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Event:
HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Townsend throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Scarfo misses its target.
Townsend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Townsend throws a sloppy head kick
and Scarfo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Townsend goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Townsend's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Townsend duly obliges.
Townsend lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Scarfo is rocked!
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scarfo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Scarfo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Scarfo has Townsend up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarfo seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarfo throws an elbow that misses.
Townsend has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scarfo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scarfo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Townsend's efforts to push away.
Scarfo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarfo avoids a wild elbow strike from Townsend.
Townsend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Townsend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
Scarfo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Townsend is trying to escape back to his feet but Scarfo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend is looking to regain half guard here but Scarfo keeps moving and retains side control.
Townsend takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scarfo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Townsend on the ground.
Townsend manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Townsend thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Townsend wants to take a breather but Scarfo is having none of it.
Scarfo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scarfo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Scarfo is staying active underneath Townsend, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Townsend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scarfo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Townsend.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarfo is not content to let Townsend control the position.
Townsend is stalling here. Scarfo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Townsend seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scarfo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Townsend tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scarfo easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Scarfo breaks from Townsend's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Townsend swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Townsend is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scarfo avoids the attempt from Townsend to control.
Townsend might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scarfo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Townsend regains half guard.
Townsend trying to hold on to Scarfo's head to control him but Scarfo postures up.
#T4#
We've been hearing that Scarfo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Townsend looks like he's trying to stand up.
Townsend regains full guard. Nicely done.
Townsend trying to keep a closed guard but Scarfo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Townsend is looking for a triangle but Scarfo pushes his legs off easily.
Scarfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Townsend has Scarfo pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Nicky Scarfo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Scarfo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scarfo lands some shots froms side control.
Scarfo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Townsend controls the position for a moment.
A control attempt from Townsend but he's now mounted!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend holds on for dear life, controlling Scarfo's posture momentarily.
Scarfo landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Scarfo controlling his opponent.
Townsend is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scarfo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Townsend is looking to improve his position but Scarfo isn't that keen on the idea.
Scarfo tries to control but Townsend wriggling away.
Townsend is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Townsend 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.#T2#
Townsend is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Townsend actively working from the bottom here.
Scarfo lands strikes from half guard.
Scarfo wants to take a breather but Townsend is having none of it.
Townsend is trying to get back to full guard.
Scarfo blocks the strikes from Townsend.
Nicky Scarfo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Scarfo there.
Townsend gets back to full guard.
Scarfo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Scarfo trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Scarfo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Townsend's head.
Townsend tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Scarfo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Townsend trying to control the position here.
Scarfo with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Scarfo tries to free his leg and advance position but Townsend is retaining full guard.
Townsend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Townsend trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Scarfo pushes Townsend off and scrambles back to his feet.
Townsend misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Scarfo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Townsend sprawls well initially but Scarfo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Townsend is refusing to be controlled, as Scarfo sits in half guard.
Scarfo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scarfo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Scarfo 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#
Townsend throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Scarfo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scarfo lands with a short shot to the head.
Townsend's coach down at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Townsend's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scarfo scores with a shoulder strike.
Scarfo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Townsend backwards.
Scarfo misses with an elbow over the top.
Townsend wants to take the fight to the mat but Scarfo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Townsend tries to break free but Scarfo pushes him back against the cage.
Scarfo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Townsend is trying to break the clinch but Scarfo is controlling him.
Townsend drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scarfo.
Still in the clinch, Scarfo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scarfo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nicky Scarfo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.#T1#
Scarfo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Townsend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scarfo is working Townsend over against the cage.
Scarfo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarfo digs a right hand underneath Townsend's ribcage. Townsend let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Townsend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Scarfo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Scarfo.
Townsend fails to pull guard.
Scarfo misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarfo scores with a hook to the body.
Scarfo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Scarfo.
Townsend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scarfo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Scarfo lands an elbow inside that Townsend shrugs off.
Townsend fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scarfo lands an elbow that stopped Townsend in his tracks for a moment.
Townsend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scarfo presses Townsend against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Scarfo as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsend looking to slow down the pace here.
Scarfo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Townsend backwards.
Townsend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Townsend wants to break free but Scarfo has control.
Scarfo is pressed up against the cage. Townsend has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scarfo down to the mat. Scarfo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Scarfo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Townsend napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Scarfo is dominant here and he's now got Townsend's back!#T3#
Scarfo controlling well, preventing Townsend from escaping the position.
Townsend takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Townsend trying to control the hands but Scarfo won't let him.
Nicky Scarfo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarfo controls the position.
Townsend wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Scarfo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Scarfo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Townsend for as long as he can get away with.
Scarfo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Townsend can do to turn this around?
Townsend wants to escape the position.
Townsend trying to control the hands but Scarfo won't let him.
Adam Townsend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarfo controlling well, preventing Townsend from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Scarfo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarfo, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Scarfo!
Nicky Scarfo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 74:Pulkkinen vs Bailey 2
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Scarfo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pritchard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Scarfo taking a break here but Pritchard is having none of it and regains half guard.
Scarfo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pritchard defending well though.
Scarfo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scarfo.
Pritchard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scarfo.
Pritchard is staying active underneath Scarfo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Pritchard is looking to improve his position.
Scarfo tries to pass to full mount but Pritchard defends it.
Scarfo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pritchard defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarfo is keen to just control but Pritchard is a slippery customer.
Scarfo misses with a head shot. Pritchard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pritchard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #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.
Scarfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pritchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scarfo fails with the takedown
and Pritchard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarfo closes the distance and clinches up with Pritchard, looking for a takedown. Scarfo pushes Pritchard against the cage but Pritchard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scarfo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pritchard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Scarfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pritchard tries to work over Scarfo's front leg with a kick but Scarfo checks it. #TD#
Scarfo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pritchard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing that Scarfo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Scarfo is looking to take a break and control but Pritchard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pritchard tries to buck Scarfo off but Scarfo is having none of it.#T3#
Scarfo looking to control but instead Pritchard has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Scarfo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scarfo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pritchard's head.
Scarfo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pritchard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scarfo controlling the action here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scarfo wants to control but Pritchard is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scarfo slips a jab and a cross from Pritchard.
Scarfo dodges the punch combination from Pritchard.
A counter left hand to the body from Scarfo misses its target.
Scarfo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Pritchard coming out on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pritchard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarfo's hands.
Scarfo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pritchard counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicky Scarfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pritchard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pritchard wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Pritchard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pritchard.
Scarfo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pritchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pritchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarfo.
Scarfo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Scarfo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scarfo lands in his opponent's guard.
Scarfo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scarfo.
Scarfo throws an elbow that misses. Pritchard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scarfo's guard. Nice move by Pritchard!#REVB#
Scarfo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pritchard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pritchard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pritchard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarfo is keeping the position for now.
Pritchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pritchard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scarfo's guard.
Pritchard wants to control from the top but Scarfo keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scarfo closes the distance and clinches up with Pritchard, looking for a takedown. Scarfo pushes Pritchard against the cage but Pritchard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pritchard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Scarfo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pritchard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pritchard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pritchard looking to control.
Pritchard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##ES2#
Pritchard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Scarfo lands with a right to the head.
Scarfo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pritchard lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Pritchard.
Pritchard avoids the elbow strike from Scarfo, against the cage.
Scarfo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard lands a right hand.
Pritchard tries to work over Scarfo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarfo throws an elbow but misses.
Scarfo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarfo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Scarfo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pritchard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarfo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarfo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pritchard. #T4#
Scarfo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Scarfo tightens his grip and picks Pritchard up, before dumping him to the ground. Pritchard manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Pritchard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Scarfo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scarfo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Pritchard has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pritchard.
Pritchard is working Scarfo over against the cage.
Pritchard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scarfo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pritchard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarfos head.
Pritchard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pritchard lands a shoulder strike.
Pritchard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarfos head. #ROC2#
Scarfo is rocked!
Pritchard scores with a shot to the side of Scarfo's head.
Oh Scarfo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pritchard has Scarfo pressed against the cage, preventing Scarfo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scarfo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pritchard is working Scarfo over against the cage.
Pritchard digs a right hand underneath Scarfo's ribcage. Scarfo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pritchard is working Scarfo over against the cage.
Pritchard lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Scarfo to his knees! Pritchard keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Pritchard!
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Event:
HFC 71:Hellmuth vs Ragnarson
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarfo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Townsend.
It looked like Scarfo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Townsend.#TD#
Scarfo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Townsend was covering up waiting for the punch and Scarfo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Townsend manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarfo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Townsend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Townsend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarfo wants to stand up but Townsend is controlling him.
Townsend wants to control from the top but Scarfo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Scarfo wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Townsend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarfo manages to avoid it.
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Townsend misses #CL#
and Scarfo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scarfo.
Scarfo effectively controlling the action here.
Scarfo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Townsend or not.
Townsend wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarfo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarfo lands a damaging elbow.
Scarfo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Townsend backwards.
A short right from Scarfo on the inside.
Scarfo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Townsend breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Townsend does no damage. #TD#
Scarfo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Townsend napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsend regains half guard.#T2#
Scarfo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scarfo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Townsend on the ground.
Townsend wants to get back to full guard.
Townsend is looking to escape.
Townsend flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scarfo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Scarfo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Townsend is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Townsend looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Scarfo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Scarfo landing shots from mount.
Townsend is in a horrible position here. Scarfo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Townsend tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Townsend manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Townsend wants to control but Scarfo is keeping busy.
Scarfo is pressing down on Townsend's thigh, looking to free his foot. Townsend is holding on for now. #T4#
Scarfo drops an elbow to the side of Townsend's head.
Townsend tries to get to full guard but Scarfo has control of the leg.
Townsend is trying to control but can't.
Scarfo slips a nice elbow through Townsend's hands, connecting with Townsend's forehead.
Townsend is refusing to be controlled, as Scarfo sits in half guard.
Scarfo is thwarting Townsend's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scarfo connects with a nice short shot to Townsend's temple.
Scarfo lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Scarfo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Scarfo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Townsend.
#TD#
Scarfo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Townsend is trying to defend but Scarfo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scarfo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scarfo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Townsend can do to turn this around?
Townsend is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scarfo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scarfo's back!
Townsend misses with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarfo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Scarfo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Townsend.
Townsend missing with punches from the back. #T1#
Even with his hooks in, Townsend manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Townsend is landing with strikes. Scarfo can't take much more of this.
Even with his hooks in, Townsend manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Townsend missing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Nicky Scarfo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Townsend goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Scarfo escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Townsend trying to control here.
#T2#
Townsend is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Townsend is not content to let Scarfo control the position.
Townsend flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Townsend manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Townsend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Townsend seems to be working for a kimura but Scarfo defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Townsend is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Scarfo is trying to stand back up but Townsend is controlling him
#ES#
Scarfo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Adam Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Scarfo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Townsend trying to control the position.
Scarfo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Townsend throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Scarfo prevents Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Scarfo is looking to work some ground and pound but Townsend has wrist control.
Scarfo controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Townsend had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scarfo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Townsend working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scarfo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scarfo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Townsend 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Townsend misses with the combination.
Scarfo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Townsend holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scarfo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Townsend backwards.
Scarfo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Townsend.
Townsend is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scarfo is defending well.
Nice elbow from Scarfo.
Townsend is looking to break free of the clinch but Scarfo has double underhooks.
Scarfo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Townsend.#BC#
Scarfo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Townsend enables Scarfo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Townsend manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Scarfo with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Scarfo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Townsend looking for a sweep. Not yet Townsend, not yet.
Townsend throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Townsend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scarfo landing some decent shots from guard.
Scarfo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Scarfo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Townsend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Townsend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Scarfo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Townsend working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scarfo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Townsend is tightening it up a little... Scarfo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scarfo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scarfo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Townsend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Townsend!
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Event:
HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarfo shoots in but Uneksija avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarfo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarfo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
Uneksija looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarfo throws a looping overhand right but Uneksija ducks down to avoid it.
Uneksija lands a two punch combo.
Scarfo ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
An inside leg kick lands from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarfo.
Uneksija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarfo.
Scarfo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uneksija to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarfo connects with a single shot there.
Uneksija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uneksija punishes Scarfo's body with a nice straight punch.
Uneksija throws a right and a left that Scarfo avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uneksija.
Scarfo 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.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scarfo.
Uneksija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarfo's head backwards.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uneksija scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Uneksija finds it's way through Scarfo's defenses.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarfo lands with a hook. Uneksija tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uneksija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uneksija misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Scarfo.
Uneksija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarfo is just out of range.
Uneksija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Scarfo ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Scarfo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Jab from Uneksija.
Scarfo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paljas Uneksija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Uneksija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarfo's head backwards.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Uneksija.
Uneksija misses with a hook
and Scarfo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija lands with a nice body punch.
Uneksija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarfo's hands.
Uneksija is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uneksija misses the shot to the body.
Scarfo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Scarfo looks to move away, Uneksija throws a big counter combo but Scarfo just gets out of the way.
Uneksija dips to his left and cracks Scarfo with an uppercut!
Scarfo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scarfo slips a jab and a cross from Uneksija.
Scarfo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uneksija takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Uneksija misses. #T3#
Uneksija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarfo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Scarfo instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Scarfo.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
Uneksija wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarfo won't allow it.
#BC#
Uneksija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarfo scores with a hook to the body. Uneksija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarfo connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Paljas Uneksija's cut is getting worse.
Scarfo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarfo misses the shot to the body.
Scarfo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarfo lands a nice shot that snaps Uneksija's head back.
Scarfo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarfo slips a jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scarfo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Uneksija is rocked!#CUT2#
Paljas Uneksija's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A punch combination from Scarfo misses.
Oh Uneksija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarfo works Uneksija's body with a nice hook.
Uneksija seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarfo cracks Uneksija with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Scarfo!
Our winner, Nicky Scarfo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Primal 34
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarfo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarfo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scarfo keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarfo thuds his right hand into Chille's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Chille moves into the clinch.
Chille lands an elbow inside that Scarfo shrugs off.
Chille tries a knee to the head but Scarfo blocks it.
Chille lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Scarfo is trying to trip Chille. He has hold of a leg but Chille is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Scarfo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Scarfo prevents Chille from getting back to his feet.
Scarfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Chille wants to stand and escape but Scarfo is having none of it.
Scarfo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scarfo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Chille wants to stand and escape but Scarfo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Scarfo.
Chille has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scarfo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Chille moves into the clinch.
Chille misses with an elbow over the top.
Chille lands a nice uppercut.
Scarfo wants a takedown.
Chille throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarfo gets through Chille's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scarfo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chille gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scarfo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.#T2#
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Scarfo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Nicky Scarfo has been cut.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Scarfo takes an elbow to the temple.
Chille scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Scarfo in his tracks for a moment.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chille scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chille throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Chille - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scarfo tries for a takedown but Chille manages to get underhooks.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarfo's defenses.
Chille throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Chille tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scarfo has Chille pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chille manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scarfo's brow.
Scarfo misses with a punch on the inside.
Chille slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scarfo looking for a takedown.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarfo's defenses.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
Chille lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Scarfo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chille can't fight it off and eventually Scarfo manages to take the fight to the floor. Chille looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarfo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Chille wants to sweep here but Scarfo controlling him for the moment.
Scarfo wants to control from the top but Chille keeps moving.
Scarfo stops Chille from standing up.
Chille is trying to control the position but Scarfo postures up.
Chille working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scarfo.
Scarfo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chille is looking to stand up but Scarfo isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Chille dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Scarfo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Scarfo connects with a body shot that sends Chille's belly button to the back.
Nicky Scarfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarfo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scarfo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chille.
Chille avoids the body shot from Scarfo.
#CL2#
Scarfo forces Chille back against the cage and clinches.
Scarfo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chille is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Scarfo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chille regains guard.
Scarfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scarfo controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Scarfo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scarfo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Chille is looking to stand up but Scarfo isn't so interested in that idea.
Chille on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chille tries to get out of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chille cracks Scarfo with a good jab.
Chille scores with a jab. Scarfo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarfo throws a body punch but Chille moves out of range.
Chille wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Scarfo misses.
Scarfo dives in for a single leg takedown but Chille sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chille scores with a one two! Scarfo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chille lands the left hand.#T2#
Chille doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scarfo connects with a body shot.
Chille tries to clinch there but Scarfo circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Scarfo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chille's half guard.
Chille slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scarfo won't allow Chille to sweep him here.
Chille is trying to keep Scarfo in close.
Chille wants to sweep here but Scarfo controlling him for the moment.
Nicky Scarfo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scarfo is looking to work some ground and pound but Chille has wrist control.
Scarfo prevents Chille from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Scarfo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scarfo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chille avoids it really well and circles away.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Chille tries to clinch but Scarfo is having none of it.
Scarfo with the counter takedown but Chille avoids it easily.
Chille needs to keep his hands up - Scarfo had a free shot at his head there.
Chille scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chille is looking to clinch but Scarfo is avoiding it.
Chille is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarfo can do to turn this around?
Scarfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chille moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Scarfo misses its intended target.
Chille swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Chille uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarfo.#CL#
Chille rushes Scarfo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chille lands a damaging elbow.
Chille stalls.
Chille prevents the takedown attempt.
Scarfo blocks the elbow strike.
Chille is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scarfo's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scarfo as Chille tries to tie him up.
Chille with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarfo avoids a wild elbow strike from Chille.
Scarfo avoids the elbow strike from Chille, against the cage.
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 Shannon Chille will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicky Scarfo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarfo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scarfo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chille's waist but Chille gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scarfo off to one side. #CL2#
Scarfo has managed to clinch.
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarfo's defenses. #ROC#
Scarfo is rocked!
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scarfo.
Scarfo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chille finish him?
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarfo seems to have recovered his senses.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarfo takes an elbow to the temple.
Shannon Chille has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scarfo avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scarfo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chille working Scarfo over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Scarfo has hold of one of Chille's legs. Chille is fighting the takedown attempt but Scarfo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chille wants to get back to his feet but Scarfo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Scarfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chille is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scarfo is controlling him.
Scarfo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scarfo postures up in Chille's guard and throws a big left but Chille blocks it.
Scarfo throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scarfo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chille is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chille throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scarfo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Chille fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarfo, pushing him back against the cage.
Chille lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Scarfo can't get the takedown.
Chille stalling against the cage.
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Scarfo blocks an elbow strike.
Scarfo looking for a takedown.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Scarfo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chille after a bit of a struggle.
Chille lands an uppercut.
Chille lands a knee to the body.
Chille lands a good knee to the midsection. Scarfo won't want to take too many of those.
Scarfo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chille creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scarfo's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Nicky Scarfo's cut even more.
Chille blocks an elbow strike from Scarfo.
Chille lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarfo backwards.
Chille lands an elbow just above Scarfo 's eye.
Shannon Chille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scarfo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chille gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chille utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nicky Scarfo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarfo wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Chille.
Chille avoids the elbow strike from Scarfo, against the cage.
Chille gets underhooks to prevent Scarfo's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Chille. #T4#
Chille slowing the pace effectively.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chille.
Scarfo is working for takedown but Chille is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Scarfo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chille lands with a right hand.
Chille paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chille tries to clinch but Scarfo is having none of it.
Chille closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shannon Chille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chille feints a jab promting Scarfo to slip. Chille then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scarfo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Scarfo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarfo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Chille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chille, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Chille!
Shannon Chille decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Primal 27
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarfo misses with a looping left.
Rake scores with a head kick. Scarfo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scarfo 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.
Scarfo shoots for a takedown but Rake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Scarfo is predictable there #CL#
and Rake holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rake slows down the pace here.
Rake slows down the pace here.
Rake gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rake slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Rake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scarfo managing to block the knees to the body from Rake.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anomander Rake.
Scarfo misses with a hook. Rake ducked under it nicely.
Scarfo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rake counters with a leg kick.
Rake checks a leg kick.
Scarfo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rake moves forwards but Scarfo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scarfo throws a hook but Rake blocks it.
Scarfo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rake lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rake.
Rake throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#
Scarfo is rocked!
Rake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scarfo avoids the head kick by Rake.
A little jabbing left from Scarfo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rake is looking to clinch but Scarfo is avoiding it.
Anomander Rake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Rake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rake is looking to stand up but Scarfo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rake has momentary wrist control but Scarfo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Scarfo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scarfo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scarfo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scarfo is standing up over Rake. Rake looks to escape but Scarfo dives into side control.
Rake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rake tries to get out of the position.
Rake seems a little lost for a moment, as Scarfo dominates the positioning.
Rake is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scarfo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scarfo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Rake's face as Scarfo controls the position. #T4#
Rake is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Scarfo working the head with strikes.
Rake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scarfo is controlling him well.
Scarfo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scarfo landing strikes.
Scarfo advances to mount.
Scarfo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scarfo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarfo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rake looks a forlorn figure.
Scarfo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rake hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Scarfo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rake lands with a nice body kick.
Scarfo has a takedown stuffed.
Scarfo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarfo feints the counter takedown.
Nicky Scarfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rake lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Rake.
Rake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scarfo manages to circle out of the way.
Scarfo tries to clinch but Rake is having none of it.
Scarfo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rake can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rake.
Rake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rake wants to clinch up but Scarfo keeps it at a distance.
Scarfo shoots in but Rake avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Scarfo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Rake.
Rake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rake doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarfo circles away.
Rake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rake blocks a low kick nicely.
Scarfo shoots and misses
and Rake counters with a thumping low kick.
Anomander Rake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Scarfo misses with a right hand #CL#
and Rake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rake.
Rake prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Rake to work.
#T2#
Scarfo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rake slows down the pace here.
Rake controlling the action here for a moment.
Rake gets underhooks to prevent Scarfo's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Rake lands a knee to the head.
Scarfo managing to block the knees to the body from Rake.
Rake stops a takedown attempt from Scarfo.
Scarfo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rake misses with a knee to the head.
Rake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scarfo avoids it.
Rake stops a takedown attempt from Scarfo.
Rake taking a breather.
Rake lands a knee to the head.
Rake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarfo can do to turn this around?
Rake is pressed up against the cage. Scarfo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rake down to the mat. Rake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Scarfo lands a slapping body shot.
Scarfo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scarfo keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Scarfo.
Rake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scarfo lands with an uppercut that bounces Rake off the cage and back into range.
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!
Scarfo shoots in and drives through. Rake sprawls well.
Rake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scarfo.
Rake is looking to slow Scarfo down with leg kicks.
Scarfo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rake.
Rake scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anomander Rake dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scarfo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rake tries to sprawl out of it but Scarfo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anomander Rake is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rake.
Rake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scarfo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarfo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarfo blocks a head kick by Rake.
Scarfo throws a leg kick
and Rake counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Scarfo drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Rake wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Scarfo misses with the combination.
Rake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarfo. That did some damage!
That kick from Rake tenderised Scarfo's leg. Scarfo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rake.
No luck for Scarfo with that takedown attempt.
Rake throws a big counter combination but Scarfo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rake moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarfo scores with a jab to the body.
Scarfo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rake avoids the body shot from Scarfo.
Rake tried to counter with a leg kick but Scarfo avoided it.#T2#
Rake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scarfo blocks a head kick by Rake.
Scarfo just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rake checks a low kick from Scarfo.
Scarfo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scarfo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rake.
Both fighters circling a little - Rake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Scarfo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rake. That one must have hurt.
Scarfo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rake as he jumps to the side.
Anomander Rake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Scarfo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rake tries to clinch up but Scarfo circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarfo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rake defends it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rake.
Rake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Rake.#T3#
Scarfo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rake is just out of range.
Rake is looking to counter the offense by Scarfo and move into the clinch.
Rake tries to clinch up but Scarfo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rake throws a nice head kick!
Scarfo misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Scarfo misses.
Scarfo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scarfo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rake. Rake obviously looking to wear him down.
Rake tries to clinch up.
Scarfo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rake moves away.
Rake slaps away a takedown attempt from Scarfo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rake connects with a leg kick. Scarfo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Rake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarfo.
Scarfo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scarfo.
Rake connects with a high kick.
Rake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scarfo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rake as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarfo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rake as he avoids it easily.
Rake tries a head kick but it misses.
Rake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scarfo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Rake as Scarfo shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anomander Rake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rake 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anomander Rake!
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Event:
Primal 22
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Buren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scarfo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Scarfo counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Buren toppling to the canvas! Van Buren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Scarfo finish him?!#ROC#
Van Buren is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Robin Van Buren has been cut.#KD#
Scarfo lands a big uppercut and Van Buren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Buren looks OK. Scarfo waves Van Buren back to his feet!
Van Buren is still on wobbly legs! Can Scarfo finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarfo finds Van Buren's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Van Buren flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Scarfo lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Van Buren will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Scarfo!
The defeated Robin Van Buren had this to say: 'I will return. I will be better. My hair will be greener.'.
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Event:
Primal FN 9
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kkjki dives in and scores a takedown into Scarfo's guard.
Scarfo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scarfo pulls Kkjki in close to his closed guard and prevents Kkjki from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kkjki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kkjki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kkjki looking to pass the guard.
Kkjki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kkjki wants to control from the top but Scarfo keeps moving.
Kkjki postures up and lands a big shot to Scarfo's brow.
Kkjki looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Scarfo trying to control the position here.
Kkjki trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kkjki stands and throws Scarfo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kkjki is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Scarfo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kkjki gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Scarfo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kkjki lets go of the hold and Scarfo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kkk Kkjki!
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