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Event:
NYBD 5
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hudson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hudson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Domino's head.
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. Hudson connects with a nice short shot to Domino's temple.
Hudson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hudson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hudson throwing shots but Domino is blocking nicely.
Hudson 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.
Nice strikes from Hudson there.
Hudson working over Domino with some ground and pound. Domino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Domino is rocked!
Hudson creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Domino is out cold and this one is all over! Hudson climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Louis Hudson!
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Event:
NYBD 3
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Domino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
Keenan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Domino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Domino as he avoids it easily.
Keenan goes for a double leg but Domino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Domino continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Domino gets the takedown into side control.
Keenan wants to get back to his feet but Domino is dominant here and he's now got Keenan's back!
Domino scores with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domino tries to keep control of the position but Keenan is staying busy.
Keenan covering up well and avoiding damage.
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet but Domino has full control of the position and if anything, Keenan has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Keenan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Domino.
Domino lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Keenan.
Domino is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Domino punches Keenan on the ear.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet but Domino has full control of the position and if anything, Keenan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Keenan breaks Domino's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Keenan tries to free his leg and advance position but Domino is retaining full guard.
Keenan wants to get up but he can't break Domino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Keenan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keenan misses with a takedown
and Domino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Don Domino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Domino is avoiding it.
Domino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Keenan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Keenan blocks a body shot from Domino. #BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keenan wants it to stay on the feet.
Domino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKeenan.
Domino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keenan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Domino.#TD2#
Keenan has Domino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keenan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Domino tumbling to the mat - Keenan dives into Domino's guard.#ES#
Domino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!#CL2#
Keenan forces Domino back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Domino tries to break free but Keenan pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan tries a body shot but Domino blocks it.
Domino stops a takedown attempt from Keenan.
Keenan jumps guard but Domino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keenan looking to stall.
Keenan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Domino is defending well.
Domino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Domino is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Domino tries to pull guard but Keenan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domino has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Keenan counters by moving into the clinch.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Domino.
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 Don Domino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and clinches.
Domino jumps guard but Keenan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Domino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Domino prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan stalling the fight.
Keenan pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Keenan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keenan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Domino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Domino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keenan.
Keenan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Domino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Don Domino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.#BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Keenan gets a clinch.
Keenan looking to stall.
Maynard Keenan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Domino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan stuffs the takedown.
Domino works over Keenan's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Domino does no damage.
Domino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Domino tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Domino tries to keep at a distance but Keenan has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Domino does it's job there.#CL2#
Keenan clinches up with Domino and pushes him back against the cage.
Domino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Keenan drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Domino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Domino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Domino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Domino. #T3#
Domino trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Keenan wants to stand and escape but Domino is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Keenan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Domino has picked Keenan up and slammed him! Keenan can't keep hold of the triangle and Domino manages to pass to side control!
Keenan is not content to let Domino control the position.
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keenan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keenan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
Keenan holds on to Domino's head and controls the position momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Domino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan.
Domino throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Domino is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Domino in a clinch.
Keenan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Domino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Domino wants to get back to striking at distance but Keenan won't allow it.
Domino has had enough of the clinch but Keenan keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Domino dominated that second round.
That's time! Domino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keenan closes the distance but Domino moves to the side
and Domino counters with a left and a right that stings Keenan.
Domino dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Domino misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Keenan as Domino shoots in.#CL2#
Keenan forces Domino back against the cage and clinches.
Keenan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keenan stalls.
Domino goes for a takedown attempt but Keenan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domino avoids it really well and circles away.
Domino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Domino misses with a wild combination.
Don Domino is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domino dives in and grabs Keenan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keenan pushes down on Domino's head and hops out.#CL2#
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Domino is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Domino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keenan walks away with a smile on his face. Domino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Keenan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Keenan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keenan is stalling here.
Keenan stalling in the clinch.
Keenan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Keenan tries to land a knee to the head but Domino blocks with his arms.
Domino is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him.
Keenan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Domino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Domino pushes him off.
Keenan tries to clinch but Domino is having none of it.
Domino misses with a two punch combination.
#T3##CL2#
Keenan instigates a clinch.
Domino letting Keenan take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keenan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don Domino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keenan swivels and escapes.
Keenan connects with a body shot.
Keenan tries to clinch but Domino is having none of it.
Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Domino.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Domino circles away.
#CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Domino back into the cage.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keenan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Domino uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Domino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domino keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Keenan wants to clinch but Domino slips to the side
and Domino counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Domino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maynard Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Domino 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Domino!
A determined Don Domino didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
NYBD 2
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Domino. That snapped Shun's head back.
Shun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Shun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Shun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shun prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shun is looking to take a break and control but Domino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shun working away.#SUB2#
Shun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Domino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shun on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Shun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Domino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shun just content to control the position.
Shun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Domino parries the strikes from Shun easily there. Shun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Domino to escape.
Domino wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Domino being controlled for a moment.
Domino is not content to let Shun control the position.
Domino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shun tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Shun lands some shots froms side control.
Shun controls the position.
Shun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shun advances to mount.
Shun controlling the position easily from mount.
Shun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Domino is rocked!#SUB2#
Shun working for a submission but Domino is keeping him at bay.
Shun breaks from Domino's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Shun trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Shun is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Domino has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Domino!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shun looking for a sweep. Not yet Shun, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shun is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Domino frees his head nicely. Oh but Shun has switched to an armbar! Domino is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Larith Shun!
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Event:
NYBD 1:Tate VS Toole Jr
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Keenan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Domino throws a lazy head kick
and Keenan counters with a three punch combo that has Domino backing up. Domino nods at Keenan to acknowledge the strikes.
Domino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Domino back into the cage.
Domino connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Keenan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Domino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domino stuffs the takedown attempt from Keenan. Keenan gets slowly back to his feet.
Domino swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Keenan decides to pull guard. #T1#
Domino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Domino stands up over Keenan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Domino passes Keenan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Domino seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Domino.
Domino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keenan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Keenan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Domino there.
Domino winds up and cracks Keenan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Domino wants to take a breather but Keenan is having none of it.
Domino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domino trying to control the action but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Domino has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Domino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Domino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working.
Ground and pound from Domino.
Domino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keenan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Keenan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Domino is on him like a limpet, forcing Keenan back against the cage.
Keenan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Domino jumps guard but Keenan stands there with Domino around his waist. Domino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Domino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keenan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domino misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domino with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Keenan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keenan.
Keenan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Keenan misses with a knee strike.
Domino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keenan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
Keenan lands with a left to the head.
Keenan tries to pull guard but Domino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Keenan pulls guard.
Keenan looks winded!
Domino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Domino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan 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#
Keenan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keenan wants it to stay on the feet.
Domino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Keenan rushes Domino and presses him up against the cage.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Domino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Keenan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Keenan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Domino trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Domino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Keenan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Domino is trying to pull guard but Keenan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Domino avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Domino looking to stall.
#BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keenan tries to clinch but Domino moves out of range.
Domino wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Keenan clinches with his opponent.
Domino wants to get back to striking at distance but Keenan won't allow it.
#TD#
Domino jumps guard and drags Keenan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Domino is looking to stand up but Keenan isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##SU2#
Keenan gets to his feet - Domino follows without any prompting.
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Domino pushes him off.
Keenan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Domino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keenan somewhat.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Domino.
#CL2#
Keenan pushes Domino up against the cage in a clinch.
Keenan stalling in the clinch but Domino improves position.
Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Domino can't break the clinch.
Keenan lands a body shot.
Domino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maynard Keenan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Domino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keenan is defending well for now.#TD2#
Keenan jumps into guard, dragging Domino to the mat.
#ES2#
Keenan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Domino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Domino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keenan defends well and Domino ends up having to push Keenan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Domino tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. #T4##CL2#
Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Domino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keenan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Keenan.
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!
Keenan slowing the pace effectively.
Keenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Domino wants to break free but Keenan has control.
#TD2#
Keenan jumps guard and drags Domino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Our spies down at at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) inform us that Keenan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Domino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keenan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Domino has managed to get both his arms back between Keenan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Keenan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Domino passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan 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. 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#
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domino tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Domino both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Domino in a clinch.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Keenan gets a clinch.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Domino backwards.
Domino is working for takedown but Keenan is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Keenan misses with a combination
#TD#
and Domino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Domino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Domino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Keenan.
Domino fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Keenan. No joy for Domino on that attempt.
Keenan tries to counter with a clinch but Domino shakes him off and moves away.
Domino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Domino. #CL#
Domino forces Keenan back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Domino is trying to force a seperation but Keenan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Don Domino is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Domino.
Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domino stuffs the takedown.
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!
Domino fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Domino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keenan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keenan's guard now, I'm sure.
Domino controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Keenan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Domino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Domino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keenan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Keenan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Domino is standing up over Keenan. Keenan looks to escape but Domino dives into side control.
Keenan is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Domino cracks Keenan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Domino cracks Keenan with a big elbow.
Keenan seems a little lost for a moment, as Domino dominates the positioning.
Keenan wants to get back to his feet but Domino drags him back down.
Domino landing a few strikes.
Keenan tries to escape but Domino is in control.
Domino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Domino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keenan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynard Keenan!
Maynard Keenan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Domino is looking to clinch but Guerro is avoiding it.
Domino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Domino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerro swivels and escapes.
Domino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Guerro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Domino is looking to improve his position.
Guerro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Domino is trying to stand back up but Guerro is controlling him
Guerro controlling the action here.
Domino is looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Guerro working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Domino is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Domino wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Domino misses with an uppercut
and Guerro counters with a nice body kick.
Domino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domino is breathing heavily.
Domino fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Guerro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Domino to the ground. Guerro is now in Domino's guard.
Guerro controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
It looks like Guerro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Domino wants to get back to his feet but Guerro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guerro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guerro shoots for a takedown but Domino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
No joy there for Domino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Guerro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Domino did well to prevent Guerro getting side control.
Domino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Domino.
Guerro wants to control from the top but Domino keeps moving.
Guerro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Domino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#ES#
Domino has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Guerro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Domino decides to pull guard.
Guerro controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Domino is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Domino wants to control from the top but Guerro keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Domino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerro 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.
Guerro wants to stand up but Domino is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guerro can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Domino stands up from Guerro's guard - Domino perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Domino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Guerro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Domino.
Domino fails with a takedown attempt.
Domino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerro circles away.
Domino swinging wildly here.
Domino doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerro circles away.
Guerro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Domino stalks Guerro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guerro's face. Guerro staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Domino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Guerro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Domino trying to control here.
Domino is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Guerro wants to control but Domino is keeping him busy.
Domino is trying to stand back up but Guerro is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good leg kick by Domino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Domino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Guerro back to the cage. Domino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guerro dives in and grabs Domino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Domino pushes down on Guerro's head and hops out.
Guerro goes for a double leg but Domino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Domino continues to drive forward.
Don Domino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Guerro.
Domino lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domino fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerro unleashes a big counter combination but Domino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Domino.
Guerro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Domino lands a high kick!
Domino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guerro as he jumps to the side.
Don Domino is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Domino does no damage.
Don Domino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Domino defends well and Guerro ends up having to push Domino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Don Domino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domino lands a two punch combo.
Domino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guerro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Domino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Domino tries to clinch there but Guerro circles away.
Domino has his takedown stuffed
and Guerro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domino has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Guerro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guerro tries to score a body lock takedown but Domino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Domino tries to circle away but Guerro has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Guerro lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guerro is taking a breather. Domino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Domino dominated that second round.
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#
Guerro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domino misses with a series of wild punches.
Domino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domino lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Domino. Those never looked like landing.
Guerro shoots in looking for a takedown. Domino tries to sprawl out of it but Guerro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Domino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domino looks to land a combination but Guerro avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Domino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Guerro scores with a takedown into Domino's guard.#T1#
Guerro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guerro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Domino is trying to keep Guerro in close.
Domino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guerro can do to turn this around?
Guerro controlling from the top position.
Domino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guerro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guerro stops Domino from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Guerro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guerro is stalling in the full guard.
Guerro stops Domino from standing up.
Domino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guerro controls the pace.#T3##ES#
Domino kicks Guerro off and gets to his feet.
Domino fails to land with a series of punches.
Domino feints a jab promting Guerro to slip. Domino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guerro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Domino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerro swats away the attempt to clinch by Domino.
Guerro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Guerro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Domino!#ES#
Domino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Guerro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Domino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Domino struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Guerro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Guerro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Domino can't do much from the bottom here.
Guerro takes a little break here. Domino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Domino is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Guerro controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Domino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Domino, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Domino!
After the fight, Don Domino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Domino throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Moses counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Domino is trying to stand back up but Moses is controlling him
Moses missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moses thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moses prevents Domino from standing back up.
Domino flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moses lands a nice short elbow.
Domino wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domino is looking to get back to is feet but Moses passes into side control.
Moses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domino keeps working.
Domino is trying to buck Moses off.#T1#
Domino is not content to let Moses control the position.
Moses is really struggling to control Domino but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ground and pound from Moses seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Domino throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Domino moves into range and clinches up with Moses.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Domino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domino throws a leg kick #TD#
and Moses counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Domino kicks off Moses and gets to his feet.
Domino misses with a head kick.
Moses is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Domino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Domino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Domino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moses showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses'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.#T3#
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Domino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Domino wants to sweep here but Moses controlling him for the moment.
Moses loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Moses decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Domino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moses's guard.#ES#
Moses pushes Domino off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Domino throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Moses counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moses thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Domino's head.
Domino wants to get back to his feet.
Domino looks winded!
Moses missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Domino trying to control from the bottom.
Moses working Domino over with strikes.
Moses is taking a breather. Domino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Vince Moses will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Domino scores with a one two! Moses had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Vince Moses has been cut.#CL2#
Domino instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Domino pulls guard effortlessly.
Domino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Domino wants to stand and escape but Moses is having none of it.
Moses controlling from the top position.
Moses trying to control but Domino is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Domino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Domino being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Domino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Domino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Domino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moses knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moses wants to control but Domino postures up.#T2#
Moses is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Domino is controlling him well.
Moses tries to bench press Domino off him but Domino keeps the position.
Moses is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Domino asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moses is trying to improve his position.
Moses is pushing Domino's head away, looking to escape. Domino manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Domino lands some shots froms side control.
Domino lands a nice forearm strike. #SU2#
Domino decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moses to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Domino. No joy for Moses on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Domino pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Domino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moses drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Domino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Domino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Moses tries to pull guard but Domino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Domino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Domino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Domino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moses looking to sit in guard and control but Domino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domino trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Domino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Domino has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Domino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vince Moses's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Domino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moses trying to strike off his back.
Moses has momentary wrist control but Domino slips an elbow through the middle.#SU2#
Domino gets to his feet. Moses looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Domino fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Domino rushes Moses and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moses is trying to force a seperation but Domino has the dominant position.#TD#
Moses pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moses is looking for a triangle but Domino pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Domino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Don Domino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Domino clinches up with Moses and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Moses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Domino with a hook.#TD2#
Domino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Moses is rocked!
Domino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Moses is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domino with a nice head shot there.#SU2#
Domino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Domino looks to land a combination but Moses avoids it well.
Vince Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Domino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moses quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Domino stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Domino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moses is trying to control but can't.
Moses seems to have got his legs back now.
Domino scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moses tries to roll over but Domino keeps him under control.#T2#
Domino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moses throws a strike from the bottom but Domino passes into side control!
Moses taking punishment in the form of punches.
Moses gets back to half guard.
Domino looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moses with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Domino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Moses actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Domino connects with a nice short shot to Moses's temple.
Don Domino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Domino working the head and body with strikes.
Moses is trying to control but can't.
Domino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Domino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Domino decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Moses tries to sprawl but Domino drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Moses is defending against the submission attempts here by Domino.
Moses trying to control but Domino postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Domino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Domino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Domino!
Don Domino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Domino cracks Ballzonya with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ballzonya looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Domino finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Harry Ballzonya has been cut.#KD#
Domino lands a big head kick that sends Ballzonya tumbling to the mat! Domino takes a step backwards and waves Ballzonya back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ballzonya is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballzonya looks for a takedown but Domino sprawls well.
Ballzonya is still on wobbly legs! Can Domino finish him?
Ballzonya misses with a wild body shot.
Ballzonya tries to clinch but Domino is having none of it.
Ballzonya seems to have recovered his senses.
Domino goes for a small jab and connects. Now Domino goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Ballzonya stumbles back but Domino runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Ballzonya to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Ballzonya will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Domino!
Don Domino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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