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Event:
Ascenssion 0222
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flores swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Flores looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Flores fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flores has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Flores dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#KD#
Nice combo by Anderson! Oh, that's hurt him - Flores falls to the canvas and Anderson follows him into side control. #ROC#
Flores is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Flores is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Anderson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Death Squad 365:Pablo v Turpin
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Dufva ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
Jab from Dufva.#CUT#
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
Flores changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dufva tries to avoid it but Flores manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dufva to the ground. Dufva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dufva tries to counter by clinching up but Flores breaks away and moves out of range.
Dufva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flores is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dufva.
Dufva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dufva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dufva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dufva throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
As Dufva backs off Flores throws a huge counter combo but Dufva manages to avoid it all.
Dufva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Flores scores with a takedown into Dufva's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dufva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flores is in close to Dufva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flores throws an elbow that misses. Dufva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flores's guard. Nice move by Dufva!#REVR##SUB2#
Flores is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dufva defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dufva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dufva sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Flores striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Dufva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flores takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dufva trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
Flores takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dufva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Dufva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dufva landing strikes. #T2#
Flores is looking to reverse the position.
Flores wants to control but Dufva postures up.
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.
Flores regains half guard.
Dufva wants to take a breather but Flores is having none of it.
Flores is looking to control Dufva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flores avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dufva seems to be working for a kimura but Flores defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flores punching from the bottom.
Dufva wants to take a breather but Flores is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dufva connects with a nice short shot to Flores's temple.
Flores is not content to let Dufva control the position.
Flores wants to improve his position but Dufva is controlling well.
#T3#
Flores is still trying to improve position.
Dufva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flores trying to control here.
Dufva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dufva tries to pass to full mount but Flores defends it.
Dufva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dufva performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Flores looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dufva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Dufva is landing with some decent strikes but Flores is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Flores is trying desperately to improve position.
Flores tries to lock up and control but Dufva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dufva prevents Flores from getting the reversal.
Flores gets back to half guard.#ES2#
Flores kicks Dufva off and gets back to his feet.
Dufva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores scores with a head kick.
Dufva fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Flores was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dufva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Dufva gets a double leg takedown into Flores's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Dufva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ric Flores's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Dufva there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dufva. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dufva takes a swing at Flores's ribcage but misses.
Dufva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decent striking displayed by Dufva there.#ROC#
Flores is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dufva! Flores is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Dufva!
Sven Dufva very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Death Squad 357:Quaid v Jack
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Channings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores.
Flores fails to land with a series of punches.
Flores scores with a decent looking hook.
Channings cracks Flores with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Channings scores with a shot to the body.
Channings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Channings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flores lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flores.
Channings jabs Flores right on the nose. Flores blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Channings as he connects with a hook.
Flores throws a big shot that misses.
Channings drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flores sprawls and moves away.
Channings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flores with a jab.
Flores dodges the punch combination from Channings.
Flores misses with a hook. Channings ducked under it nicely.
Channings lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Flores throws a shot from downtown. Channings moves away and avoids it.
Flores misses the jab.
Channings tries to counter with a takedown but Flores is quick to defend against it.
Channings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flores.
A head kick misses from Flores.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Channings was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Flores throws out a loose jab but Channings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Channings shoots in and gets a takedown into Flores's guard.
Flores 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.
Channings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flores is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Flores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Channings stopping the sweep attempt from Flores.
Channings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Channings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Flores working a defensive guard here.
Channings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Channings trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flores throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Channings escapes and throws Flores's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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!
Flores tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Channings is looking to take a break and control but Flores is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Channings cracks Flores with a big right hand but Flores just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Channings working the head with strikes.
Flores is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flores is looking to regain half guard here but Channings keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Channings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Flores tries to bench press Channings off him but Channings keeps the position.
Flores can't do much from the bottom here.
Flores is trying to improve his position.
Channings landing a few strikes.
Channings connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flores some visible discomfort.
Flores is trying to improve his position.
Flores is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Flores taking a bit of punishment here - Channings scoring with strikes.
Channings lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Channings landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Flores is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Channings cracks Flores with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Channings immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Flores is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Channings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayton Channings!
Clayton Channings really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Death Squad 352:Bane v Breaker
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Flores misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanma as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Flores scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanma. That snapped Flores's head back.
Flores moves away from the strike by Hanma.
It looked like Flores wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Flores.
Flores changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Hanma lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flores darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Flores 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
Flores cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flores ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flores ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
Flores slips under a jab from Hanma.
Flores feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma moves forwards but Flores connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Flores moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma throws the left hand but Flores avoids the punch easily.
Flores slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hanma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flores blocks a jab.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
enabling Flores to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma throws a hook but Flores avoids it easily.
Flores walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Flores was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Flores thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanma if he has to take too many more of those.
Flores moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flores moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Flores has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
It looked like Flores was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Flores slips under a jab from Hanma.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Flores.
Flores swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Flores looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Flores throws a nice looking combination but Hanma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma. #TD#
Flores has Hanma pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Flores pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Hanma tumbling to the mat - Flores dives into Hanma's guard.
Flores throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma trying to keep a closed guard but Flores is proving a slippery customer.
Flores with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flores throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flores.
Flores working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flores is in close to Hanma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flores wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flores's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Flores is fighting to break Hanma's control of his arms but Hanma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Flores throwing strikes but missing.
Flores keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Flores lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hanma is standing up over Flores. Flores looks to escape but Hanma dives into side control.
Flores wants to control but Hanma postures up.
Flores tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanma trying to control the position but Flores is working away.
Flores is looking to reverse the position.
Hanma moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ric Flores will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Flores drops his hands momentarily and Hanma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Flores.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Flores scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flores misses with a wild combination.
Flores swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Nice shot lands for Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Flores manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Flores slips under a jab.
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target. #T1#
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Flores moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma throws a jab when Flores was well out of range.
It looked like Flores wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma tests Flores's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flores. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Flores lands with an overhand left.
Flores bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Flores counters with a low kick, right behind Hanma 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Flores.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flores.#TD#
Flores gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma is trying to control Flores's posture but Flores avoids it.
Hanma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Flores scoring with punches and elbows.
Flores lands some shots froms side control.
Hanma is looking to regain half guard here but Flores keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Flores is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flores connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hanma some visible discomfort.
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Flores not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flores drops an elbow to the side of Hanma's head.
Flores wants to pass to mount but Hanma is defending the position.
Flores winds up and cracks Hanma with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Hanma is rocked!
Flores is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hanma is hurt! He's hurt bad - Flores fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hanma from any more punishment! Congratulations to Flores! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Flores!
After the big win, Ric Flores made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors M.O. Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Death Squad 348:Alex v Lester
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Down shoots in and gets a takedown into Flores's guard.
Flores wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Down avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Down in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down 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.
Down landing with the ground and pound.
Down has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Down got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flores has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Down has managed to get both his arms back between Flores's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flores looking for a sweep. Not yet Flores, not yet.
Down trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
Flores is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Flores seems to be working for a kimura but Down defends the submission attempt.
Flores sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Down defending well though.
Flores wants to control but Down is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Flores is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Down keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Down trying to hold on to Flores's head to control him but Flores postures up.
Down is trying to get back to full guard.
Flores wants to pass the guard but Down is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Down keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
Down controlling the position for now.
Down is not content to let Flores control the position.
Flores sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Down defending well though.
Down is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flores's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flores's back!
Flores is in bad spot here.
Flores looking very determined here, making life difficult for Down.
Flores is really stuck here.
#T3#
Flores trying to control but not successfully.
Down is trying to control but Flores is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Flores has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flores is working to get back to half guard.
Flores regains half guard.
Down is trying to control. Flores wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB2#
Flores looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flores moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flores wants to stand but Down is controlling the position.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Down.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Down manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Flores has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Flores is fighting to break Down's control of his arms but Down is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores postures up in Down's guard and throws a big left but Down blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ric Flores will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Down throws a poor cross that misses
and Flores counters with a nice leg kick.
Flores uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Down.
Down misses with a double jab
and Flores counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Down throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Down throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores.
Flores flicks out a counter leg kick but Down steps away.
Down fails in his attempt to clinch.
Down thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flores looks to land a right hand but Down moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flores throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
A big right from Down misses.
Down with a poor takedown
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Down tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Down.
A slow jab from Down misses its intended target.
Flores looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Down misses with a straight right.
Flores slips under a jab.
Down tries to clinch but Flores is having none of it.
A cross from Flores lands.
Down cracks Flores with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flores scores with a hook.
Down takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Flores.
Down looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.
Down misses with an uppercut. Flores saw that one coming.
Flores looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Down or perhaps it was just good defense by Flores, which made it look bad.
Down throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
Flores throws a shot from downtown. Down moves away and avoids it.
Down swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Down wants to clinch up but Flores keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Flores decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Flores is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Down is controlling Flores's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Flores thows a huge punch but Down dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Flores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Down is staying active underneath Flores, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flores is nestled in close to Down, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flores not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flores looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Down with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Down is looking for a sweep. Flores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flores not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Flores is looking for a kimura but Down is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flores to get the leverage.
Down avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flores. #SUB2#
Down is defending against the submission attempts here by Flores.
Down is not content to let Flores control the position.#T4#
Down is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Down is working hard here to advance position.
Flores thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Down's head.
Flores working Down over with strikes.
Flores is thwarting Down's attempts to control the position.
Flores lands with a punch from half guard.
Down has his hands clasped together around Flores's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Flores there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Down takes one on the button.
Down wants to clinch.
Flores fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flores.
Down needs to keep his hands up - Flores had a free shot at his head there.
Down lands a glancing blow to the side of Flores's head.#T1#
Down tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flores is able to avoid easily.
Flores looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Down shoots for a double leg takedown but Flores sprawls well. He's pushed Down's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Down drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Flores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Down stopping the sweep attempt from Flores.
Flores is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Down got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flores has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Down has managed to get both his arms back between Flores's legs - danger averted.
Down looking to sit in guard and control but Flores gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Down striking off his back but it's not causing Flores any problems. #T2#
Down pulls Flores in to control the position.
Flores is looking to work some ground and pound but Down has wrist control.
Flores throws a big right hand that misses.
Flores with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flores wants to pass the guard but Down is keeping the position.
Flores stands up over Down, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flores not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flores in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flores has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flores throws a strike but Down rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Flores looking for a guillotine here but Down defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Flores is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Down is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Flores looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flores is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Flores misses with a head shot. Down uses the momentum to regain guard.
Flores chips away with some ground and pound.
Flores landing with the ground and pound.
Down preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ric Flores is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Down is trying to keep Flores in close.
Flores throws a big right hand that misses.
Down looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kendrik Down has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flores working some strikes from top position.
Flores lands a couple of elbows.
Flores throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flores accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flores.
Down being controlled here, momentarily.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ric Flores comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flores has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flores!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ric Flores waved his t-shirt featuring M.O. Fight Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
Kendrik Down spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't Worry about it!!!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 342:Cell v Jia
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Flores connects with a right hand. McCormick shakes it off.
Flores takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flores shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCormick defends it nicely.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCormick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Flores lands a right hook to the body.
Flores takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores lands with a right hand.
McCormick walks into a straight right hand from Flores.
Flores swings for the body but McCormick moves out of range.
McCormick scores with a jab.#T1#
McCormick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flores.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flores takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCormick misses with an uppercut
and Flores counters with a nice uppercut.
Flores has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCormick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCormick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
McCormick tries to move into range but Flores moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flores staying out of range there.
Flores fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCormick just manages to avoid it.
McCormick throws a shot from downtown. Flores moves away and avoids it.
McCormick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Flores scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flores working away.
Flores is working McCormick over with some ground and pound from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where McCormick is right now.
Flores tries to score with some ground and pound. McCormick controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCormick defending against the ground and pound.
Flores working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flores postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Flores crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on McCormick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flores is trying to ground and pound but McCormick uses the momentary lack of control by Flores to regain half guard.
Flores working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Flores sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCormick defending well though.
Flores thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flores working over McCormick with some ground and pound. McCormick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
McCormick is rocked!
Flores throwing shots but McCormick is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Flores is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCormick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flores is trying to control the action in half guard but McCormick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flores throwing shots but McCormick is blocking nicely.
McCormick taking some punishment here, with Flores in his half guard.
McCormick taking some punishment here, with Flores in his half guard.
McCormick is still in real trouble! Can Flores finish him?#T4##SUB#
Flores looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCormick seems to have recovered his senses.
Flores not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCormick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flores trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores throws a strike but McCormick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCormick wants to pass the guard but Flores is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flores can't keep his opponent in guard - McCormick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCormick.#CUT2#
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
Flores takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flores rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCormick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flores connects with a crisp jab.
McCormick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Flores is rocked!
McCormick drops Flores with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Flores! McCormick dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny McCormick!
Kenny McCormick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Death Squad 334:Wang v Breaker
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Flores fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGee sprawls well initially but Flores persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Flores's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Flores not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flores.
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee is controlling Flores's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McGee tries to roll over but Flores keeps him under control.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Flores is very close to passing his half guard.
Flores trying to control from half guard but McGee is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flores is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flores.
McGee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Flores lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Flores.
Flores 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.
Flores postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flores postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.
Flores trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flores looking to sit in guard and control but McGee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Flores looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGee has picked Flores up and slammed him! Flores can't keep hold of the triangle and McGee manages to pass to side control!
Flores is looking for a sweep.
Flores gets back to half guard.
Flores wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Flores is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Flores makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flores.
Flores manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGee manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McGee trying to control the position here.
Flores is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flores accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Flores is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flores working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flores throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flores chips away with some ground and pound.
Flores works over McGee with some ground and pound from guard.
McGee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flores is in close to McGee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee lands a nice hook to Flores's body. Flores takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flores throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGee connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Flores looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flores is working away from the top position though.
Flores thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Flores.
Nice strikes from Flores there.
Flores trying to mount his opponent but McGee defends it. #T1#
Flores wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flores looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flores working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flores thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGee.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flores.
Flores in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Flores scoring with some ground and pound.
Flores throws a big right hand that misses.
Flores stands up over McGee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flores is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Flores postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flores, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Flores looking for a guillotine here but McGee defends easily.
#SUB#
Flores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Flores looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGee has picked Flores up and slammed him! Flores can't keep hold of the triangle and McGee manages to pass to side control!
Flores is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Flores's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flores gets back to half guard.
Flores is looking to escape.
Flores wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
#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.
Flores has a hand on McGee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McGee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Flores tries to hold on but McGee pushes him away.
Flores manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores is looking to control McGee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flores avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that second round.
That's time! Flores's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Flores misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and McGee counters by clinching up.
Flores jumps guard but McGee stands there with Flores around his waist. Flores gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGee lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
Flores fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flores avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Flores lands an elbow inside that McGee shrugs off.
Flores jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGee walks away with a smile on his face. Flores gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flores scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee tries a knee to the head but Flores blocks it.
Flores avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Flores working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Flores is trying to pull guard but McGee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flores lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flores lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flores lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flores lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flores swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Flores in his tracks for a moment. #TD#
Flores jumps guard.
McGee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flores's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee is taking a breather. Flores says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Flores manages to get to full guard.
McGee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
McGee is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flores has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McGee is looking to defend but Flores has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McGee! Flores pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McGee taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ric Flores!
Ric Flores really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that M.O. Fight Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Death Squad 319:Roman v Pablo
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Flores moves away and avoids it.
Flores feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Singh lands with a nice combination. Flores backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
Flores bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flores has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flores scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Flores has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mist Of Pandaria in the buildup to the fight.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh is looking to land body kicks.
Flores lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh. #T1#
Singh avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flores fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Singh is out of range.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores throws a low kick but it's checked well by Singh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flores avoids a kick to the body.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flores checks a leg kick.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores throws a front kick aimed at Singh's knee but Singh avoids it well.
Singh throws a wild body kick that Flores sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
A big right from Singh misses.
Flores throws a head kick that misses.
Flores looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Flores persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores moves away from the strike by Singh.
Nice defenses there by Flores.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Singh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Flores throws a shot to the body.
Flores dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Singh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flores throws a low kick but it's checked well by Singh.
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Singh thumps Flores with a low kick.
Flores checks a leg kick.
Flores misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Singh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flores counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Flores throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Flores misses.
Flores avoids the head kick by Singh.
Singh scores with a hook to the body. Flores takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh slips under a jab.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Singh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Flores misses the target.
Flores dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Singh with a jab.
Singh defending well as Flores loads up on a big left hand.
Flores keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
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 ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Singh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flores is out of range and Singh settles back down.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Flores swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Flores's front leg but catches the back leg as Flores tries to avoid it.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Flores closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
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.
Flores wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Flores working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Singh is pulling down on Flores's head to control his posture.
Flores postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
Flores tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Flores drops back looking for a leg! Singh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singh manages to kick Flores off! Flores jumps back into Singh's guard.
Singh wants to stand up but Flores is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Flores trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flores lands a front kick.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh lands with a cross.
Flores gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Flores tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Singh is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Flores buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Flores!! Flores is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Singh throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshnoor Singh!
Arshnoor Singh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Death Squad 315:Cropp v Pablo
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Bonney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flores tries for a takedown but Bonney circles away easily
and Bonney counters with a straight right hand.
Bonney misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Flores drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bonney throws Flores to one side and escapes!
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Flores looks to move away, Bonney throws a big counter combo but Flores just gets out of the way.
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!
Flores dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonney. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Flores.
Ric Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bonney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flores connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flores tries to clinch up but Bonney circles away and keeps his distance.
Flores throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flores in his tracks.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Flores fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonney is looking to clinch.
Flores throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Bonney cracks Flores on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Flores falls backwards against the cage. Bonney follows up with more strikes that drop Flores to his knees. Bonney keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Flores! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Henry Bonney!
William Henry Bonney took some time post fight to say the following; 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 310:Sami v Boro
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Flores bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uk missing with a left hand there. Flores was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flores avoids the body shot from Uk.
Uk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flores momentarily.
Uk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flores.
Uk throws a hook but Flores blocks it.
Flores slips under a jab from Uk.
Uk lands a jab to the nose.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uk throws a lazy right hand but Flores sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Flores misses the target.
Flores with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uk to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Flores is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Oh Flores is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flores finds it's way round the side to connect with Uk's head.
Flores walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Flores limp body while Uk jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dong Uk!
A victorious Dong Uk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Death Squad 302:Paul v Page
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Flores looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Vesala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Vesala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Vesala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vesala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Flores wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Flores turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Flores tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Flores working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flores wants to control but Vesala is keeping him busy. #T1#
Flores working away.
Vesala sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flores connects with a nice short shot to Vesala's temple. #SUB#
Vesala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vesala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Vesala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flores passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vesala!
Flores looking to control but Vesala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vesala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Flores wants to control the pace but Vesala is squirming around nicely.
Vesala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vesala wants to hold on but Flores pushes him away.
Flores is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flores breaks from Vesala's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Flores looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vesala is working to get back to half guard.
Flores landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores lands with some strikes.
Flores content just to control the position here.
Flores lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vesala tries to lock up and control but Flores gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Vesala is working to get back to half guard.
Flores lands a big elbow.
Vesala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Vesala really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flores looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vesala tries to reverse the position but Flores maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vesala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Flores landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Vesala is rocked!
Vesala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oh Vesala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flores wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vesala keeps working. #SUB2#
Flores wants to work for an arm triangle but Vesala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Flores is working for a submission of some sort.
Vesala seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Ground and pound from Flores.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Vesala looking for submissions off his back.
Flores moves into full mount! Vesala won't be happy about that!
Vesala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flores postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vesala looks a forlorn figure.
Vesala can't escape the position.
Flores lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vesala is squirming around, avoiding Flores's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Flores stuns Vesala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Flores - just one landing.
Vesala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flores misses with a hook.
Flores has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flores shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Vesala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Flores feints a jab promting Vesala to slip. Flores then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vesala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Flores scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vesala in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
It looked like Vesala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flores is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flores throws a head kick but Vesala moves out of range.
Vesala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vesala throws out the jab.
Flores steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vesala.
Vesala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flores lands a jab to the head.
Flores throws a leg kick but Vesala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flores misses with a leg kick.
Vesala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flores.
Flores fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vesala throws a shot to the body.
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
Vesala is looking to counter the offense by Flores and move into the clinch.
Flores misses with a combination
and Vesala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flores wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Flores lands a nice shot that snaps Vesala's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala lands a jab to Flores's midsection.
Flores swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Vesala misses the target.
Nice body punch from Vesala.
Vesala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores.
Vesala is looking to wear down Flores with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Flores misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick by Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores looks to land a right hand but Vesala moved out of range.
Vesala is looking to counter punch.
Flores tries a low kick but Vesala avoids it.
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vesala.
Vesala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Flores misses.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Vesala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
Vesala just misses with a punch to the body.
Flores has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vesala just misses with a punch to the body.
Flores is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vesala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ric Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vesala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flores throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vesala counters with a nice body shot.
Flores is looking to clinch but Vesala is avoiding it.
Vesala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Vesala shoots for a takedown but Flores saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Flores throws a leg kick that misses.
Flores waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vesala.
It looked like Vesala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Vesala tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vesala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores thuds his right hand into Vesala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vesala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vesala swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Vesala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
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#
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vesala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vesala.
Flores moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Flores is rocked!
Vesala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Flores throws out a leg kick but Vesala moves out of range and Flores only half commits.
Flores lands a high kick!
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Vesala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flores misses the jab.
Vesala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flores's hands.
Flores is still on wobbly legs! Can Vesala finish him?
Flores lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Flores.
Flores seems to have recovered his senses.
Vesala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
A jab from Flores misses. #T1#
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Vesala stuns Flores with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flores lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a left to the body.
Flores tries to land a leg kick but Vesala saw it coming and moves away.
Vesala scores with a jab. Flores acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vesala scores with a body shot.
Flores throws a jab but it's blocked by Vesala. #CL2#
Vesala tries to keep at a distance but Flores has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flores is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vesala digs a right hand underneath Flores's ribcage. Flores let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores wants to take the fight to the mat but Vesala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Flores wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flores is trying to break free.
Flores drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timo Vesala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Flores.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Flores.
Flores blocking some punches.
Vesala tries to stall but Flores uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Timo Vesala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesala lands a left hand.
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!
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flores blocks an uppercut.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Flores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Vesala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Vesala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flores stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vesala swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Flores misses with a head kick.
Vesala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vesala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vesala was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesala moves away.
Vesala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flores is looking to clinch but Vesala is avoiding it.
Vesala misses with an uppercut.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flores misses with a looping right.#T4#
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vesala gets slowly back to his feet.
Ric Flores is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vesala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flores staying out of range there.
Vesala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Vesala clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Flores breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flores lands a front kick.
Ric Flores seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flores lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vesala's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Flores misses with the combination.
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 Timo Vesala.
I think Flores 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flores!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ric Flores thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Death Squad 296:Danny v Dennis
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Minor blocks a jab.
Minor tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
Flores lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flores swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Minor sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Flores has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flores's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Minor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flores has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minor has managed to get both his arms back between Flores's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Flores escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Minor wants to control from the top but Flores keeps moving.
Minor passes into half guard.
Flores regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flores seems keen to control Minor's posture.
Flores lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Flores slips nicely into half guard.
Minor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flores trying to advance position but Minor counters by regaining guard.
Minor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Minor keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flores perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minor trying to control but Flores postures up.
Minor is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Minor won't allow Flores to pass to mount.
Minor wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
Minor wants to control but Flores is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Minor looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Flores in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Minor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Flores!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ric Flores!
Ric Flores very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flores misses the jab.
Flores throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Flores lying in Gracie's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gracie decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Flores taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.
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Event:
Death Squad 287:Fahad v Cho
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
John throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
Flores avoids the head kick by John.
Flores slips a straight right by John.
Flores throws a series of punches but John avoids them all with ease.
John leaves Flores with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flores.
John staying out of range there.
John needs to keep his hands up - Flores had a free shot at his head there.
Flores connects with a single shot there.
Flores connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Flores gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
John breaks the clinch.
John shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flores thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flores scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Flores gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Flores breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Flores doesn't succeed with the takedown
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Flores decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Flores is trying to work for a kimura but John is defending well.
Flores looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
John wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
Flores 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.
John on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flores slips a nice elbow through John's hands, connecting with John's forehead.
Flores working over John with some ground and pound. John looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flores trying to control from half guard but John is working away. #SUB#
Flores is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Flores seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. John is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ric Flores!
After the big win, Ric Flores made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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