt.
Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fermi.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Fermi connects with a jab.
Fermi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fermi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fermi.
Hunt punishes Fermi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fermi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fermi under the eye.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Fermi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Fermi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fermi scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Fermi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Fermi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fermi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt catches Fermi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fermi has time to react.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt pushes Fermi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fermi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fermi tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Fermi breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Fermi avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Fermi misses with an uppercut.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Fermi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Fermi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Fermi moved out of range.
Fermi throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Fermi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fermi.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Fermi keeps it at a distance.
Fermi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fermi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Fermi defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Fermi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fermi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Fermi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt cracks Fermi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt takes a swing at Fermi's ribcage but misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Fermi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fermi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Fermi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fermi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
It looked like Fermi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Fermi.
Fermi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Fermi.
Hunt is working Fermi over against the cage.#BC#
Fermi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fermi misses its target.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fermi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Fermi throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Fermi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fermi misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fermi throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Fermi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fermi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt slips under a jab from Fermi.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fermi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Fermi ducks down to avoid it.
Fermi walks into a jab.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt moves out of range as Fermi strikes.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fermi misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fermi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
A little feinted left hand from Fermi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fermi's head but Fermi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fermi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fermi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fermi.
Fermi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fermi.
Fermi misses with a double jab.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fermi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Fermi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab. Fermi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Fermi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fermi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fermi moves out of range of the strikes.
Fermi takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
#T2##CL2#
Fermi tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt is looking to control Fermi's arms but Fermi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fermi lands with a left to the head.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fermi lands a shot to the body.
Fermi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fermi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fermi lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fermi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Fermi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fermi misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Fermi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
A little feinted left hand from Fermi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt takes a swing at Fermi's ribcage but misses.
Fermi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fermi tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Fermi's head but Fermi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Fermi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Fermi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Fermi slips under a jab.
Fermi misses with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a looping right.#T4#
Hunt lands with a cross.
Fermi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fermi doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fermi moves out of range.
Hunt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Fermi avoids it easily.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Fermi saw that one coming.
Fermi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Fermi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Fermi counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lunges at Fermi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fermi's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fermi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fermi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Fermi misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fermi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Fermi's belly button to the back.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Fermi with an uppercut!
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Fermi's ribs.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fermi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab. Fermi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fermi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fermi scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt catches Fermi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fermi.
Fermi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Fermi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Fermi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fermi slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fermi on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Fermi slips under a jab.
Fermi throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fermi misses with a wild body shot.
Fermi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fermi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Fermi's head.
A cross from Hunt lands.#T2#
Fermi connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Fermi is out of range.
Fermi is looking to counter punch.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Fermi saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Fermi moves away and avoids it.
Fermi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fermi.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fermi moves out of range.
Fermi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fermi's head backwards.
Fermi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Fermi off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Fermi moved out of range.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fermi swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Fermi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Fermi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Fermi walks into a left hand.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fermi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fermi connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fermi.
As Hunt backs away, Fermi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fermi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fermis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fermi.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fermi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Fermi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Fermi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hunt! Fermi lets Hunt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fermi moves away.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fermi finish him?
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fermi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Fermi cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fermi finish him?
#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Fermi takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Fermi finish him?
A jab from Fermi misses.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Fermi's head.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fermi lands a left hand.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Fermi blocking some punches.
Fermi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fermi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Fermi.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Fermi can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Fermi working aggressively here.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fermi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Fermi.
Hunt taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Fermi.
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Fermi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fermi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Fermi.
Fermi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fermi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fermi moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fermi throws an overhand right that drops Hunt like a sack of potatoes! Fermi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Fermi!
Enrico Fermi retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Enrico Fermi 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:
HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Mike Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Mike Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.#TD2#
Mike Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phol Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Phol Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Mike Hunt stops Phol Hunt from standing up.
Mike Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mike Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Phol Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Hunt wants to pass the guard but Phol Hunt is keeping the position.
Phol Hunt seems keen to control Mike Hunt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phol Hunt's guard.
Phol Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB2#
Mike Hunt is looking for a kimura but Phol Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mike Hunt to get the leverage. #ES#
Phol Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mike Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Phol Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Mike Hunt into the cage.
Phol Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Mike Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mike Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phol Hunt smiles and moves away.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Phol Hunt circles away.
Mike Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Phol Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Phol Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phol Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Phol Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Phol Hunt throws a hook but Mike Hunt blocks it.#CL2#
Mike Hunt closes the distance and pushes Phol Hunt back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Phol Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phol Hunt but Phol Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mike Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phol Hunt connects with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Mike Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phol Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mike Hunt is in Phol Hunt's guard.
Mike Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mike Hunt stops Phol Hunt from standing up.
Phol Hunt keeping moving, preventing Mike Hunt from controlling successfully.
Mike Hunt postures up in Phol Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Phol Hunt blocks it.
Mike Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Phol Hunt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Räkälä that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Phol Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Mike Hunt wants to control from the top but Phol Hunt keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phol Hunt throws a hook but Mike Hunt avoids it easily.
Phol Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike Hunt feints the counter takedown.
Mike Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mike Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phol Hunt smiles and moves away.
Mike Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Phol Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Mike Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mike Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Phol Hunt circles away.
Mike Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Phol Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Mike Hunt into the cage.
It looked like Phol Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mike Hunt tries to move into range but Phol Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mike Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Phol Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Mike Hunt's cut even more.
A left lands for Phol Hunt.#KD#
Phol Hunt sends Mike Hunt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Phol Hunt is motioning to the referee to let Mike Hunt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Mike Hunt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phol Hunt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 64: Fermi vs Thevenet
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Harris moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Harris misses with an uppercut
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his 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!
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Harris.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Harris blocks the low kick.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harris back to the cage. Hunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Hunt scores with a hook.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range as Harris strikes.#KD2#
Harris feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hunt sprawling to the canvas! Hunt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Harris finish him?!
#ROC2#Hunt is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt cracks Harris with a good jab.
Hunt tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Harris 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.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harris's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunt avoids it this time.
Hunt throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Harris's body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Harris. #BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Harris misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt cracks Harris with a good jab.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris misses with a hook.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunt stalls. #T3#
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt is stalling here.
Harris prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Harris.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Harris cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Harris throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Harris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harris misses with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands a jab to Harris's midsection.#T1#
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raven Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris slips under a jab.#T3#
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Harris scores with a hook.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phol Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harris up against the cage.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Phol Hunt!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Phol Hunt!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 59: Harris vs Bond
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Ro slips the punch.
Ro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Ro misses.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ro misses with a straight right.
Ro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt swings for the body but Ro moves out of range.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ro. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt takes a swing at Ro's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Ro scores with a jab.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ro throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ro slips under a jab from Hunt.
Ro misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Ro.
Ro misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ro needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Ro counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Ro.
Ro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ro blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a left hand.
#T2#
Ro scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt tries to work over Ro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ro throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Ro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Ro pushes him off.
Ro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ro throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ro up against the cage.
Ro is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Ro's head.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Ro.
#T4#
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Ro controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Ro tries to tie him up.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ro's elbow.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ro controls his hands.
Hunt pushes Ro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Ro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Ro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunt digs a good body shot into Ro's ribs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ro scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Ro throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt swings for the body but Ro moves out of range.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ro.
Hunt throws the left hand but Ro avoids the punch easily.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ro rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ro moves away from the strike by Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ro. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Hunt has Ro up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ro blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt has Ro pushed against the cage.
Ro scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt tries to work over Ro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ro tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Ro wants to break free but Hunt has control.
#T2#
Ro trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ro into the cage.
Ro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Ro.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ro prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hunt. #ROC2#Ro is rocked!
Ro blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ro backwards.
Oh Ro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Hunt's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ro seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt pushes Ro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Ro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Ro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Ro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Ro checks it.
Ro throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Ro scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Ro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Ro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Ro moved out of range.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Hunt misses with a hook. Ro ducked under it nicely.
Hunt lands a jab.#T1#
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ro.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Ro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Ro counters with a left to the body.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt motions for Ro to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ro slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Ro.
Ro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt takes a swing at Ro's ribcage but misses.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ro counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ro manages to avoid it.
Ro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Ro avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Ro counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Ro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ro misses the target.
A jab from Ro misses.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.#T3#
Hunt moves away from the strike by Ro.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Ro is out of range.
Ro throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Ro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ro is looking for a counter combo.
Ro with a jab.
A shot to the body from Ro misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ro loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Ro looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.#T4#
Hunt lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ro loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Pate Ro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Ro.
Ro ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Ro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Ro pushes him away.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt cracks Ro with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ro tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hunt pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ro is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt! |
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Event:
HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Benandonner ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Benandonner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benandonner throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benandonner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Benandonner's shoulder, as Benandonner tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Benandonner throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Benandonner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benandonner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benandonner looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt with a hook.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Benandonner blocks the low kick.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Benandonner.
Benandonner lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benandonner misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Benandonner slips under a jab from Hunt.
Despite the aggression on Benandonner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Benandonner avoids them all with ease.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benandonner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Hunt.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with a hook. Benandonner ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Benandonner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Benandonner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benandonner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benandonner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benandonner.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Hunt.
Benandonner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Benandonner walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Benandonner.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benandonner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner connects with a body shot.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benandonner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Benandonner throws a shot to the body.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a left hand
letting Benandonner counter with a right hand.
Benandonner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner slips under a jab from Hunt.
Benandonner lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Hunt tries to sprawl but Benandonner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benandonner trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt controlling the position for now.#ES#
Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Benandonner's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a jab when Benandonner was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benandonner! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt leaves Benandonner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benandonner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Benandonner counters with a left to the body.
Benandonner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Benandonner staying out of range there.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Benandonner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benandonner doesn't seem phased though.
Benandonner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Benandonner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Benandonner looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Benandonner lands with an overhand left.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benandonner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Benandonner ducks down to avoid it.
Benandonner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benandonner slips a jab from Hunt.#T1#
Benandonner just misses with a punch to the body.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benandonner.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benandonner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Benandonner had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benandonner.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Benandonner moved out of range.
Benandonner avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benandonner takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Benandonner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Benandonner throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Benandonner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hunt. Benandonner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Our winner, Giant Benandonner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 41: Makani vs Chai
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Marley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Marley counters with a left to the body.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Marley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunt duly obliges.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Marley throws a shot to the body.
Marley avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a good, hard body kick but Hunt shrugs it off.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marley.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marley thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Marley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks. #KD2#
Marley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hunt sprawling to the canvas! Hunt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Marley finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Marley counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Marley. Hunt falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Marley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
An out of breath Ezekiel Marley 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:
HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses. #CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt pushes O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt just leaning against O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea, taking a breather.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt presses O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. #BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been cut.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a poor cross that misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Hunt misses. #CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.#T2#
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land a body kick
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt defending well as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a series of punches but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids them all with ease.
Hunt misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range.#T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducked under it nicely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt misses with a hook
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks down to avoid it.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt tests O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt! |
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Event:
HFC 25: Wood vs Andarys
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Broxtino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Broxtino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broxtino doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Broxtino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broxtino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Broxtino tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt pushes Broxtino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Broxtino struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Broxtino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not. #BC#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Broxtino.#T1#
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt throws a jab when Broxtino was well out of range.
Broxtino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broxtino tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Broxtino avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Broxtino.#KD#
Hunt lands a left and a right that send Broxtino crashing to the mat, dazed. Hunt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Broxtino is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Broxtino up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hunt from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Broxtino's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Hunt! |
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Event:
CFC 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Jackson closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Jackson to the canvas! Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt! |
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Event:
IMMAC: Testing 2
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ukkola defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ukkola misses.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Ukkola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Ukkola moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Ukkola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ukkola misses the target.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Ukkola is out of range.
Ukkola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ukkola cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukkola works the jab nicely.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Ukkola throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ukkola.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Ukkola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ukkola 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ukkola! |
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