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Event:
ENIGMA 251
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Pham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Pham works the jab nicely.
Pham thows a leg kick but Robertson checks it
and Robertson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Pham's head but Pham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Pham misses its target.
Pham thumps Robertson with a low kick.
Pham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pham takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson throws out a counter right but Pham avoids it with no problem.
Robertson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robertson on the side of the head.
Pham misses with an uppercut.
Robertson cracks Pham with a good jab.
Robertson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robertson slips a jab from Pham.#T1#
Pham throws a right hand that misses
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pham loads up on a big right hand but Robertson slips the punch.
As Pham backs off Robertson throws a huge counter combo but Pham manages to avoid it all.
Pham misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robertson.
Pham throws a sloppy body shot
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson slips a jab from Pham.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pham moves out of range of the strikes.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pham defending well as Robertson loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Pham, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson throws out a leg kick but Pham moves out of range and Robertson only half commits.
Pham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Robertson misses.
Robertson looks for the body kick but Pham saw that one coming.
Pham blocks a head kick by Robertson.
#T2#
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pham.
Pham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pham misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.
Pham throws a jab but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Pham avoids it well.
Pham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Pham moves away and avoids it.
Pham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pham misses with a hook
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Pham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Pham throws a body shot but no joy.
Pham misses with a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Duc Pham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Robertson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robertson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A swing and a miss from Pham.
A big left from Pham misses.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertson digs a good hook to Pham's body.
Good shot there by Pham.
Robertson moves out of range as Pham throws a body kick.
Robertson throws out a counter right but Pham avoids it with no problem.
Robertson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pham misses with a right hand
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robertson is out of range and Pham settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Pham misses the target.
Robertson defending well as Pham loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Pham misses with a lunging right hand
and Robertson counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pham misses with a hook
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pham tries to score with a low kick but Robertson moves his leg out of the way.
Robertson throws a body kick that misses.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pham.
Pham misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Pham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pham scores with a kick to the body.
Pham misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Robertson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Pham moved out of range.
Pham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robertson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robertson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Pham moves out of range.
Pham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robertson checks it well.
Pham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson checks a leg kick.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pham misses with a straight right.
Robertson slips a straight right by Pham.
Pham throws out a leg kick but Robertson moves out of range and Pham only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Pham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pham misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
Robertson tries to move into range but Pham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pham throwing a counter right hand but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pham.
Pham misses with a leg kick
and Robertson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pham has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Robertson lands with a cross.
Pham connects with an inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a low kick but Pham avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Pham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pham misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson feints a counter leg kick.
Pham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson swings for the body but Pham moves out of range.
Barry Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pham thows a leg kick but Robertson checks it
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Pham throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Pham digs a good hook to Robertson's body.
Pham misses with a right hand
and Robertson counters with an inside leg kick.
Robertson throws a solid leg kick but Pham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robertson.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pham clobbers Robertson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robertson scores with a jab. Pham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Robertson lands with a nice body punch.
Pham slips under a jab from Robertson.
Nice uppercut lands for Pham. That snapped Robertson's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Pham blocks the leg kick.
Pham throws a looping overhand right but Robertson ducks down to avoid it.
Pham looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson slips under a jab from Pham.
Pham misses with a body punch
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
Pham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Pham throws a sloppy body shot
and Robertson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pham thinking.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Pham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Robertson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robertson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pham might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pham scores with a leg kick.
Pham looks to land a left hand but Robertson moved out of range nicely.
Pham avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Pham feints and then cracks Robertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robertson down.
Robertson punishes Pham's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pham.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Robertson 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#
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pham dips to his left and cracks Robertson with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Robertson blocks the low kick.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Pham.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Pham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
A counter left hand to the body from Pham misses its target.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from Pham.
Pham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Pham catches Robertson right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Robertson. Beautiful body shot.
Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Pham's shoulder, as Pham tries to avoid the shot.
Robertson scores with a one two! Pham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Robertson wants to land a leg kick but Pham is out of range.
Robertson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pham is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Pham.
Robertson defending well as Pham loads up on a big left hand.
Pham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pham cracks Robertson with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Robertson.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
Robertson is looking for the big counter here.
Robertson throws a head kick but Pham moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Robertson.
Pham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robertson momentarily.
#T2#
Robertson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pham lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robertson.
Pham lands with a nice body punch.
Pham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duc Pham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robertson walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Pham misses its intended target.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Pham moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Pham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPham.
Pham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robertson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pham thinking.
Pham throws a low kick, looking for Robertson's leg but Robertson calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Pham just misses with a punch to the body.
Pham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
Pham takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Robertson as he connects with a hook.
Pham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robertson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robertson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robertson with a jab.
Robertson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pham lands with an uppercut that bounces Robertson off the cage and back into range.
Pham jabs at Robertson's body.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Barry Robertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pham throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Robertson finds it's target.
Pham ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
As Robertson looks to move away, Pham throws a big counter combo but Robertson just gets out of the way.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pham avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a nice looking jab.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pham connects with a single shot there.
Pham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robertson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duc Pham.
Well Robertson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Robertson!
In his post fight interview, Barry Robertson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 241
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Jaldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pham stuns Jaldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaldo looks to land a left hand but Pham moved out of range nicely.
Pham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaldo has time to react.
Jaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pham throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Jaldo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pham throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pham.
Pham lands an uppercut.
Jaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaldo tries to work over Pham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jaldo on the inside.
Jaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaldos head.
Still in the clinch, Jaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Jaldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaldo as Pham tries to tie him up.
Jaldo tries to stall but Pham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaldo. #BC2#
Pham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alonso Jaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pham blocks a head kick by Jaldo.
Jaldo wants to clinch but Pham slips to the side
letting Pham counter with a right hand.
Pham takes a swing at Jaldo's ribcage but misses.
Jaldo misses with a double jab
enabling Pham to counter with a crisp jab.
Pham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaldo throwing a counter right hand but Pham manages to avoid it.
Pham avoids the head kick by Jaldo.
A nice side step and Pham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Jaldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Jaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pham lands a nice uppercut.
Jaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pham has a couple of punches blocked by Jaldo.
Jaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pham gets through Jaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaldo misses with a body punch.
Pham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pham.
Jaldo prevents a body shot from Pham.
Jaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaldo backwards. #T3#
Pham tries to throw a body punch but Jaldo avoids it by throwing Pham back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jaldo.
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Pham fails to land.
Jaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Jaldo.
Jaldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jaldo - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Jaldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pham digs a right hand underneath Jaldo's ribcage. Jaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pham lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaldo backwards. #T4#
Jaldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pham lands a right hand.
Pham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jaldo.
Pham scores with a shot to the side of Jaldo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Jaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pham tests Jaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pham pushes Jaldo away with a front kick.
Jaldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pham looks to throw the jab but Jaldo is out of range.
A head kick misses from Jaldo.
Jaldo is looking to slow Pham down with leg kicks.
Pham blocks a head kick by Jaldo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duc Pham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pham connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pham on the side of the head.
Pham lands with a cross.
Jaldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pham sizes up Jaldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaldo misses with a double jab.
Jaldo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaldo wants to clinch
and Pham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Jaldo misses with a right hand
and Pham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pham follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pham scores with a jab.
Jaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pham is just out of range.
Jaldo looks for the body kick but Pham saw that one coming.
Pham digs a good body shot into Jaldo's ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pham scores with a nice strike.
Jaldo digs a good hook to Pham's body.
Jaldo throws a head kick that Pham semi-blocks.
Pham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pham.
Duc Pham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pham misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Jaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pham was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaldo.
Jaldo swings widly with a right hand
and Pham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaldo walks into a stiff left hand from Pham.
Jaldo misses with a low kick as Pham jumps back.
Pham throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaldo.
Pham feints and then cracks Jaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaldo down.
Pham lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaldo off the cage and back into range.
Jaldo drops his hands momentarily and Pham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Jaldo is rocked!
Jaldo tries to clinch but Pham moves out of range.
Pham dips to his left and cracks Jaldo with an uppercut!
Oh Jaldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaldo at a distance.
#T3#
Pham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaldo misses with a right hand
and Pham counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaldo throws a leg kick
and Pham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pham cracks Jaldo with a good jab.
Jaldo takes one on the button.
Jaldo misses the jab.
Jaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaldo throws a hook but Pham blocks it.
Pham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaldo at a distance.
Pham cracks Jaldo with a good jab.
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!
Pham moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaldo misses with the combination.
#T4#
Pham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaldo misses with a leg kick
and Pham counters with a straight right hand.
Jaldo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pham jabs Jaldo right on the nose. Jaldo blinks but takes it well.
Pham lands a nice shot to the body.
Pham lands a really nice looking cross but Jaldo seems unphased.
Jaldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jaldo misses with a body shot.
Jaldo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Pham shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jaldo is backing up but Pham catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jaldo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Pham Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duc Pham! |
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Event:
Con
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Pham misses the shot to the body.
Pham throws the left hand but De Rabat avoids the punch easily.
Basile De Rabat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rabat.
De Rabat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Rabat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pham.
De Rabat misses with an uppercut. Pham saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pham! But no joy.
De Rabat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Pham tries to get set, De Rabat tries to push him back and clinch up but Pham manages to avoid the attempt.
Pham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Rabat looks to score with a jab to the body but Pham is just out of range.
Pham is looking to slow De Rabat down with leg kicks.
Pham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rabat.
De Rabat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rabat.
Pham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Rabat misses with an uppercut
enabling Pham to counter with a crisp jab.
De Rabat lands the left hand.
Pham lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Rabat's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
De Rabat misses with an uppercut.
Pham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pham lands a jab to De Rabat's midsection.
Pham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Rabat.
Pham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Rabat swings for the body but Pham moves out of range.
De Rabat swings widly with a right hand
and Pham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Rabat thinking.
De Rabat looks to land a left hand but Pham moved out of range nicely.
Pham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Rabat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pham.
De Rabat tries to counter by clinching up but Pham breaks away and moves out of range.
Pham defending well as De Rabat loads up on a big left hand.
De Rabat throws a right hand that misses
and Pham counters with an inside leg kick.
Pham is looking to land body kicks.
Pham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pham scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
De Rabat misses with a right hand
enabling Pham to counter with a crisp jab.
Pham misses with a kick to the body.
De Rabat lands with a good body shot.
Pham defending well as De Rabat loads up on a big left hand.
De Rabat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pham throws out the jab.
De Rabat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pham manages to circle out of the way.
Pham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Rabat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Rabat staying out of range there.
Pham throws an off balance right hand
enabling De Rabat to counter with a crisp jab.
De Rabat connects with a jab.
Pham misses with a looping left.
De Rabat tries to counter by clinching up but Pham breaks away and moves out of range.
Pham slips under a jab.
De Rabat looks to land a right hand but Pham moved out of range.
De Rabat looks to land a left hand but Pham moved out of range nicely.
Pham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Rabat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pham.#T3#
Pham staying out of range there.
De Rabat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pham throws a leg kick but De Rabat checks it. #CL#
De Rabat clinches with his opponent.
Pham tries to work over De Rabat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rabat.
Pham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rabat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Rabat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rabat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pham or not.
Pham misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Pham manages to break the clinch.
Pham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Rabat misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Pham misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Pham.
The fighters circling - De Rabat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rabat.
Pham throws out a counter right but De Rabat avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by De Rabat. Beautiful body shot.
De Rabat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from De Rabat misses the target.
Pham lands a nice looking body shot.
De Rabat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pham.
Pham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rabat.
Pham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Rabat misses with a lunging right hand
and Pham counters with a left and a right that stings De Rabat.
Pham misses with a right hand
and De Rabat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pham staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rabat moves to clinch but Pham breaks away
and De Rabat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Pham.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duc Pham will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Rabat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pham manages to avoid it.
Pham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Rabat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pham looks to score with a jab to the body but De Rabat is just out of range.
Pham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from Pham.
Pham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Pham misses.
De Rabat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Rabat scores with a jab.
De Rabat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from De Rabat misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat misses with an uppercut
and Pham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Rabat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Rabat misses with a left hand
and De Rabat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Pham throws a leg kick which misses De Rabat's front leg but catches the back leg as De Rabat tries to avoid it.
De Rabat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Rabat checks a leg kick.
De Rabat connects with a looping right hand.
De Rabat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pham.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rabat throws a shot from downtown. Pham moves away and avoids it.
Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Rabat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Rabat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Rabat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pham can pounce on him.
De Rabat looks to land a left hand but Pham moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Pham lands a nice shot to the body.
De Rabat ducks under a wild hook from Pham.
De Rabat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pham misses with a lunging right hand
and De Rabat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Rabat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pham moves away.
De Rabat throws a jab when Pham was well out of range.
Pham let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick lands for Pham.
De Rabat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Rabat moves out of range of the body kick from Pham.
Pham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pham throws a sloppy head kick and De Rabat moves out of range easily.
Duc Pham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pham swings for the body but De Rabat moves out of range.
#T3#
Pham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rabat.
Pham misses with an uppercut. De Rabat saw that one coming.
De Rabat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pham moves forwards but De Rabat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pham. That's going to slow De Rabat down.
De Rabat misses the shot to the body.
Pham lands a nice shot to the body.
Pham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rabat.
De Rabat swings widly with a right hand
and Pham counters with a body kick.
De Rabat lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Pham coming out on top.#T4#
De Rabat wants to clinch up but Pham keeps it at a distance.
Pham walks into a left hand.
Pham lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Rabat takes a step back to recover.
De Rabat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pham under the eye.
De Rabat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pham.
Pham throws a hook but De Rabat blocks it.
Pham lands a lovely overhand right.
Pham lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Rabat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pham to counter with a crisp jab.
De Rabat scores with a decent looking hook.
Pham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pham slips under a jab.
De Rabat works Pham's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duc Pham 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pham there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Rabat walks into a stiff left hand from Pham.
Pham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pham throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and De Rabat counters by moving into the clinch.
Pham blocks a body shot from De Rabat.
Pham lands a hook that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Pham misses with a punch to the body.
Pham tries a body shot but De Rabat blocks it.
De Rabat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Rabat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Pham controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Rabat.
Pham working aggressively here.
De Rabat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pham lands a body punch.
Pham can't find room to land a body shot as De Rabat controls the action.
Pham misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Pham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rabat misses with a lunging right hand
and Pham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from De Rabat misses its intended target.
Pham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Rabat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Rabat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by De Rabat.
De Rabat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Rabat on the side of the head.
Pham digs a good body shot into De Rabat's ribs.
De Rabat throws a body punch but Pham moves out of range.
Pham throws a head kick that misses.
De Rabat misses with a straight right.
De Rabat throws a poor cross that misses
and Pham counters with a left to the body.
Basile De Rabat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pham tries to land a front kick but De Rabat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Rabat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Rabat checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Pham lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Rabat doesn't seem phased though.
Pham moves out of range as De Rabat strikes.
De Rabat throws an off balance right hand
and Pham counters with a nice body kick.
De Rabat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pham.
De Rabat misses with a right hand
enabling Pham to counter with a crisp jab.
Pham throws an overhand right that lands on De Rabat's shoulder, as De Rabat tries to avoid the shot.
De Rabat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pham counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from De Rabat.#T3#
Pham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pham throws a looping overhand right but De Rabat ducks down to avoid it.
De Rabat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Rabat clobbers Pham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Rabat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Rabat throws an off balance right hand
and Pham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pham lands with a cross. #ROC2#De Rabat is rocked!
Pham scores with a kick to the body.
Pham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh De Rabat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Rabat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pham's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Rabat under the eye.
De Rabat throws a poor cross that misses
and Pham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rabat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Pham. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Pham scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Rabat in his tracks.
A nice leg kick from Pham, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat misses with an uppercut
and Pham counters with a crisp right that sends De Rabat to the canvas! Pham follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duc Pham! |
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Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat misses with a left hand
and Pham counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
De Rabat closes the distance and clinches.
Pham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pham lands with a short shot to the head.
Pham misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Rabat lands with a left to the head.
De Rabat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pham working aggressively here.
De Rabat lands with a light punch inside.
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
De Rabat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pham misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A short left from De Rabat.
Pham can't find room to land a body shot as De Rabat controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Pham.
De Rabat misses with a body punch.
De Rabat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
Pham lands an uppercut.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Pham controls his hands.
#BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Pham with a jab.
Pham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
De Rabat has closed the distance and engaged Pham in a clinch.
De Rabat prevents a body shot from Pham. #BC2#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
De Rabat darts in and clinches Pham up against the cage.#BC2#
De Rabat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rabat avoids the head kick by Pham.
#CL2#
De Rabat has Pham up against the cage in a clinch.
De Rabat cracks Pham with a nice body shot.#BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Rabat stuns Pham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Rabat throws a good cross that connects.
Pham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rabat to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pham throws a jab when De Rabat was well out of range.#T2##CL2#
Pham tries to keep at a distance but De Rabat has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rabat throws a punch but it's blocked by Pham.
Pham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rabat's elbow.
De Rabat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Rabat.
De Rabat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Rabat throws a body punch but Pham moves out of range.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
De Rabat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pham.
De Rabat avoids the head kick by Pham.
De Rabat digs a good body shot into Pham's ribs.
Pham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pham looks to land a left hand but De Rabat moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Pham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Rabat throws an off balance right hand
and Pham counters with a nice uppercut.
De Rabat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Rabat throws a lazy right hand but Pham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pham is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
De Rabat instigates a clinch.
Pham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pham scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Rabat tries to work over Pham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pham lands a hook that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Pham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from De Rabat as the two fighters clinch.
De Rabat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from De Rabat.
Pham swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rabat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pham tries to throw a body punch but De Rabat avoids it by throwing Pham back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
De Rabat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Rabat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rabat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phams head.
Pham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Rabat lands a left hand.
De Rabat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for De Rabat.
Pham tries to work over De Rabat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Rabat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
Pham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Rabat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pham lands with an uppercut that bounces De Rabat off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
De Rabat moves into the clinch successfully.
De Rabat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basile De Rabat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
De Rabat misses the body punch
and Pham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
De Rabat pushes Pham up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from De Rabat. #BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rabat clinches up with Pham and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rabat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Rabat lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rabat blocks an uppercut.
Pham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rabat clinches up with Pham and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rabat stalling against the cage.
De Rabat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rabat prevents a body shot from Pham. #BC2#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Pham.
De Rabat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pham.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
De Rabat clinches. #T1#
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Pham controls the action.
De Rabat lands a nice uppercut.
De Rabat avoiding damage as Pham throws knees to the body.
De Rabat tries to throw a body punch but Pham avoids it by throwing De Rabat back against the cage.
De Rabat lands a left hand.
De Rabat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
De Rabat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from De Rabat.
A head punch on the inside from De Rabat fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Pham.
De Rabat lands a right hand. #BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
Pham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rabat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pham lands a jab.#T2#
Pham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rabat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
De Rabat darts in and clinches Pham up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rabat.
Good body shot from Pham.
#BC2#
De Rabat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rabat wants to clinch up but Pham keeps it at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Rabat 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.#CL2#
De Rabat clinches up against the cage.
A short right from De Rabat.
De Rabat tries to throw a body punch but Pham avoids it by throwing De Rabat back against the cage. #BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rabat clinches. #BC2#
De Rabat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3##CL2#
De Rabat clinches.
Pham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Rabat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Rabat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pham throws a head punch that misses.
De Rabat is working Pham over against the cage.
Pham is trying to break the clinch but De Rabat is controlling him.
Pham throws a head punch that misses.
Basile De Rabat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Rabat lands with a light punch inside.
De Rabat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pham swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rabat uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rabat lands an uppercut.
Pham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, De Rabat scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rabat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pham scores with a hook to the body.#T4##BC2#
De Rabat manages to break the clinch.
De Rabat cracks Pham with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Rabat avoids the head kick by Pham.
Pham throws a big shot that misses.
Basile De Rabat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pham throws a low kick but De Rabat moves out of range easily.
Pham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Rabat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pham.
Pham jabs De Rabat right on the nose. De Rabat blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by De Rabat.
De Rabat moves in looking to clinch but Pham pushes him off.
Pham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rabat tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Basile De Rabat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pham circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Rabat tries to clinch up.
Pham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Rabat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rabat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pham missing with a left hand there. De Rabat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
De Rabat moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pham. #BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for De Rabat.#CL2#
De Rabat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
De Rabat tries to work over Pham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rabat lands a body shot.
De Rabat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pham backwards. #BC2#
De Rabat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
De Rabat clinches up against the cage.
De Rabat lands a body punch.
De Rabat pushes Pham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from De Rabat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pham struggles to land a body shot inside as De Rabat controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by De Rabat.
De Rabat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rabat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from De Rabat.
Pham tries a body shot but De Rabat blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Pham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Rabat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
De Rabat wants to clinch up but Pham keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Pham.
A head kick from Pham lands but De Rabat takes it in his stride.
De Rabat throws a lazy right hand but Pham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
De Rabat gets a clinch.
De Rabat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pham backwards.
Pham misses with a body punch.
Pham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rabat's elbow.
Pham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rabat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by De Rabat.
De Rabat gets through Pham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pham takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rabat.
De Rabat takes a shot to the head. #T3##BC2#
De Rabat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Rabat is looking to clinch but Pham is avoiding it.
#CL2#
De Rabat moves into the clinch.#BC2#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pham throws a body kick that misses
enabling De Rabat to counter with a crisp jab.
Basile De Rabat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Pham misses.
Duc Pham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pham throws a lazy uppercut
and De Rabat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
De Rabat darts in and clinches Pham up against the cage.
Pham working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pham.
Pham working aggressively here.
Pham swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rabat uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
De Rabat lands a right hand.
De Rabat lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham 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!
De Rabat prevents a body shot from Pham.
Pham working aggressively here.
Pham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Rabat can't find room to land a body shot as Pham controls the action.
De Rabat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pham misses with a body punch.
Pham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rabat's elbow.
Pham misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basile De Rabat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Rabat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basile De Rabat!
Basile De Rabat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Wrestler Wayfare, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Mount Trials
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#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.#CL2#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Pham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morales slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morales takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morales stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Pham.
Morales holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miles Morales.#CL2#
Pham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morales is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Morales seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duc Pham.
Well Pham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 10:10
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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