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Event:
HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Mayweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Park counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Travis Mayweather has been cut.
Travis Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather shoots in and drives through. Park sprawls well.
Park swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayweather cracks Park with a good jab.
Mayweather throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayweather throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Park moves away from the strike by Mayweather.
We've been hearing reports that Mayweather has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1##KD#
Mayweather lands a big head kick that sends Park tumbling to the mat! Mayweather takes a step backwards and waves Park back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Park is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Elvis Park has been cut.
Mayweather swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Park counters with a straight right hand.
Mayweather takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mayweather lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but Park moved out of range nicely.
Mayweather connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up but Park swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Park with the counter takedown but Mayweather avoids it easily.#T2#
Park fails with the takedown
and Mayweather counters with a nice uppercut.
Travis Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Park manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Park on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Park takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mayweather is looking to clinch but Park is avoiding it.
And Park tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayweather pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayweather lands a nice looking body kick.
Park takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Park looks winded!
Park takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Mayweather wants to clinch.
Park throws out a counter right but Mayweather avoids it with no problem.
Park takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mayweather throws a push kick but Park slaps the foot to one side.
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayweather lands a jab.#T4#
Mayweather feints a jab and as Park dips his head, Mayweather unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Park right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Park falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Mayweather smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Mayweather!
Travis Mayweather was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFA 30
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zakharov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayweather connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Zakharov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayweather's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakharov controlling from the top position.
Mayweather looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zakharov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayweather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zakharov has managed to get both his arms back between Mayweather's legs - danger averted.
Zakharov controlling from the top position.
Zakharov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayweather. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Mayweather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zakharov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayweather has momentary wrist control but Zakharov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Mayweather throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zakharov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mayweather is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zakharov is aware though and is defending well.
Mayweather being controlled here, momentarily.
Mayweather working a defensive guard here.
Zakharov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mayweather looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Zakharov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zakharov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakharov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mayweather pulls Zakharov in close to prevent any damage.
Mayweather tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zakharov landing some decent shots from guard.
Mayweather trying to keep a closed guard but Zakharov is proving a slippery customer.
Zakharov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayweather closes the distance but Zakharov moves to the side #TD2#
and Zakharov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mayweather looking for submissions off his back.
Zakharov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mayweather digs a good body shot into Zakharov's ribs.#TD2#
Zakharov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather trying to control the position.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zakharov controls the pace.
Zakharov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mayweather is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
Zakharov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayweather is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zakharov is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Zakharov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mayweather not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mayweather works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Roman Zakharov has been cut.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Travis Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather lands a right hook to the body.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Travis Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Zakharov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayweather to the mat! Mayweather manages to get full guard.
Zakharov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Mayweather is trying to control the position but Zakharov postures up.
Mayweather being controlled here, momentarily.
Zakharov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zakharov is continuing to stall.#T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakharov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Zakharov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mayweather tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zakharov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zakharov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Mayweather is looking for a sweep.
Mayweather takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mayweather is letting Zakharov control him for a moment.
Mayweather wants to control but Zakharov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakharov controls the position.
Mayweather wants to control but Zakharov postures up.
You can see the frustration on Mayweather's face as Zakharov controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Zakharov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Travis Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zakharov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Zakharov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zakharov controlling the pace.
Mayweather is looking for a sweep. Zakharov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayweather actively working from the bottom here.
Zakharov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Roman Zakharov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mayweather is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakharov pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zakharov in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayweather lands a jab to Zakharov's midsection.
Zakharov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayweather tries to sprawl out of it but Zakharov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayweather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but Zakharov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Zakharov shoots in and bounces Mayweather off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zakharov trying to move into half guard but instead Mayweather has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Zakharov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakharov controlling Mayweather's posture. #T3##SUB2#
Zakharov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayweather trying to control but Zakharov is working from the bottom.
Mayweather looking to sit in guard and control but Zakharov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zakharov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Zakharov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Mayweather looking for a guillotine here but Zakharov defends easily.
Mayweather seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mayweather is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Zakharov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zakharov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Zakharov!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Zakharov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFA 23
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Lobster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobster.
Mayweather tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lobster manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Lobster misses.
Lobster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Mayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayweather swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobster on the side of the head.
Lobster defending well as Mayweather loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobster loads up on a big right hand but Mayweather slips the punch.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobster.
Mayweather feints a jab promting Lobster to slip. Mayweather then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lobster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Shrimp Lobster has been cut.
Lobster lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Lobster misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
Lobster misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Mayweather counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mayweather.
Lobster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayweather is keeping busy.
Lobster slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Lobster.
Lobster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mayweather tries a body shot but Lobster blocks it.
Mayweather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayweather scores with a shoulder strike.
Mayweather gets through Lobster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lobster looking to stall.
Lobster trying to control the position but instead, Mayweather has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lobster into the cage.#T2#
Lobster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a body shot.
Lobster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayweather scores with a hook to the body.
Lobster looks winded!
Lobster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Mayweather gets control of Lobster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayweather will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayweather controlling the position.#SUB#
Lobster is sitting in close to Mayweather's body. Mayweather has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lobster is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lobster is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mayweather.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Travis Mayweather!
Travis Mayweather decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFA 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Mayweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nha counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mayweather. Beautiful body shot.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nha manages to avoid it.
Mayweather throws a shot to the body.
Nha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather throws out the jab.
Nha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Nha.
Mayweather looks for a takedown but Nha sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayweather circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Mayweather to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
A jab from Nha does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Travis Mayweather has been cut.
Nha throws a body shot but no joy.
Nha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mayweather.
Mayweather definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nha missing with a left hand there. Mayweather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
Donk. Mayweather catches Nha right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Mayweather lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Pira Nha has been cut.
Nha avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
Mayweather waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nha.
Nha misses the jab.
Mayweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nha was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayweather.
Mayweather scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayweather misses with a body shot
and Nha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nha throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather misses the body punch
and Nha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nha lands with a nice body punch.
Nha looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather is just out of range.
Nha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nha.
Mayweather ducks right into an uppercut from Nha.
Mayweather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nha throws a right and a left that Mayweather avoids nicely.
Mayweather takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#Travis Mayweather's cut is getting worse.
Nha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayweather.#T4#
Nha works Mayweather's body with a nice hook.
Nha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayweather doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Nha drops Mayweather with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mayweather looks back up at him and smiles so Nha waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Mayweather is rocked!
Mayweather misses with a lunging right hand
and Nha counters with a right hand to the body.
Nha connects with a nice cross there... Mayweather is looking wobbly and Nha recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mayweather to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Nha jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pira Nha!
Pira Nha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Kowalski. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Casimir Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Mayweather cracks Kowalski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mayweather has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kowalski to stand back up!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski glances at the clock... BAM! Mayweather nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kowalski crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kowalski is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Mayweather!
Travis Mayweather bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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