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Event:
Z16: You vs. Ward
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Stanton misses with a hook
and Boulanger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boulanger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanton swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Boulanger to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Nick Stanton has been cut.
A shot to the body from Stanton misses
and Boulanger counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanton misses with a body shot.
Boulanger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boulanger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ze Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boulanger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boulanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanton misses with a two punch combination.
Boulanger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boulanger is looking to wear down Stanton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Boulanger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanton.
Boulanger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanton throws a shot from downtown. Boulanger moves away and avoids it.
Boulanger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Boulanger cracks Stanton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boulanger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stanton to stand back up!#ROC#Stanton is rocked!
Stanton walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Boulanger! 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 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henri Boulanger!
Henri Boulanger thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Z6: Cairns vs. Reyes
Date: Sep 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Cuddles blocks a low kick nicely.
Stanton misses with a straight right.
Cuddles doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanton circles away.
Cuddles throws a lazy head kick
and Stanton counters with a straight right hand.
Cuddles misses with a body shot.
Cuddles throws a body punch but Stanton moves out of range.
As Cuddles looks to move away, Stanton throws a big counter combo but Cuddles just gets out of the way.
Stanton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuddles moves away.
A swing and a miss from Stanton.
Cuddles misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Cuddles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stanton to the ground. Cuddles is now in Stanton's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuddles trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stanton has his foot on Cuddles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuddles works his way back into a safe position though.
Cuddles passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Stanton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cuddles is looking to take a break and control but Stanton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stanton is trying to get back to half guard.
Stanton struggling a bit here.
Cuddles wants to control but Stanton is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cuddles in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stanton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cuddles trying to control the position but Stanton is working away.
Stanton is looking for a sweep.
Cuddles wants to control but Stanton is keeping him busy.
Stanton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stanton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cuddles's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Cuddles is keen to just control but Stanton is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuddles. Stanton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuddles tries to land a front kick but Stanton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stanton stuns Cuddles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanton throws an overhand right that lands on Cuddles's shoulder, as Cuddles tries to avoid the shot.
Cuddles slips a straight right by Stanton.
Nice defenses there by Cuddles.
Stanton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cuddles feints the counter takedown.
Cuddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuddles.
Stanton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanton throwing a counter right hand but Cuddles manages to avoid it.#T4#
Cuddles throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Stanton gets caught napping as Cuddles dives in and scores a takedown. Stanton manages to retain guard.
Cuddles stands and throws Stanton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cuddles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanton keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cuddles working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stanton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Cuddles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stanton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cuddles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stanton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cuddles is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanton is defending well. #SUB2#
Cuddles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stanton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stanton wants to control but Cuddles postures up.
Cuddles scoring with punches and elbows.
Stanton is looking to regain half guard here but Cuddles keeps moving and retains side control.
Cuddles lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T7#
Stanton is not content to let Cuddles control the position.
Cuddles creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stanton is looking to regain half guard here but Cuddles keeps moving and retains side control.
Stanton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
You can see the frustration on Stanton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cuddles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stanton tries to buck Cuddles off but Cuddles is having none of it.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stanton can't do much from the bottom here.
Cuddles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stanton to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Cuddles's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stanton is looking to regain half guard here but Cuddles keeps moving and retains side control.
Stanton gets back to half guard.
Cuddles wants to take a breather but Stanton is having none of it.
Cuddles working Stanton over with strikes. #T9#
Cuddles winds up and cracks Stanton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cuddles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cuddles wants to control the pace but Stanton is squirming around nicely.
Cuddles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cuddles putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cuddles looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Cuddles goes for an armbar but Stanton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stanton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuddles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kisses Cuddles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R2#
Stanton throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Cuddles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stanton looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanton, not yet.
Stanton keeping moving, preventing Cuddles from controlling successfully.
Cuddles looking to pass the guard.
Cuddles trying to control but Stanton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuddles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cuddles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stanton's guard. #T1##SUB#
Stanton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cuddles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stanton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kisses Cuddles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuddles drops an elbow to the side of Stanton's head.
Cuddles is looking to take a break and control but Stanton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuddles is looking to advance position but Stanton won't allow it.
Cuddles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanton is refusing to be controlled, as Cuddles sits in half guard.
Cuddles scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stanton is staying active underneath Cuddles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stanton trying to hold on to Cuddles's head to control him but Cuddles postures up.
Cuddles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanton keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanton with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuddles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanton lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanton throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Cuddles dives in and scores a takedown into Stanton's guard.#T3#
Cuddles trying to control but Stanton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stanton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cuddles is aware though and is defending well.
Cuddles tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanton is retaining full guard.
Stanton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stanton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cuddles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stanton trying to get back to full guard but Cuddles takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stanton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stanton is bucking up trying to escape but Cuddles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Cuddles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Cuddles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cuddles tries to control but Stanton wriggling away.
Cuddles lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cuddles lands a couple of good shots and Stanton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cuddles lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cuddles.
#ROC2#Stanton is rocked!
Cuddles trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oh Stanton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanton seems to have got his legs back now.#T5#
Stanton trying to control but not successfully.
Stanton staying busy and making it hard for Cuddles to control.
Stanton is in bad spot here.
Stanton staying busy and making it hard for Cuddles to control. #T6#
Cuddles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stanton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cuddles connects with a big shot to the side of Stanton's head.
You can see the frustration on Stanton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cuddles wants to control the position but Stanton frees himself and scrambles - Cuddles manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Cuddles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stanton, who protects the arm well.
Stanton is not content to let Cuddles control the position.
Kisses Cuddles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Stanton is looking to reverse the position.
Cuddles trying to control the position but Stanton is working away.
Cuddles happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nick Stanton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
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.
Stanton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuddles.
Cuddles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuddles slips a jab from Stanton.
Stanton looks to land a right hand but Cuddles moved out of range.
Cuddles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Cuddles feints and as Stanton raises his hands in defense, Cuddles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cuddles controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Stanton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cuddles advances to half guard.
Cuddles is keen to just control but Stanton is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuddles content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kisses Cuddles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cuddles 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Kisses Cuddles!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Kisses Cuddles!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kisses Cuddles!
Kisses Cuddles wins by unanimous decision!
Kisses Cuddles gave a mention to HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Z1: Sosa vs. Tyrell
Date: Aug 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Stanton tried to score with a low kick but Hooker checks it.
Hooker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hooker blocks a head kick by Stanton.
Hooker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Stanton misses.
Hooker tries to counter with a clinch but Stanton shakes him off and moves away.
Stanton throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hooker to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hooker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hooker blocking some punches.
Hooker struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanton controls his hands.
Stanton has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Hooker.
Hooker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooker lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Hooker.
Stanton misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Stanton.
Hooker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Stanton.
Hooker is leaning against Stanton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanton tries to work over Hooker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanton.
Stanton working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanton.
Hooker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanton throws a head punch that misses.
Hooker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Stanton.
Stanton looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Stanton would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Stanton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooker. #T2#
Stanton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Stanton.
Hooker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stanton has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker.
A shot in the inside from Hooker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanton.
Stanton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hooker as Stanton tries to tie him up.
Hooker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hooker.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Stanton.
Stanton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanton working aggressively here.
#T3#
Stanton has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker.
Stanton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Stanton.
Hooker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooker has a couple of punches blocked by Stanton.
Stanton can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
Hooker scores with a hook to the body.
Hooker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooker.
Stanton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooker controls his hands.
Hooker misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hooker.
Hooker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanton lands with a right to the head.
Stanton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Hooker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Stanton blocks an uppercut.
Hooker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooker controls his hands.
Hooker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanton throws a head punch that misses.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Stanton.
Stanton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanton lands an uppercut.
Stanton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooker controls his hands.
Stanton lands a left hand.
Stanton blocks an uppercut.
Hooker taking a breather.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Hooker lands with a right to the head.
Hooker blocks an uppercut.
Stanton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T5#
Stanton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
Stanton has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker.
Stanton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stanton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stanton works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanton misses with some punches.
Stanton stalling.
Hooker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanton tries a body shot but Hooker blocks it.
Hooker misses with a punch to the body.
Hooker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stanton.
Hooker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hooker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hooker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T6#
Stanton looking to stall.
Hooker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanton.
Stanton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stanton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooker.
Hooker lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanton tries a body shot but Hooker blocks it.
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!
Hooker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stanton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanton tries to work over Hooker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Hooker as the two fighters clinch.
Stanton throws a head punch that misses.
Stanton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanton prevents a body shot from Hooker.
A right hand to the body from Stanton.
Stanton scores with a nice hook to the head.#T7#
Stanton wants to stall.
Stanton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanton.
Stanton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanton.
Stanton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanton misses with the head strike.
Stanton misses with a body punch.
Stanton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooker tries to throw a body punch but Stanton avoids it by throwing Hooker back against the ropes.
Stanton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Hooker misses with a body punch.
Stanton scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Hooker.
Stanton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T8#
Stanton working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Stanton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker throws a head punch that misses.
Hooker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Hooker lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stanton fails to land.
Stanton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooker lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanton backwards.
Stanton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hooker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooker blocking some punches.
Stanton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T9#
Stanton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Stanton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Stanton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanton gets through Hooker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stanton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooker controls his hands.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Stanton.
Stanton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanton blocks an uppercut.
Stanton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanton lands a shot to the body.
Hooker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooker lands a shoulder strike.
Stanton lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooker struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanton controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Stanton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Stanton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stanton.
Stanton is looking to chop away at Hooker's legs.
Hooker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooker is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanton misses the target.
Hooker throws a hook but Stanton blocks it.
Stanton just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
That kick from Stanton tenderised Hooker's leg. Hooker is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooker finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanton's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooker.
Hooker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Stanton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanton misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Stanton misses.
Stanton misses with a low kick.
Stanton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hooker slips a straight right by Stanton.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Stanton.
Hooker digs a good body shot into Stanton's ribs.
Stanton scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Stanton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hooker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stanton.
Stanton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hooker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Hooker.
Stanton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hooker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stanton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanton misses with a straight left.
Hooker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooker, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Stanton looks to throw the jab but Hooker is out of range.
Hooker wants to counter the offense by Stanton and move into the clinch position.
Hooker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanton's hands.
Stanton misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Hooker.
Raemond Hooker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Stanton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hooker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooker wants to counter with a clinch but Stanton pushes him away.
Stanton connects with a right hand. Hooker shakes it off.#KD#
Stanton cracks Hooker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hooker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stanton finish him?
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanton.
Stanton misses with a leg kick
enabling Hooker to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Stanton.
Hooker wants to counter the offense by Stanton and move into the clinch position.
Hooker cracks Stanton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hooker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanton.
Stanton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hooker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanton throws out the jab.
Stanton misses the jab.#T5#
Stanton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stanton walks into a stiff left hand from Hooker.
Stanton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanton throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooker moves away from the strike by Stanton.
Hooker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stanton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stanton drops his hands momentarily and Hooker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hooker.
Stanton throws a big shot that misses.#T6#
Stanton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hooker is out of range.
Stanton throws a leg kick that misses.
Stanton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hooker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Hooker as he checks the leg kick.
Hooker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hooker checks a low kick from Stanton.
Hooker scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Hooker finds it's target.
Hooker clobbers Stanton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanton throws a hook but Hooker blocks it.
Hooker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raemond Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Hooker with a hook.#ROC2#Stanton is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nick Stanton has been cut.
Hooker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Stanton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanton misses the shot to the body.
Stanton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hooker checks it well.
Hooker misses with a body shot.
Stanton scores with a hook to the body. Hooker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stanton seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Hooker lands.
Hooker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T8#
Hooker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stanton scores with the left hand. Hooker knows he should have avoided that one.
Nick Stanton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanton misses with a body shot.
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!
Stanton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanton.
Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanton.
Hooker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hooker looks to land a left hand but Stanton moved out of range nicely.
Stanton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T9#
Hooker looks to clinch
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanton avoids the body shot from Hooker.
Nice shot by Stanton.
Stanton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanton connects with a leg kick.
Hooker tries to clinch but Stanton is having none of it.
Hooker misses with a wild body shot.
Hooker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 Nick Stanton.
Well Stanton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Nick Stanton!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Nick Stanton!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Nick Stanton!
Nick Stanton wins by unanimous decision! |
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