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Event:
DFC Asylum 28
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Almasy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Conforti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Almasy lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Almasy - that's a beauty! Conforti is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Almasy can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seifer Almasy!
Seifer Almasy retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
AFL Asylum 25
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Ackley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ackley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Bear's Den ($300) in the buildup to the fight.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ackley or perhaps it was just good defense by Conforti, which made it look bad.
Ackley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conforti misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ackley is defended easily by Conforti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ackley. 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.
Conforti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Conforti misses with the combination.
Ackley tries to counter with a takedown but Conforti is quick to defend against it.
Conforti throws a series of punches but Ackley moves out of range. #CL#
Ackley rushes Conforti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Conforti tries to break the clinch but Ackley is controlling the position.
Ackley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conforti wants to get back to striking at distance but Ackley won't allow it.
#BC#
Ackley breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ackley takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Conforti lands an uppercut.
Ackley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ackley is looking for a takedown.
Ackley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Conforti wants to break free but Ackley has control.
Conforti is looking to break free of the clinch but Ackley has double underhooks. #BC#
Ackley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conforti misses with the combination.
#T3#
Conforti fails to land with a series of punches.
Ackley is looking to counter the offense by Conforti and move into the clinch.
Conforti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conforti wants it to stay on the feet.
Conforti throws a series of punches but Ackley avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Ackley clinches with his opponent.
Ackley tries to pull guard but Conforti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ackley looking to slow down the pace here.
Conforti pushes Ackley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Conforti is looking to break free of the clinch but Ackley has double underhooks.
Ackley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conforti walks away with a smile on his face. Ackley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conforti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ackley looks for the body kick but Conforti saw that one coming.
Conforti feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Ackley closes the distance and clinches.
Ackley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conforti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Ackley manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Conforti as Ackley shoots in.
Conforti tries to bum rush Ackley with a series of wild strikes but Ackley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Conforti tries to get set, Ackley tries to push him back and clinch up but Conforti manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Conforti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Ackley with that takedown attempt.
Conforti unleashes a big counter combination but Ackley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Conforti misses. #CL#
Ackley clinches up against the cage.
Conforti wants to break free but Ackley has control.
#BC#
Ackley breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ackley.
Ackley shoots for a double leg takedown but Conforti sprawls well. He's pushed Ackley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conforti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conforti misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ackley is looking to clinch.
Ackley tries to clinch but Conforti moves out of range.
Conforti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Conforti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ackley.
Conforti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ackley shoots in for a takedown but Conforti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conforti with the counter takedown but Ackley avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ackley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ackley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conforti counters with a three punch combo that has Ackley backing up. Ackley nods at Conforti to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Conforti. Those never looked like landing.
Ackley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Ackley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conforti's waist but Conforti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ackley off to one side.
Jason Ackley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conforti misses with a series of wild punches.
Ackley misses with a takedown attempt
and Conforti counters with a left and a right that stings Ackley.
Ackley throws a series of punches but Conforti moves out of range.
Conforti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ackley.
Michael Conforti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conforti keeps the fight on the outside.
Ackley throws a head kick but Conforti moves out of range.
Conforti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ackley has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Conforti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ackley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Conforti's calf.#CL#
Conforti gets tackled into the cage by Ackley. Ackley maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ackley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conforti fails to land with a series of punches.
Ackley darts in looking for a takedown but Conforti gets double underhooks and turns Ackley into the cage.
Conforti throws a series of punches but Ackley avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Ackley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Ackley closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ackley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jason Ackley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conforti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ackley misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Conforti counters by clinching up.
Conforti leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Conforti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Conforti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Conforti gets tackled into the cage by Ackley. Ackley maintains the clinch.
Ackley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Conforti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ackley is looking for a takedown.
Conforti is trying to break the clinch but Ackley is controlling him.
Ackley keeps control of Conforti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ackley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackley misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Conforti manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ackley is defended easily by Conforti.
As Ackley backs off Conforti throws a huge counter combo but Ackley manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ackley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Conforti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conforti unleashes a big counter combination but Ackley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Conforti misses with a two punch combination.
Ackley tries to clinch up.
Ackley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conforti looks to land a combination but Ackley avoids it well.
Ackley doesn't manage to clinch there - Conforti circles away.
Conforti tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Ackley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conforti circles away.
Conforti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ackley misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Conforti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conforti.
Conforti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ackley wants a takedown.
Conforti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Conforti is trying to force a seperation but Ackley has the dominant position.
Ackley jumps guard but Conforti stands there with Ackley around his waist. Ackley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Ackley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ackley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conforti slips a jab and a cross from Ackley.
Conforti throws a nice looking combination but Ackley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conforti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ackley.
Ackley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Ackley with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Conforti counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ackley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conforti throws a nice looking combination but Ackley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ackley misses with a takedown attempt - Conforti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conforti slaps away a takedown attempt from Ackley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conforti is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforti throws a series of punches but Ackley avoids them all with ease.
Jason Ackley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Conforti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conforti avoids the head kick by Ackley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Conforti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conforti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Conforti!
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Event:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Danielson darts in and clinches Conforti up against the cage.
Danielson can't find room to land a body shot as Conforti controls the action.
Danielson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conforti is defending well for now.
Conforti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Conforti has had enough of the clinch but Danielson keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Danielson breaks the clinch.
Danielson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Conforti if he has to take too many more of those.
Conforti is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Danielson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danielson slows down the pace here.
Conforti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Danielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Danielson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Danielson manages to break the clinch.
Danielson tries to bum rush Conforti with a series of wild strikes but Conforti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conforti is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Conforti tries to keep at a distance but Danielson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Danielson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conforti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danielson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danielson shoots in for a takedown but Conforti shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Danielson clinches up with Conforti and pushes him back against the cage.
Danielson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conforti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Danielson.
#BC2#
Danielson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Danielson drives through with a takedown into Conforti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Danielson trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danielson. #T2#
Danielson wants to control from the top but Conforti keeps moving.
Danielson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson throwing strikes from guard but Conforti blocks nicely.
Danielson throwing strikes but missing.
Conforti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danielson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danielson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conforti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danielson. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Danielson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Danielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Danielson misses. #CL2#
Danielson clinches up with Conforti and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Danielson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Danielson has closed the distance and engaged Conforti in a clinch.
#BC2#
Danielson breaks from the clinch.
Danielson fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Danielson gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Danielson. #BC2#
Danielson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Danielson clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Danielson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danielson landing knees to the body.
Danielson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Danielson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Danielson manages to break the clinch.
Danielson feints a jab promting Conforti to slip. Danielson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Conforti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Conforti has been cut.#CL2#
Danielson darts in and clinches Conforti up against the cage.#BC2#
Danielson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Danielson.
As Danielson tries to get set, Conforti tries to push him back and clinch up but Danielson manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Danielson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Conforti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Danielson gets a clinch.
Danielson lands a knee to the head.
Conforti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Conforti takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Danielson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danielson shoots in looking for a takedown. Conforti tries to sprawl out of it but Danielson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conforti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Conforti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been told by Conforti's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danielson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Danielson instigates a clinch.
Danielson misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Danielson lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Danielson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conforti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Danielson can pounce on him.
Danielson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Danielson closes the distance and clinches.
Danielson has Conforti pushed against the cage.
Danielson lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Danielson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danielson tries for a takedown but Conforti circles away easily
and Conforti counters with a series of strikes. Danielson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michael Conforti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danielson lands a body shot.
#T2##CL2#
Danielson has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson taking a breather.#BC2#
Danielson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Danielson.#CL2#
Danielson has closed the distance and engaged Conforti in a clinch.
Danielson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Danielson misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Danielson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Danielson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Danielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Danielson tries to land a knee to the head but Conforti blocks with his arms.
Danielson working aggressively here.
Danielson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conforti.
Danielson misses with a knee strike.
Danielson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Danielson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leon Danielson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danielson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Conforti's head.
Leon Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Danielson moves into the clinch.
Danielson has Conforti pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Danielson breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Danielson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danielson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Danielson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Conforti's guard.
Conforti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danielson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danielson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danielson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danielson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Danielson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danielson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Danielson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Conforti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Danielson goes for a double leg but Conforti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conforti continues to drive forward.
Conforti tries to counter by clinching up but Danielson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Danielson forces Conforti back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Danielson.
Danielson lands an elbow inside.
Danielson leaning against his opponent.
Conforti is trying to break the clinch but Danielson is controlling him.
Good body shot from Danielson.
Danielson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danielson lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Danielson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Danielson sends Conforti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Danielson is motioning to the referee to let Conforti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Conforti is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danielson throws an overhand right that has Conforti reeling! Danielson follows up with more punches and Conforti is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leon Danielson!
Post fight, Leon Danielson stared into the camera and said 'These hammers fell, and your face just happened to be my anvil. Better luck next time.'.
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Event:
AFC2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gates throws a hook but Conforti blocks it.
Conforti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Gates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Conforti to the mat! Conforti manages to get full guard.
Gates 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.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Conforti is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gates slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Conforti is not content to let Gates control the position.
Gates sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gates is keen to just control but Conforti is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Conforti is defending against the submission attempts here by Gates.
Gates passes to full mount!
Gates working the ground and pound effectively.
Gates controlling the position easily from mount.
Conforti is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gates has taken his back.
#T3#
Gates trying to control.#SUB#
Gates is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Conforti knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Conforti for a finish. #SUB#
Conforti fending off the submission attempt from Gates. #SUB#
Gates is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Conforti knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Conforti for a finish. #T4#
Gates lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Gates working for a choke but Conforti is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gates has managed to slip his arm under Conforti's chin. This could be all over... yep, Conforti is tapping out! Submission win for Gates.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Canaan Gates!
Canaan Gates is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Canaan Gates said 'thru god all things are possible .'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Reid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conforti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Conforti. #BC#
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conforti with the counter takedown but Reid avoids it easily.#CL#
Reid clinches with his opponent.
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conforti up against the cage.#BC#
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Reid rushes Conforti and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Conforti controls his hands.
Reid is struggling to control the position.
Conforti tries to break free but Reid pushes him back against the cage.
Conforti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Reid has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Conforti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Reid missing with punches from the back.
Reid throwing sloppy strikes. #T2#
Reid throwing sloppy strikes.
Reid throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Reid is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Conforti has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Conforti has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Reid.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Conforti is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Reid somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Reid working for a choke but Conforti is defending well.
Conforti covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Conforti covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Conforti is keeping busy.
Conforti is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Reid manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Conforti covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reid misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Reid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reid tries to clinch but Conforti is having none of it.
Conforti with the counter takedown but Reid avoids it easily.
Reid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conforti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conforti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Reid moves into the clinch.
Reid prevents Conforti from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Reid gets control of Conforti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reid will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Conforti throws an elbow that misses. Reid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conforti's guard. Nice move by Reid!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conforti is breathing heavily.
Reid postures up in Conforti's guard and throws a big left but Conforti blocks it. #T1#
Reid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conforti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reid trying to control but Conforti is working from the bottom.
Reid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conforti keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully.
Reid throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conforti keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Conforti keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully. #T3#
Reid throwing strikes from guard but Conforti blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Reid instigates a clinch. #BC#
Reid breaks the clinch.
Conforti misses with a few strikes there.
Reid throws a quick counter kick to the body but Conforti avoids it.
Reid wants to clinch.#T4#
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conforti was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.#CL#
Reid instigates a clinch.
Reid is looking for a takedown.
Reid jumps guard but Conforti stands there with Reid around his waist. Reid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Reid pulls guard.
Reid seems keen to control Conforti's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Reid dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Conforti misses with a series of wild punches.
As Conforti tries to get set, Reid tries to push him back and clinch up but Conforti manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from Conforti.
Reid is looking to counter the offense by Conforti and move into the clinch.#CL#
Reid darts in and clinches Conforti up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Reid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reid throws an elbow that misses.
Conforti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reid lands a damaging elbow.
Conforti dodges an elbow strike from Reid.
Conforti blocks an elbow strike.
Reid tries a body shot but Conforti blocks it.
#BC#
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conforti can do to turn this around?
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid fails to land the takedown.
Conforti unleashes a big counter combination but Reid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Reid darts in and clinches Conforti up against the cage.#T2#
Reid is looking for a takedown.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Conforti keeps the fight on the outside.
Conforti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conforti is trying to force a seperation but Reid has the dominant position.#T3#
Reid looking to throw knees to the head but Conforti is blocking nicely.
Conforti takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reid.
Adrian Reid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid tries to clinch up.
As Reid backs off Conforti throws a huge counter combo but Reid manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Reid feints and as Conforti raises his hands in defense, Reid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Conforti being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Reid!
After the fight, Adrian Reid 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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Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Radovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conforti is fending him off so far but Radovic persists. Nope, Conforti circles away and we're back to standing.
Conforti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jovan Radovic has been cut.
Radovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conforti as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
Conforti lands a left and a right that sends Radovic crashing to the canvas! Conforti dives into mount looking to finish!
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!
Radovic tries to lock up and control but Conforti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Radovic blocking the ground and pound.
Radovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conforti misses with a head shot.
Conforti thowing shots but they're missing.
Radovic tries to lock up and control but Conforti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Conforti throwing strikes here but Radovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Radovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Conforti.
Conforti sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Conforti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Conforti thowing shots but they're missing.
Radovic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Radovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Conforti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Radovic wants to hold on but Conforti pushes him away.
Conforti prevents Radovic from getting the reversal.
Conforti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Radovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Conforti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Radovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Radovic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Conforti.
Radovic tries to hold on but Conforti postures up.
Radovic is breathing heavily.
Radovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Conforti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Radovic tries to hold on but Conforti pushes him away.
Radovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Conforti unloads with some shots from mount but Radovic bucks and avoids them well.
Conforti avoids the attempt from Radovic to control.
Conforti unloads with some shots from mount but Radovic bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Conforti punishing his opponent with strikes.
Conforti throws some wild stikes that Radovic manages to avoid easily.
Conforti unloading with bombs!
Conforti sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Radovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Conforti throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Radovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Conforti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Conforti lands with some strikes.
Radovic is trying to stand up.
Conforti looking to ground and pound but Radovic is blocking nicely.
Radovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Radovic is in a horrible position here. Conforti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Conforti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
A nice elbow there by Conforti.
Conforti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Conforti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Radovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Radovic is trying to escape the mount.
Conforti thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Conforti throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Radovic because Conforti loaded up on that one.
Conforti throwing strikes here but Radovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Radovic tries to hold on but Conforti postures up.
Radovic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Conforti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Conforti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jovan Radovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Conforti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Radovic is defended easily by Conforti.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Conforti. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Conforti misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Conforti!
Nice takedown defense from Conforti. No joy for Radovic on that attempt. #T1##TD#
Radovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Conforti throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radovic is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radovic.
Conforti wants to counter the offense by Radovic and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Radovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conforti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Radovic.
Conforti misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Conforti!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovic has his takedown stuffed
and Conforti counters with a three punch combo that has Radovic backing up. Radovic nods at Conforti to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conforti.
Radovic throws a chopping leg kick but Conforti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Radovic.
Conforti throws a series of punches but Radovic moves out of range. #KD2#
Conforti throws a left that rocks Radovic and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Conforti dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Radovic regain composure!
#CUT2#
Jovan Radovic's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Conforti scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Radovic to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Conforti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Conforti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Michael Conforti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Conforti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radovic defending against the ground and pound.
Conforti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Conforti are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Radovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Radovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Conforti is refusing to be controlled, as Radovic sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Conforti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Radovic.
Conforti wants to stand but Radovic is controlling the position.
Radovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Radovic looking to sit in guard and control but Conforti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Conforti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jovan Radovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Radovic moves in looking to clinch but Conforti pushes him off.
Conforti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Radovic eats them both and turns towards Conforti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Radovic goes for a double leg but Conforti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conforti continues to drive forward.
As Radovic backs off Conforti throws a huge counter combo but Radovic manages to avoid it all.
Radovic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Radovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Conforti throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Radovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Conforti, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Conforti both land. Nice combination.
Michael Conforti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Conforti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radovic. Conforti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conforti tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Radovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conforti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Conforti looks to land a combination but Radovic avoids it well.
Radovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Conforti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Radovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conforti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conforti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michael Conforti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Conforti tries to sprawl out of it but Radovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conforti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conforti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Conforti.#CUT2#
Jovan Radovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Conforti throws a right hand that Radovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Radovic also avoids with ease.
Radovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Conforti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Conforti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Radovic backs up against the cage.
Conforti swinging wildly here.
Radovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Conforti circles away.
#T4#
Radovic shoots in but Conforti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conforti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Radovic.
Radovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conforti throws a nice looking combination but Radovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Conforti.
Conforti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radovic goes for a double leg but Conforti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conforti continues to drive forward.
Conforti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Conforti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conforti 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Conforti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Niska misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Conforti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Niska is looking to get back to full guard here but Conforti has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Conforti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conforti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Niska's face as Conforti controls the position.
Niska tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Conforti just content to control the position. #SU2#
Conforti decides to stand back up. Conforti steps back and let's Niska get back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niska.
Conforti fails to land the takedown.
Conforti wants to clinch but Niska slips to the side
and Niska counters with a low kick, right behind Conforti 's knee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conforti. #T2##CL2#
Conforti instigates a clinch.
Conforti is trying to break the clinch but Niska is controlling him.
Niska slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Conforti jumps guard.
Conforti has his hands on Niska's head, controlling the position.
Niska trying to control but Conforti is working from the bottom.
Niska is fighting to break Conforti's control of his arms but Conforti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Niska content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Conforti has locked up a guillotine! Conforti's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Niska is holding on here and Conforti must be using up a lot of energy. Niska has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Conforti gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Conforti!
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