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Event:
Sunrise 20
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Spence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Zegelaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spence cracks Van Zegelaar with a good jab.
Spence scores with the left hand. Van Zegelaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Zegelaar slips a straight right by Spence.
Van Zegelaar slips under a jab from Spence.
Spence misses with a hook. Van Zegelaar ducked under it nicely.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Van Zegelaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spence scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Zegelaar's head backwards.
Van Zegelaar walks into a stiff left hand from Spence.
Spence misses with a right hand
and Van Zegelaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence throws an off balance right hand
letting Van Zegelaar counter with a right hand.
Van Zegelaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spence.
Van Zegelaar only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Spence.
A head kick by Spence misses
and Van Zegelaar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Zegelaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spence misses with an uppercut
enabling Van Zegelaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Zegelaar.
Spence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Zegelaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spence tries to land a leg kick but Van Zegelaar saw it coming and moves away.
Van Zegelaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spence cracks Van Zegelaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Van Zegelaar tenderised Spence's leg. Spence is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Zegelaar counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
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!
Spence misses with a hook.
Van Zegelaar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spence blocks it well.
Spence misses with a left hand
and Van Zegelaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence throws a right and a left that Van Zegelaar avoids nicely.
Van Zegelaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spence connects with a jab.
Van Zegelaar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Zegelaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Van Zegelaar.
A punch combination from Spence misses.
Spence misses with a wild body shot.
Van Zegelaar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Zegelaar momentarily.
No joy there for Spence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Zegelaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Spence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Zegelaar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Zegelaar misses with an uppercut.
Van Zegelaar misses with a looping left.
Spence is looking for a counter combo.
Spence throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Zegelaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Spence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Zegelaar slips a jab from Spence.
Van Zegelaar misses with an uppercut. Spence saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Van Zegelaar.
The fighters circling - Spence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Zegelaar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spence misses with a straight left.
Van Zegelaar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Zegelaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Zegelaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Van Zegelaar slips a straight right by Spence.
Van Zegelaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Spence.
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!
Spence avoids the head kick by Van Zegelaar.
Spence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Zegelaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar throws a right hand that Spence ducks under and follows up with a left that Spence also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Spence misses the target.
Van Zegelaar ducks under a wild hook from Spence.
Van Zegelaar slips under a jab.
Van Zegelaar avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Van Zegelaar.
Spence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Spence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Zegelaar blocks a jab.
Spence looks to land a right hand but Van Zegelaar moved out of range.
Van Zegelaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Spence is wise to it.
Spence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Zegelaar momentarily.
Van Zegelaar missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timothy Spence is winning the standup battle so far.
Spence misses with a hook.
Van Zegelaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spence.
Van Zegelaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence throws a right hand that misses
and Van Zegelaar counters with a straight right hand.
Spence throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spence is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zegelaar misses the shot to the body.
Spence is looking to counter punch.
Van Zegelaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Zegelaar misses with a hook. Spence ducked under it nicely.
Spence checks a low kick from Van Zegelaar.#T1#
Spence looks to land a right hand but Van Zegelaar moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Van Zegelaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Zegelaar can do to turn this around?
Van Zegelaar wants to land a leg kick but Spence is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Zegelaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spence slips a jab and a cross from Van Zegelaar.
Spence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Spence catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Van Zegelaar stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Van Zegelaar walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Spence misses.
Van Zegelaar throws out a counter right but Spence avoids it with no problem.
Spence misses with a looping left.
Spence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Spence coming out on top.#ROC#Van Zegelaar is rocked!
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Zegelaar has time to react.
Van Zegelaar is still on wobbly legs! Can Spence finish him?
Van Zegelaar blocks a jab.
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Zegelaar seems to have recovered his senses.
Spence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spence misses with a left hand
and Van Zegelaar counters with a straight right hand.
Spence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spence misses with a wild body shot.
Van Zegelaar misses the jab.#T3#
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Zegelaar. Van Zegelaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Zegelaar slips a jab from Spence.
Van Zegelaar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Zegelaar moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Spence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Van Zegelaar slips the punch.
Van Zegelaar scores with a hook.
Van Zegelaar slips under a jab from Spence.
Spence with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Zegelaar to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Spence finds it's way through Van Zegelaar's defenses.
Spence throws a looping overhand right but Van Zegelaar ducks down to avoid it.
Timothy Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Van Zegelaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Spence.
Van Zegelaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spence is out of range.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Zegelaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Zegelaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence.
Van Zegelaar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Zegelaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Zegelaar throws a leg kick but Spence sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spence lands a nice looking body shot.
Spence throws the kick towards the body but Van Zegelaar avoids it.
Spence throws a series of punches but Van Zegelaar avoids them all with ease.
Van Zegelaar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Spence will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Van Zegelaar takes one to the side of the head.
Van Zegelaar scores with a nice right hand.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and Van Zegelaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Zegelaar tries to bum rush Spence with a series of wild strikes but Spence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Van Zegelaar slips the punch.
Van Zegelaar throws a big counter head kick but Spence avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Spence misses.
Van Zegelaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spence lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Zegelaar off the ropes and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Spence there.
Van Zegelaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence misses with a straight right.
Spence misses with a hook. Van Zegelaar ducked under it nicely.
Van Zegelaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Van Zegelaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spence.
Spence with a jab.
Spence jabs at Van Zegelaar's body.
Van Zegelaar throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
It looked like Spence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Zegelaar throws a low kick but Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence is looking to counter punch.
Van Zegelaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Zegelaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Zegelaar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Zegelaar checks the leg kick.
Van Zegelaar shapes to counter with a head kick.
Spence throws a front kick aimed at Van Zegelaar's knee but Van Zegelaar avoids it well.
Spence misses the jab.
Spence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Zegelaar on the side of the head.#T2#
Spence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spence lands with a straight right. Van Zegelaar didn't see that one coming.
Spence throws a sloppy head kick and Van Zegelaar moves out of range easily.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spence crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Zegelaar - the referee stops the clock and Spence gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Zegelaar. Spence manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spence throws a hook to the side of Van Zegelaar's head but Van Zegelaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Zegelaar counters with a three punch combo that has Spence backing up. Spence nods at Van Zegelaar to acknowledge the strikes.
Spence avoids the body shot from Van Zegelaar.
Spence misses with a hook to the body
and Van Zegelaar counters with a good low kick that Spence was not able to check.
Spence looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Zegelaar is just out of range.
Spence scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Zegelaar. #T3#
Van Zegelaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spence misses with a looping right.
A head kick from Van Zegelaar lands but Spence takes it in his stride.
Van Zegelaar ducks under a wild hook from Spence.
Spence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Zegelaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Spence.
Robin Van Zegelaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spence misses with a body kick.
Spence takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spence connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Zegelaar misses the target.
Spence throwing a counter right hand but Van Zegelaar manages to avoid it.
Van Zegelaar misses with a hook. Spence ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Van Zegelaar walks into a left hand.
Spence stuns Van Zegelaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Zegelaar defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Spence connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Van Zegelaar onto his butt! Van Zegelaar bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Spence throws a right and a left that Van Zegelaar avoids nicely.
Spence takes one to the side of the head.
Van Zegelaar moves away from the strike by Spence.
Spence tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Zegelaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spence misses with an uppercut. Van Zegelaar saw that one coming.
Robin Van Zegelaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spence misses with a head kick.
Van Zegelaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Spence steps away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spence 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
Apex Series 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Spence misses the jab.
Keita is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spence.
Spence walks into a stiff left hand from Keita.#CL#
Keita moves into the clinch successfully.
Spence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Keita - that landed with a thud.
Keita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keita lands a nice uppercut.
Keita lands a shot to the body.
Keita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spence can't break the clinch.
Spence is trying to break the clinch but Keita has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Keita.
Keita prevents Spence from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence is trying to force a seperation but Keita has the dominant position.
Keita lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keita lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keita scores with a shot to the side of Spence's head.
Spence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keita has him pressed against the cage.
Spence looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Keita digs a right hand underneath Spence's ribcage. Spence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Spence's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spence is trying to break the clinch but Keita is controlling him.
Keita lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keita lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Keita.
Spence's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Keita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keita.
Keita pushes Spence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Spence is trying to force a seperation but Keita has the dominant position.
Spence wants to break free but Keita has control.
Keita throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spence working hard to break the clinch.
Keita gets through Spence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keita.#T2#
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!
Keita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence is trying to force a seperation but Keita has the dominant position.#BC#
Keita breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Keita closes the distance and clinches.
Spence is trying to break the clinch but Keita is controlling him.#BC2#
Spence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keita buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keita moves out of range of the strikes.
Spence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keita.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spence throws a looping overhand right but Keita ducks down to avoid it.
Spence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spence tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from Keita.
Keita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Spence tries to get set, Keita tries to push him back and clinch up but Spence manages to avoid the attempt.
Keita with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Keita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spence's corner calls for a 1-2. Spence obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keita avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spence. Keita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spence digs a good hook to Keita's body.
Timothy Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keita.
Keita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keita catches Spence with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keita moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Keita wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spence scores with a hook.
Spence throws out a loose jab but Keita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spence throws a series of punches but Keita moves out of range.
Keita fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spence just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Spence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keita counters with a nice uppercut.
Spence looks to land a combination but Keita avoids it well.
Keita ducks under a wild hook from Spence.
Spence throws a shot from downtown. Keita moves away and avoids it.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Keita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spence misses with a right hand
and Keita makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spence really felt that one!
Keita blocks a head kick by Spence.
Keita blocks a jab.
Keita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Spence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spence misses with an uppercut.
Spence throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Keita counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Keita.
Keita digs a right hand into Spence's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spence's gas tank. #T2#
Spence is trying to force a seperation but Keita has the dominant position.
Keita tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Keita back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Keita.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keita lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spence tries to circle away but Keita has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Keita - that landed with a thud.
Keita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spence's elbow.
Spence looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spence.
Keita lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spence or not.
Keita lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spence looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keita scores with a shot to the side of Spence's head.
A nice left hand lands by Keita.
Spence has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Keita dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Keita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spence misses with a hook.
Keita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence.
A big left from Spence misses.
Spence misses with a double jab
and Keita counters with a nice body kick.
Spence throws a leg kick
letting Keita counter with a right hand.
Keita thumps Spence with a low kick.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Keita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spence misses with a hook
and Spence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spence throws a hook but Keita avoids it easily.
Keita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Spence is rocked!
Spence takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Keita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Spence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keita wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keita lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spence is still on wobbly legs! Can Keita finish him?#CL#
Keita has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Keita.
Keita lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keita breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Spence with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Spence looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Spence get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Musa Keita!
Our winner, Musa Keita, 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:
Apex Series 2
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Sabet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spence throws out the jab.
Sabet throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Sabet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sabet lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Spence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sabet instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sabet manages to break the clinch.
Sabet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Sabet.
Spence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sabet counters with a left and a right that stings Spence.
Sabet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spence. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Spence cracks Sabet with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Sabet get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Sabet looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Sabet is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Sabet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spence connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sabet out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
Sunrise 12
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Spence lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Ayax.#CUT#It looks like Timothy Spence has been cut.
Spence scores with a leg kick.
Ayax moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Ayax with a nice calf kick.
Ayax slips under a jab.
Ayax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence.
Spence misses with a left hand
and Ayax counters with a stiff right hand.
Spence throws a leg kick
and Ayax counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Spence goes down! Will Spence beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bedri Ayax!
Bedri Ayax thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sunrise 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Norinaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norinaga walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Spence moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spence tries to land a front kick but Chase steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spence.
Spence throws a solid leg kick but Chase takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spence.
It looked like Chase wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spence connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chase drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spence cracks Chase with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Chase is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Chase is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Chase could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
KTC-185 QTR FINAL
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Spence misses with a hook.
Salami misses with an uppercut
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Timothy Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salami stuns Spence with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salami.
Salami definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
Salami was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salami misses with a right hand
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spence misses with a looping left.
Spence slips under a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Spence.
Spence misses the body punch
and Salami counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salami throws a hook but Spence blocks it.
Spence throws out a loose jab but Salami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salami avoids the body shot from Spence.
Spence blocks a jab.
Spence's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spence throws a right hand that misses
and Salami cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Spence slips a jab from Salami.
Salami with a hook.
Spence misses with a head kick.
Spence slips a jab from Salami.
Spence raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spence misses the jab.
Salami was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salami uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spence.
A jab from Salami misses. #CL#
Salami pushes Spence up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salami.
Salami misses with some punches.
Spence is trying to force a seperation but Salami has the dominant position.
Salami misses with some punches.
Salami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spence or not.
Salami throws a punch but it's blocked by Spence.
A head punch on the inside from Salami fails to land. #T2#
Spence is trying to break the clinch but Salami has him pressed against the ropes.
Salami misses with a punch on the inside.
Salami lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salami lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salami has a couple of punches blocked by Spence.
Spence blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Salami fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spence.
Salami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Salami fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salami.
Salami has Spence pressed against the ropes, preventing Spence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Salami creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Salami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Salami dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Salami throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salami scoring well with a low kick there.
Spence moves out of range as Salami strikes.
Spence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spence can do to turn this around?
Salami moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Salami throws a sloppy body shot
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salami throws out the jab.
Spence just misses with a punch to the body.
Spence misses with a hook
and Salami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence looks to land a left hand but Salami moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence throws a shot from downtown. Salami moves away and avoids it.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Salami.
Spence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salami.
Salami moves out of range as Spence strikes.#T1#
Salami throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spence throws out a loose jab but Salami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salami takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salami throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Salami cracks Spence with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Spence is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Spence is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Spence could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hossein Salami!
Our winner, Hossein Salami, 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:
KTC 185 - R7
Date: Dec 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Spence throws a hook to the side of Keita's head but Keita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keita connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Spence misses.
Keita lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Timothy Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keita connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spence's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Keita catches Spence right on the button with a cross.
Spence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keita with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
Spence throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Keita to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Spence misses.
Spence's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spence misses with an uppercut
and Keita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Keita.
Keita chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keita bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spence's head backwards.
Spence lands a head shot.
Keita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spence.
A jab from Spence misses.
Keita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keita's hands.
Spence misses with a left hand
and Keita counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keita counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spence dips to his left and cracks Keita with an uppercut!#ROC2#Keita is rocked!
Spence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spence throws a body shot but no joy.
Keita quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spence throws a shot from downtown. Keita moves away and avoids it.
It appears Keita was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keita.
Spence throws a series of punches but Keita avoids them all with ease.
Keita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spence moves out of range as Keita strikes.
Spence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spence misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence throws a hook but Keita avoids it easily.
Keita scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timothy Spence will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Keita counters with a nice uppercut.
Keita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence.
Keita thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Keita backs off Spence throws a huge counter combo but Keita manages to avoid it all.
Keita moves out of range of the body kick.
Keita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keita fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spence just manages to avoid it.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Keita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence throws a hook but Keita blocks it.
Spence scores with a nice right hand.
Spence might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keita.
Nice shot lands for Keita.
Spence looks to throw the jab but Keita is out of range.
Keita half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keita.
Keita looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Spence misses.
Spence misses with a hook. Keita ducked under it nicely.
Keita lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keita throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spence throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Keita to counter with a crisp jab.
Keita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spence.
Spence's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keita.
Spence scores with a jab.
Keita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Keita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keita misses with an uppercut.
Spence misses with a hook. Keita ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Keita on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spence.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Keita slips the punch.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keita.
Spence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keita.
Spence throws the left hand but Keita avoids the punch easily.
Keita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keita.
Keita lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spence swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Musa Keita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Spence throws a jab when Keita was well out of range.
Spence lands a two punch combo.
Keita moves out of range as Spence strikes.
Keita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence.
A jab from Spence misses.
Spence misses with a right hand
enabling Keita to counter with a crisp jab.
Keita turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spence misses with an uppercut.
Keita keeps Spence at a distance using the push kick.
Timothy Spence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keita. Keita obviously looking to wear him down.
Spence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spence misses with a double jab
and Keita counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Keita lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spence will feel that in the morning.
Spence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keita.
Spence gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Keita counters with a nice uppercut.
Keita takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Spence misses.
Good exchange - Keita coming out on top.
Spence misses with a hook. Keita ducked under it nicely.
Keita misses with a shot to the body
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Keita lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Spence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Keita moves out of range of the strikes.
Keita is looking to counter with a body kick.
Keita loads up on a big right hand but Spence slips the punch.
Spence missing with a left hand there. Keita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keita lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spence will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keita fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keita slips a jab from Spence.
Keita turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keita lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spence's sensitive parts.
Keita lands a nice looking body kick.
Spence swings widly with a right hand
and Keita counters with a nice leg kick.
Spence takes one to the side of the head.
Keita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musa Keita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keita 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Musa Keita!
An out of breath Musa Keita 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:
KTC 185 - R6
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Spence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DuVicius pushes Spence away with a front kick.#KD2#
Spence staggers DuVicius with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! DuVicius looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#It looks like Jakul DuVicius has been cut.
Spence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DuVicius seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DuVicius thows a left - swing and a miss!
DuVicius throws an off balance right hand
and Spence makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DuVicius misses with a right hand
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spence throws a looping overhand right but DuVicius ducks down to avoid it.
Spence's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spence looks to throw the jab but DuVicius is out of range.
Spence throws out a loose jab but DuVicius uses good head movement to avoid it.
DuVicius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and DuVicius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DuVicius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - DuVicius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DuVicius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spence's hands.
Spence drops his guard momentarily, allowing DuVicius to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Spence! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! DuVicius takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jakul DuVicius!
Jakul DuVicius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R5
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Spence lands a two punch combo.
Spence jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Allen Douglas has been cut.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Spence.
Douglas slips under a jab from Spence.
Douglas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Timothy Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spence scores with a nice head shot.
Spence throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Douglas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence closes the distance and catches Douglas with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Douglas is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Douglas is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Douglas is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Spence takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R4
Date: Oct 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Van Manhoef throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Manhoef throws the left hand but Spence avoids the punch easily.
Spence slips a straight right by Van Manhoef.
Van Manhoef definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Manhoef looks to land a right hand but Spence moved out of range.
Van Manhoef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Manhoef.
Spence throws an overhand right that lands on Van Manhoef's shoulder, as Van Manhoef tries to avoid the shot.
Spence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Manhoef.
Spence blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spence.
A little feinted left hand from Van Manhoef on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Manhoef thuds a left hand into Spence's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Manhoef throws a big shot that misses.
Van Manhoef misses with an uppercut.
Spence lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Manhoef misses the target.
Melvin Van Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Manhoef looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range. #T1#
Van Manhoef is looking to slow Spence down with leg kicks.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Manhoef.
Van Manhoef throws the left hand but Spence avoids the punch easily.
Spence unleashes a big counter combination but Van Manhoef bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Manhoef looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range.
A big right from Spence misses.
Spence takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Manhoef throws a looping overhand right but Spence ducks down to avoid it.
Spence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spence stalks Van Manhoef and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Manhoef's face. Van Manhoef staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Manhoef uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spence has time to react.
Van Manhoef throws a right hand that misses
and Spence counters with a one-two 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!
Jab by Van Manhoef.
Van Manhoef lands the left hand.
Van Manhoef loads up on a big right hand but Spence slips the punch.
Van Manhoef swings widly with a right hand
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
Spence moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Van Manhoef.
Spence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Manhoef moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Van Manhoef is rocked!
A left lands for Van Manhoef.
Van Manhoef swings widly with a right hand
and Spence counters with a big uppercut that drops Van Manhoef face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R3
Date: Oct 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mykolenko misses with a double jab.
Spence cracks Mykolenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Spence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mykolenko tries to bum rush Spence with a series of wild strikes but Spence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mykolenko slips under a jab from Spence.
Spence throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mykolenko on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Oleksandr Mykolenko has been cut.
Mykolenko throws a series of punches but Spence avoids them all with ease.
Spence is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mykolenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Mykolenko feints a counter leg kick.
Mykolenko cracks Spence with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spence has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spence there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mykolenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mykolenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Spence misses.
Mykolenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mykolenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence.
Mykolenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Spence on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mykolenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spence circles away quickly and effectively.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mykolenko.
Spence thuds his right hand into Mykolenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spence, as that shot connected.
Mykolenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mykolenko scores with a nice strike.
Mykolenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Spence cracks Mykolenko with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Mykolenko get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Mykolenko looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence delivers a nice body kick.
Spence throws a series of punches but Mykolenko avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mykolenko! But no joy.
Mykolenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Oleksandr Mykolenko's cut even more.
Mykolenko walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Spence! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timothy Spence! |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R2
Date: Sep 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Nilo misses with an uppercut. Spence saw that one coming.
Spence misses with a left hand
letting Nilo counter with a right hand.
Spence misses with a combination
and Nilo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spence throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spence throws a hook but Nilo blocks it.
Spence throws a wild body kick that Nilo sees coming a mile off.
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Nilo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nilo counters with a straight right hand.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilo.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target. #T1#
Nilo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence.
Nilo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spence misses with a hook
enabling Nilo to counter with a crisp jab.
Spence misses with a straight right.
Spence throws an overhand right that lands on Nilo's shoulder, as Nilo tries to avoid the shot.
Nilo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spence.
Nilo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spence swings widly with a right hand
and Nilo counters with a left to the body.
Spence misses with a few strikes there.
Spence scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Augusto Nilo has been cut.
Spence misses the jab.
Nilo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spence.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilo misses the target.#T2#
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Nilo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spence swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence scores with a one two! Nilo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big right from Spence misses.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nilo ducks under a wild hook from Spence.
Nilo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spence misses with a hook. Nilo ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Spence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Nilo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Spence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nilo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nilo is looking to wear down Spence with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spence misses with a right hand
letting Nilo counter with a right hand.
Spence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spence misses with an uppercut
and Nilo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spence slips a straight right by Nilo.
Spence looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilo is just out of range.
Spence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spence misses with a hook. Nilo ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence tries to move into range but Nilo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilo.
Spence misses with a right hand
and Nilo counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Nilo lands.#T1#
Nilo throws a combination that misses
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence throws a series of punches but Nilo avoids them all with ease.
Nilo moves out of range of the strikes.
Spence throws a head kick that misses
and Nilo counters with a stiff right hand.
Spence misses with a right hand
and Nilo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spence thinking.
Nilo defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Nilo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Nilo misses.
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Nilo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timothy Spence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spence throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilo misses the target.
Spence misses with a left hand
enabling Nilo to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nilo misses with an uppercut. Spence saw that one coming.
Spence might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spence is looking for the big counter here.
Spence misses with an uppercut
and Nilo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Nilo misses.
Spence misses with a straight left.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and Spence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence misses with a hook
and Nilo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timothy Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence jabs Nilo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spence misses with a looping left.
Spence misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Nilo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Nilo's cut.
That's time! Nilo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Spence misses with a shot to the body
and Nilo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilo checks the leg kick.
Nilo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Nilo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilo ducks under a wild hook from Spence.
Nilo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spence's hands.
Spence throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilo slips under a jab.
Spence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilo.
Spence misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Nilo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spence throws a shot from downtown. Nilo moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilo misses the target.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spence misses with a hook
and Nilo counters with a left to the body.
Nilo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence.
Nilo loads up on a big right hand but Spence slips the punch.
Nilo avoids the body shot from Spence.
#T2#
Nilo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spence slips under a jab from Nilo.
Spence throws a hook to the side of Nilo's head but Nilo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilo.
Spence misses with a combination
enabling Nilo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Spence.
Spence fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Augusto Nilo.
Well Nilo 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Nilo! |
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Event:
KTC 185 - R1
Date: Sep 02, 2024 |
#R1#
De Teixiera thuds a left hand into Spence's body.
De Teixiera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Teixiera misses the jab.
Spence slips under a jab.
De Teixiera misses with a few strikes there.
Spence raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Teixiera tries a head kick but it misses.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Teixiera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Teixiera throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Teixiera misses with a hook
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
De Teixiera throws a lazy head kick
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses.
De Teixiera lands a jab to Spence's midsection.
De Teixiera throws a jab but it's blocked by Spence.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spence avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
Spence throws out a counter right but De Teixiera avoids it with no problem.
Spence avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
De Teixiera scores with a head kick.
#T2#
De Teixiera misses with a wild combination.
De Teixiera throws a right and a left that Spence avoids nicely.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luis De Teixiera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Teixiera throws a poor cross that misses
and Spence counters with a three punch combo that has De Teixiera backing up. De Teixiera nods at Spence to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Teixiera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Teixiera throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence! But no joy.
Spence moves out of range as De Teixiera strikes.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Teixiera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis De Teixiera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Teixiera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Teixiera swings widly with a right hand
and De Teixiera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Teixiera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Teixiera throws an off balance right hand
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Teixiera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Teixiera throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Teixiera misses with a lunging right hand
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Teixiera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
De Teixiera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Spence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Teixiera.
Despite the aggression on Spence's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Teixiera throws a right hand that misses
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luis De Teixiera is winning the standup battle so far.
De Teixiera throws a leg kick
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
De Teixiera throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Spence counters with a straight right that drops De Teixiera on his ass! De Teixiera jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Teixiera tries to work over Spence's front leg with a kick but Spence checks it.
De Teixiera misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Spence's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
De Teixiera misses with a looping left.
De Teixiera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spence avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
Spence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Teixiera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spence walks into a left hand.
De Teixiera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Teixiera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by De Teixiera misses
and Spence counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Spence takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from De Teixiera.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spence is looking for the big counter here.
De Teixiera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Teixiera digs a good body shot into Spence's ribs.
Spence blocks a jab.
De Teixiera throws a sloppy body shot
and De Teixiera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Teixiera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spence avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
Spence might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
De Teixiera misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Teixiera.
De Teixiera misses with an uppercut.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses.
De Teixiera misses with a shot to the body
and De Teixiera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Teixiera sizes up Spence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Teixiera.
A head kick misses from De Teixiera.
Spence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
De Teixiera misses with a left hand
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from De Teixiera both land. Nice combination.
De Teixiera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spence counters with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Teixiera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Teixiera throws an off balance right hand
and Spence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Teixiera thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Teixiera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Teixiera looks to land a combination but Spence avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis De Teixiera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Teixiera 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
UPKO Ⅰ
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Rochester takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Sage Rochester has been cut.
Rochester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spence.
Spence takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spence with a hook.
Spence cracks Rochester with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timothy Spence! |
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