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Event:
RFC 18: Road to Glory
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Louverture throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diamos fails with a takedown attempt.
Louverture gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Diamos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Louverture won't be happy with that.
Louverture can't do much from the bottom here.
Diamos landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Diamos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diamos lands some shots froms side control.
Louverture dodges the ground and pound from Diamos.
Diamos working the ground and pound but Louverture is defending the strikes.
Diamos working the head and body with strikes.
Diamos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Diamos happy to just control the position for now.
Louverture is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diamos misses with the ground and pound.
Diamos landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Louverture is rocked!
Diamos in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Louverture looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Diamos turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Diamos!
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Event:
RFC 12.5: A Brave New World
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Louverture is looking to slow McArthy down with leg kicks.
Louverture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthy lands a slapping body shot.
Louverture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - McArthy circles away.
McArthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McArthy moves out of range of the leg kick from Louverture.
Louverture fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Louverture misses
enabling McArthy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Toussaint Louverture has been cut.
Louverture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McArthy counters with a stiff right hand.
McArthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louverture was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louverture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Louverture throws a sloppy head kick
enabling McArthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Neil McArthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Louverture throws a leg kick but McArthy checks it.
McArthy scores with the left hand. Louverture knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Louverture is rocked!
Louverture tries to land a body kick
and McArthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Louverture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Louverture is breathing heavily.
Louverture thows a leg kick but McArthy checks it
and McArthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crack! McArthy connects with the perfect overhand right and Louverture falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McArthy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil McArthy!
An out of breath Neil McArthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFC 10: In The Zone
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Dienasty misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Dienasty misses #TD2#
and Louverture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Louverture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Louverture trying to control but Dienasty is working from the bottom.
Louverture throwing strikes from guard but Dienasty blocks nicely.
Dienasty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Louverture tries to free his leg and advance position but Dienasty is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louverture wants to control from the top but Dienasty keeps moving.
Louverture throwing strikes but missing.
Louverture seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Louverture wants to pass the guard but Dienasty is keeping the position.
Dienasty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Louverture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Louverture not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Louverture prevents Dienasty from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Louverture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dienasty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dienasty tries to counter with a takedown but Louverture is quick to defend against it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - Dienasty circles away.
Dienasty is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Louverture has closed the distance and engaged Dienasty in a clinch.
Dienasty avoiding damage as Louverture throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Louverture breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Louverture moves into the clinch.
Louverture controlling the action here for a moment.
Louverture connects with a knee to the head.
Dienasty tries to throw a body punch but Louverture avoids it by throwing Dienasty back against the cage. #T3#
Nice body punch from Louverture. #BC#
Dienasty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Louverture moves into the clinch successfully.
Louverture tries a knee to the head but Dienasty blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Louverture.
Louverture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dienasty blocks it with crossed arms.
Louverture'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.
Dienasty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Dienasty is stalling here.
Our sources have told us that Dienasty has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Louverture letting Dienasty take a breather here.
Louverture is trying to break the clinch but Dienasty has him pressed against the cage.
Dienasty is trying to force a seperation but Louverture has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienasty is struggling to control the position.
Louverture looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Louverture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dienasty blocks a head kick by Louverture.
#CL2#
Louverture moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dienasty fails to land.
Louverture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Louverture stops a takedown attempt from Dienasty.
Louverture is working for takedown but Dienasty is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Dienasty.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dienasty.
Dienasty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Dienasty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louverture plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dienasty is defended easily by Louverture.
Louverture with the counter takedown but Dienasty avoids it easily.
Dienasty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Louverture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dienasty somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ming Dienasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louverture stuffs the takedown.
Dienasty throws the kick towards the body but Louverture avoids it.
Dienasty throws a big shot that misses.
Louverture is looking to clinch but Dienasty is avoiding it.
Dienasty throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2##CL2#
Louverture moves into the clinch.
Louverture is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Louverture tries to score a body lock takedown but Dienasty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dienasty wants to get back to striking at distance but Louverture won't allow it.
Dienasty stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dienasty.
Dienasty gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Louverture stalling against the cage.
Dienasty is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Louverture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Louverture holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dienasty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Louverture is defending well.#BC2#
Louverture breaks the clinch.
Dienasty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Louverture counters with a three punch combo that has Dienasty backing up. Dienasty nods at Louverture to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Louverture instigates a clinch.
Louverture stalling the fight.
Dienasty is stalling here.
#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dienasty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Louverture's brow.
Louverture stalling against the cage.
Louverture tries to break the clinch but Dienasty is controlling the position.
Louverture misses with a knee strike.
Dienasty putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Louverture in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienasty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Louverture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Louverture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dienasty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Louverture as he jumps to the side.
Dienasty doesn't manage to clinch there - Louverture circles away.
#CL#
Dienasty rushes Louverture and presses him up against the cage.
Louverture wants to take the fight to the mat but Dienasty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dienasty has Louverture pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Louverture manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dienasty tries for a takedown but Louverture manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ming Dienasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dienasty stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louverture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dienasty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Louverture misses with a punch to the body.
Dienasty can't get the takedown.
Louverture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Louverture.
Dienasty misses with a body punch.
Louverture just leaning against Dienasty, taking a breather.
Dienasty stalling in the clinch but Louverture improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dienasty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Louverture's brow.
Louverture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dienasty is defending well for now.
Louverture blocks an uppercut.
Louverture stalling against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Louverture tries a knee to the head but Dienasty blocks it.
Louverture leaning against his opponent.
Dienasty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Louverture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Toussaint Louverture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Louverture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dienasty.
#BC2#
Louverture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Louverture tries to move into range but Dienasty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Louverture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dienasty fails with the takedown.
Louverture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ming Dienasty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louverture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Louverture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good work by Louverture as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Dienasty tries to keep at a distance but Louverture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dienasty misses with the head strike.
Louverture tries to land a knee to the head but Dienasty blocks with his arms.
Louverture is struggling to control the position.#T4##TD2#
Louverture has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dienasty clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Louverture misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Dienasty defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Louverture's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louverture tries to get the hooks in deep but Dienasty pushed the leg off.
Toussaint Louverture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dienasty fending off the submission attempt from Louverture.
Ming Dienasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louverture cracks Dienasty with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dienasty from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Louverture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Louverture 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Louverture!
In defeat, Ming Dienasty stepped up to the mic, saying 'U no fight fair.'.
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Event:
RFC 6: Starburst
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louverture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louverture was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Despite the aggression on Louverture's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacManus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Louverture has MacManus up against the cage in a clinch.
Louverture can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
Louverture trying to stall but MacManus improves his position.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacManus stalling the fight.
#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louverture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacManus.#T1#
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Louverture throws a nice head kick!
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Louverture's shoulder, as Louverture tries to avoid the shot.
Louverture wants to clinch.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
Louverture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from MacManus. Those never looked like landing.
Louverture misses with a head kick.
MacManus moves out of range as Louverture strikes.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
MacManus throws a series of punches but Louverture moves out of range.
MacManus is looking to wear down Louverture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louverture walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
MacManus pushes Louverture up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louverture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacManus.
MacManus scores with a shot to the body.
Louverture wants to clinch up but MacManus keeps it at a distance.
MacManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.
MacManus swings widly with a right hand
and Louverture counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Louverture avoids it.#T3#
Louverture avoids a kick to the body.
Louverture lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louverture moves away.
Louverture unleashes a big counter combination but MacManus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Louverture moves into the clinch successfully.
Louverture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacManus avoids it.#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louverture throws a head kick that misses.
Louverture tries to clinch up
and MacManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Louverture thinking.
MacManus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Louverture tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacManus stalling.
#T4#
Louverture misses with some punches.
The referee calls for MacManus to work.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Louverture.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louverture is just out of range.#CL#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Louverture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacManus blocks it with crossed arms.
Louverture trying to control the position but instead, MacManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Louverture into the cage.
MacManus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
Louverture tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Louverture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus misses with a series of wild punches.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Louverture avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Louverture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacManus takes a swing at Louverture's ribcage but misses.
MacManus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacManus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for MacManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Louverture was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louverture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus lands a jab to the nose.
Louverture tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Louverture fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacManus looks for the body kick but Louverture saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Louverture has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacManus misses with the combination.
MacManus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louverture can do to turn this around?
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Louverture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
MacManus stalling against the cage.
Louverture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacManus is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from MacManus.
MacManus lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Louverture looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus pushes Louverture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Louverture wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
The referee calls for MacManus to work.
#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
Louverture fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louverture moves away.#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by MacManus.
Louverture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Louverture blocks an elbow strike from MacManus.
MacManus digs a right hand into Louverture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Louverture's gas tank. #BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
MacManus throws a one two combo.
MacManus cracks Louverture with an open hand slap.
MacManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus misses with a looping left.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louverture.
MacManus throws a body punch but Louverture moves out of range.
MacManus sets himself, and Louverture steps forward looking for the clinch! MacManus avoids it this time.
MacManus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacManus stuns Louverture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Louverture swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacManus looks to land a combination but Louverture avoids it well.
Louverture is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Louverture throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
MacManus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louverture was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Murphy MacManus is winning the standup battle so far.
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - MacManus circles away.
It looked like MacManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacManus throws the left hand but Louverture avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from MacManus.
MacManus throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
Louverture wants to counter the offense by MacManus and move into the clinch position.#CL#
MacManus clinches.
MacManus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus tries a body shot but Louverture blocks it.
Louverture throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from MacManus.
MacManus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacManus jabs Louverture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacManus punishes Louverture's body with a nice straight punch.
Louverture tries to bum rush MacManus with a series of wild strikes but MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacManus scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Louverture moves into range and clinches up with MacManus.#BC#
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louverture digs a good body shot into MacManus's ribs.
MacManus lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Nice body kick from MacManus.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louverture is just out of range.
Louverture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus lands with a right hand.
Louverture is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacManus.#CL#
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Louverture is trying to stall.
MacManus is working Louverture over against the cage.#T3#
Louverture can't break the clinch.
MacManus controlling the action here for a moment.
MacManus stalling.
MacManus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
MacManus is leaning against Louverture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacManus tries to throw a body punch but Louverture avoids it by throwing MacManus back against the cage.
Louverture missing with knees to the body.
Murphy MacManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
MacManus takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
MacManus lands a hook that snaps the head of Louverture backwards. #BC#
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Louverture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacManus.
MacManus scores with a three punch combo!
Louverture avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Louverture is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louverture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacManus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toussaint Louverture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - MacManus circles away.
Murphy MacManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Louverture on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacManus 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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Event:
RFC 3: Hostile Territory
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Louverture is looking to clinch.
Louverture ducks under a wild hook from Oberhauser.#CL#
Louverture drives through and clinches with Oberhauser against the cage.
Louverture gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Louverture.
Oberhauser is trying to push Louverture away but Louverture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oberhauser wants to break free but Louverture has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oberhauser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oberhauser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Louverture.
#TD2#
Oberhauser jumps guard and drags Louverture to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Louverture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oberhauser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louverture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Louverture has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oberhauser is proving hard to escape from.
Louverture wants to control from the top but Oberhauser keeps moving.
Louverture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oberhauser pulls Louverture in close to prevent any damage.
Oberhauser wants to sweep here but Louverture controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Oberhauser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Louverture can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Oberhauser working for a triangle but Louverture defends it easily.
#T2#
Louverture is looking to advance position but Oberhauser has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Louverture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oberhauser on the ground.
Louverture has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Oberhauser's lack of action.
Oberhauser is looking to stall here but Louverture recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oberhauser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oberhauser stands and throws Louverture's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Oberhauser stalls from top position.
Louverture is looking for a sweep.
Louverture is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Oberhauser has hold of Louverture's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Louverture tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Oberhauser cranks the arm and Louverture screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Louverture, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). William Oberhauser!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Merritt closes the distance and clinches up with Louverture, looking for a takedown. Merritt pushes Louverture against the cage but Louverture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Louverture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Louverture unleashes a big counter combination but Merritt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Louverture rushes Merritt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Merritt wants to take the fight to the mat but Louverture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Merritt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Louverture can't fight it off and eventually Merritt manages to take the fight to the floor. Louverture looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Louverture wants to sweep here but Merritt controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt stops Louverture from standing up.
Merritt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Merritt with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Louverture holds on and takes a little breather.
Louverture striking off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Merritt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Merritt scoring with some ground and pound.
Merritt throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Louverture moves in looking to clinch but Merritt pushes him off.
A big right from Merritt misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Merritt pushes Louverture up against the cage in a clinch.
Merritt goes for a takedown attempt but Louverture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Merritt with that takedown attempt.
Merritt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Louverture pinned against the cage. Louverture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Merritt gets tackled into the cage by Louverture. Louverture maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Louverture breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Louverture closes the distance and pushes Merritt back into the cage.
Merritt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Louverture is struggling to control the position.
Merritt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Merritt missing with knees to the body.
Merritt is working for takedown but Louverture is calmly controlling the position for now.
Louverture has a couple of punches blocked by Merritt.
Merritt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Merritt tries to pull guard but Louverture forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Louverture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4##BC#
Merritt manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Merritt clinches up with Louverture and pushes him back against the cage.
Merritt missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Merritt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Merritt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Merritt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Louverture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Louverture throws a big elbow that misses.
Louverture wants to control from the top but Merritt keeps moving.
Merritt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Louverture won't allow Merritt to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Louverture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Merritt 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.
Louverture throwing strikes from guard but Merritt blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toussaint Louverture will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Louverture clinches up with Merritt and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Louverture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louverture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merritt tries to clinch up.
Louverture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merritt.
Louverture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merritt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merritt fails to land the takedown.
Merritt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Louverture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merritt somewhat.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merritt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Louverture smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Merritt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Louverture pushes Merritt off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Louverture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merritt.
Louverture moves in looking to clinch but Merritt pushes him off.
Merritt fails with the takedown.
Louverture unleashes a big counter combination but Merritt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Louverture has closed the distance and engaged Merritt in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Louverture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merritt misses with a double jab.
Louverture looks for a takedown but Merritt sprawls well.#T3#
Louverture is looking to clinch.
Merritt keeps the fight on the outside.
Merritt shoots in for a double leg but Louverture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Merritt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merritt showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Louverture tries to kick Merritt off but Merritt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Merritt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Louverture is looking for a sweep. Merritt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merritt winds up and cracks Louverture with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Louverture has his hands clasped together around Merritt's back. He's all about the action.
Merritt 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.
Louverture tries to get to full guard but Merritt has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rusty Merritt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Louverture tries to sprawl but Merritt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Louverture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Louverture clinches up with Merritt and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Merritt pulls guard.
Merritt keeping moving, preventing Louverture from controlling successfully.
Louverture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Louverture tries to free his leg and advance position but Merritt is retaining full guard.
Louverture wants to stand but Merritt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Louverture must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merritt is looking to stand up but Louverture isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louverture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merritt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Louverture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merritt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merritt controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##CL2#
Louverture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Merritt, pushing him back against the cage.
Merritt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Louverture backwards.
A body shot lands from Louverture.
Merritt wants to take the fight to the mat but Louverture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toussaint Louverture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Louverture letting Merritt take a breather here.
Merritt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Louverture prevents it.
Louverture is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Louverture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Merritt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Louverture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merritt wants to take the fight to the mat but Louverture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merritt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Louverture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Merritt is looking for a takedown.
Louverture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Louverture is stalling here.
#BC2#
Louverture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Louverture moves into range and clinches up with Merritt.#BC2#
Louverture breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Merritt doesn't manage to clinch there - Louverture circles away.
Louverture moves to clinch but Merritt breaks away
and Merritt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Louverture thinking.
Merritt keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Louverture misses. #TD2#
Louverture feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Merritt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Louverture throws a strike but Merritt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Louverture wants to stand and escape but Merritt is having none of it. #SUB#
Merritt drops back looking for a leg! Louverture is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Louverture manages to kick Merritt off! Merritt jumps back into Louverture's guard.
Louverture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Louverture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Louverture 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Louverture!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Louverture wants to clinch up but Cherry keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cherry tries to keep at a distance but Louverture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Louverture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cherry.
Cherry jumps guard but Louverture turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cherry is trying to pull guard but Louverture has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Louverture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cherry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cherry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Louverture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry keeping moving, preventing Louverture from controlling successfully.
Louverture wanted to stand there but Cherry had control of the position.
Louverture stands up over Cherry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Louverture preventing the sweep.
Louverture throwing strikes but missing.
Louverture connects with a couple of short punches.
Cherry wants to stand and escape but Louverture is having none of it.
Cherry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Louverture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cherry postures up in Louverture's guard and throws a big left but Louverture blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louverture keeping moving, preventing Cherry from controlling successfully.
Cherry sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Cherry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Louverture's head.#SUB2#
Louverture has his foot on Cherry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cherry works his way back into a safe position though.
Louverture wants to stand up but Cherry is controlling him.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Louverture keeps moving.
Cherry won't allow Louverture to sweep him here.
Cherry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cherry lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Cherry stopping the sweep attempt from Louverture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cherry stays in close to Louverture's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Louverture tries to clinch up but Cherry circles away and keeps his distance.
Louverture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cherry swats away the attempt to clinch by Louverture.#CL2#
Louverture closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cherry jumps guard but Louverture turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cherry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Louverture's elbow.
Cherry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cherry jumps guard but Louverture stands there with Cherry around his waist. Cherry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cherry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Louverture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Louverture clinches.
Cherry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cherry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Louverture breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cherry fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Louverture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Louverture scores with a sloppy right hand. Cherry should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Louverture drives through and clinches with Cherry against the cage.
Cherry tries to pull guard but Louverture won't allow it.
Louverture lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Cherry has been cut.#BC2#
Louverture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louverture lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louverture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cherry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cherry tries to counter with a takedown but Louverture is quick to defend against it.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Louverture scores with a leg kick.
Louverture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Louverture lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Louverture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cherry jumps guard but Louverture stands there with Cherry around his waist. Cherry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Louverture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cherry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Louverture walks away with a smile on his face. Cherry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Toussaint Louverture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Louverture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Louverture breaks from the clinch.
Louverture scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Louverture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cherry but Cherry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Louverture just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCherry.#T2##CL2#
Louverture clinches up against the cage.
Cherry tries to pull guard but Louverture won't allow it.
Cherry is trying to pull guard but Louverture turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Louverture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Louverture lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Louverture moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Louverture manages to break the clinch.
Cherry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#
Cherry is rocked!
Toussaint Louverture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Louverture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cherry, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Cherry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Louverture jerks Cherry's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Cherry drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Louverture goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Louverture because Cherry was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Toussaint Louverture!
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