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Event:
Pacio 32 Hendo Come Back
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Welsh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Welsh scores with a nice body kick.
A cross from Welsh lands.
Good leg kick by Welsh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkins ducks right into an uppercut from Welsh.
Welsh throws a head kick but Perkins moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Welsh.#CL2#
Welsh moves into range and clinches up with Perkins.#BC2#
Welsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Welsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Welsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Welsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Welsh lands a shoulder strike.
Welsh has a couple of punches blocked by Perkins.
Perkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Welsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins wants to break free but Welsh has control.
Perkins tries to pull guard but Welsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Perkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Welsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Welsh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkins's defenses.
Welsh lands with a right to the head.
Welsh stops a takedown attempt from Perkins.
Perkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Welsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Welsh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Welsh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Welsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Welsh defends well and Perkins ends up having to push Welsh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perkins is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Welsh clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Welsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callum Welsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Welsh keeps Perkins at a distance using the push kick.
Welsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perkins fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Welsh has Perkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Welsh lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Perkins has picked Welsh up - he's going for a ride! Perkins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Perkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Welsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perkins.
Welsh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Welsh is trying to keep Perkins in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Perkins has gone for a leg lock! Welsh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perkins's guard.#REVB#
Perkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Welsh controls the pace.
Perkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Welsh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Welsh wants to pass the guard but Perkins is keeping the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Welsh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Welsh is pushing down on Perkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Welsh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Welsh wants to free his trapped foot but Perkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perkins looking to control.
Welsh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Welsh wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Perkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Welsh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Welsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Perkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Welsh avoids it really well and circles away.
Welsh is looking to slow Perkins down with leg kicks.
Welsh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Welsh.
Callum Welsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Welsh circles away easily
and Welsh counters with a good, hard body kick but Perkins shrugs it off.
Welsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Welsh closes the distance and pushes Perkins back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Welsh.#T1#
Welsh pushes Perkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welsh prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins goes for a takedown attempt but Welsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Welsh has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Perkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Welsh.
Welsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Welsh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welsh thuds his shin into the meat of Perkins's side.
Perkins throws a sloppy head kick and Welsh moves out of range easily.
Perkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Perkins tries to keep at a distance but Welsh has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Welsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Welsh lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins is trying to pull guard but Welsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Welsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkins backwards. #BC2#
Welsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Callum Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Welsh rushes Perkins and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Welsh breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Welsh has closed the distance and engaged Perkins in a clinch.
#BC2#
Welsh manages to break the clinch.
Welsh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Welsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Perkins. Perkins gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Welsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkins's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Welsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Welsh.
Welsh stuns Perkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Welsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Welsh keeps Perkins at a distance using the push kick.
Welsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Welsh closes the distance and clinches.
Welsh connects with a knee to the head.
Welsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Welsh leaning against his opponent.
Welsh lands a good knee to the midsection. Perkins won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Welsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Welsh feints a jab promting Perkins to slip. Welsh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Welsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkins shoots in and drives through. Welsh sprawls well.
Welsh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perkins will feel that in the morning.
Welsh feints a jab promting Perkins to slip. Welsh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Welsh has managed to clinch.
Welsh slowing the pace effectively.
Welsh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Welsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Perkins is rocked!
Welsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Perkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Welsh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perkins's face.
The referee calls for Welsh to work.
Welsh with a knee to the head.
Perkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welsh prevents it.
Welsh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Welsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Welsh pushes Perkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Welsh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkins's defenses.
Knees to the body from Welsh.
Welsh is pressed up against the cage. Perkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Welsh down to the mat. Welsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Welsh lands a front kick.
Perkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perkins with a poor takedown
and Welsh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Welsh. Welsh obviously looking to wear him down.
Kendrick Perkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Welsh.
Welsh circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Perkins drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Welsh follows Perkins to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Welsh!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Perkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Em's guard.
Perkins scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Perkins drops back looking for a leg! Em is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Em manages to kick Perkins off! Perkins jumps back into Em's guard. #SUB2#
Perkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Perkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Em has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perkins has managed to get both his arms back between Em's legs - danger averted.
Em trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Perkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Perkins. No joy for Em on that attempt.
Perkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perkins. #T1#
Em is looking to reverse the position.
Perkins trying to control the action but Em is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Perkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Em is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Perkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Em is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Em looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Perkins. #T2##SUB#
Em looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Em trying to control from the bottom.
Em is looking to improve his position.
Em wants to control but Perkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Em taking some punishment here, with Perkins in his half guard. #SUB2#
Perkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Em doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perkins. #SUB2#
Perkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB2#
Perkins is looking for a kimura but Em is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perkins to get the leverage.
Em is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Em defending well though.
Em wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Perkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Em defends it well.
Perkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Em's head.
Perkins prevents Em from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Perkins trying to control the action but Em is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Em manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Em's head.
Em keeping moving, preventing Perkins from controlling successfully.
Em has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Em looking for subs off his back but Perkins has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Perkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Em is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Perkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Perkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Em throws out the jab.
Em fails with the takedown.
And Perkins tries to counter it with a takedown but Em pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Em closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Em lands in his opponent's guard.
Perkins trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Perkins pushes a forearm under Em's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Em is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kendrick Perkins!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kendrick Perkins made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 28
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Saitou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkins shoots in and drives through. Saitou sprawls well.
Saitou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saitou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perkins as he avoids it easily.
Perkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saitou tries for a takedown but Perkins circles away easily
and Saitou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkins defends it nicely.
Kendrick Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Saitou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitou tries to clinch but Perkins moves out of range.
Perkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitou.
#CL2#
Saitou closes the distance and clinches.
Saitou misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saitou is trying to stall.
Perkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Saitou manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Perkins has hold of one of Saitou's legs. Saitou is fighting the takedown attempt but Perkins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Perkins stops Saitou from standing up.
Perkins passes Saitou's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saitou trying to control but Perkins postures up.
#SUB#
Saitou is defending against the submission attempts here by Perkins.
#SUB#
Perkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saitou is just riding it out for now. Perkins eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Perkins is looking for a kimura but Saitou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perkins to get the leverage.
Saitou is looking to improve his position.
Perkins is looking to advance position but Saitou won't allow it.
Saitou tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.#SUB#
Perkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Perkins throwing shots but Saitou is blocking nicely.
Saitou is trying to stand back up but Perkins is controlling him
Saitou is controlling Perkins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Perkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perkins moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Perkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Perkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saitou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Perkins tries for a kimura but Saitou is defending well.
Saitou struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Perkins is working to tighten his grip on Saitou's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Saitou has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Perkins is really squeezing tight and eventually Saitou passes out! Perkins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kendrick Perkins!
Kendrick Perkins gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 36
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Linwood drops Perkins with a right and a left! Linwood comes rushing in but Perkins regains his composure and manages to keep Linwood in guard.
#ROC#
Perkins is rocked!#SUB2#
Perkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Linwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perkins is still in real trouble! Can Linwood finish him?
Linwood distracts Perkins 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.#SUB2#
Perkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Linwood arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Perkins's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Felix Linwood!
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Event:
VCL Champions: 15
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
McPhail misses with a wild body shot.
McPhail cracks Perkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
McPhail punishes Perkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McPhail as he jumps to the side.
Perkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McPhail's corner calls for a 1-2. McPhail obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Perkins is rocked!
A shot to the liver by McPhail. Beautiful body shot.
Perkins is still on wobbly legs! Can McPhail finish him?
McPhail ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Perkins out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy McPhail!
A less than humble Paddy McPhail misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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