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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daath.
Daath misses with a straight left.
Daath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darragh Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Daath.
Daath loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Daath with a nice cross.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly throws a front kick aimed at Daath's knee but Daath avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
Daath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daath misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Daath swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daath blocks a leg kick.
Daath throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters circling a little - Kelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Daath.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daath throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daath.
Kelly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daath moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daath.
Daath misses with a hook
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Daath.
Kelly misses with a low kick.#T2#
Kelly is looking to clinch but Daath is avoiding it.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daath.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Daath.
Kelly slips a jab from Daath.
Daath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Daath throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Daath throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Daath checks a low kick from Kelly.
Donk. Daath catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Daath throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daath has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daath and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly lands a nice hook to Daath's body. Daath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly throws a quick counter head kick but Daath was just out of range.#T3#
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly tries to bum rush Daath with a series of wild strikes but Daath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Daath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Daath throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daath throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Daath off balance momentarily.
Daath throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Daath connects with a crisp jab.
Daath misses with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Daath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daath, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Daath has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Daath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daath might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daath throws out the jab.
Kelly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Daath has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daath throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly dodges an elbow strike from Daath.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
Daath creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darragh Kelly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Daath lands a jab.
Kelly looks for the body kick but Daath saw that one coming.
Kelly slips a straight right by Daath.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daath.
Daath takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly pushes Daath away with a front kick.
Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly clobbers Daath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kelly rushes Daath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Kelly. #BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daath looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Daath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelly to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daath, as that shot connected.
Daath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. #CL#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Daath is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.#BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Daath won't allow it.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Daath has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darragh Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Daath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Daath.
Daath throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daath looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Daath looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Kelly slips under a jab from Daath.
Daath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kelly throws a leg kick
and Daath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking. #T3#
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daath moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Daath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daath throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
Daath looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Daath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly lunges at Daath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daath's hand.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab.
Kelly moves out of range as Daath strikes.
Kelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daath. Daath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Daath is rocked!
Daath misses with a hook.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daath misses with a looping right.
A big right from Daath misses.
Daath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daath is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?#T4#
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Daath seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly tried to score with a low kick but Daath checks it.
Daath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daath avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Daath misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daath.
Kelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Daath misses.
Daath misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darragh Kelly dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Kelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Daath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelly.
Daath throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Daath throws a big shot that misses.
Daath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daath throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daath throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Daath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Daath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daath.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Daath.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.#T1#
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kelly clinches up with Daath and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daath throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daath misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Daath back into the cage.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daath can do to turn this around?
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kelly has Daath pressed against the cage, preventing Daath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Max Daath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kelly tries a body shot but Daath blocks it.
Kelly tries to work over Daath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daath to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daath walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Daath blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daath misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daath backwards.
Kelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Daath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daath just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelly's brow.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daath just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kelly tries a body shot but Daath blocks it.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Daath controls the action.
Daath's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Daath holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelly drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kelly is working Daath over against the cage.
Kelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Daath moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
Daath defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Daath on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daath, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Daath turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Daath controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daath throws an elbow but misses.
Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daath to keep the fight standing.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daath just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darragh Kelly!
Max Daath spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches and trainers at Fight Factory and my sponsor UNITY CLOTHING...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Daath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daath.
Daath has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Daath moved out of range.
Kruger lands an overhand right.
Daath misses with a straight left.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daath misses the body punch
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Daath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daath throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Daath misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Daath throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger counters with a body kick.
Kruger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daath eats them both and turns towards Kruger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daath pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Daath missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger lunges at Daath with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daath's hand.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Daath is rocked!
Kruger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Daath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daath seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Daath.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Daath.
Daath takes one to the chin there.
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruger scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger throws a body punch but Daath moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kruger.
Daath misses with a straight left.
Kruger cracks Daath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daath throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kruger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Kruger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daath blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daath backwards.
We've been informed that Kruger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kruger lands a left hand.
Kruger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruger lands a knee to the head.
Kruger landing knees to the head.
Kruger with a knee to the head.
Kruger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kruger with a knee to the head.
Kruger lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Daath out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Paul Kruger!
In his post fight interview, Paul Kruger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Max Daath stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches and trainers at Fight Factory and my sponsor UNITY CLOTHING...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Jamison blocks a head kick by Daath.
A clash of legs there as Daath blocks the low kick.
Jamison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daath.
Jamison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daath.
Daath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamison blocks a head kick by Daath.
A clash of legs there as Jamison blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Jamison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jamison showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jamison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Ground and pound from Jamison.
Jamison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daath wants to get back to full guard.
Jamison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Jamison 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.
Daath wants to get back to full guard.
Daath is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jamison scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jamison trying to control the pace.
Jamison slips a nice elbow through Daath's hands, connecting with Daath's forehead.
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daath is looking to escape.
Jamison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jamison lands strikes from half guard.
Jamison working Daath over with strikes. #ROC2#
Daath is rocked!
Jamison 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.
Oh Daath is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daath seems to have got his legs back now.
My spies in Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform me that Jamison has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Let's hope that Jamison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jamison is pressing down on Daath's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daath is holding on for now.
Daath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jamison on the ground.
Daath is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jamison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jamison stalling. #T4#
Jamison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jamison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Daath on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Daath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daath has hold of Jamison's hands but Jamison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jamison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daath wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Jamison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Daath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daath throws a head kick but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison is looking to clinch.
Jamison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Daath.
Daath throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamison.
Daath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daath throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Jamison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jamison.
Daath is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jamison dives into side control.
#REVR#
Jamison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jamison lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daath is looking to regain half guard here but Jamison keeps moving and retains side control.
Jamison staying calm.#T1#
Jamison lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Daath's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jamison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daath some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Jamison has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Daath is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jamison yanks on the arm and Daath is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jamison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Jamison!
Ricardo Jamison really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 63
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Daath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Troublefield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Daath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daath throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Troublefield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Troublefield has Daath pressed against the cage.
Troublefield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Troublefield avoids a wild elbow strike from Daath.
Troublefield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daath's elbow. #T1#
Troublefield tries to break free but Daath pushes him back against the cage.
Daath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Troublefield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Troublefield tries to throw a body punch but Daath avoids it by throwing Troublefield back against the cage.
Troublefield is trying to break the clinch but Daath has him pressed against the cage.
Troublefield can't find room to land a body shot as Daath controls the action.
Daath lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daath throws an elbow but misses.
Troublefield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Troublefield tries to break free but Daath pushes him back against the cage.
Troublefield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daath has him pressed against the cage.#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.
Troublefield is looking to control Daath's arms but Daath gets an underhook and turns him. Now Troublefield has his back to the cage.
Daath lands with a right to the head.
Daath prevents a body shot from Troublefield.
Troublefield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daath is keeping busy.
Troublefield stalling in the clinch but Daath improves position.
Maybe Troublefield would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Troublefield can't break the clinch.
Troublefield is trying to force a seperation but Daath has the dominant position.
Troublefield tries to stall but Daath uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Troublefield managing to block the knees to the body from Daath.
#T3#
Troublefield avoids the elbow strike from Daath, against the cage.
Troublefield tries to break free but Daath pushes him back against the cage.
Troublefield stalling.
Troublefield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Troublefield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troublefield's elbow.
Troublefield is trying to force a seperation but Daath has the dominant position.
A short left from Daath.
Daath's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daath's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daath changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Troublefield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#KD#
Troublefield lands a big head kick that sends Daath tumbling to the mat! Troublefield takes a step backwards and waves Daath back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Daath is rocked!
Daath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daath avoids the head kick by Troublefield.
Troublefield throws a leg kick but Daath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Troublefield backs off Daath throws a huge counter combo but Troublefield manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Daath.
Daath ducks under a wild hook from Troublefield.
Daath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Troublefield lands a slapping body shot.
Max Daath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daath looks to score with a jab to the body but Troublefield is just out of range.
Troublefield tries to counter with a takedown but Daath is quick to defend against it.
Daath throws a hook but Troublefield blocks it.
Troublefield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Troublefield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Troublefield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Troublefield is predictable there #TD2#
and Daath counters with a single leg into guard. Troublefield didn't expect that.
Daath trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Troublefield manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Troublefield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daath 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath trying to keep a closed guard but Troublefield is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Troublefield has gone for a leg lock! Daath slips out almost immediately though and dives into Troublefield's guard.#REVB#
Troublefield wants to sweep but no luck.
Daath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Daath wants to control from the top but Troublefield keeps moving.
Daath postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daath is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daath trying to control but Troublefield is working from the bottom.
Troublefield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daath manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Troublefield content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Troublefield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Daath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Troublefield postures up and lands a big shot to Daath's brow.
Troublefield controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Daath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Troublefield scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Daath is looking to stand up but Troublefield isn't so interested in that idea.
Daath being controlled here, momentarily.
Daath controls Troublefield momentarily but Troublefield frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Troublefield's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Troublefield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daath's head.
Daath working a defensive guard here.
Troublefield postures up and lands a big shot to Daath's brow.
Daath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troublefield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daath's head.
Troublefield 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Troublefield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Troublefield drops back looking for a leg! Daath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daath manages to kick Troublefield off! Troublefield jumps back into Daath's guard.
Troublefield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daath's head.
Troublefield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey Troublefield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Troublefield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Troublefield scoring with some ground and pound.
Troublefield landing with the ground and pound.
Troublefield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Troublefield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Troublefield cracks the inside of Daath's front leg.
Daath scores with a three punch combo!
Daath throws a head kick that misses.
Daath stuns Troublefield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Daath.
Max Daath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Troublefield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daath sprawls well. Daath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Troublefield gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Troublefield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Troublefield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Troublefield. Troublefield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Troublefield moves out of range of the leg kick from Daath.
Daath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Troublefield throws a jab when Daath was well out of range.
Troublefield misses with a hook
and Daath counters with a series of strikes. Troublefield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Troublefield wants to land a leg kick but Daath is out of range.
Daath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Troublefield throws a jab when Daath was well out of range.
Troublefield slips a jab and a cross from Daath.
Max Daath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Daath.
Daath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Troublefield looks to score with a jab to the body but Daath is just out of range.
Daath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daath shoots for a takedown but Troublefield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Daath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Troublefield misses with a kick to the body.
Daath checks a low kick from Troublefield.
Daath misses with a wild combination.
Joey Troublefield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daath misses with a hook.
Troublefield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daath misses with a series of wild punches.
Daath tries to clinch up
and Troublefield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Daath blocks a jab.
Troublefield tests Daath's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Troublefield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daath throws a combination. Troublefield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Troublefield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daath on his heels. He'll look to pass Daath's guard now, I'm sure.
Troublefield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Troublefield stays in close to Daath's body and controls the position. #T4#
Troublefield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daath for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daath misses with a wild body shot.
Daath misses with a wild body shot.
Daath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Troublefield counters with a body kick.
Troublefield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daath tries to clinch but Troublefield moves out of range.
Daath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Troublefield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daath moves out of range of the body kick from Troublefield.
A nice side step and Daath releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Daath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Troublefield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Troublefield!
A victorious Joey Troublefield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEFC 197
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Balisi lands a jab-cross combination.
Balisi throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Daath moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Daath manages to pull guard.
Balisi wants to pass the guard but Daath is keeping the position.
Daath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daath has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balisi working to try and regain half guard.
Daath sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balisi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balisi tries to improve his position but instead Daath has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daath connects with a big shot to the side of Balisi's head.
Daath lands a shot to the body. #T1##SUB2#
Daath is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balisi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Balisi is trying to roll into a better position but Daath has get a rear naked choke and Balisi is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Daath!
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Event:
CEFC 193
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Troublefield takes a swing at Daath's ribcage but misses.
Daath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Troublefield thows a leg kick but Daath checks it #TD#
and Daath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Troublefield has Daath pulled in close to control his posture.
Daath looking to sit in guard and control but Troublefield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Troublefield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath trying to control the position.
Daath preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Daath wants to stand up but Troublefield is controlling him.
Daath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daath keeping full guard, as Troublefield tries to pass.
Daath looking to hit a scissor sweep but Troublefield is one step ahead there.
Troublefield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daath looking for a sweep. Not yet Daath, not yet.
Troublefield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daath controls Troublefield momentarily but Troublefield frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Troublefield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Troublefield keeping control of the position.
Daath trying to control the action but Troublefield is working from the bottom.
Troublefield tries to get to full guard but Daath has control of the leg. #T3#
Troublefield keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Daath is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Troublefield has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troublefield has his hands clasped together around Daath's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Troublefield is pressing down on Daath's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daath is fighting to break Troublefield's control of his arms but Troublefield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daath shoots in for a takedown but Troublefield shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Troublefield has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joey Troublefield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troublefield slaps away a takedown attempt from Daath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Troublefield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daath throws a half hearted mid kick.
Troublefield throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Troublefield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daath is breathing heavily.
Troublefield advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Troublefield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Troublefield feints and as Daath raises his hands in defense, Troublefield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daath wants to sweep here but Troublefield controlling him for the moment.
Troublefield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Daath looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daath is trying to control the action in half guard but Troublefield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Troublefield.
Daath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Troublefield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daath is one step ahead there. #T1#
Troublefield keeping moving, preventing Daath from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Troublefield 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.
Troublefield trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Troublefield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daath wants to control from the top but Troublefield keeps moving. #SUB2#
Troublefield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daath is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Troublefield.
Troublefield gets back to half guard.
Troublefield gets full guard.
Troublefield pulls Daath in close to prevent any damage. #T3##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daath tries to free his leg and advance position but Troublefield is retaining full guard.
Troublefield wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Troublefield misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Daath counters with a single leg into guard. Troublefield didn't expect that.
Troublefield looking for a sweep. Not yet Troublefield, not yet.
Troublefield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daath trying to control but Troublefield is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Troublefield looking for a sweep. Not yet Troublefield, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Daath will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Troublefield.#TD#
Daath closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Troublefield did well to prevent Daath getting side control.
Troublefield is concentrating on defense, preventing Daath from advancing position.
Troublefield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Troublefield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daath manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Daath trying to keep a closed guard but Troublefield is proving a slippery customer.
Troublefield passes Daath's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath tries to roll over but Troublefield keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Troublefield is trying for a kimura here. Daath looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Troublefield wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Troublefield!
Joey Troublefield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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