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Event:
The 408 - (205) R5
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Herzog misses with a double jab
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Herzog misses with a hook
and Sato counters with a left and a right that stings Herzog.
Nice straight punches there by Herzog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Herzog.
Sato lands a jab to Herzog's midsection.
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Damien Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Herzog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Sato.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Herzog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Donk. Herzog catches Sato right on the button with a cross.
Herzog misses with a hook.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herzog swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Herzog thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Sato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato is looking to counter punch.
Herzog misses with a combination
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herzog stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Herzog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sato slips a jab from Herzog.
Sato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herzog manages to avoid it.
Herzog throws a poor cross that misses
and Sato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Herzog loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
It looked like Sato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herzog.
Herzog missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog misses with a hook to the body
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Herzog misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Herzog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Herzog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
It looked like Sato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sato lands a jab to the nose.
Herzog cracks Sato with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Herzog blocks the low kick.
Herzog lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzog circles away.
Herzog throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD#
and Sato counters with a head kick that drops Herzog to the mat! Herzog scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Herzog is rocked!
Herzog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Herzog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
A counter left hand to the body from Sato misses its target.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Herzog misses
and Sato scores with a counter punch that sends Herzog to the canvas! Sato smells blood - he's punishing Herzog with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Herzog has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sato!
A relieved looking Akira Sato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Damien Herzog was interviewed post fight and said 'I am truly humbled by this experience, we fought like hell out there and the better fighter came out on top. Just know I’ll keep striving to be as great as my counterparts, peace and love'. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R4
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Herzog throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Herzog misses the target.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Herzog against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Herzog prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog.
Herzog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Herzog avoids it by throwing Jones back against the ropes.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Herzog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herzog tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herzog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herzog tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a right hand.
Herzog throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones digs a right hand into Herzog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herzog's gas tank.
Jones prevents a body shot from Herzog.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Herzog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herzog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Herzog connects with a nice looking jab.
Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Herzog moves out of range.
Jones lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Herzog misses the target.
Jones misses with a low kick as Herzog jumps back.
Herzog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Herzog.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Herzog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herzog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arwell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herzog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Herzog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herzog or not.
Jones misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Herzog.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herzog presses Jones against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Herzog tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
Herzog misses with some punches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Herzog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Herzog controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arwell Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Herzog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herzog swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jones rushes Herzog and presses him up against the ropes.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is leaning against Herzog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones presses Herzog against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herzog throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Herzog avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Herzog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Jones.
Herzog tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Herzog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Herzog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Herzog controls his hands.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Herzog controls his hands.
Herzog blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
#T2#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herzog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Herzog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones pushes Herzog back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Herzog avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herzog avoids it.
Herzog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Herzog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Herzog.
Jones presses Herzog against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries a body shot but Herzog blocks it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Herzog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Herzog lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herzog throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from Herzog.
Herzog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones works on Herzog's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arwell Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Herzog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Jones misses.
It looked like Herzog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herzog just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jones misses.
As Jones looks to move away, Herzog throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Herzog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herzog takes one to the chin there.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Herzog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herzog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones thuds a left hand into Herzog's body.
Jones swings for the body but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Herzog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Herzog counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Herzog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Herzog is rocked!
Herzog is holding his hands too far apart here. Jones throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Herzog is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arwell Jones!
Arwell Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Damien Herzog was interviewed post fight and said 'I am truly humbled by this experience, we fought like hell out there and the better fighter came out on top. Just know I’ll keep striving to be as great as my counterparts, peace and love'. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R3
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Herzog - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy.
Sam throws a leg kick
and Herzog counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herzog lands a nice shot to the body.
Damien Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam throws a push kick but Herzog slaps the foot to one side.
As Sam backs off Herzog throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sam has managed to clinch.
Sam blocking some punches.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Herzog misses with the head strike.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog swings wildly with an uppercut but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sam blocks a body shot from Herzog.
Herzog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Herzog misses with the head strike.
Sam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sam stalling the fight.
#T2#
Herzog lands a left hand.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Herzog tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sam tries a body shot but Herzog blocks it.
#TD#
Sam lands a takedown into guard.
Sam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sam pushing down on Herzog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sam is thwarting Herzog's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herzog has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sam wants to take a breather but Herzog is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Herzog wants to control but Sam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herzog is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herzog is trying to control but can't.
Herzog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sam.
Sam is nestled in close to Herzog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herzog is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jetstream Sam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sam takes one on the button.
Sam thows a leg kick but Herzog checks it
and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam takes one on the button.
Herzog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herzog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herzog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damien Herzog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam shoots and misses
and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Herzog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sam ducks right into an uppercut from Herzog.
Herzog blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Herzog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Herzog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herzog lands a lovely overhand right.
Herzog moves out of range as Sam throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Herzog.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Sam misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herzog throws a right and a left that Sam avoids nicely.
Sam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herzog is fending him off so far but Sam persists. Nope, Herzog circles away and we're back to standing.
Herzog steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetstream Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Herzog.
Herzog has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Herzog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Herzog lands with a nice body punch.
Sam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Herzog to score with a decent uppercut.#T4##KD2#
Herzog drops Sam with a beautiful combination! Sam stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herzog is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Sam moves into the clinch.
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Herzog.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Herzog.
Herzog lands a nice uppercut.
Sam looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Herzog lands with a right to the head.
Herzog tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
Herzog misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Herzog 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. 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#
Sam misses with a leg kick
and Herzog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Sam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herzog.
Herzog throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
Sam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sam is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Herzog coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog punishes Sam's body with a nice straight punch.
Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sam.#T1#
A jab from Herzog misses.
Sam takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
Sam looks for the body kick but Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sam's head backwards.#CL#
Sam gets a clinch.
Herzog tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Sam blocking some punches.
Sam prevents a body shot from Herzog.
Herzog looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Herzog.
#T2#
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog lands a body shot.
Damien Herzog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Herzog lands a shoulder strike.
Herzog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herzog tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Herzog back against the cage.
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Sam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herzog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herzog tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Herzog back against the cage.
Herzog misses with some punches.
Herzog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Sam prevents a body shot from Herzog. #T3##TD#
Sam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sam manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herzog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sam tries to advance to mount but Herzog denies him.
Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herzog is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it. #T4#
Herzog wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Herzog taking punishment in the form of punches.
Herzog struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Sam crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzog tries to improve position but can't.
Herzog wants to control but Sam postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Herzog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herzog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Herzog!
Damien Herzog took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'He was a fool. There is no man, living or dead, who can escape the Fog.'. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R2
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Herzog misses with a straight right.
Tierney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Herzog works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Tyler Tierney has been cut.
Herzog lunges at Tierney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tierney's hand.
Herzog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tierney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herzog catches Tierney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Herzog tries to clinch but Tierney is having none of it.
Herzog scores with a shot to the body.
Tierney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Herzog wants to clinch but Tierney slips to the side
and Tierney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tierney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog tries to clinch but Tierney moves out of range.
Herzog tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tierney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Tierney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tierney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Herzog takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Herzog.#CL2#
Herzog darts in and clinches Tierney up against the cage.
Herzog takes a shot to the head.
Tierney scores with a shot to the side of Herzog's head.
Herzog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herzog swings wildly with an uppercut but Tierney uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tierney.
Tierney tries to throw a body punch but Herzog avoids it by throwing Tierney back against the cage.
Tierney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herzog lands a left hand.
Herzog blocks a body shot from Tierney.
Herzog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tierney or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Tierney controls the action.
Herzog has Tierney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tierney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tierney prevents a body shot from Herzog. #T2#
Tierney lands a hook that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Herzog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tierney lands a hook that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Tierney swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tierney's elbow.
Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tierney tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tierney can't break the clinch.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Tierney manages to get underhooks.
Tierney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herzogs head.
Tierney throws a punch but it's blocked by Herzog.
Tierney misses with the head strike.
Tierney misses with the head strike.
Tierney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tierney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herzog lands with a short shot to the head.
Tierney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Herzog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Tierney controls the action.
Herzog is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tierney is defending well.
Tyler Tierney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Herzog.
Tierney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Herzog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog prevents a body shot from Tierney.
Herzog has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tierney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Herzog can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Herzog.
Tierney is breathing heavily.
Tierney takes a shot to the head.
Tierney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herzog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Herzog.
Herzog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Herzog.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herzog.
Herzog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tierney's elbow.
Herzog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tierney backwards.
Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herzog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tierney.
Tierney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herzog misses with a punch to the body.
Herzog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herzog lands a body punch. #T4#
Tierney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herzog.
Herzog lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Herzog lands a takedown into guard.
Herzog is standing up over Tierney. Tierney looks to escape but Herzog dives into side control.
#REVR#
Tierney is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Herzog asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Herzog is looking to take a break and control but Tierney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tierney is pushing Herzog's head away, looking to escape. Herzog manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tierney tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tierney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Herzog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Tierney's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Herzog does it's job there.
Herzog lands with a shot to the body.
Herzog throws an overhand right that has Tierney reeling! Herzog follows up with more punches and Tierney is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien Herzog!
As Damien Herzog got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: He was a fool. There is no man, living or dead, who can escape the Fog.'. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Herzog clinches up with Pommier and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sid Pommier has been cut.
Herzog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pommier.
Herzog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pommier.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pommier counters with a two punch combo.
Pommier throws the kick towards the body but Herzog avoids it.
Herzog goes for a double leg but Pommier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pommier continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Pommier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Herzog feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Pommier catches Herzog right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pommier throws out a counter right but Herzog avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Pommier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pommier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Pommier connects with an inside leg kick.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Pommier moves into the clinch.
Pommier wants to take the fight to the mat but Herzog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pommier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pommier throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Pommier misses.
Herzog shoots and misses
enabling Pommier to counter with a crisp jab.
Herzog wants to clinch.#T2#
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Pommier counters with a crisp one two that drops Herzog! Pommier thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Herzog to his feet! Herzog is in big trouble!#ROC2#Herzog is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pommier lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Herzog - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Pommier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sid Pommier!
An out of breath Sid Pommier 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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