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Event:
HFC 28 Pickerage vs. Jones
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angle avoids the head kick by Kobayashii.
Kobayashii throws a nice head kick!
Angle blocks a head kick by Kobayashii.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Angle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kobayashii defends well and Angle ends up having to push Kobayashii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kobayashii feints the counter takedown.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle avoids the head kick by Kobayashii.
A head kick by Kobayashii misses #CL#
and Angle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Angle.
Kobayashii looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Angle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angle is defended easily by Kobayashii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angle is defended easily by Kobayashii.#T1#
Angle blocks a head kick by Kobayashii.
Angle throws a big counter combination but Kobayashii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kobayashii tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobayashii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Angle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobayashii throws a lazy head kick
and Angle counters with a two punch combo.
Angle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobayashii tries to avoid it but Angle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobayashii to the ground. Kobayashii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Kobayashii shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Angle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Angle successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Angle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Angle 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashii wants to stand but Angle has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Angle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kobayashii manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Angle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kobayashii has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Angle is pushing down on Kobayashii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kobayashii is fighting to maintain full guard but Angle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Angle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kobayashii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angle.
Angle uses his free foot to push down on Kobayashii's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kobayashii. #T3##SU#
Angle is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kano Kobayashii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Kobayashii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle shoots for a double leg takedown but Kobayashii sprawls well. He's pushed Angle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kobayashii stuffs the takedown.
And Kobayashii tries to counter it with a takedown but Angle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kobayashii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kano Kobayashii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle dives in and grabs Kobayashii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobayashii pushes down on Angle's head and hops out.#CL#
Angle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Angle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.#BC#
Angle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Nice sprawl there from Kobayashii as Angle shoots in.
Angle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kobayashii pinned against the cage. Kobayashii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kobayashii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kano Kobayashii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Angle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Angle darts in and clinches Kobayashii up against the cage.
Kobayashii is trying to break the clinch but Angle is controlling him.
Kobayashii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angle has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kobayashii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobayashii lands a high kick!
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobayashii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kobayashii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobayashii feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashii. No joy for Angle on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Angle moves into the clinch successfully.
Kobayashii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angle avoids it.
Kobayashii is breathing heavily.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Angle keeps him there for the moment.
Kobayashii avoiding damage as Angle throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Kobayashii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Angle has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Angle pulls guard.
Angle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kobayashii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Angle controls the pace.#T2#
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobayashii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angle passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Angle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kobayashii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Angle. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Kobayashii's face as Angle controls the position.
Angle moves into full mount!
Angle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Angle content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Angle is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Angle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Kano Kobayashii has been cut.#CL#
Angle pushes Kobayashii up against the cage in a clinch.
Angle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Angle lands a body shot. #TD#
Angle decides to pull guard.
Angle pulls Kobayashii in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Angle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobayashii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobayashii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kano Kobayashii's cut.
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. 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kobayashii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobayashii swivels and escapes.
Kobayashii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobayashii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayashii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angle shoots in looking for a takedown but Kobayashii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Angle pushes Kobayashii up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashii can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Angle breaks the clinch.
Kobayashii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobayashii throws a nice head kick!
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses
and Angle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL#
Kobayashii gets tackled into the cage by Angle. Angle maintains the clinch.
Kobayashii wants to get back to striking at distance but Angle won't allow it.
Angle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Angle pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobayashii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Angle jumps guard.
Angle has Kobayashii pulled in close to control his posture.
Kobayashii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angle is pulling down on Kobayashii's head to control his posture.
Kurt Angle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Angle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Angle is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##ES#
Angle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kobayashii is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Angle decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Angle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Angle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kobayashii won't allow Angle to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Angle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobayashii defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Angle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Angle stands and throws Kobayashii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kobayashii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Angle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kobayashii, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Angle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kobayashii, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Kobayashii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Angle.
#SU#
Angle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Angle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Angle 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Angle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 24 McCarthy vs. Foster 3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Angle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Behpour defends it nicely.
Angle avoids the head kick by Behpour.
Angle swings for the body but Behpour moves out of range.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Behpour sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It appears Behpour was looking to counter with a kick there.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Behpour paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Behpour throws a quick counter kick to the body but Angle avoids it.
Angle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Farnad Behpour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Behpour, which made it look bad.
Behpour throws a looping overhand right but Angle ducks down to avoid it.
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Angle tries to bum rush Behpour with a series of wild strikes but Behpour uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Behpour's waist but Behpour gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angle off to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Behpour. Angle shrugs it off though.
Angle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Angle looks winded!
Jab, jab by Behpour - just one landing.
Behpour throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Behpour! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Farnad Behpour!
Farnad Behpour made sure to mention his sponsor, Versus in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 21 Conlon vs. Chernishev
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Angle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mccarthy avoids it really well and circles away.
Mccarthy throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mccarthy tries a body shot but Angle blocks it.
Mccarthy is leaning against Angle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Angle jumps guard but Mccarthy stands there with Angle around his waist. Angle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Angle jumps into guard, dragging Mccarthy to the mat.
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.#SU#
Mccarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mccarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Josh Mccarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Mccarthy lands a big right hand that sends Angle crashing to the mat! Mccarthy stays standing though and waves Angle back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Kurt Angle has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccarthy blocks a head kick by Angle.
Mccarthy throws a shot to the body.
Angle looks winded!#T1#
Angle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mccarthy misses with a straight left.
Mccarthy jabs Angle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mccarthy throws an overhand right that drops Angle like a sack of potatoes! Mccarthy dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Mccarthy!
Josh Mccarthy retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
HFC 17 Ward vs. Prine
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Jean throws out a powerful jab.
Jean fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Angle moves into the clinch.
Angle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angle.
Angle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jean is looking to break free of the clinch but Angle has double underhooks.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Angle pulls Jean into guard.
#SUB#
Angle is looking for a triangle but Jean pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Jean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Angle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jean has Angle in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angle stays in close to Jean's body and controls the position.
Jean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jean 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.
Angle stands up over Jean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Jean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jean looking to control.
#SUB#
Angle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jean tries to strike from the bottom.
Angle passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Jean looking for submissions off his back.
Jean looks winded!
Jean punching from the bottom.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Angle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Angle wants to free his trapped foot but Jean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jean is looking for a sweep. Angle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jean works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angle's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jean has managed to get both his arms back between Angle's legs - danger averted.
Angle pulls Jean in to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Angle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Angle advances to half guard.
Angle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jean defending well though.
Angle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jean tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jean punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean leaves Angle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Angle rushes Jean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jean misses with an elbow strike.
Jean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Angle is trying to break the clinch but Jean has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Angle wants to get back to striking at distance but Jean won't allow it.
Angle managing to block the knees to the body from Jean.
Jean using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jean trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Jean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Angle tries to pull guard but Jean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Jean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angle goes for a double leg but Jean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jean continues to drive forward.
Jean swings widly with a right hand
and Angle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jean moves to clinch but Angle breaks away
and Angle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean is breathing heavily.
Angle connects with a body shot that sends Jean's belly button to the back.
Jean throws a sloppy head kick
and Angle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Angle clinches up against the cage.
Jean is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angle is working for takedown but Jean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jean is trying to pull guard but Angle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Angle wants to break free but Jean has control.
Angle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jean tries to pull guard but Angle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angle just leaning against Jean, taking a breather.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Angle manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Angle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jean defends well.
Jean trying to control the position from guard on top but Angle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Angle 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.
Angle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jean can do to turn this around?
Angle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Angle is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jean presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jean throws a punch but it's blocked by Angle.
Jean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jean has him pressed against the cage.
Angle has had enough of the clinch but Jean keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Angle stalling in the clinch.
Angle'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.
Angle gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Angle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jean to keep the fight standing.
Jean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jean jumps guard but Angle stands there with Jean around his waist. Jean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Angle tries to pull guard but Jean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jean jumps guard but Angle stands there with Jean around his waist. Jean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Angle jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jean misses with a body shot.
Jean keeps the fight on the outside.
Jean takes a swing at Angle's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Jean misses.
Angle lands a really nice looking cross but Jean seems unphased.
#CUT#
It looks like Ben Jean has been cut.
Jean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Angle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Angle jumps guard but Jean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jean working aggressively here.
#TD#
Angle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jean uses from the top position.
Jean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Angle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Angle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angle is trying to keep Jean in close.
Angle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Angle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jean scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jean being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Angle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jean defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Angle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jean counters with a straight right hand.
Jean cracks Angle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jean leaves Angle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Jean.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Jean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Jean looks to move away, Angle throws a big counter combo but Jean just gets out of the way.
Ben Jean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jean throws a looping overhand right but Angle ducks down to avoid it.
Angle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Jean misses. #CL#
Angle has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Angle jumps guard.
Jean trying to control the position from guard on top but Angle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jean is one step ahead there. #T4#
Angle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle has Jean pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Angle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Angle works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kurt Angle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jean thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Jean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Angle 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
Kurt Angle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 11 Faber vs. Powell
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Angle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Behpour throws a front kick that sends Angle stumbling back into the ropes.
Behpour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Behpour lands a big head kick that sends Angle to the canvas! Behpour follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farnad Behpour!
Farnad Behpour took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 6 Joshua vs. The Tank
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Achebe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Angle has closed the distance and engaged Achebe in a clinch.
#TD2#
Angle drags the fight down to the ground.
Achebe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Achebe stopping the sweep attempt from Angle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Angle wants to stand and escape but Achebe is having none of it.
Angle pulls Achebe in close to prevent any damage.
Angle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Achebe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achebe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angle is keeping the position for now.
Angle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Achebe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Angle wants to get back to his feet.
Achebe wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy.
Achebe moves nicely into side control.
Achebe trying to control the position but Angle is working away.
Angle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Achebe wants to control but Angle is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Angle looking for submissions off his back.
Achebe trying to mount his opponent but Angle defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Angle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Achebe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Achebe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angle defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Achebe wants to pass to mount but Angle is defending the position.
Angle tries to kick Achebe off but Achebe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Angle is not content to let Achebe control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
No joy there for Achebe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Achebe gets caught flat footed, as Angle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Achebe trying to keep a closed guard but Angle is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Angle stands and steps away. Achebe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Achebe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Angle clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Angle has Achebe pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Angle pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Achebe tumbling to the mat - Angle dives into Achebe's guard.
Angle trying to control but Achebe is working from the bottom. #T4#
Achebe looking to control.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Achebe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Achebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Angle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angle trying to control but Achebe is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Achebe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Achebe tests Angle's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Achebe gets caught flat footed, as Angle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Achebe keeping full guard, as Angle tries to pass.
Achebe keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Achebe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Achebe is trying to keep Angle in close.
#SU2#
Angle gets to his feet. Achebe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chinua Achebe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Achebe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angle.
Angle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Angle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Achebe wants to control but Angle postures up.#SU2#
Angle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Achebe to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Angle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Achebe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Angle is in Achebe's guard.
Achebe looking to control.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Achebe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Angle throws a big elbow that misses.
Achebe looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Angle pushes Achebe up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Angle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Angle manages to end up in side control.
Angle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been informed that Angle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kurt Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Achebe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Angle.
Angle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Achebe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Angle trying to control the action but Achebe is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Achebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Angle shoots in and bounces Achebe off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Angle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Achebe working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Angle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Achebe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU2#
Angle stands and steps away. Achebe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Angle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Achebe tries to buck Angle off but Angle is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle is trying to ground and pound but Achebe uses the momentary lack of control by Angle to regain half guard.
Achebe is looking to control Angle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Achebe avoid being mounted?#T1#
Achebe moves into full guard.
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Achebe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Angle stands and steps away. Achebe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Achebe misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Achebe misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Angle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Achebe on his heels. He'll look to pass Achebe's guard now, I'm sure.
Angle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Angle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Achebe is working an open guard so Angle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Angle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Achebe!
Achebe stops Angle from passing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Angle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Angle taking a break here but Achebe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Angle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Achebe defending well though.
Achebe is not content to let Angle control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Achebe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Angle postures up.
Angle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Achebe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angle 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
Kurt Angle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Honour I
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Behpour lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Behpour swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Behpour there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Angle staying out of range there.
Angle shoots in looking for a takedown but Behpour manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Angle tries to clinch up.
Behpour is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Angle.
Behpour throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle avoids the head kick by Behpour.
Nice sprawl there from Behpour as Angle shoots in.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.#CL2#
Angle drives through and clinches with Behpour against the ropes.
Angle tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1##BC#
Behpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Angle coming out on top.
Behpour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angle wants to clinch.
And Behpour counters with a quick kick to the body but Angle blocks it.
Angle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Behpour counters with a nice body shot.
Angle dives in and grabs Behpour's left leg, looking for a takedown. Behpour pushes down on Angle's head and hops out.
Angle throws a sloppy head kick and Behpour moves out of range easily.
Behpour looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Angle tries to clinch but Behpour moves away
and Behpour counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Angle is looking to clinch but Behpour is avoiding it.
As Angle looks to move away, Behpour throws a big counter combo but Angle just gets out of the way.#T2#
Behpour with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurt Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behpour lands with a kick to the temple. Angle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Behpour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle tries to clinch up.
Farnad Behpour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Behpour blocks the body kick.
Behpour takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angle tries to clinch there but Behpour circles away.
Angle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Behpour seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Angle looks winded!
Angle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Behpour sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle goes for a double leg but Behpour avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Behpour continues to drive forward.
Some wild striking there from Behpour.
Behpour throws a lazy right hand but Angle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Behpour scores with a head kick.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Behpour but Behpour pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Behpour drops down looking for a counter takedown but Angle sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Behpour checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Angle has a takedown stuffed.
Behpour swings for the body but Angle moves out of range.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Behpour.
Nice shot by Angle.
Behpour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Behpour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angle blocks a head kick by Behpour.
Angle thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farnad Behpour dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Behpour fails to land with a series of punches.
Angle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Behpour but Behpour pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Behpour lands but Angle takes it in his stride.
Behpour throws a right hand that Angle ducks under and follows up with a left that Angle also avoids with ease.
Angle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Behpour throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farnad Behpour is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle darts in looking for a takedown but Behpour gets double underhooks and turns Angle into the ropes.
Behpour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angle manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Behpour tries to counter by clinching up but Angle breaks away and moves out of range.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.#CL2#
Angle has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Behpour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Behpour displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angle.
Behpour bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Behpour works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Angle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Behpour avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Angle is looking to clinch.
Behpour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angle.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Behpour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Behpour throws a nice head kick!
Angle throws a head kick that misses.
Behpour was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Angle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Behpour's waist but Behpour gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angle off to one side.
Angle lands a right hook to the body.
Behpour misses with a body shot.
Behpour plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but Behpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Behpour looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Angle avoids the head kick by Behpour.
Angle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Behpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Behpour avoids a punch combination nicely.
Behpour tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Angle manages to circle out of the way.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Angle closes the distance and pushes Behpour back into the ropes.#T4#
Angle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Behpour as Angle tries to tie him up.
Angle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Behpour blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Behpour breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behpour circles away from the clinch attempt
and Behpour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farnad Behpour dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Behpour lands a high kick!
Behpour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Behpour wants it to stay on the feet.
Behpour half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Angle tries to clinch but Behpour is having none of it.
Behpour attempts a counter takedown but Angle avoids it well and moves away.
Angle 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.
Behpour misses the shot to the body.
Behpour moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Behpour is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but Behpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Angle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Angle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Behpour has him pressed against the ropes.
Angle fails to pull guard.
Farnad Behpour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.#T1#
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Behpour is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Behpour breaks the clinch.
Behpour is looking to wear down Angle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Behpour misses with a body shot.
Angle throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Farnad Behpour has been cut.
Behpour throws a nice head kick!
Behpour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angle can do to turn this around?
Angle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Behpour sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but Behpour sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Behpour throws a big counter combination but Angle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Behpour throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Angle moves into the clinch.#BC#
Behpour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Behpour throws a combination that misses
and Behpour takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Behpour tries a head kick but it misses.
Behpour moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAngle.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Behpour sprawls well.
Behpour looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Behpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Behpour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Behpour drops down looking for a counter takedown but Angle sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Behpour lands a head kick!
Angle shoots in but Behpour avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Behpour keeps the fight on the outside.
Farnad Behpour is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Behpour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Behpour there.
Behpour misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Angle drives through and clinches with Behpour against the ropes.
Angle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Behpour's elbow.
Behpour gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Angle.
Angle fails to pull guard.
#T4##BC#
Behpour breaks the clinch.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Behpour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Behpour throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Behpour is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Behpour slaps away a takedown attempt from Angle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behpour throws a head kick but Angle moves out of range.
Angle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Behpour sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farnad Behpour showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Behpour, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farnad Behpour!
An out of breath and clearly excited Farnad Behpour thanked Versus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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