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Event:
BKF-ICON Barrage
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Safforn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Safforn does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Safforn closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
Safforn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morgan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Safforn.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Safforn.
#CUT#
It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Safforn wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Safforn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Safforn is just out of range.
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Safforn's calf.
Safforn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morgan throws a sloppy body shot
and Safforn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morgan's knee momentarily.#T1#
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Safforn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Safforn. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Safforn throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Safforn.
Safforn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Safforn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Safforn misses with a straight right.
Safforn misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Safforn loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Safforn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Safforn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Safforn throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily. #T2#
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Safforn moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Safforn jabs at Morgan's body.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Safforn.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Safforn misses with a low kick.
Safforn swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan throws a body punch but Safforn moves out of range.
Safforn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Safforn scores with a head kick.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Safforn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan lands a two punch combo.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Safforn counters with a two punch combo.
Safforn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Safforn takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Safforn lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Safforn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Safforn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Safforn misses
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Safforn in his tracks.
Safforn dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.#TD#
Safforn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morgan is trying to stand back up but Safforn is controlling him
Safforn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Safforn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan controlling the position for now.
Safforn throws a strike but Morgan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Safforn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Safforn chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Morgan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Safforn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Safforn down.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Safforn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morgan wants to slow Safforn down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Safforn's defenses.
A low kick from Safforn is predictable there
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Safforn backing up. Safforn nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Safforn misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Safforn manages to avoid it.
Safforn cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Safforn throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Morgan. #T1#
Safforn misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Morgan coming out on top.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Safforn lands a nice looking body shot.
Safforn throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Safforn thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Safforn misses with a low kick.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Safforn. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Safforn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Safforn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan tries a low kick but Safforn avoids it.#T2#
Safforn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Safforn.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Safforn.
Morgan throws a nice 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!
Safforn thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Safforn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Safforn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Safforn counters with a solid body kick.
Safforn throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Safforn throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Safforn only half commits. #T3#
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Safforn moved out of range nicely.
Safforn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Safforn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Safforn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Safforn moves away.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Abraham Safforn's cut is getting worse.
Safforn misses with a leg kick.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Safforn throws a leg kick but Morgan checks it.
Safforn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dexter Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Safforn scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Dexter Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Safforn's body.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Safforn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Safforn.
Safforn throws a sloppy body shot
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Safforn.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Safforn.
Morgan clobbers Safforn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Safforn throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morgan enables Safforn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morgan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Morgan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Safforn thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Safforn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Safforn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morgan back to the cage. Safforn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Safforn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Safforn feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down. #TD#
Safforn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.#ES2#
Morgan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Safforn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Safforn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Safforn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morgan misses with a hook. Safforn ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Safforn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Safforn avoids nicely.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Safforn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan throws a hook but Safforn blocks it.
Safforn misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Safforn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Safforn backpedaling.
Morgan takes a swing at Safforn's ribcage but misses.
Safforn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Safforn persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Safforn lands a lovely overhand right.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Safforn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Safforn thinking.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Safforn.
Safforn blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Safforn misses with a body shot
and Morgan counters with a head kick. That will keep Safforn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Safforn connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Safforn manages to avoid it.
Safforn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Safforn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Safforn slips under a jab from Morgan.
Safforn tried to counter with a leg kick but Morgan avoided it.
Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Safforn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
Abraham Safforn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Safforn shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Safforn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan tries to bum rush Safforn with a series of wild strikes but Safforn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Safforn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Safforn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Morgan staying out of range there.
Safforn throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Safforn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Safforn fails to land the takedown.
Safforn looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan checks a low kick from Safforn.
Morgan lands with a right hand.
Safforn misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Morgan.
Morgan cracks the inside of Safforn's front leg.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Abraham Safforn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Morgan clobbers Safforn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Morgan lands a left and a right that send Safforn crashing to the mat, dazed. Morgan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Safforn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Dexter Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Safforn's front leg but catches the back leg as Safforn tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Safforn misses the target.
Safforn misses with a body kick.
Morgan jabs Safforn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Safforn's defenses.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Safforn backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
Jeez, Abraham Safforn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Safforn's head back.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Safforn throws a low kick but Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Safforn with a body shot.
A left and a right from Morgan both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.
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Event:
BKF THE UPRISING
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Clasie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Safforn throws a head kick that misses.
Clasie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Clasie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Safforn.
Clasie throws a right hand that Safforn ducks under and follows up with a left that Safforn also avoids with ease.
Clasie throws a nice looking combination but Safforn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clasie blocks the body kick.
Clasie is looking for a counter combo.
Clasie throws a series of punches but Safforn avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Clasie tries to keep at a distance but Safforn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Safforn looking to throw knees to the head but Clasie is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Clasie manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clasie misses with a body shot.
Safforn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Safforn throws a leg kick but Clasie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Safforn slips a jab and a cross from Clasie.
Safforn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Clasie blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Safforn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Safforn.
Clasie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Safforn looks to land a body kick but Clasie moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Safforn!
A head kick misses from Clasie.
Safforn unleashes a big counter combination but Clasie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Safforn digs a good body shot into Clasie's ribs.
Clasie is breathing heavily.
Safforn throws a sloppy head kick and Clasie moves out of range easily.
Safforn throws a right hand that Clasie ducks under and follows up with a left that Clasie also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Safforn. Clasie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clasie avoids a kick to the body.
Safforn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Safforn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Safforn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safforn ducks under a wild hook from Clasie.
Safforn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clasie throws out a loose jab but Safforn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Safforn misses with a head kick.
Safforn is looking to slow Clasie down with leg kicks.
Safforn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clasie sprawls well. Clasie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Safforn gets slowly back to his feet.
Safforn avoids the head kick by Clasie.
Clasie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clasie moves out of range as Safforn strikes.
Clasie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Safforn fails to land with a series of punches.
Safforn shoots for a double leg takedown but Clasie sprawls well. He's pushed Safforn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Safforn throws a hook but Clasie avoids it easily.
Clasie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Safforn.
Clasie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marcel Clasie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Safforn.#T3#
A combination from Safforn does no damage.
Clasie appears to be looking for a big counter.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Clasie's leg. Clasie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clasie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clasie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Safforn.
Safforn jabs Clasie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marcel Clasie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Safforn misses with a right hand
and Clasie counters with a left and a right that stings Safforn.
Safforn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clasie throws a big counter combination but Safforn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clasie lands with a nice body punch.
Clasie misses with a body shot.
Safforn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clasie lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clasie throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Clasie misses. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Safforn.
Safforn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Safforn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clasie throws a series of punches but Safforn avoids them all with ease.
Clasie misses with a series of wild punches.
Clasie is looking to wear down Safforn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Safforn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Safforn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Safforn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clasie misses with a two punch combination.
Safforn flicks out a counter leg kick but Clasie steps away.
Clasie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Safforn finds it's way round the side to connect with Clasie's head.
Safforn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clasie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Safforn darts in and clinches Clasie up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Safforn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Safforn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clasie if he has to take too many more of those.
Safforn scores with a jab. Clasie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Safforn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clasie is trying to break the clinch but Safforn has him pressed against the cage.
Clasie is looking to break free of the clinch but Safforn has double underhooks. #BC#
Clasie manages to break the clinch.
Safforn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Safforn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clasie slips a straight right by Safforn.
Clasie keeps the fight on the outside.
Clasie throws a right and a left that Safforn avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Safforn! But no joy.
Safforn lands a right hook to the body.
Safforn misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Safforn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Safforn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Safforn lands with a nice body punch.
Safforn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Safforn moves into the clinch.
Safforn misses with a punch to the body.
Clasie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Safforn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Safforn gets through Clasie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clasie wants to get back to striking at distance but Safforn won't allow it.
Clasie is trying to break free.
Clasie is trying to break the clinch but Safforn is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Safforn.
Safforn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Safforn lands a left hand.
Safforn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Safforn lands with a left to the head.
Safforn prevents Clasie from breaking the clinch.
Clasie is trying to break the clinch but Safforn is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Clasie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Safforn.
A left hand lands to the body for Safforn.
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!
Safforn missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Safforn obliges.
Clasie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clasie can't break the clinch.
Safforn lands an uppercut.
Safforn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Safforn lands a good knee to the midsection. Clasie won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Safforn tries to land a knee to the head but Clasie blocks with his arms.
Safforn tries to land knees in the clinch but Clasie avoids the damage to the body.
Safforn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clasie.
Safforn is working for takedown but Clasie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clasie is trying to force a seperation but Safforn has the dominant position.
Safforn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Safforn on the inside.
Safforn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clasie blocks it with crossed arms.
Safforn tries a knee to the head but Clasie blocks it.
Safforn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Safforn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clasie backwards. #BC#
Clasie manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Clasie slips a straight right by Safforn.#CL2#
Safforn moves into range and clinches up with Clasie.
Safforn has Clasie pressed against the cage, preventing Clasie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Safforn stalling.
Clasie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Clasie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Safforn doesn't manage to clinch there - Clasie circles away.
Clasie throws a big counter combination but Safforn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clasie scores with a one two! Safforn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Safforn gets a clinch.
Safforn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clasie backwards.
Clasie managing to block the knees to the body from Safforn.
Clasie has had enough of the clinch but Safforn keeps him there for the moment.
Safforn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clasies head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Safforn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Clasie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Safforn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Safforn misses with an uppercut. Clasie saw that one coming.
Safforn scores with a hook to the body. Clasie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clasie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clasie avoids the body shot from Safforn.
Clasie throws a big counter combination but Safforn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Safforn throws out a powerful jab.
Safforn misses with a body shot.
Clasie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Safforn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Safforn.
Clasie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Safforn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clasie dodges the punch combination from Safforn.
#T1#
Safforn slips a jab and a cross from Clasie.
Clasie backing away here, and Safforn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clasie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Safforn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Safforn drops an elbow to the side of Clasie's head. #ROC2#
Clasie is rocked!
Clasie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh Clasie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Safforn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Safforn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clasie seems to have got his legs back now.
Safforn misses with a wild body shot.
Marcel Clasie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clasie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Safforn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
That kick from Safforn tenderised Clasie's leg. Clasie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clasie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clasie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Safforn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Safforn wants to clinch up but Clasie keeps it at a distance.
Safforn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clasie on the side of the head.
Abraham Safforn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Safforn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clasie looks to land a combination but Safforn avoids it well.
Safforn is looking for the big counter here.
Safforn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Safforn misses with a head kick.
Clasie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcel Clasie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Safforn lands with a straight right. Clasie didn't see that one coming.
Clasie swinging wildly here.
Abraham Safforn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Safforn!
Clasie misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Clasie misses.
Safforn throws out a counter right but Clasie avoids it with no problem.
Clasie misses with a body kick.
Safforn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Safforn there.
Clasie throws a sloppy head kick
and Safforn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clasie thinking.
Clasie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Safforn.
Safforn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Safforn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clasie.
Clasie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Safforn misses with a leg kick.
Safforn slips a jab and a cross from Clasie.
#T4#
A punch combination from Clasie misses.
Clasie slips a jab from Safforn.
Safforn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clasie has time to react.
Clasie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Safforn.
Safforn takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Clasie blocks the leg kick.
Safforn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Safforn looks to land a combination but Clasie avoids it well.
As Safforn looks to move away, Clasie throws a big counter combo but Safforn just gets out of the way.
Safforn lands with a hook. Clasie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Safforn with a nice cross.
Marcel Clasie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clasie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Safforn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Safforn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Clasie kicks off Safforn and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Clasie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Safforn 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Abraham Safforn!
Abraham Safforn wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Abraham Safforn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Safforn has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers feints a jab promting Safforn to slip. Rogers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Safforn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Safforn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Safforn slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
And Safforn responds with a good body kick, but Rogers manages to step out the way in time.
Safforn stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Safforn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Safforn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Safforn.
Safforn looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Safforn is just out of range.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Safforn tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Safforn to the ground. Safforn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Safforn throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Safforn's waist but Safforn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Safforn! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Safforn gets a clinch.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Safforn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Safforn lands with a right to the head.
Rogers has Safforn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Safforn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Safforn working Rogers over with knees to the body.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Safforn lands a nice knee to the body.
Safforn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Safforn.
#TD2#
Safforn wants the takedown. Rogers is fighting it off but Safforn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rogers's guard against the cage.
Safforn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Safforn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Safforn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Safforn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Safforn chips away with some ground and pound.
Safforn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Safforn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Safforn, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Safforn wants to stand but Rogers is controlling the position.
Safforn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Safforn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Safforn wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Rogers pushing down on Safforn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers is trying to control. Safforn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Safforn kicks Rogers off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Safforn swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Safforn.
#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!#T4#
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick
and Safforn counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Rogers falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abraham Safforn!
A very excited looking Abraham Safforn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dermish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Safforn's waist but Safforn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dermish off to one side.
Safforn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Safforn forces Dermish back against the cage and clinches.
Safforn prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Safforn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Safforn lands a knee to the body.
Dermish is breathing heavily.
Safforn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Safforn lands a shoulder strike.
Safforn scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Safforn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Safforn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safforn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dermish manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Safforn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Safforn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU2#
Safforn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Safforn throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dermish colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Safforn as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dermish is left battered and dazed whilst Safforn and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Safforn!
A relieved looking Abraham Safforn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 266 Army Of Fiends
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko stalks Safforn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Safforn's face. Safforn staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Safforn swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Safforn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Safforn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Safforn.
Klitschko lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Safforn.
Klitschko walks into a stiff left hand from Safforn.
Safforn doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Klitschko swings for the body but Safforn moves out of range.
Safforn tries to clinch but Klitschko is having none of it. #CL2#
Safforn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safforn scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Safforn keeps control of Klitschko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Safforn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klitschko.
Klitschko stalling the fight.
Klitschko is looking to control Safforn's arms but Safforn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klitschko has his back to the cage.
Klitschko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Safforn misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
Klitschko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Klitschko breaks the clinch.
Klitschko throws a big shot that misses.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Safforn moved out of range nicely.
Safforn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Safforn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Safforn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klitschko.#T2#
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Safforn throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko jabs Safforn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Klitschko as he checks the leg kick.
Klitschko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Safforn throws a leg kick but Klitschko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klitschko is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Safforn looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
Klitschko lands with a cross.
Klitschko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Safforn is looking to clinch.
Klitschko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klitschko connects with a leg kick. Safforn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Safforn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Klitschko scores with a hook to the body. Safforn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Safforn looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
Safforn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Safforn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klitschko lands a nice looking body shot.
Safforn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Safforn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Safforn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klitschko is able to avoid easily.
Klitschko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Safforn manages to avoid it.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Safforn looks to land a body kick but Klitschko moved away.
Klitschko appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Klitschko tests Safforn's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Abraham Safforn's cut even more.
Safforn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klitschko is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Safforn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Safforn wants to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch position.
Safforn throws out a loose jab but Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Safforn throws a combination that misses
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko lands a glancing blow to the side of Safforn's head.
Safforn misses with an uppercut.
Safforn tries to land a front kick but Klitschko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Safforn avoids it well.
Safforn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Safforn wants to counter with a clinch but Klitschko pushes him away.
Safforn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klitschko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Safforn scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Safforn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Safforn misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Safforn goes for a double leg but Klitschko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Klitschko continues to drive forward.
Klitschko is looking for a counter combo.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klitschko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Safforn tries to clinch but Klitschko is having none of it.
Safforn wants to clinch.
Klitschko moves out of range of the leg kick from Safforn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko defending well as Safforn loads up on a big left hand.
Klitschko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Safforn.
It looked like Klitschko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Safforn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Klitschko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klitschko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Safforn can do to turn this around?
Safforn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
#TD2#
Klitschko tries to sprawl but Safforn drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Klitschko has one foot on Safforn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yegor Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Safforn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko thuds his shin into the meat of Safforn's side.
Safforn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klitschko.
Safforn catches Klitschko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klitschko throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Safforn on the side of the head.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
A jab from Klitschko does it's job there.#CUT#
The cut above Abraham Safforn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Klitschko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Safforn swinging wildly here.
Klitschko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Safforn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Safforn.
Safforn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Safforn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Safforn can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
#T3#
Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko tries to work over Safforn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Klitschko.
Klitschko stops a takedown attempt from Safforn.
Klitschko gets through Safforn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Safforn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with the combination.
Safforn feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Klitschko finds it's target.
Safforn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klitschko.#CUT#
Abraham Safforn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Safforn goes for a double leg but Klitschko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Klitschko continues to drive forward.
Yegor Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Safforn.
Safforn throws an off balance right hand
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Safforn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Safforn moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Safforn. Klitschko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Safforn avoids them all with ease.
Klitschko lands a right hook to the body.
Safforn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Safforn there as he acknowledges the shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abraham Safforn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yegor Klitschko!
A relieved looking Yegor Klitschko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 262 Golden Opportunity
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Safforn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammet, which made it look bad.
Hammet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Safforn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Hammet gets a double leg takedown into Safforn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammet tries to free his leg and advance position but Safforn is retaining full guard.
Safforn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Safforn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Safforn is trying to control the position but Hammet postures up.
Hammet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Safforn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hammet has gone for a leg lock! Safforn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammet's guard.#REVB#
Hammet wants to improve his position but instead Safforn has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Ground and pound from Safforn.
Hammet is looking to improve his position.
Hammet gets full guard.
Safforn trying to control but Hammet is working from the bottom.
Hammet being controlled here, momentarily.
Safforn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Safforn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Safforn scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Safforn postures up and lands a big shot to Hammet's brow.
Hammet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Safforn.
Safforn wants to control from the top but Hammet keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammet misses with a combination
and Safforn counters with a leg kick.
Hammet tries to bum rush Safforn with a series of wild strikes but Safforn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Safforn avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Safforn moves out of range easily.
Hammet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammet jabs Safforn right on the nose. Safforn blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Safforn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammet throws out the jab.
Safforn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hammet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Hammet.
Safforn dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon Hammet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Safforn.
Hammet throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hammet misses with a straight right.
Safforn throws out a counter right but Hammet avoids it with no problem.
Hammet misses with a series of wild punches.
Safforn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammet.
A lazy left from Hammet finds it's target.
Hammet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Safforn, right into the meat.
A big left from Hammet misses.
Safforn tries to clinch but Hammet moves out of range.
Gordon Hammet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammet misses with the combination.
Safforn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safforn moves away from the strike by Hammet.
A jab from Hammet finds it's way through Safforn's defenses.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Safforn.
Gordon Hammet is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safforn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet moves out of range.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Safforn moves out of range easily.
Safforn slips a straight right by Hammet.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Safforn can do to turn this around?
Hammet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Safforn as he avoids it easily.
Safforn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammet.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Hammet's leg. Hammet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Safforn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammet scores with a jab. Safforn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammet defending well as Safforn loads up on a big left hand.
Hammet blocks the body kick.
Safforn with a jab.
Hammet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Safforn slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammet, before circling back to the center of the mat.#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!
A jab from Hammet misses.
Hammet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Safforn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Safforn tries to land a front kick but Hammet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammet feinted with a counter takedown.
Hammet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Hammet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Safforn doesn't seem bothered though.
Safforn ducks under a wild hook from Hammet.
It looks like Hammet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Safforn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Safforn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammet defends well and Safforn ends up having to push Hammet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Safforn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammet misses with a looping right.
Hammet connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Hammet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Safforn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Hammet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammet 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.
Hammet throws a strike but Safforn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Safforn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Safforn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammet distracts Safforn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Safforn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammet with a nice head shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Hammet postures up.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Hammet pushes down on Safforn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Safforn wants to control but Hammet is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hammet is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon Hammet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammet with the ground and pound but Safforn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Safforn trying to control the position.
Safforn wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Safforn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
That has opened up Abraham Safforn's cut even more.
Hammet looks to throw the jab but Safforn is out of range.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Hammet drops his hands momentarily and Safforn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammet fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Safforn misses.
Hammet scores with a head kick.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Safforn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Safforn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammet.
Hammet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammet throws a head kick but Safforn moves out of range.
Safforn wants to counter with a clinch but Hammet pushes him away.
Hammet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Safforn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Safforn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammet.
Safforn wants to counter the offense by Hammet and move into the clinch position.
Hammet throws a lazy uppercut
and Safforn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safforn staying out of range there.
Safforn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Safforn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammet shoots in and drives through. Safforn sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Safforn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammet is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hammet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Safforn looking to throw knees to the head but Hammet is blocking nicely.
Hammet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Safforn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Safforn prevents it.
Hammet wants to take the fight to the mat but Safforn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Hammet has hold of one of Safforn's legs. Safforn is fighting the takedown attempt but Hammet gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Safforn striking off his back but it's not causing Hammet any problems. #SUB2#
Safforn looking for a guillotine here but Hammet defends easily.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Safforn wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Safforn is trying to keep Hammet in close.
#SUB2#
Safforn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammet defends well.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Safforn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammet.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Safforn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Safforn's head.
Hammet throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hammet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Safforn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Safforn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Safforn! #REVB##T3#
Safforn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammet keeps working.
Safforn working the ground and pound.
Safforn taking a break here but Hammet is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gordon Hammet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abraham Safforn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammet wants to sweep here but Safforn controlling him for the moment.
Safforn postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Safforn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Safforn.
I think Hammet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hammet!
Gordon Hammet looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Man! How good is it to come back in this cage again and again and show every time that you still have something left in the tank. Awesome, that's the word.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Safforn misses with a body shot.
Kelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Safforn counters with a leg kick.
Kelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Safforn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Safforn.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Safforn!
#CUT#
It looks like Jim Kelly has been cut.
Safforn looks to land a body kick but Kelly moved away.
Jab from Safforn.
Safforn tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Safforn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Safforn misses with an uppercut
and Safforn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Safforn moved out of range.#TD#
Kelly gets caught flat footed, as Safforn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Safforn throws an elbow that misses. Kelly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Safforn's guard. Nice move by Kelly!#REVB#
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Safforn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Safforn controlling the position.#SUB#
Safforn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Safforn 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.
Kelly tries to stand but Safforn is controlling from the bottom.
Safforn has his hands on Kelly's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Safforn looking for a sweep. Not yet Safforn, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Safforn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Safforn.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Safforn works the jab nicely.
Safforn throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Safforn tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range.
Safforn lands an overhand right.#CUT#
That has opened up Jim Kelly's cut even more.
Safforn lands a high kick!
Kelly throws a wild body kick that Safforn sees coming a mile off.
Safforn blocks a head kick by Kelly.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Kelly's leg. Kelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Safforn is defended easily by Kelly.
Safforn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Safforn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Safforn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safforn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Safforn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Safforn shoots in for a double leg but Kelly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kelly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Safforn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Safforn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Safforn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Safforn misses the shot to the body.
Kelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Safforn misses with a leg kick
and Kelly finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Safforn fails with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Safforn's ribs.
Kelly thumps Safforn with a low kick.
Safforn looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Abraham Safforn's cut is getting worse.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safforn tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range. #T1#
Kelly slips under a jab.#TD#
Safforn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Safforn lands a few punches from side control.
Kelly wants to control but Safforn postures up.
Kelly parries the strikes from Safforn easily there. Safforn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kelly to escape.
Safforn working the ground and pound but Kelly is defending the strikes.
Safforn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelly is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Safforn is trying to ground and pound but Kelly uses the momentary lack of control by Safforn to regain half guard.
Safforn throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely. #T2#
Kelly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Safforn.
Safforn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Safforn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Safforn trying to pass the guard but Kelly defending well.
Safforn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Safforn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kelly trying to hold on to Safforn's head to control him but Safforn postures up.
Safforn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Safforn circles away quickly and effectively.
Safforn misses with a takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a low kick, right behind Safforn 's knee. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Safforn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kelly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Safforn keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is not content to let Safforn control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kelly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Safforn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kelly!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Safforn. Safforn gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Safforn.
Safforn scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abraham Safforn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly throws a right hand that Safforn ducks under and follows up with a left that Safforn also avoids with ease.
Safforn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Safforn.
Kelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly with a nice cross.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Safforn's shoulder, as Safforn tries to avoid the shot.
Safforn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly. #T1#
Safforn looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Safforn darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Safforn into the cage.
Jim Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Safforn.
Safforn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Safforn thinking.
Safforn avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Safforn tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Safforn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
Abraham Safforn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abraham Safforn is winning the standup battle so far.
Safforn throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly scores with a spinning back kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelly.
Safforn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Kelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Safforn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Kelly lands a big head kick that sends Safforn tumbling to the mat! Kelly takes a step backwards and waves Safforn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Safforn is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Abraham Safforn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abraham Safforn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Kelly!
Jim Kelly bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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