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Event:
OFC 331: Black Christmas VI
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imbula moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imbula. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imbula can pounce on him.
Imbula throws the left hand but Flux avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Imbula with that takedown attempt.
Flux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Imbula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flux leaves Imbula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flux tries to work over Imbula's front leg with a kick but Imbula checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux slips under a jab from Imbula.
Flux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imbula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flux misses with a hook
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flux slips under a jab.#T1#
Imbula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flux misses with a head kick.
Imbula looks to score with a jab to the body but Flux is just out of range.
Flux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imbula sets himself, and Flux steps forward looking for the clinch! Imbula avoids it this time.
Imbula misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Flux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Flux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula tries to work over Flux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula scores with a hook to the body.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Imbula misses with some punches.
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Imbula.
Flux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Imbula breaks the clinch.
Imbula has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Flux connects with an inside leg kick.
Imbula scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imbula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flux misses with a wild combination.
Flux avoids the body shot from Imbula.
Flux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Imbula getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flux misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Imbula.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux throws a shot from downtown. Imbula moves away and avoids it.
Flux cracks Imbula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Imbula misses the shot to the body.
Flux throws out a counter right but Imbula avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imbula. That's going to slow Flux down. #T3#
Flux misses with the combination.
Imbula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Imbula.
Imbula keeps Flux at a distance using the push kick.
Flux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Flux.
Cheik Imbula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Flux as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Flux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imbula is out of range and Flux settles back down.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flux throws out the jab.
Flux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Imbula wants to land a leg kick but Flux is out of range.
Flux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flux blocks a head kick by Imbula.
#T4#
Flux throws a right hand that misses
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Imbula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbula looks to throw the jab but Flux is out of range.
Flux misses with a low kick.
Imbula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flux ducks right into an uppercut from Imbula.
A left lands for Imbula.
Imbula misses with a looping left.
Flux flicks out a counter leg kick but Imbula steps away.
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Flux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flux tries to counter by closing the distance.
Flux 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Flux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Imbula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Imbula slips a straight right by Flux.
Imbula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flux can do to turn this around?
Imbula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Flux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flux misses with the combination.
A lazy body kick from Imbula
and Flux counters with a head kick.
Imbula scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Imbula.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
Imbula slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux misses with a hook.
Imbula lands with a nice body punch.
Flux takes one to the chin there.
Imbula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Imbula throws a low kick, looking for Flux's leg but Flux calmly moves out of range.
Flux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Imbula.
Flux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Imbula bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flux's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Imbula misses the target.
Flux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Imbula throws a hook but Flux blocks it.
Flux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flux slips under a jab.
Flux blocks a leg kick.
Imbula throws a low kick, looking for Flux's leg but Flux calmly moves out of range.
Flux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imbula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Imbula swats away the attempt to clinch by Flux.#T2#
Flux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Imbula. That did some damage!
Imbula throws an off balance right hand
letting Flux counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
Flux scores with a jab to the body.
Flux defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand.
Flux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Imbula.
Flux misses the jab.
Imbula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flux moves away.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Flux to counter with a crisp jab.
Flux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Imbula is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Imbula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Imbula with a body shot.
Imbula delivers a nice body kick.
Imbula tries to work over Flux's front leg with a kick but Flux checks it.
Imbula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Imbula.
And Flux tries to counter it with a takedown but Imbula pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Imbula connects with a solid leg kick.
Imbula throws a sloppy head kick and Flux moves out of range easily.
Flux checks a low kick from Imbula.
Flux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Imbula swings widly with a right hand
and Flux counters with a nice uppercut.
Flux lands with a nice body punch.
Imbula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flux moves away.
Flux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flux misses with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Flux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Imbula is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Imbula throws a leg kick
and Flux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imbula lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Imbula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flux blocks a head kick by Imbula.
Imbula connects with a right hand. Flux shakes it off.
Flux misses with a straight left.
Imbula explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flux lands a front kick.
Flux throws a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a nice leg kick.
Imbula looks to score with a jab to the body but Flux is just out of range.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flux throws out the jab.
Imbula looks for the body kick but Flux saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Imbula tries to bum rush Flux with a series of wild strikes but Flux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Imbula blocks a jab.
Flux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flux moves out of range of the body kick from Imbula.
A nice side step and Flux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Imbula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flux.
Flux misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Imbula tenderised Flux's leg. Flux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Imbula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula takes a jab right on the kisser.
Imbula misses with a hook to the body
letting Flux counter with a right hand.
Flux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Flux lands with a straight right. Imbula didn't see that one coming.
Flux slips under a jab.
Flux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Flux throws a head kick that misses.
Flux swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Imbula digs a good body shot into Flux's ribs.
Flux lands a jab.
Imbula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Imbula is rocked!
Flux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Imbula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Imbula.
Imbula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dante Flux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Imbula throws a head kick but Flux moves out of range.
Imbula throws a hook to the side of Flux's head but Flux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Imbula.
Good standup being displayed there by Imbula as he connects with a hook.
Flux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Imbula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imbula.
Imbula throws a poor cross that misses
and Flux counters with a straight right hand.
Imbula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imbula scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.#T3#
Imbula lands a jab to Flux's midsection.
Imbula lands an overhand right.
Imbula checks a low kick from Flux.
Flux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flux connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Imbula.
Imbula lands a really nice looking cross but Flux seems unphased.
Flux misses with a low kick.
Imbula lands a jab to the head.
Flux throws a sloppy head kick
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imbula swings for the body but Flux moves out of range.
Flux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula clobbers Flux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Imbula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flux doesn't seem phased though.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
And Imbula counters with a quick kick to the body but Flux blocks it.
Flux throws out a leg kick but Imbula moves out of range and Flux only half commits.
It appears Imbula was looking to counter with a kick there.
Imbula with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Imbula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Flux closes the distance and clinches.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheik Imbula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imbula.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheik Imbula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Imbula, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheik Imbula!
An out of breath Cheik Imbula thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.#CL#
Flux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz tries to stall but Flux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
Good body shot from Flux.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Flux misses with the head strike.
Diaz stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flux working aggressively here.
Diaz is struggling to control the position.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flux has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Flux presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flux takes a shot to the head.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Flux's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Flux's torso.
A jab from Flux does it's job there.
Flux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Flux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Flux tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Flux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Flux throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Flux lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Flux pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz pushes Flux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Flux's head. #BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Flux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flux misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Flux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Flux. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Flux.
#CL2#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flux, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Flux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
Diaz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flux lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diaz throws an elbow but misses.
Flux has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
A short right from Flux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that round.
That's time! Flux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flux cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Flux counters with an inside leg kick.
Flux misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Flux avoids it with no problem.
Flux misses with a low kick.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flux can pounce on him.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flux. Flux obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Flux connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Flux moved out of range.
Flux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Flux takes it in his stride.
Flux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
Flux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Flux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
A left lands for Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flux can pounce on him.
Mike Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flux defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Dante Flux is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flux misses with a series of wild punches.
Flux scores with a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diaz - the referee stops the clock and Flux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diaz. Flux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Nice body kick from Flux.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Flux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Flux.
Flux misses with a head kick.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flux blocks a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Flux ducks down to avoid it.
Flux is looking for a counter combo.
Flux throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Flux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flux connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Flux punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Flux is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flux misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Flux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Flux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A shot in the inside from Flux. #T1#
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Flux.
Flux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz trying to stall but Flux improves his position.
A short right from Flux on the inside.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Flux can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A short right from Flux on the inside.
Flux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Flux misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Flux.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Flux blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Flux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flux lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Flux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flux tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Flux back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Flux.
Flux throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux.
Flux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Flux can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Flux.
Flux lands with a right to the head.
Flux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz tries a body shot but Flux blocks it.
Flux can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Flux gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Flux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dante Flux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Diaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diaz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Flux.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Flux avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flux's elbow.
Dante Flux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flux working aggressively here.
Flux throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Flux. #T4#
Diaz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz misses with some punches.
A short left from Diaz.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Flux.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
Diaz tries to work over Flux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Flux avoids the damage to the body.
Flux avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Flux lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Flux!
After the big win, Dante Flux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLV
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Venom connects with an inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Flux drives through with a takedown into Venom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flux trying to control the position from guard on top but Venom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Flux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Venom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Venom seems to be working for a kimura but Flux defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Venom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flux is keeping the position for now.
Venom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Venom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Venom's best efforts.
Flux wants to improve his position but Venom is controlling well.
Flux won't allow Venom to pass to mount. #SUB#
Venom seems to be working for a kimura but Flux defends the submission attempt.
Flux keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Flux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flux.#SUB2#
Flux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venom is one step ahead there.
Flux is trying to control the position but Venom postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flux is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES#
Venom is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Flux presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Flux can't get the takedown.
Flux throws a head punch that misses.
Flux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Venom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Venom breaks from the clinch.
Venom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flux looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
Venom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
Flux slips a jab and a cross from Venom.
Venom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Venom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flux throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flux.
Venom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flux. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flux throws a good cross that connects.
Flux defending well as Venom loads up on a big left hand.
Venom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Venom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Venom checks a leg kick.
Flux scores with a three punch combo!
Flux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Venom sprawls well. Venom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flux gets slowly back to his feet.
Stasius Venom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Flux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flux.
Flux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Venom finds it's way round the side to connect with Flux's head.
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 Stasius Venom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Venom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Venom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flux misses with a combination
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flux throws out a powerful jab.
Venom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flux finds it's way round the side to connect with Venom's head.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Flux.
Venom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Flux avoids it.
Flux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flux looks to land a combination but Venom avoids it well.
No joy there for Venom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flux lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Venom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Venom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Venom is looking to counter punch.
Flux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Flux counters with a shoot takedown. Venom fights it but they end up in guard. #T1##SUB#
Venom looking for a guillotine here but Flux defends easily.
Flux trying to control but Venom is working from the bottom.
Flux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venom is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flux forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Venom is looking for a sweep. Flux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flux is keen to just control but Venom is a slippery customer.
Venom wants to get back to full guard.
Flux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Venom is trying to control but Flux manages to pass to mount!
Flux misses with a head shot.
Flux in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Venom wants to hold on but Flux pushes him away.
Flux with good strikes from the mount here!
Venom regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Flux is keen to just control but Venom is a slippery customer.
Venom tries to get to full guard but Flux has control of the leg.
Venom wants to control but Flux is keeping busy.
Dante Flux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flux prevents Venom from improving his position.#ES#
Venom kicks Flux off and gets back to his feet.
Stasius Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flux looks to throw the jab but Venom is out of range.
Flux misses with a lunging right hand
and Flux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flux.#T4#
Venom swings for the body but Flux moves out of range.
Flux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Venom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Venom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flux fakes the leg kick and cracks Venom in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux throws a one two combo.
Dante Flux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venom misses with a two punch combination.
Flux lands a glancing blow to the side of Venom's head.
Flux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Venom misses
letting Flux counter with a right hand.
Venom scores with a jab to the body.
Flux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venom.
Flux lands a right hook to the body.
Venom throws a lazy head kick
and Flux counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Venom blocks a head kick by Flux.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flux, as that shot connected.
Venom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Dante Flux has been cut.
A head kick by Venom misses #TD2#
and Flux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flux. #ES#
Venom manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venom's elbow.
Venom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Venom is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Flux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venom misses the jab.
Venom cracks Flux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flux throws out the jab. #T1#
The fighters circling - Venom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venom moves out of range of the body kick from Flux.
Venom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flux throws a leg kick that misses.
Flux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flux lunges at Venom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venom's hand.
Flux fails with a takedown attempt.
Stasius Venom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venom walks into a left hand.
Venom misses with a looping right.#T2#
Venom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venom scoring well with a low kick there.
Venom misses with a head kick.
Flux throws a counter combo.
Venom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flux lands with a right hand.
Flux 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.
Flux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Venom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venom tries a head kick but it misses.
Flux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Venom.
Flux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Venom is predictable there #TD2#
and Flux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venom!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flux wants to control but Venom is keeping him busy. #T3#
Venom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Flux is looking to take a break and control but Venom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Venom tries to get to full guard but Flux has control of the leg. #SUB#
Venom looking for subs from the bottom but Flux mounts him!
Flux landing punches.
Venom is trying to escape the mount.
Flux with shots to the head and body - Venom looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Flux tries to control but Venom wriggling away.
Flux is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Venom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flux pulls Venom in to control the position.
Flux looking to control.
Flux pulls Venom in close to prevent any damage.
Flux looking to control.
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 Stasius Venom.
I think Venom 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stasius Venom!
Stasius Venom tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
OFC 319: Timeless
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Flux throws a right and a left that Luther avoids nicely.
Luther looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Luther clinches up against the cage.
Luther lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luther tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luther lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flux backwards.
Luther lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Luther.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
Flux gets underhooks to prevent Luther's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Flux.
Luther swings wildly with an uppercut but Flux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luther blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Flux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Flux backs off Luther throws a huge counter combo but Flux manages to avoid it all.
Luther fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luther shoots for a double leg takedown but Flux sprawls well. He's pushed Luther's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Luther throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luther misses the shot to the body.
Flux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luther.#CL#
Flux clinches.
A short left from Luther.
Flux lands a nice shot to the body.
Flux throws a head punch that misses.
Flux tries to work over Luther's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luther goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flux prevents it.
Dante Flux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Luther.#BC#
Flux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flux swats away the attempt to clinch by Luther.
Luther tries to clinch but Flux moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Flux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Luther clinches up with Flux and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Luther has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flux gets through Luther's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flux pushes Luther back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luther scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flux.
Flux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luther swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luther tries to throw a body punch but Flux avoids it by throwing Luther back against the cage.
Flux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flux misses with a knee to the head.
Luther's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luther avoiding damage as Flux throws knees to the body.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luther backwards.
Luther tries to score a body lock takedown but Flux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Luther controls his hands.
Luther has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Flux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Luther shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch but Flux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luther will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luther tries a body shot but Flux blocks it.
Flux lands a shoulder strike.
Luther can't get the takedown.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luther is defending well for now.
Luther blocks an elbow strike.
Luther pushes Flux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Flux. #T4#
Luther tries to throw a body punch but Flux avoids it by throwing Luther back against the cage.
Flux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luther has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luther can turn it around.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luther has a couple of punches blocked by Flux.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
Flux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luther pushes Flux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luther fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luther has a couple of punches blocked by Flux.
Flux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Luther controls his hands.
Flux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luther creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Flux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luther pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luther fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luther misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Luther escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luther fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Flux was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Luther closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flux's guard.
Flux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Luther controls the pace.
Flux pulls Luther in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luther wants to pass the guard but Flux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flux 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.#T1#
Luther pushing down on Flux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luther passes to side control.
Flux manages to get back to half guard.
Flux is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flux managing to control the position.
Flux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luther is one step ahead there.
Flux is controlling Luther's posture.
Luther works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Luther trying to control the action but Flux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Luther is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flux defends it well.
Luther passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Luther is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Flux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Flux shrugs it off.
Flux can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flux is working hard here to advance position.
Flux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flux is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Flux is squirming around, avoiding Luther's attempts to control the action.
Luther prevents Flux from getting the reversal.
Luther fails to move to back control.
John Luther has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luther looking to control but Flux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Luther jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Flux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luther wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Flux struggling a bit here.
Luther tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Luther working away.
Flux tries to bench press Luther off him but Luther keeps the position.
Flux is not content to let Luther control the position.
Flux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luther tries to get to full guard but Flux has control of the leg.
Luther taking some punishment here, with Flux in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Luther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luther tries to clinch but Flux moves out of range. #CL2#
Luther has Flux up against the cage in a clinch.
Flux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luther is defending well for now.
Flux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luther.
Luther lands with a short shot to the head.
Luther blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luther misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Luther fails to land.
Luther blocks a body shot from Flux.
Luther is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flux has a couple of punches blocked by Luther.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux misses with some punches.
Flux throws a head punch that misses.
Flux tries to work over Luther's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luther is trying to stall.
#BC#
Flux manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Flux throws a head kick but Luther moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luther is working for takedown but Flux is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Flux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Luther backs away, Flux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
John Luther is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luther is out of range.
Flux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luther raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luther 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Flux.
Luther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Luther closes the distance but Flux moves to the side
enabling Flux to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Flux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dante Flux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luther takes a shot to the head.
Flux misses with some punches.
Flux lands a body punch.
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!
Flux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flux misses with some punches.
Luther avoids the elbow strike from Flux, against the cage.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Luther.
Luther's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flux.
A right hook to the body lands for Luther.
Luther blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Luther is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dante Flux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Luther.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
Flux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luther can do to turn this around?
Flux tries a body shot but Luther blocks it.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Luther controls his hands.
Flux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flux prevents a body shot from Luther.
Luther misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luther lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Flux breaks from the clinch.
Luther uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
A combination from Luther does no damage.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flux loads up on a big right hand but Luther slips the punch.
Luther wants to clinch but Flux slips to the side
and Flux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flux moves out of range as Luther strikes.#T4#
Luther tries to clinch
and Flux counters with a nice uppercut.
Luther is looking to clinch but Flux is avoiding it.
Flux thuds a left hand into Luther's body.
Flux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luther looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dante Flux is winning the standup battle so far.
Luther is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luther wants to clinch up but Flux keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Luther. That snapped Flux's head back.
John Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luther lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flux's sensitive parts.
Luther tries to clinch up.
Luther bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luther checks a leg kick.
Flux keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flux 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Flux!
After the big win, Dante Flux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC 313: Shankoli vs Denis
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rigano. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Flux.
Flux moves away from the strike by Rigano.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano 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.
Flux misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rigano.
Rigano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flux doesn't manage to clinch there - Rigano circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Rigano misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano slips under a jab from Flux.
Flux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rigano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flux throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flux lands a jab to Rigano's midsection.
Rigano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Flux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rigano misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that Flux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flux keeps Rigano at a distance using the push kick.
Flux cracks Rigano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dante Flux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Flux jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rigano misses with a hook to the body
and Flux counters with a two punch combo.
Flux throws a nice head kick!
Flux lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Flux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flux.
Flux staying out of range there.
Rigano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flux.
As Flux backs off Rigano throws a huge counter combo but Flux manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Rigano misses with a straight right.
Rigano walks into a left hand.
Flux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rigano momentarily.
#TD2#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Flux's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flux is controlling Rigano's posture.
Rigano throws a big elbow that misses.
Rigano won't allow Flux to sweep him here.
Rigano controlling from the top position.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Flux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Flux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rigano checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Rigano.
Rigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
Flux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flux scores with a body shot.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Flux misses the target. #T4#
Flux thuds a left hand into Rigano's body.
Rigano throws a lazy right hand but Flux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rigano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flux fakes the leg kick and cracks Rigano in the body.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rigano slips under a jab from Flux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigano scores with a jab to the body.
Rigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flux in his tracks.
Flux misses the jab.
Flux wants to slow Rigano down by chopping away at his legs.
Flux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rigano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Flux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Flux.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flux moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rigano blocks the body kick.
Rigano is looking for the big counter here.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Rigano misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux throws a head kick that misses.
Flux moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
Dante Flux is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rigano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigano wants to control but Flux is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Flux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rigano pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Rigano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flux!
Flux can't escape the position.
Flux tries to hold on but Rigano postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rigano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flux is one step ahead there.
Flux stays in close to Rigano's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Flux is sitting in close to Rigano's body. Rigano has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Flux is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Flux is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rigano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cliff Rigano!
A relieved looking Cliff Rigano 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:
OFC 308: Nilkki vs Fei Chung
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Flux.
Flux throws a right and a left that Maneno avoids nicely.
Flux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flux! But no joy.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Flux looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Flux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flux is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Flux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch but Maneno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Flux's ribs.
Flux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flux looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Flux throws a leg kick but Maneno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
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!
Flux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Flux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maneno is looking to wear down Flux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Flux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flux lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flux.
Maneno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maneno lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flux is defended easily by Maneno.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Flux slips the punch.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2##CL2#
Flux closes the distance and pushes Maneno back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno is trying to break free.#BC#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Flux.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flux fakes the leg kick and cracks Maneno in the body.
Flux throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
Flux looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flux throws a series of punches but Maneno avoids them all with ease.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flux at a distance.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flux.
Flux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maneno takes a swing at Flux's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Maneno tries to sprawl but Flux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maneno is trying to stand back up but Flux is controlling him
Maneno is looking to get back to is feet but Flux passes into side control.
Flux has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Flux misses with some ground and pound and Maneno recovers position to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Flux is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flux is pressing down on Maneno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maneno is holding on for now.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Flux trying to mount his opponent but Maneno defends it.
Flux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maneno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.#TD2#
Flux drives through with a takedown into Maneno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maneno keeping moving, preventing Flux from controlling successfully.
Flux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Flux wants to control from the top but Maneno keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Flux isn't so interested in that idea.
Flux advances position into side control!#T1#
Maneno tries to escape but Flux is in control.
Flux is putting a hurting on Maneno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maneno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Maneno sneaks out the side door and pushes Flux away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Flux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flux defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.
Flux tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Flux moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Flux moves into the clinch successfully.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Flux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Flux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flux prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Flux misses with some punches.
Flux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Flux pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Flux gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maneno can't keep his opponent in guard - Flux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flux 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.
Flux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maneno tries to kick Flux off but Flux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Flux is working for a submission of some sort.
Flux trying to pass the guard but Maneno defending well.
Flux working Maneno over with strikes.
Flux trying to pass the guard but Maneno defending well.
Flux works his way into side control.
Flux prevents Maneno from escaping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maneno trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Flux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maneno's legs.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Flux tries to score with some ground and pound. Maneno controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Flux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maneno's legs.
Flux in side control, throwing shots but Maneno defends.
Flux wants to control but Maneno is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flux.
Flux lands a lovely overhand right.
Flux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
Flux throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Flux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Chiku Maneno is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maneno slips a jab from Flux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux staying out of range there.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Flux connects with a jab.
Flux misses with a left hand
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Flux is out of range.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
Flux cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Maneno lands a nice looking body shot.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Flux tries to counter it with a takedown but Maneno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maneno pinned against the cage. Maneno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chiku Maneno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Flux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Flux's head back.
Flux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maneno as he avoids it easily.
Flux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Flux clinches.
Flux tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Flux back against the cage.
Flux misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Flux keeps him there for the moment.
Maneno tries to break free but Flux pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flux has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flux misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
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!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Flux clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flux with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Flux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maneno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flux advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Maneno really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3#
Flux thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Flux goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maneno turns into him and now he's in Flux's guard.
Maneno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Flux is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Flux is looking for a triangle here but Maneno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Flux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Flux is looking for a sweep. Maneno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flux keeps trying to improve his position.
Flux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU#
Maneno stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Flux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Maneno misses.
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 Chiku Maneno.
I think Maneno 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Todd avoids the body shot from Flux.
Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flux.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Todd duly obliges.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Flux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flux feints the counter takedown.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Todd digs a good body shot into Flux's ribs.
Flux avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flux lands with a good body shot.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Flux counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd tries to improve position but can't.
Todd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Todd is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Flux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Todd tries to bench press Flux off him but Flux keeps the position.
Todd is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Todd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flux off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux can't escape the position.
Flux is still trying to improve position.
Todd gets his hands free as Flux looks to control.
Todd scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Even with his hooks in, Todd manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Todd throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Flux!
Todd punishes Flux with strikes from the back mount.
Todd misses with a punch to the head.
Todd punches Flux on the ear.
Flux breaks Todd's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Todd has his foot on Flux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flux works his way back into a safe position though.
Flux wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Flux slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Todd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Todd won't allow Flux to pass to mount.
Flux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Todd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Todd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flux pulls his head out easily.
Flux is trying to control the action in half guard but Todd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flux works his way into full mount!
Todd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Todd looking for subs from the bottom but Flux mounts him!#T4#
Todd working to try and regain half guard.
Flux lands with some strikes.
Flux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Todd?
Todd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Todd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Flux pushes past his half guard into mount!
Flux landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux working Todd over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Todd is rocked!
Flux lands a big shot to the head and Todd winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dante Flux!
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Event:
OFC 298: Bleeders
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Debble throws a hook to the side of Flux's head but Flux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Debble takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Debble. No joy for Flux on that attempt.
Debble loads up on a big right hand but Flux slips the punch.
Flux looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Debble misses with a body punch
and Flux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Debble backs away, Flux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
Debble has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flux finds it's way round the side to connect with Debble's head.
Debble connects with a body shot.
Flux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Debble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flux misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux ducks right into an uppercut from Debble.
Debble scores with a jab to the jaw.
Debble scores with a sloppy right hand. Flux should have avoided that one.
Debble lands a really nice looking cross but Flux seems unphased.
Flux lands a jab.#T1#
Flux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Debble looks to score with a jab to the body but Flux is just out of range.
Flux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Debble tries to move into range but Flux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Debble with a nice cross.
Flux looks to land a body kick but Debble moved away.
Debble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flux misses with a two punch combination.
Dum Debble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Debble lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Flux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Debble's half guard.
Flux slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Flux wants to work for an arm triangle but Debble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flux is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Debble reverses the position - he's now on top in Flux's guard.
Flux 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.
Flux is trying to keep Debble in close.
#SUB#
Flux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flux is trying to keep Debble in close.
#T3#
Flux 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.
Flux managing to control the position.
Flux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flux holds on and takes a little breather.
Flux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Flux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Debble throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Debble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flux moves in looking to clinch but Debble pushes him off.
A nice side step and Debble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Debble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.
A big left from Debble misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dum Debble will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Debble sprawls well. Debble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flux gets slowly back to his feet.
Debble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Debble moves out of range of the body kick from Flux.
Debble cracks Flux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Debble.
Debble throws a hook to the side of Flux's head but Flux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Debble lands a body shot.
Debble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux scores with a push kick.
Flux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Debble.
Flux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flux misses with a hook
letting Debble counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.#T1#
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flux.
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Debble moves away.
Debble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flux is looking to counter with head kicks.
Flux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Debble moves out of range of the body kick from Flux.
Debble misses with a hook
#TD#
and Flux counters with a single leg into guard. Debble didn't expect that.
Flux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Debble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Debble works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Flux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flux looking to sit in guard and control but Debble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Flux 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.
Debble postures up.
Dante Flux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Debble stopping the sweep attempt from Flux.
Flux seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Debble's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Debble wants to pass the guard but Flux is keeping the position.
Flux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flux is pulling down on Debble's head. It's preventing any offense from Debble, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debble connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flux. Flux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flux dips to his left and cracks Debble with an uppercut!
Debble misses with an uppercut
and Flux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flux looks to land a body kick but Debble moved away.#T4#
Debble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flux.
Debble throws a hook but Flux avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flux.
A punch combination from Flux misses.
Flux staying out of range there.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Debble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Debble scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debble digs a good body shot into Flux's ribs.
Flux dives in and grabs Debble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Debble pushes down on Flux's head and hops out.
Flux misses with an uppercut.
Flux missing with a left hand there. Debble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Debble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Debble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flux manages to avoid it.
Debble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dum Debble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Flux keeps Debble at a distance using the push kick.
Flux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flux takes a swing at Debble's ribcage but misses.
Debble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flux misses with a head kick.
Flux works the jab nicely.
Debble scores with a shot to the body.
Debble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Debble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flux moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Flux clinches with his opponent.
Flux blocking some punches.
Debble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flux misses with a punch on the inside.
Debble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flux backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Debble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flux blocks a body shot from Debble.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Debble controls his hands.
Debble tries to work over Flux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flux is leaning against Debble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flux lands a nice uppercut.
Flux misses with a knee to the head.
Debble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Debble misses with some punches.
Flux lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Debble.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Flux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble misses with a punch to the body.
Debble is working Flux over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Debble. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux.
Flux blocks an uppercut.
Debble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux.
Debble can't find room to land a body shot as Flux controls the action.
Debble tries to work over Flux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flux cracks Debble with a nice body shot.
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dum Debble seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Debble.
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!
Debble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Debble can't find room to land a body shot as Flux controls the action.
A short left from Debble.
Debble tries to throw a body punch but Flux avoids it by throwing Debble back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Debble.
Flux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Debble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux. #T3#
Flux scores with a shoulder strike.
Debble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Debble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flux's elbow.
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Flux.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble prevents a body shot from Flux.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Flux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Debble controls his hands.
Dante Flux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flux lands a nice uppercut.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
Debble pushes Flux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Debble as the two fighters clinch.
Debble cracks Flux with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Flux working aggressively here.
Flux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debble tries a body shot but Flux blocks it.
Flux lands a nice shot to the body.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flux's elbow.
Flux misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flux misses with a body punch.
Debble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Debble has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Debble can turn it around.
Flux tries to work over Debble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Debble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
Debble misses with a punch to the body.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flux tries a body shot but Debble blocks it.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Flux working aggressively here.
Debble misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dum Debble.
I've got Debble 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dum Debble!
In his post fight interview, Dum Debble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 292: Riccuito vs Hensen
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Armstrong lands a slapping body shot.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flux under the eye.
A jab from Flux misses.
We've been told by Armstrong's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flux needs to keep his hands up - Armstrong had a free shot at his head there.
Armstrong misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Flux, which made it look bad.
Flux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armstrong cracks Flux with a good jab.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Flux staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flux counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Flux just misses with a punch to the body.
Dante Flux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Nathaniel Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Flux uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Flux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Flux.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Flux lands an uppercut.
Flux misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Flux tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
#TD#
Armstrong is trying to trip Flux. He has hold of a leg but Flux is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armstrong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flux controlling the position.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Flux is keeping the position.
Flux pulls Armstrong in close to prevent any damage.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Flux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flux is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong postures up in Flux's guard and throws a big left but Flux blocks it.
Flux looking for a sweep. Not yet Flux, not yet.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Flux is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong won't allow Flux to sweep him here.
Armstrong trying to control but Flux is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Flux.
Armstrong dips to his left and cracks Flux with an uppercut!
Armstrong scores with a sloppy right hand. Flux should have avoided that one.
Flux throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
#T4#
Flux misses with a two punch combination.
Flux throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nathaniel Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Flux moves out of range easily.
Armstrong connects with an inside leg kick.
Flux tries to clinch up.
Armstrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flux sprawls and moves away.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flux defends well and Armstrong ends up having to push Flux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Armstrong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Armstrong will feel that in the morning.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flux, as that shot connected.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flux.
The fighters circle momentarily. Armstrong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Nathaniel Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
Flux walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
Flux dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flux has time to react.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Flux.
Flux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armstrong lands a jab to Flux's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux lands a nice hook to Armstrong's body. Armstrong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Flux's shoulder, as Flux tries to avoid the shot.
Flux slips under a jab.#T1#
Good exchange - Armstrong coming out on top.
Armstrong throws a hook but Flux blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong scores with a nice head shot.
Armstrong throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Flux avoids the punch easily.
Flux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flux as he jumps to the side.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Flux. #T2#
Flux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armstrong. Armstrong obviously looking to wear him down.
Flux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flux lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flux. Flux obviously looking to wear him down.
Nathaniel Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Flux.
Armstrong checks a low kick from Flux.
Flux tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armstrong's sensitive parts.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.#T3#
Flux throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flux avoids it really well and circles away.
Flux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flux connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Flux closes the distance and clinches.
Flux tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Flux trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Flux pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong tries to work over Flux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Flux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flux.
Armstrong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dante Flux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong tries to bum rush Flux with a series of wild strikes but Flux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Flux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong sets himself, and Flux steps forward looking for the clinch! Armstrong avoids it this time.
Flux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flux tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flux to the ground. Flux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Flux.
Nice cross by Armstrong.
Flux throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Flux.
Flux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut
enabling Flux to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.
Flux is looking to clinch.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt
and Flux counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Flux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Flux tries a low kick but Armstrong avoids it.
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Flux moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Armstrong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flux.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Flux sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Flux moves out of range easily.
Armstrong wants to land a leg kick but Flux is out of range.
Flux has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
A slow jab from Flux misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Flux.
Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flux on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong lands a head kick!
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Flux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Flux's shoulder, as Flux tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong misses with a hook
and Flux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flux throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Flux as Armstrong shoots in.
Flux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Armstrong clobbers Flux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Armstrong. Armstrong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Flux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Flux gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Flux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
It seemed like Flux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Flux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.
Armstrong clobbers Flux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Armstrong throws a hook but Flux blocks it.
Flux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong thuds his right hand into Flux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Flux instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flux is stalling here.
Flux throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Flux.
Flux has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flux 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dante Flux!
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Event:
OFC 287: Riccuito vs Viceroy
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Patton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patton walks into a straight right hand from Flux.
Patton swings for the body but Flux moves out of range.
Flux swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
Patton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flux tries to counter by closing the distance.
Flux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Flux misses with a body shot.
Flux looks to land a right hand but Patton moved out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Patton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Patton throws a shot from downtown. Flux moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Flux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flux counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Flux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Patton's calf.
Flux sizes up Patton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Flux throws a leg kick
and Patton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Patton finds it's target.
Flux cracks a nice hook into Patton's ribs.
Patton throws a lazy right hand but Flux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flux loads up on a big right hand but Patton slips the punch.
Patton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flux has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flux throws an off balance right hand
and Patton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patton sprawls well. Patton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flux gets slowly back to his feet.
Patton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Flux misses with a wild body shot.
Flux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patton doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Flux misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Patton misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Flux rushes Patton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patton blocks an uppercut.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux gets through Patton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton takes a shot to the head.
Flux lands an uppercut.
Flux stalls. #BC#
Patton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patton throws a big shot that misses.
Flux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flux takes a swing at Patton's ribcage but misses.
Patton cracks Flux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flux thuds a left hand into Patton's body.#T3#
Flux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Patton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Flux takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flux lands with a light punch inside.
Our sources have told us that Patton has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Flux lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
Flux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton lands a left hand.
Flux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patton misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flux.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but Flux blocks with his arms.
Patton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Flux blocking some punches.
Flux lands a body shot.
Flux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patton is trying to break the clinch but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flux avoids it.
Patton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Patton tries to work over Flux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patton missing with knees to the body.
Patton lands an elbow inside.
Flux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
Patton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Flux tries for a takedown but Patton manages to get underhooks.
Jack Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
Flux has Patton pressed against the cage, preventing Patton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Flux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Patton scores with a leg kick.
Patton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flux is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flux! But no joy.
Patton scores with a head kick. Flux tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Patton moves away from the strike by Flux.
Patton walks into a stiff left hand from Flux.
Patton tries to land a leg kick but Flux saw it coming and moves away.
Flux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patton.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
A big right from Patton misses.
Flux throws a head kick but Patton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flux.
Patton lands a slapping body shot.
Patton throws a head kick that misses.
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Patton throws a push kick but Flux slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Flux fails to land the takedown.
Patton throws a body shot but no joy.
Flux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patton checks a low kick from Flux.
Patton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Flux drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Patton pushes Flux off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Flux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux misses with a series of wild punches.
Patton staying out of range there.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Patton.
Flux moves out of range as Patton strikes.
Flux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Flux scores with a jab to the body.
Flux misses with a hook. Patton ducked under it nicely.
Flux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patton is out of range and Flux settles back down.
Flux is looking to clinch but Patton is avoiding it.
Flux walks into a left hand.
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Patton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flux.
Patton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Flux misses its intended target.
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.
Patton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Flux shoots in and gets a takedown into Patton's guard.#T3#
Patton is pulling down on Flux's head to control his posture.
Flux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flux is one step ahead there.
Patton keeping full guard, as Flux tries to pass.
Patton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flux controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flux with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patton dodges the punch combination from Flux.
#TD2#
Flux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flux is trying to control the action in half guard but Patton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Patton moves into full guard.
Flux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Patton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Flux lands a jab to the nose.
Flux misses the shot to the body.
Flux jabs Patton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flux lands with a good body shot.
Flux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton scores with a hook.
Flux lands a nice looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Flux scores with a four punch combination!
Patton misses with a kick to the body.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
A little feinted left hand from Patton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Flux cracks Patton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Patton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flux counters with a low kick, right behind Patton 's knee.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Flux moves out of range easily.
Flux tries to clinch up but Patton circles away and keeps his distance.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Flux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flux avoids the body shot from Patton.
Flux misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Patton misses the target.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flux throws the left hand but Patton avoids the punch easily.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flux connects with a looping right hand.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flux takes a step back to recover.
Flux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Patton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Flux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patton.
Patton punishes Flux's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Flux misses
and Patton counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Flux moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flux has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Patton breaks from the clinch.
Flux keeps the fight on the outside.
Flux tries to clinch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton stuns Flux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Flux misses the target.
Flux cracks Patton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patton throws out the jab.
Flux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patton circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Flux.#T3##CL2#
Flux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Flux.
Dante Flux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flux misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Flux tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Patton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flux is looking to clinch but Patton is avoiding it.
Patton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flux scores with a shot to the body.
Patton throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Flux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flux. #BC#
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Patton throws a head kick that misses
and Flux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patton misses with a straight right.
Patton swings for the body but Flux moves out of range.
A slow jab from Flux misses its intended target. #T4#
Patton misses with a head kick.
Patton sizes up Flux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patton. That did some damage!
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!
Patton catches Flux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flux ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Patton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Patton looks for the body kick but Flux saw that one coming.
Flux throws a series of strikes that have Patton backpedaling.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Flux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Patton circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Flux has Patton up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flux 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Flux!
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Event:
OFC 276: Aquarius
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Flux as Woodley shoots in.
Flux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Flux counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tyron Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woodley or perhaps it was just good defense by Flux, which made it look bad.
Flux misses with a body kick.
Woodley misses with a double jab
and Flux counters with a head kick. That will keep Woodley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Woodley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Woodley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Woodley moves into range and clinches up with Flux.
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!
Flux scores with a shot to the side of Woodley's head.
Flux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flux gets through Woodley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Flux.
Woodley is trying to force a seperation but Flux has the dominant position.
Flux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Flux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Flux misses with the head strike.
Woodley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woodley is trying to push Flux away but Flux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Woodley is trying to break the clinch but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Woodley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flux lands a nice uppercut.
Woodley is trying to break free.
A short left from Flux.
Woodley is trying to push Flux away but Flux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Woodley has a couple of punches blocked by Flux.
#BC2#
Woodley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flux moves to clinch but Woodley breaks away
and Woodley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Woodley tries to land a front kick but Flux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Woodley fails to land with a series of punches.
Flux stuffs the takedown attempt from Woodley. Woodley gets slowly back to his feet.
Dante Flux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Woodley.
Woodley wants to clinch.
Flux is looking for a counter combo.
Flux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woodley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Woodley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woodley misses with the ground and pound.
Woodley lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Flux manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flux works his way into side control.
Flux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Woodley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woodley tries to buck Flux off but Flux is having none of it.
Woodley struggling a bit here.
Woodley tries to buck Flux off but Flux is having none of it.
Flux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Woodley down.
Flux controls the position from side control.
Flux in side control, throwing shots but Woodley defends.
Flux working the head with strikes. #T4#
Flux trying to control the position but Woodley is working away.
Flux controls the position.
Woodley is looking to reverse the position.
Woodley is trying to control Flux's posture but Flux avoids it.
Woodley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Woodley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woodley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that round.
That's time! Flux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Woodley doesn't manage to clinch there - Flux circles away.
Flux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woodley can do to turn this around?
Flux slips a jab and a cross from Woodley.
#CL2#
Woodley pushes Flux up against the cage in a clinch.
Woodley is trying to break the clinch but Flux is controlling him.
Woodley wants to break free but Flux has control.
Flux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Flux fails to land.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux working aggressively here.
Woodley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flux smiles and moves away.
Woodley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flux is fending him off so far but Woodley persists. Nope, Flux circles away and we're back to standing.
Flux looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Woodley throws a right hand that Flux ducks under and follows up with a left that Flux also avoids with ease.
Flux checks a low kick from Woodley.
Woodley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flux slips a jab and a cross from Woodley.
#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Woodley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodley misses with a takedown attempt
and Flux counters with a nice leg kick.
Dante Flux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Woodley.
Woodley is breathing heavily.
Flux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flux scores with a sloppy right hand. Woodley should have avoided that one.
Woodley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Woodley tries to counter it with a takedown but Flux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woodley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Flux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Woodley!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flux wants to control but Woodley is keeping him busy.
Dante Flux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodley is pushing Flux's head away, looking to escape. Flux manages to hold on to the position though.
Flux trying to control the position but Woodley is working away. #T2#
Flux sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Woodley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Woodley tries to escape but Flux is in control.
Woodley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Woodley is trying to stand back up but Flux is controlling him
Flux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woodley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flux slips a nice elbow through Woodley's hands, connecting with Woodley's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Flux trying to control from half guard but Woodley is working away.
Flux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woodley defending well though.
Flux blocks the strikes from Woodley.
Woodley trying to hold on to Flux's head to control him but Flux postures up.
Flux trying to mount his opponent but Woodley defends it.
Woodley wants to improve his position but Flux is controlling well.
#SUB#
Flux is working for a submission of some sort.
Flux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice strikes from Flux there.
Flux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Woodley wants to improve his position but Flux is controlling well.
Flux is trying to control the action in half guard but Woodley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Woodley strikes from the bottom but Flux passes into mount!
Flux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flux landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Woodley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woodley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flux as he avoids it easily.
Flux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Flux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flux lands a nice uppercut.
Flux keeps control of Woodley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Woodley can't find room to land a body shot as Flux controls the action.
Woodley tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Woodley has clasped his hands together around Flux's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Flux struggling a bit here.
Flux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flux trying to keep a closed guard but Woodley is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Flux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Woodley preventing the sweep.
Flux working a defensive guard here.
Woodley won't allow Flux to sweep him here.
Woodley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Woodley postures up in Flux's guard and throws a big left but Flux blocks it.
Flux looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flux looking to control.
Flux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woodley distracts Flux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodley throws a big right hand that misses.
Woodley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woodley's guard. #REVR#
Flux stands and throws Woodley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyron Woodley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woodley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flux working away.
Woodley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Woodley throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T3#
Woodley is trying to get back to half guard.
Flux works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Woodley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodley keeps working.
Woodley is looking for a sweep.
Flux moves into full mount!
Dante Flux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Woodley is looking to improve his position but Flux isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Flux looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Flux controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Flux!
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Event:
OFC 268: Unchained
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tyrone lands with an uppercut that bounces Flux off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone throws a looping overhand right but Flux ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyrone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flux.
Flux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyrone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flux is looking for the big counter here.
Flux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyrone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyrone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flux misses with a body kick.
Flux lands a head shot.
Flux looks to land a left hand but Tyrone moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Flux.
Tyrone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone manages to avoid it.
Tyrone tries to counter with a takedown but Flux is quick to defend against it.
Flux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyrone to score with a decent uppercut.
Flux throws a leg kick but Tyrone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flux.
#T1#
Flux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flux unleashes a big counter combination but Tyrone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyrone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyrone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyrone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flux finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrone's head.
Tyrone blocks a head kick by Flux.
Flux moves out of range of the strikes.
Flux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Flux swings for the body but Tyrone moves out of range.
Tyrone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrone missing with a left hand there. Flux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flux misses with a few strikes there.
Flux needs to keep his hands up - Tyrone had a free shot at his head there.
Tyrone throws a poor cross that misses
and Flux counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone throws a lazy uppercut
and Flux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flux lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tyrone takes a step back to recover.
Flux slips under a jab.
Tyrone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Flux. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Tyrone misses its intended target.
Flux takes a swing at Tyrone's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone looks to land a left hand but Flux moved out of range nicely.
Flux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyrone throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Flux swings for the body but Tyrone moves out of range.
Tyrone attempts a counter takedown but Flux avoids it well and moves away.
Flux misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tyrone misses with a body shot.
Tyrone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyrone misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
Flux misses with an uppercut
and Tyrone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyrone scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Flux lands a really nice looking cross but Tyrone seems unphased.
Flux moves away from the strike by Tyrone.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone manages to avoid it.
Tyrone feinted with a counter takedown.
Flux connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Tyrone is rocked!
Tyrone wants to stay close but Flux steps back to make room for something. Tyrone seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Flux and Tyrone drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dante Flux!
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 3
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Pera misses.
Flux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Flux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Flux scores with a sloppy right hand. Pera should have avoided that one.
Flux throws a head kick that Pera semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera wants to clinch.
Flux feints the counter takedown.
Flux throws a leg kick which misses Pera's front leg but catches the back leg as Pera tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flux counters with a series of strikes. Pera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pera tries to clinch up but Flux circles away and keeps his distance.
Flux stuffs the takedown attempt from Pera. Pera gets slowly back to his feet.
Flux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Flux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Flux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pera is looking to counter the offense by Flux and move into the clinch.
Pera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pera stuffs the takedown attempt from Flux. Flux gets slowly back to his feet.
Flux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Flux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flux with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Pera pulls Flux in to control the position.
Flux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flux wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pera working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flux is now in half guard.
Pera wants to control but Flux passes into side.
#T3#
Pera struggling a bit here.
Flux misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Flux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Flux has an Americana. Pera didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Flux is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Flux hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dante Flux!
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Flux tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Flux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Flux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux misses with a hook
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Flux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dante Flux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Flux didn't see that one coming.
Flux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Flux checks a leg kick.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
Flux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Flux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flux. That one must have hurt.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Flux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flux.#CL2#
Flux closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Flux controls his hands.
Flux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Flux controls his hands.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux.
A nice left hand lands by Flux.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Flux.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz pushes Flux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flux throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flux backwards.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flux backwards.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Diaz prevents a body shot from Flux.
Diaz is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flux throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Flux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Flux slips the punch.
Flux wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flux doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Flux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz punishes Flux's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz cracks the inside of Flux's front leg.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Flux moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Flux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flux.
Flux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Flux.
Flux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Mike Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Flux wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Flux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flux is looking to clinch.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Flux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flux moves away from the strike by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a jab when Flux was well out of range.
Flux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.#T1#
Flux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flux.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Flux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Flux. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Flux gets a clinch.
Flux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Flux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Flux controls the action.
Flux working aggressively here.
Flux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flux can turn it around.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Flux. #T2#
Flux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz cracks Flux with a nice body shot.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Flux avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Flux tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dante Flux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Flux.
It seemed like Flux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Flux saw that one coming.
Flux digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Flux ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Flux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Flux connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flux lands a front kick.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flux looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Flux scores with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Flux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flux misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flux fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Flux lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flux.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Flux counters with an inside leg kick.
Flux lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Flux throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flux throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Flux moved out of range.
Flux staying out of range there.
Flux misses with a combination
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a hook but Flux avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flux was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Flux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz cracks Flux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flux scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flux. Flux obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Flux off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Flux tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flux wants to clinch.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flux tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Flux throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flux.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2##TD#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flux on his heels. He'll look to pass Flux's guard now, I'm sure.
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!#SUB#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Flux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Flux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flux works his way back into a safe position though.
Flux wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flux wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T3#
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flux is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Flux seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Flux from advancing position.
Diaz trying to control here.
Flux content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Flux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz tries to roll over but Flux keeps him under control.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flux wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
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 Mike Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Mike Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Havoc Rebirth
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Flux scores with a kick to the body.
De Vos misses with a few strikes there.
Flux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Flux connects with a leg kick. De Vos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flux punishes De Vos's body with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Flux. #CL2#
Flux has managed to clinch.
Flux lands with a light punch inside.
Flux is leaning against De Vos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flux misses with a knee to the head.
Flux digs a right hand underneath De Vos's ribcage. De Vos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Vos's efforts to push away.
Flux tries to throw a body punch but De Vos avoids it by throwing Flux back against the cage.
Flux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vos prevents a body shot from Flux. #T1#
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
De Vos is trying to force a seperation but Flux has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Flux.
De Vos wants to get back to striking at distance but Flux won't allow it.
De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Vos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Vos tries to break the clinch but Flux is controlling the position.
Flux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flux lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Vos wants to get back to striking at distance but Flux won't allow it.
Flux lands a body punch.
Flux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Vos prevents a body shot from Flux. #TD2#
Flux pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Flux wants to sweep here but De Vos controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Flux has his foot on De Vos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vos works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Flux is working an open guard so De Vos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
De Vos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flux falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Vos counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Voss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Vos missing with a left hand there. Flux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonas De Vos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flux thuds a left hand into De Vos's body.
Flux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Flux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Flux digs a good hook to De Vos's body.
Flux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Vos's calf.#TD2#
Flux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Vos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vos keeping moving, preventing Flux from controlling successfully.
De Vos wants to stand up but Flux is controlling him. #ES#
De Vos has his feet on Flux's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Vos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flux.
A good leg kick by Flux.
Flux's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Vos under the eye.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flux cracks the inside of De Vos's front leg.
Flux scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flux.
De Vos misses with an uppercut.
Flux looks to clinch
letting De Vos counter with a right hand.
De Vos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flux.
Flux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Vos rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Flux drives through and clinches with De Vos against the cage.
De Vos takes a shot to the head.
Flux keeps control of De Vos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Vos is looking to break free of the clinch but Flux has double underhooks.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux prevents De Vos from breaking the clinch.
Flux struggles to land a body shot inside as De Vos controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux dominated that round.
That's time! De Vos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Flux gets a clinch.
Flux is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Vos wants to get back to striking at distance but Flux won't allow it.
De Vos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Vos is trying to break free.
Flux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flux lands a shoulder strike.
Flux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Vos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flux can turn it around.
De Vos working hard to break the clinch.
De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Flux.
Dante Flux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux just leaning against De Vos, taking a breather.
De Vos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flux is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Flux.
Flux lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Vos backwards. #T1#
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
Flux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flux is trying to pull guard but De Vos has him pressed against the cage.
Jonas De Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Flux.
A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Flux is controlling him.
Flux is working De Vos over against the cage.
De Vos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flux tries to land knees in the clinch but De Vos avoids the damage to the body.
Flux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flux tries a body shot but De Vos blocks it.
Flux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Flux.
#T2#
De Vos prevents a body shot from Flux.
Flux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Voss head.
Flux lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Vos backwards.
De Vos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Vos being controlled against the cage.
Flux slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Flux.
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!
Flux lands a hook that snaps the head of De Vos backwards.
De Vos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flux has him pressed against the cage.
Flux lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Flux leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Flux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Vos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Flux misses.
Flux scores with a head kick.
Dante Flux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Vos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flux.
Flux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Vos as he jumps to the side.
De Vos misses with a wild combination.
De Vos tries to bum rush Flux with a series of wild strikes but Flux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Flux connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flux.
Flux just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flux. That's going to slow De Vos down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Flux lands but De Vos takes it in his stride.
De Vos throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Flux counters by clinching up.
Flux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Vos's elbow.
Flux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Vos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Flux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. De Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Flux looks to move away, De Vos throws a big counter combo but Flux just gets out of the way.
De Vos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flux.
Flux blocks a jab.
De Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
As De Vos backs off Flux throws a huge counter combo but De Vos manages to avoid it all.
Jab from Flux.
Flux connects with a leg kick. De Vos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Vos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Vos misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
De Vos misses with a combination
and Flux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flux throws a head kick but De Vos moves out of range.
De Vos throwing a counter right hand but Flux manages to avoid it.
De Vos misses with a hook. Flux ducked under it nicely.
Flux lands a head kick!
De Vos looks to throw the jab but Flux is out of range.
Flux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Flux slips a jab and a cross from De Vos.
Flux scores with a push kick.
Flux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flux cracks the inside of De Vos's front leg.
Flux throws a head kick that De Vos semi-blocks.
#T2#
Flux throws a head kick that De Vos semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
De Vos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Vos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flux.
Flux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Vos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Vos avoids the body shot from Flux.
De Vos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flux throws a leg kick which misses De Vos's front leg but catches the back leg as De Vos tries to avoid it.
Flux thuds his shin into the meat of De Vos's side.
Flux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Vos.
Flux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Vos on the side of the head.
Flux misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like De Vos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flux.#T3#
De Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Flux closes the distance and clinches.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Flux is controlling him.
Flux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flux lands a nice uppercut.
Flux avoiding damage.
De Vos can't break the clinch.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
Dante Flux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Vos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Vos wants to get back to striking at distance but Flux won't allow it.
Flux tries a body shot but De Vos blocks it.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Flux as the two fighters clinch.
De Vos prevents a body shot from Flux.
Flux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Vos is trying to push Flux away but Flux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flux misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Vos prevents the takedown attempt.
Flux misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Flux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flux 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Flux!
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Event:
GFC 58: Souza vs Walian
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Flux tried to score with a low kick but Fest checks it.
Fest has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fest was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux.
Flux misses the shot to the body.
Fest feints the counter takedown.
Flux misses with a body kick.
Flux takes a swing at Fest's ribcage but misses.
Flux misses the shot to the body.
Flux lands a nice hook to Fest's body. Fest takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fest connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flux lands a nice shot that snaps Fest's head back.
Flux connects with a body shot that sends Fest's belly button to the back.
Flux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fest is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Flux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been told by Flux's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Fest moves out of range as Flux strikes.
Flux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. Fest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flux scores with a jab. Fest acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flux lands a nice looking body shot.
Flux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flux throws a front kick aimed at Fest's knee but Fest avoids it well.
Flux misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Fest moves into the clinch.
Fest throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux.
Flux blocking some punches.
#T2#
Fest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flux blocks an uppercut.
Flux blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Flux manages to break the clinch.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fest checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range.
Flux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fest.#CUT#
It looks like Fun Fest has been cut.
Fest wants to clinch up but Flux keeps it at a distance.
Flux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Flux gets caught flat footed, as Fest shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Flux manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Flux lands a front kick.#T3#
Flux throws a one two combo.
Flux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fest, as that shot connected.
Flux misses with a looping right.
Fest misses with a looping right.
Flux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fest.
Flux throws a sloppy head kick and Fest moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Fest misses.
Flux is looking to wear down Fest with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice cross by Flux.
Fest checks a low kick from Flux.
Fest wants to counter the offense by Flux and move into the clinch position.
Flux tries a head kick but it misses.
Fest misses with a body shot.
Fest fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Flux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flux misses with a kick to the body
and Fest counters with a nice uppercut.
Fest takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Fest is rocked!
Flux lands a brutal uppercut that launches Fest off his feet! Fest tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Flux!
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