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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 76
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammer throws a series of punches but Francois moves out of range.
Francois looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammer duly obliges.
Hammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Francois has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Francois wants to clinch.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Francois on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Francois's head backwards.
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!
Hammer works Francois's body with a nice hook.
Hammer works the jab nicely.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Francois fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Francois doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francois moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dirk Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer lands a jab to Francois's midsection.
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
Francois throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francois tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Hammer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hammer digs a good hook to Francois's body.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Francois's belly button to the back.#T2#
Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammer digs a good body shot into Francois's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer.
Hammer with a jab.
Hammer jabs at Francois's body.
Dirk Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francois on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Francois takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Francois looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Francois tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Hammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammer duly obliges. #ROC#
Francois is rocked!
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Francois is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer jabs Francois to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Francois takes a jab right on the kisser.
Francois takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
Hammer jabs Francois right on the nose. Francois blinks but takes it well.
Francois tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Francois takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer scores with a jab. Francois acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
Francois takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Francois doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer pounces like a tiger and cracks Francois with a vicious hook! Francois is down but not out! Hammer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dirk Hammer!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 74
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Joshua connects with a body shot.
Ben Joshua scores with a punch to the head.
Ben Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Ben Joshua tries to bum rush Francois with a series of wild strikes but Francois uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ben Joshua lands with a shot to the body.
Ben Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ben Joshua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Francois in his tracks.
Ben Joshua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ben Joshua throws a series of strikes that have Francois backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben Joshua with a jab.
Ben Joshua feints a jab promting Francois to slip. Ben Joshua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Francois slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ben Joshua looks to land a combination. Francois sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ben Joshua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ben Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francois is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ben Joshua.
Some wild striking there from Ben Joshua.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Francois has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Ben Joshua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Francois drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Francois tries to clinch but Ben Joshua moves out of range.
Ben Joshua pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Francois back to the cage. Ben Joshua follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Francois is rocked!
Ben Joshua batters Francois with a massive right followed by a huge left! Francois is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Ben Joshua lands a final crushing right hand to drop Francois to the mat with a gruesome thud! Ben Joshua is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caleb Ben Joshua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Francois blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Francois is defending well.
Francois tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Francois denies him.
Francois is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Francois has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Francois.#T1#
Jackson stops Francois from passing to mount.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Francois.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Francois working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeps Francois under control for a moment.
Jackson continues to stall.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
It looks like Francois is going to stand back up.
Jackson keeping hold of Francois's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francois's guard. #REVR#
Jackson won't allow Francois to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jackson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Francois screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jackson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alfie Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Francois fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Francois pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Francois closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Francois pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Francois misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Francois, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Francois, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francois is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Jackson is staying tight to Francois's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson advances nicely into full mount.
Francois is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Francois wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.#SUB2#
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Francois has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francois wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.#SUB2#
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Francois is in no mood to give up.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Francois has given up his back here. Will Jackson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Jackson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Francois is in real trouble here. Jackson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Francois is tapping out! Jackson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alfie Jackson!
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