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Event:
SMASH: Hopper vs Suraman
Date: Nov 30, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Westen forces Fry back against the cage and clinches. Westen misses with a hook from the clinch. Fry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westen lands with a right to the head. Fry digs a right hand into Westen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westen's gas tank. Fry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. I was talking to Fry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westen. Fry lands an uppercut. Fry lands a hook to the side of the head. Good body shot from Fry.
Westen lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westen digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank. Westen throws a punch but it's blocked by Fry. A short right from Fry on the inside. Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Fry.
Fry throws a punch but it's blocked by Westen. Fry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westen or not. Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Fry.
Fry scores with a shot to the side of Westen's head. #T1# Westen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Fry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Westen connects with a leg kick. Fry ducks under a wild hook from Westen. Braun Westen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westen with a jab. Westen swings widly with a right hand
and Fry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Westen has closed the distance and engaged Fry in a clinch.
Westen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Westen can turn it around. Westen looking to throw knees to the head but Fry is blocking nicely.
Westen lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Westen fails to land. A left hand lands to the body for Westen.
Westen throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Westen.
Westen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Fry is rocked! Westen working aggressively here.
Oh Fry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fry blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fry. Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Fry.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Fry. Fry blocking some punches.
Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Fry.
Westen misses with a punch on the inside.
Westen misses with some punches.
Westen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fry seems to have got his legs back now. Fry blocking some punches.
Westen prevents a body shot from Fry. Westen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westen. Fry blocking some punches.
Westen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Fry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fry avoids the body shot from Westen.
Westen misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Fry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fry slips a jab from Westen. Fry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Westen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fry scores with a kick to the midsection. Westen fails to land with a series of punches.
Fry throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Westen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Westen tries a head kick but it misses.
Westen throws an off balance right hand
and Westen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Westen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westen misses with a leg kick and Fry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fry gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Westen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braun Westen! An out of breath Braun Westen 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:
SMASH: Richard vs Hohenthal
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jones trying to control the action but Westen is working from the bottom. Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jones wants to control but Westen is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Westen is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #T1# Westen is still trying to improve position. Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
Westen tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it. The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Westen can't do much from the bottom here. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westen keeps working. Westen is looking for a sweep. Jones wants to control but Westen is keeping him busy. Westen is looking to reverse the position.#T2# Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Westen is looking for a sweep. Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Westen is avoiding damage well.
Westen is not content to let Jones control the position. Westen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Westen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones trying to control the action but Westen is working from the bottom. #T3# The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Jones is looking to take a break and control but Westen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Westen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Westen wants to control but Jones is having none of it. Jones with the ground and pound from mount. Westen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Westen's guard. #REVR##T4# Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Westen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Jones wants to control but Westen is keeping him busy. Jones lands some shots froms side control. Westen is not content to let Jones control the position. Westen tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Westen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jones dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Good standup being displayed there by Westen as he connects with a hook. Greg Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Westen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD# Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jones postures up in Westen's guard and throws a big left but Westen blocks it. Westen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Westen trying to control the position.
Jones is fighting to break Westen's control of his arms but Westen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Westen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Greg Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Westen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Westen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Westen wants to sweep but no luck. Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westen can do to turn this around? Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Westen has wrist control. Westen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones advances position into side control!#T2# Jones trying to control the position but Westen is working away. Jones tries to advance to mount but Westen denies him. Jones is working hard here to advance position. Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jones lands a few punches from side control. Westen tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it. Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount. Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3# Westen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot. Westen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Westen regains half guard. Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Westen is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Westen avoid being mounted? Jones is looking to stall here but Westen recovers full guard. Westen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4# Jones preventing the sweep. Westen keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Westen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Westen wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones is looking to take a break and control but Westen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jones dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Westen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Westen lands a head shot. Westen lands with a slapping head kick. Westen drops Jones with a naaaaasty hook - Jones is in real trouble here! Westen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braun Westen! During a confident post fight interview, Braun Westen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Pandeya vs Garrone
Date: Aug 31, 2025 |
#R1# Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Abner moves into the clinch. Abner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Westen misses with a punch on the inside.
Westen swings wildly with an uppercut but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it. Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westen misses with a short punch on the inside. Abner misses with a short punch on the inside. Westen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards. A short left from Westen. Westen misses with the head strike.
Westen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not. A body shot lands from Westen.
Westen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abner backwards. 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! Westen prevents Abner from breaking the clinch. Westen cracks Abner with a nice body shot. Abner can't find room to land a body shot as Westen controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Abner.
Abner lands a left hand.
Abner misses with the head strike.
#T1# Abner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westen blocking some punches.
Westen blocking some punches.
Abner tries to work over Westen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abner swings wildly with an uppercut but Westen uses good head movement to avoid it. Westen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Westen fails to land. A left hand lands to the body for Westen.
Abner misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abner. Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Abner prevents a body shot from Westen. Westen misses with a hook from the clinch. Westen misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Westen scores with a nice short uppercut. Abner leaning against his opponent.
Westen misses with the head strike.
Westen working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Abner. Abner misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Westen throws a head punch that misses. Abner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abner can't find room to land a body shot as Westen controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westen. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Abner lands on the inside with an uppercut. Westen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Westen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Westen fails to land. Westen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abner. A nice left hand lands by Westen.
Westen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Westen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head. Westen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Westen can turn it around. Westen swings wildly with an uppercut but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it. Abner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abner backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner. Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westen. #T3# Westen misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner blocking some punches.
Westen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Westen lands with a light punch inside. Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westen's elbow. Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by Westen. Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Westen lands a hook to the side of the head. Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westen throws a head punch that misses. Westen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westen is trying to maintain a safe position but Abner gets an underhook and turns Westen into the cage. Westen lands a right hand. Westen gets through Abner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as Westen controls his hands.
#BC# Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Westen throws an off balance right hand
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body. Braun Westen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westen.#T4# A punch lands to the side of Westen 's head but he takes it in his stride. Westen throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily. Abner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Abner staying out of range there. Abner appears to be looking for a big counter. Westen throws a sloppy head kick and Westen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Abner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Westen fails to land with a series of punches.
Westen scores with a punch to the head. Abner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Westen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it. Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Westen scores with the left hand. Abner knows he should have avoided that one. Westen checks a leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braun Westen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westen. Westen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Abner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westen. Westen misses with a straight left. As Westen tries to get set, Abner tries to push him back and clinch up but Westen manages to avoid the attempt. Westen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Abner misses the shot to the body. Westen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Abner misses with a wild body shot. Abner lands with a kick to the temple. Westen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Abner connects with a crisp jab. Westen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Westen duly obliges. Abner throws a head kick that Westen semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abner lands with a big right hook that stumbles Westen - he's out on his feet here! Abner follows up with another monster hook that separates Westen from consciousness! Westen falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Abner stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brayden Abner! During a confident post fight interview, Brayden Abner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH:399
Date: Jul 27, 2025 |
#R1# Hartford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westen tried to score with a low kick but Hartford checks it. Westen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Westen blocks the body kick.
Hartford lands with a slapping head kick. Westen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hartford is out of range and Westen settles back down. A slow jab from Westen misses its intended target. Westen swings for the body but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford is looking to counter punch. Westen with a nice calf kick. Westen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hartford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Westen avoids a kick to the body.
Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Westen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartford. Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Westen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hartford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Westen lands a front kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hartford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The fighters circling - Westen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHartford. Westen avoids the body shot from Hartford.
A slow jab from Westen misses its intended target. Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Westen.#T1# Westen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hartford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Westen lands the left hand. Westen lands a jab-cross combination. Westen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford. Hartford lands a head kick. Westen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hartford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hartford moves away from the strike by Westen. Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Westen misses with a low kick.
Hartford lands a really nice looking cross but Westen seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westen throws a sloppy head kick and Hartford moves out of range easily. Hartford throws a series of punches but Westen moves out of range. Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Westen moves out of range easily. Westen tries to counter by closing the distance. Hartford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westen.
Hartford slips a jab from Westen. Hartford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hartford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2# Hartford throws a wild body kick that Westen sees coming a mile off. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westen, as that shot connected.
Westen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An inside leg kick from Hartford misses. Hartford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Westen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Westen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Westen avoids a kick to the body.
Hartford scores with a push kick. Westen misses with a straight right. Westen moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
#CL2# Westen moves into the clinch successfully.
Westen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it. Hartford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A short uppercut from Hartford. Westen stalling.
Westen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartford is trying to maintain a safe position but Westen gets an underhook and turns Hartford into the cage. Hartford misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Westen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford. Westen has Hartford pressed against the cage, preventing Hartford from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hartford blocks a body shot from Westen. Hartford is trying to force a seperation but Westen has the dominant position. Westen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Westen working aggressively here.
Westen misses with some punches.
Hartford tries to break the clinch but Westen is controlling the position. Hartford trying to control the position but instead, Westen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hartford into the cage. Westen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it. Westen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hartford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Westen can turn it around. Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Hartford lands with a short shot to the head. #T4##BC# Hartford breaks from the clinch.
Hartford throws a body punch but Westen moves out of range. Westen throws the left hand but Hartford avoids the punch easily. Hartford scores with a hook to the body. Westen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Westen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hartford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hartford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westen throws a combination that misses and Hartford counters with a good low kick that Westen was not able to check. Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Westen works Hartford's body with a nice hook. Westen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hartford dodges the punch combination from Westen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hartford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Westen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartford was well out of range. Poor timing from Westen. Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hartford counter with a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Hartford misses with a wild body shot. Westen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hartford walks into a stiff left hand from Westen. Westen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartford. Hartford throws a jab but it's blocked by Westen. Good exchange - Hartford coming out on top. Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Westen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westen avoids a kick to the body.
Westen thuds his right hand into Hartford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Westen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westen lands with a nice body punch. Hartford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westen connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hartford tries to land a front kick but Westen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hartford avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hartford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Westen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Westen backs away, Hartford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Nice shot by Hartford. Good exchange - Hartford coming out on top. Hartford throws a hook to the side of Westen's head but Westen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Westen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartford. Westen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartford was well out of range. Poor timing from Westen. Hartford looks to land a body kick but Westen moved away. Westen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hartford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A swing and a miss from Westen. Westen moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Hartford misses with a body kick. Westen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford moves out of range as Westen strikes. Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartford connects with a leg kick. #T2# Hartford lands a leg kick that knocks Westen off balance momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice shot by Westen. Westen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hartford has time to react. Westen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Westen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
Westen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Westen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartford under the eye.#ROC2#Hartford is rocked! Hartford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Oh Hartford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A punch combination from Hartford misses. Hartford seems to have got his legs back now. Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartford connects with a solid leg kick. Westen is looking to clinch. Hartford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westen. Westen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. An inside leg kick from Hartford misses. A telegraphed right hand from Hartford misses the target. #T3# Hartford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Westen is out of range. Westen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Westen staying out of range there. Westen throws a looping overhand right but Hartford ducks down to avoid it. Hartford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westen.
Westen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Westen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hartford throws a wild body kick that Westen sees coming a mile off. A punch combination from Hartford misses. Hartford drops his hands momentarily and Westen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hartford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Westen is looking to slow Hartford down with leg kicks. A nice leg kick lands there from Westen. This has been an exciting period of action! Hartford throws a head kick but Westen moves out of range.
#T4# Nice defenses there by Hartford. Hartford scores with a kick to the midsection. Westen throws a body shot but no joy. Westen throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range. Hartford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Westen is looking for the big counter here. Westen misses with a left hand and Hartford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Westen throws a sloppy head kick and Hartford moves out of range easily. Hartford is looking to counter with head kicks. Hartford lands a nice shot that snaps Westen's head back.
Westen shoots in but Hartford avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hartford throws a head kick but Westen moves out of range.
Westen moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Westen avoids it. Hartford connects with a leg kick. Westen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A swing and a miss from Hartford. Hartford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westen. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Westen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartford tried to counter with a leg kick but Westen avoided it. Hartford looks to throw a body kick and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Westen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Westen misses with a straight right. Westen slips a straight right by Hartford. Westen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily. Westen checks a leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Westen blocks the leg kick.
Westen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hartford blocks a head kick by Westen.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Westen moves out of range easily. A good leg kick by Hartford. Westen cracks a nice hook into Hartford's ribs. Westen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartford. Westen looks to land a left hand but Hartford moved out of range nicely.#T1# Hartford walks into a jab. Westen connects with a crisp jab. Westen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hartford lands a front kick. Hartford cracks a nice hook into Westen's ribs. Westen lands a jab to Hartford's midsection. Westen moves out of range of the strikes. Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford. Hartford tries to counter with a takedown but Westen is quick to defend against it. Westen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hartford connects with a solid leg kick. Hartford misses with a looping right. Westen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hartford moves away from the strike by Westen. Hartford appears to be looking for a big counter. Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Westen throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range. Westen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Braun Westen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Westen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Westen cracks Hartford with a right hand to the side of the head. Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Westen avoids it. Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartford. Hartford lands with a straight right. Westen didn't see that one coming. Nice shot lands for Hartford. Hartford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hartford staying out of range there. Hartford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Westen. A good leg kick by Westen. Westen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.#T3# Hartford throws a push kick but Westen slaps the foot to one side. A decent looking cross lands there for Hartford. Westen misses with an uppercut
and Hartford counters with a lovely straight right hand! Westen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hartford moves out of range of the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Hartford misses the target. Westen throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it. Hartford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Westen will feel that in the morning. Westen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hartford thinks about countering with a body kick. Westen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hartford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Westen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hartford. Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hartford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hartford connects with a single shot there. Hartford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stratton Hartford is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Westen lands a jab to the head.
Westen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hartford.#T4# Westen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hartford drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Westen follows Hartford to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braun Westen! Our winner, Braun Westen, 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:
SMASH: Fries vs Leao
Date: Jun 15, 2025 |
#R1# Westen tries to move into range but ONeill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. ONeill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut. Westen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. ONeill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Westen can pounce on him.
Westen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Westen scores with a jab to the head.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot. ONeill blocks a head kick by Westen.
ONeill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. This has been an exciting period of action! ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. ONeill slips a jab and a cross from Westen.
Westen throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westen circles away quickly and effectively. ONeill throws a body punch but Westen moves out of range. Westen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1# Westen misses with a series of wild punches.
Braun Westen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westen walks into a left hand. Westen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ONeill throws a counter high kick but Westen was just alert enough to avoid it. Westen throws a head kick that misses. ONeill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Westen on the side of the head. Westen misses with a double jab
and ONeill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Westen scores with a jab to the head.
Westen wants to clinch up but ONeill keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Westen clinches up with ONeill and pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Westen throws a head punch that misses. Westen pushes ONeill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westen misses with the head strike.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. ONeill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on ONeill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
ONeill lands a hook that snaps the head of Westen backwards. Westen blocking some punches.
#BC# ONeill manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from ONeill. Westen misses the jab. ONeill looks to land a left hand but Westen moved out of range nicely. Westen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A punch combination from Westen misses. ONeill takes a swing at Westen's ribcage but misses. #T3# A jab from Westen misses. Westen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Westen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westen.
Westen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westen lands with a right hand. ONeill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Westen to score with a decent uppercut. ONeill throws the left hand but Westen avoids the punch easily. ONeill misses with a hook. Westen ducked under it nicely. ONeill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Westen to score with a decent uppercut. ONeill misses with a straight right. Westen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! ONeill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Westen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westen scores with a decent looking hook.#T4# Westen lands with a nice combination. ONeill backs away looking to recover. Good work by Westen as he checks the leg kick. ONeill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Westen lands a glancing blow to the side of ONeill's head.#CUT2#Dempsey ONeill's cut is getting worse. ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Westen scores with a jab. Jab, jab by Westen - just one landing. Westen lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Westen down. Westen with a nice cross. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing. Westen scores with a sloppy right hand. ONeill should have avoided that one. A cross from Westen lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braun Westen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Westen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! ONeill drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Westen follows ONeill to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braun Westen! During a confident post fight interview, Braun Westen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Morrison vs Longabaugh
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Westen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Westen prevents Varis from improving his position. Westen trying to pass the guard but Varis defending well. Varis wants to get back to full guard but Westen has mounted him! Westen controlling from the full mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Varis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Varis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westen cracks Varis with a solid left hand. Westen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Varis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1# Varis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Westen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Varis prevents Westen from standing back up.
#SUB2# Westen is defending against the submission attempts here by Varis.
Westen is looking for a sweep. Varis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Westen keeping control of the position. Varis is pressing down on Westen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westen is holding on for now. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Varis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Varis tries to pass to full mount but Westen defends it. Varis prevents Westen from improving his position. Westen wants to control but Varis is keeping busy and won't allow it. Westen wants to improve his position but Varis is controlling well.
Varis is pressing down on Westen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westen is holding on for now. Varis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Westen! #SUB2# Varis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Westen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Westen is looking to get to half guard. Varis avoids the attempt from Westen to control.#SUB2# Varis goes for an armbar but Westen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Westen. Varis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westen. Varis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westen is one step ahead there. #T4# Westen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Varis tries to land a sweep but no joy. Varis is trying to control the position but Westen postures up. #SUB2# Varis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westen is aware though and is defending well. Our spies down at at Banzai Combat Academy LA inform us that Varis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Westen sitting in guard here, content to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Varis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Westen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Westen stopping the sweep attempt from Varis. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Janne Varis will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Westen has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Varis moves into the clinch. Westen avoiding damage.
Westen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Varis is defending well. Varis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Westen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Westen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westen somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braun Westen. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Westen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Westen lands in his opponent's guard. Braun Westen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Westen won't allow Varis to sweep him here. Westen trying to control the position from guard on top but Varis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Varis controls Westen momentarily but Westen frees himself. Varis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Westen trying to control but Varis is working from the bottom. Varis looking for a sweep. Not yet Varis, not yet. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Varis looking for a guillotine here but Westen defends easily.
#SUB2# Varis working for a triangle but Westen defends it easily.
#SUB2# Varis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Westen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Varis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Varis passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2# Varis is looking for a kimura but Westen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Varis to get the leverage. Westen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Varis is fighting to break Westen's control of his arms but Westen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Varis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westen is keeping the position for now. Varis passes into half guard. #SUB2# Varis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Westen is just riding it out for now. Varis eventually gives up the hold. Westen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4# Westen pulls Varis in close to his closed guard and prevents Varis from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB# Westen working for a triangle but Varis defends it easily.
Westen wants to stand but Varis is controlling the position. Varis preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Varis forces his way into half guard. Westen keeping control of the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Varis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Varis throws a one two combo.
Janne Varis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Westen tries to close the distance and clinch but Varis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Westen gets a double leg takedown into Varis's guard. Westen wants to control from the top but Varis keeps moving. Varis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Varis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Varis is trying to hold Westen in close to prevent damage but Westen has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1# Westen tries to pass to full mount but Varis defends it. #SUB2# Varis looking for submissions off his back. Westen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Varis wants to control but Westen is keeping busy.
Varis is looking for a sweep. Westen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Varis is staying active underneath Westen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Westen is thwarting Varis's attempts to control the position. Westen controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Westen blocks a jab. It looked like Westen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Varis jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little feinted left hand from Westen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Westen misses with a takedown attempt - Varis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Westen closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC# Westen breaks the clinch.
Varis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westen avoids it really well and circles away. Westen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Westen shoots in for a takedown but Varis shows good takedown defense. #TD# Westen gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Varis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Varis pulls Westen in to control the position. #T4# Varis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Westen trying to control the position from guard on top but Varis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Varis wants to sweep but no luck. Westen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Varis is proving hard to escape from. Westen wants to pass the guard but Varis is keeping the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Westen stays in close to Varis's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Westen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Westen sets himself, and Varis steps forward looking for the clinch! Westen avoids it this time. Braun Westen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braun Westen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Varis.
And that's the end of the fight! Braun Westen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Varis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Janne Varis! |
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Event:
NYF 96: Carter vs River II
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1# Tawake with a nice cross. Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss! Tawake tries to clinch up. Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Westen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tawake. Westen misses with an uppercut. Tawake saw that one coming. The fighters circling - Tawake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tawake is looking to clinch but Westen is avoiding it.
Tawake misses the shot to the body. Westen scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut. Tawake throws a front kick that sends Westen stumbling back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westen misses with a wild body shot. Tawake throws a leg kick and Westen counters with a nice leg kick. Westen moves out of range of the strikes. Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. No joy there for Tawake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tawake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westen at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Some wild striking there from Tawake.
Westen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1# Westen throws a hook to the side of Tawake's head but Tawake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Westen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Westen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tawake. Tawake throws a series of punches but Westen avoids them all with ease. We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Westen throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Tawake.
Westen throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tawake tries to clinch there but Westen circles away.
Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Westen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tawake wants to clinch up but Westen keeps it at a distance. Westen ducks under a wild hook from Tawake. Westen tries to clinch but Tawake is having none of it. Westen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Tawake catches Westen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A head kick misses from Tawake. Westen looks to land a left hand but Tawake moved out of range nicely. Westen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tawake throws out the jab. Westen blocks a jab. Westen avoids the body shot from Tawake.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westen! But no joy. Westen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tawake misses with a looping left. Westen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A punch combination from Westen misses. Tawake throws a right and a left that Westen avoids nicely. Tawake slips under a jab from Westen. Tawake scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Westen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tawake. Tawake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westen at a distance.
#T3# Tawake throws a half hearted mid kick. Tawake with a body punch. A glancing blow. A telegraphed right hand from Tawake misses the target. Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Westen misses with a wild combination.
Tawake moves out of range as Westen strikes. Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss! Westen defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand. Westen moves out of range as Tawake throws a body kick.
Tawake jabs at Westen's body. Tawake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tawake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Westen misses with a wild body shot. Westen scores with a hook to the body. Tawake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tawake slips a straight right by Westen. Westen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4# Tawake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Tawake there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westen misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Tawake throws a hook to the side of Westen's head but Westen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. That kick from Tawake tenderised Westen's leg. Westen is trying to keep his angry face on. Westen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Tawake moves out of range of the body kick. Tawake scores with a punch to the head. Tawake lands a nice shot to the body.
Tawake tries to bum rush Westen with a series of wild strikes but Westen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tawake throws a body shot but no joy. Westen throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem. Tawake works Westen's body with a nice hook. Westen misses with a straight left. #CL# Tawake takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Westen fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round. The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Westen throws a shot from downtown. Tawake moves away and avoids it. Nice defenses there by Westen. Tawake misses with a straight left. Westen now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Tawake throws a chopping leg kick but Westen manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
letting Westen counter with a right hand. Tawake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westen.
Tawake misses with a wild combination.
Westen misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Tawake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tawake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tawake misses the shot to the body. Westen throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem. Tawake throws a hook but Westen avoids it easily. Tawake throws a body punch but Westen moves out of range. Tawake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westen.#T1# Tawake is looking to clinch. Westen throws a front kick that sends Tawake stumbling back into the cage. Westen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Westen throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it. Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westen can do to turn this around? Westen misses with an uppercut. Tawake saw that one coming. Donk. Westen catches Tawake right on the button with a cross. Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Westen misses with a looping right. Tawake throws a lazy right hand but Westen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Westen misses with a hook. Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Tawake closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westen. Tawake taking a breather. Westen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tawake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tawake misses with a body punch.
Westen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2# Tawake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westen misses with a hook from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tawake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Westen's brow. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in the clinch, Westen scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Tawake throws an elbow but misses. Westen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tawake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Westen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tawake lands with a light punch inside. A right hand to the body from Westen.
Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Tawake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tawake. Westen lands an uppercut. Westen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Westen scores with a nice short uppercut. Tawake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westen blocks it with crossed arms. Tawake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tawake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tawake. Westen blocking some punches.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Westen. Tawake missing with knees to the body.
Tawake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Westen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tawake backwards. Tawake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westen scores with a nice hook to the head. Westen lands a nice shot to the body. Westen working aggressively here.
Westen misses with some punches.
Westen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short left from Westen. Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
Westen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tawake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Westen's defenses. A nice left hand lands by Westen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westen lands a hook to the side of the head. Westen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tawake throws an elbow but it misses.
Westen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tawake backwards. Westen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Westen scores with a shot to the side of Tawake's head. #ROC2#Tawake is rocked!#T4# Westen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Oh Tawake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tawake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Westen.
Westen lands a body punch. A short right from Westen on the inside. Westen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Westen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tawake with a big uppercut! Tawake tries to clinch up but Westen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tawake to the mat! Tawake covers up and Westen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Braun Westen! An out of breath Braun Westen 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:
NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1# Stevens swings for the body but Westen moves out of range.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westen! But no joy. Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Westen is just out of range. Westen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Westen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevens. Stevens is looking for a counter combo. Westen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevens momentarily.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stevens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jab by Stevens. Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Westen sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stevens connects with a crisp jab. Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stevens backing away here, and Westen unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Stevens misses the shot to the body. Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westen. Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westen. Stevens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A jab lands there for Westen. Stevens connects with a nice looking jab.
Westen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stevens throws a leg kick but Westen sees it coming and checks it nicely. A jab from Westen misses. #T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Stevens. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Westen throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily. Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing. Westen lands with a cross. Westen cracks Stevens with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stevens falls to his knees and Westen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braun Westen! Our winner, Braun Westen, 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:
NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Westen lands with a good body shot. Brussard cracks Westen with a good jab. A jab from Westen does it's job there. Westen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Westen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Westen checks a low kick from Brussard. Brussard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brussard moves out of range as Westen strikes. Brussard moves out of range of the body kick from Westen.
Brussard works Westen's body with a nice hook. Westen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Brussard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Westen is able to avoid easily. Brussard throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Brussard's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westen looks to throw the jab but Brussard is out of range. Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen. Brussard thows a left - swing and a miss! Westen catches Brussard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Westen moves out of range of the leg kick from Brussard.#T1# Brussard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brussard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westen. Westen staying out of range there. Westen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Westen scores with a push kick. A lazy body kick from Westen and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut. Westen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Westen manages to avoid it. Brussard moves out of range as Westen strikes. Brussard is looking to counter punch. Westen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westen misses with a hook. Westen lands with a right hand. Westen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brussard counters with a stiff right hand. Westen throws a hook but Brussard avoids it easily. Westen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brussard. Brussard circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brussard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2# Westen misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely. Brussard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Westen just manages to avoid it. Brussard connects with a jab. Westen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brussard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Westen's knee momentarily. Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Westen. Brussard misses with an uppercut. Westen saw that one coming. Westen lands with a nice body kick. Brussard misses with a looping right. Westen looks to land a combination but Brussard avoids it well. Westen throws a big shot that misses. Brussard moves out of range as Westen throws a body kick.
Brussard tries to score with a low kick but Westen moves his leg out of the way. Westen ducks under a wild hook from Brussard. Brussard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Westen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It appears Brussard was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3# Brussard throws a body punch but Westen moves out of range. Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Westen 's knee. Jab, jab by Westen - just one landing. Brussard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Westen. Brussard dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brussard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brussard avoids the body shot from Westen.
Brussard is looking for a counter combo. Westen avoids the body shot from Brussard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Westen. Brussard lands a glancing blow to the side of Westen's head. Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen. Brussard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brussard with a nice cross. Braun Westen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Westen clinches. #T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brussard. Westen misses with a short punch on the inside. Brussard blocks an uppercut.
Westen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brussard backwards. Brussard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Brussard scores with a nice short uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Brussard.
Brussard blocks an uppercut.
Brussard working some nice short punches in the clinch. Westen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as Westen controls his hands.
Brussard blocks an uppercut.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westen misses with the head strike.
Westen throws a punch but it's blocked by Brussard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Westen can't find room to land a body shot as Brussard controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Brussard. A short body shot lands from Brussard as the two fighters clinch.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Brussard.
Brussard gets through Westen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braun Westen will probably get the nod. That's time! Brussard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Westen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brussard counters with a good, hard body kick but Westen shrugs it off. Westen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Brussard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Westen momentarily.
Nice body kick from Brussard. Brussard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Brussard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westen.
Brussard is looking to counter punch. Westen throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily. A slow jab from Westen misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brussard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Westen slips under a jab. Westen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Westen. A slow jab from Brussard misses its intended target. #T1# A jab from Westen misses. Westen lands a nice shot that snaps Brussard's head back.
Westen scores with a hook to the body. Brussard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Westen blocks a low kick nicely. Westen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Sloppy strikes from Westen. Those never looked like landing. Westen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westen misses with a straight right. Brussard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Westen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Braun Westen seems to be getting the better of the standup. A swing and a miss from Westen. Westen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brussard tried to score with a low kick but Westen checks it. Westen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Westen misses with a straight right. #T2# A telegraphed right hand from Westen misses the target. Westen lands with a good body shot. Westen punishes Brussard's body with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd cheers as Westen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brussard doesn't seem phased though. Good exchange - Brussard coming out on top. Westen misses with a straight right. Westen is looking to land body kicks. Good shot there by Westen. Westen misses with an uppercut
and Westen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Westen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brussard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Westen wants to clinch. Brussard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Westen tries to land a front kick but Brussard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A little feinted left hand from Brussard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Westen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brussard was well out of range. Poor timing from Westen.#T3# Westen throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Westen staying out of range there. Westen misses with a straight right. Westen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Westen throws a poor cross that misses
and Brussard counters with a straight right hand. Brussard moves out of range as Westen throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Brussard misses its target. Westen misses with a series of wild punches.
Brussard misses with a straight right. Westen punishes Brussard's body with a nice straight punch. Westen throws out a loose jab but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it. Brussard is looking to counter punch. Westen misses with a hook
enabling Brussard to counter with a crisp jab. Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen. Westen misses with a right hand and Brussard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Westen is breathing heavily.#T4# Brussard works Westen's body with a nice hook. Brussard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westen at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westen misses with a right hand and Brussard counters with a body kick that stops Westen in his tracks momentarily. Brussard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Brussard throws a jab but it's blocked by Westen. Brussard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Westen takes a step back to recover. Brussard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westen's head. Westen misses with a lunging right hand
and Westen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brussard blocks the body kick.
Westen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Westen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westen loads up on a big right hand but Brussard slips the punch. Westen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard. Westen throws a combination that misses and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braun Westen will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Westen throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with a straight right hand. Westen throws a right hand that Brussard ducks under and follows up with a left that Brussard also avoids with ease. Brussard jabs at Westen's body. Westen throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Westen 's knee. Brussard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Westen is rocked! Brussard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westen is still on wobbly legs! Can Brussard finish him? Brussard cracks Westen with a good jab. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Westen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brussard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Westen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Brussard goes for a small jab and connects. Now Brussard goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Westen stumbles back but Brussard runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Westen to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Westen will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krypton Brussard! An out of breath Krypton Brussard 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:
NYF 79: Belmiro vs Van Elburg
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Brewer misses the jab. Braun Westen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westen misses with a looping left. It looked like Brewer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westen. Westen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Westen throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it. Brewer digs a good hook to Westen's body.
Westen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Westen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brewer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Westen. Brewer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Westen throws a body kick that misses. Westen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brewer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Westen scrambles back to his feet. Westen throws a combination that misses and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand. Westen tries to land a front kick but Brewer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westen.
This has been an exciting period of action! Brewer moves out of range as Westen throws a body kick.
Westen lands a nice shot that snaps Brewer's head back.
The fighters circling - Westen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brewer feinted there with a counter leg kick. Westen cracks Brewer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Westen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1# Westen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Westen misses with a straight left. Brewer throws a big shot that misses. Westen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. An inside leg kick lands from Brewer. Westen misses with a right hand and Brewer counters with a body kick. A cross from Westen lands.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut. Brewer connects with a jab. Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Brewer misses with a straight right. Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Westen. Those never looked like landing. Brewer scores with a kick to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Jab, jab by Brewer - just one landing. Some bone on bone action there as Westen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Brewer jabs at Westen's body. Westen looks to throw a body kick and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut. Westen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer. A jab from Westen misses. Brewer is looking to chop away at Westen's legs. Westen misses with a body kick. Westen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Brewer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Brewer slips under a jab. Westen throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer counters with an outside leg kick.
Westen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Westen looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely. Westen throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease. Brewer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Westen scores with a jab. Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brewer misses with an uppercut. Westen saw that one coming. Brewer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Westen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brewer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Westen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brewer if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3# Brewer misses with a wild body shot. Brewer throws a low kick but Westen moves out of range easily. Westen scores with a kick to the body.
Brewer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westen throws a hook but Brewer blocks it. Brewer with a nice calf kick. Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westen misses with a body kick. A little feinted left hand from Brewer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Westen connects with a right hand. Brewer shakes it off. Westen tries to land a front kick but Brewer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Westen blocks the body kick.
Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A leg kick checked by Westen. Westen misses with a hook
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Westen throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily. Brewer misses with a hook. Westen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Westen misses with a wild body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Westen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brewer on the side of the head. #T4# Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Westen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Westen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Brewer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Brewer with the inside leg kick. Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss! Westen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Westen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Westen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Westen misses with a straight left. Brewer tried to counter with a leg kick but Westen avoided it. The crowd cheers as Westen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brewer doesn't seem phased though. Brewer misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from Westen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Westen catches Brewer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Brewer swings away with a leg kick that misses. Westen slips a jab and a cross from Brewer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Westen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick. Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks Westen off balance momentarily. Westen looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely. 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 Leroy Brewer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Westen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A jab from Westen misses. Brewer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Westen just manages to avoid it. Westen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brewer back to the cage. Westen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westen. Brewer is looking to counter with a body kick. Brewer throws a nice inside leg kick. Brewer walks into a jab. A nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer throws a low kick but Westen avoids it. Westen throws out a counter right but Brewer avoids it with no problem. Westen needs to keep his hands up - Brewer had a free shot at his head there. Nice shot lands for Westen. Westen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Westen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A jab from Westen misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westen there as he acknowledges the shot. Good leg kick by Brewer. Braun Westen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Westen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewer. Brewer jabs at Westen's body. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Westen. Brewer shrugs it off though. Brewer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brewer is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1# Westen tests Brewer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Brewer looks to throw the jab but Westen is out of range. Good leg kick by Brewer. Brewer connects with a solid leg kick. Westen avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Brewer lands a front kick. Westen loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch. Westen misses with a looping left. Westen tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range. Westen throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Westen throws a body kick that misses. Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westen.
Westen slips a jab from Brewer. Westen throws the left hand but Brewer avoids the punch easily. Westen misses with an uppercut. #T2# Brewer walks into a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Westen is just out of range. Nice jab there from Westen. Westen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewer throws out the jab. Westen stalks Brewer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brewer's face. Brewer staggers backwards, shaken. Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Westen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westen there as he acknowledges the shot. Brewer cracks Westen with a good jab. Westen tries to clinch up. Westen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brewer. It seemed like Westen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice defenses there by Westen. Westen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westen. Westen throws a hook but Brewer blocks it. Nice body kick there by Brewer. Brewer throws a leg kick but Westen checks it. Westen throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Westen throws a body kick that misses. #T3# Westen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Westen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Brewer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Westen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brewer scrambles back to his feet. Westen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Brewer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Westen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Westen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brewer. Brewer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Brewer. Brewer looks to throw the jab but Westen is out of range. Brewer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Westen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westen there as he acknowledges the shot. Westen gets off balance looking for a body kick and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Westen tries to bum rush Brewer with a series of wild strikes but Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slow jab from Westen misses its intended target. Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Westen misses with a hook.#T4# Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Westen tries to clinch up. Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Westen misses the jab. Brewer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer slips under a jab from Westen. Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Westen throws a lazy body kick and Westen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Westen throws a half hearted mid kick. Brewer lands a front kick. Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Westen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jab, jab by Brewer - just one landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Westen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brewer. Westen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brewer. Westen is breathing heavily. A shot to the liver by Brewer. Beautiful body shot. Westen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brewer. Westen looks to land a right hand but Brewer moved out of range. Westen with a nice cross. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leroy Brewer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Brewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewer there as he acknowledges the shot. Braun Westen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brewer moves out of range of the strikes. Westen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Westen throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it. Brewer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Brewer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Westen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Westen throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Westen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brewer circles away quickly and effectively. Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westen. Brewer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Westen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Brewer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Westen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Brewer lands with a good body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brewer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Westen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Westen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Westen thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Brewer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westen. Brewer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Westen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Westen misses with a lunging right hand
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Brewer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice cross by Brewer. Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brewer lands a body shot.
Brewer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Westen looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely. Brewer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Westen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brewer cracks Westen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Westen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brewer backs up against the cage.
Westen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westen throws a right and a left that Brewer avoids nicely. Westen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Brewer - just one landing. A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer. Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westen. Westen throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.#T2# Brewer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Westen if he has to take too many more of those.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Westen misses with a straight right. Brewer 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.
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick. Nice shot by Brewer. Westen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer. Westen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer. Brewer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Good standup being displayed there by Westen as he connects with a hook. Westen scores with a kick to the midsection. A cross from Brewer lands. Brewer thumps Westen with a low kick. Leroy Brewer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Westen throws a low kick but Brewer avoids it. As Westen backs away, Brewer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Brewer moves away from the strike by Westen. Westen throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range. Westen misses with an uppercut
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand. Brewer lands with a right hand. #T3# Brewer defending well as Westen loads up on a big left hand. Brewer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Westen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brewer connects with a jab. Westen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sloppy strikes from Westen. Those never looked like landing. Westen throws a shot to the body.
Westen throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it. Westen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brewer avoids the body shot from Westen.
Brewer lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brewer blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Westen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4# A nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westen in his tracks. Brewer defending well as Westen loads up on a big left hand. Brewer tries to score with a low kick but Westen moves his leg out of the way. A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
Westen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Westen throws the kick towards the body but Brewer avoids it. Brewer feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nice body kick from Brewer. Westen lands with a straight right. Brewer didn't see that one coming. Westen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Westen takes one to the side of the head.
Westen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brewer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Westen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice uppercut lands for Brewer. That snapped Westen's head back.
Jab by Brewer. Westen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westen misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Leroy Brewer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Brewer 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brewer! A victorious Leroy Brewer 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:
NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Westen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brands with a lazy takedown attempt and Westen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Westen fakes the leg kick and cracks Brands in the body. Westen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Brands misses with a takedown enabling Westen to counter with a crisp jab. Westen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Brands tries for a takedown but Westen circles away easily letting Westen counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Brands. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brands fails with the takedown and Westen counters with a good, hard body kick but Brands shrugs it off. Brands is breathing heavily. Brands fails with a takedown attempt. Westen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Westen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Brands doesn't succeed with the takedown and Westen counters with a nice uppercut. Westen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brands in his tracks. Bo Brands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Brands fails with the takedown#KD2# and Brands is countered with a crisp right hand from Westen that sends him to the canvas! Westen follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Brands is rocked!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brands is looking for a sweep. Oh Brands is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Brands can't do much from the bottom here. Brands seems to have got his legs back now. Brands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Brands is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Brands looking for a sweep but Westen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Brands is looking to improve his position but Westen isn't that keen on the idea. Brands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Brands wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Brands can't escape the position.
#T3# Brands is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Brands rolls, trying to escape but Westen keeps control of the position.
Brands trying to control but not successfully. Westen has the hooks in. Brands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Westen is not going to allow Brands to sit and survive in this position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Westen controls the position. Brands is in bad spot here.
#T4# Brands trying to control the hands but Westen won't let him. Westen keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.
Brands is working hard here to advance position. Brands wants to get back to his feet. What can Brands do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Brands trying to control the hands but Westen breaks the grip. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braun Westen dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Brands doesn't succeed with the takedown and Westen counters with a nice uppercut. Brands tries to clinch up and Westen counters with a left to the body. Nice body kick from Westen. Brands misses with a right hand and Westen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westen, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Westen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1# Brands misses with a takedown attempt enabling Westen to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Brands. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Brands tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Westen wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braun Westen! Braun Westen thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 3
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#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. Westen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dae Hyun manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dae Hyun. Westen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Dae Hyun connects with a body shot. Dae Hyun scores with a body shot.
Westen throws a body shot but no joy. Dae Hyun is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Westen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dae Hyun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2# Westen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dae Hyun.
A nice side step and Westen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Westen swings for the body but Dae Hyun moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dae Hyun misses its target. Dae Hyun is looking to wear down Westen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dae Hyun throws a body punch but Westen moves out of range. Westen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Westen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dae Hyun manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Dae Hyun dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2# Dae Hyun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westen moves away. Westen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dae Hyun connects with a body shot that sends Westen's belly button to the back. Dae Hyun throws a body punch but Westen moves out of range. Westen now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Westen 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westen misses with a body shot.
Dae Hyun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dae Hyun misses with a body shot.
Westen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Westen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Dae Hyun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westen. Westen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun lands a nice looking body shot.
Westen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2# Dae Hyun misses the shot to the body. Westen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Westen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Dae Hyun misses with a body shot.
Westen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dae Hyun with a body shot. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dae Hyun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Kang Dae Hyun showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dae Hyun 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 20:18 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 20:18 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Dae Hyun! |
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