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Event:
HFC 35
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Faup clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Fighter Three turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fighter Three manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Faup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faup tries to bench press Fighter Three off him but Fighter Three keeps the position.
Faup is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Faup is pushing Fighter Three's head away, looking to escape. Fighter Three manages to hold on to the position though.
Faup struggling a bit here.
Faup is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Fighter Three's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Faup is being controlled here.
Faup wants to get back to his feet.
Faup is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fighter Three lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Faup down.
Fighter Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound. #T1#
Fighter Three lands an elbow.
Fighter Three cracks Faup with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fighter Three immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Faup is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fighter Three!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three! Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
HFC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter Three was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith postures up in Fighter Three's guard and throws a big left but Fighter Three blocks it.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fighter Three keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Fighter Three blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fighter Three keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Fighter Three blocks nicely.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter Three has wrist control.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fighter Three keeps moving.
Fighter Three knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T2#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to control but Fighter Three is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter Three is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Fighter Three circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter Three displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Fighter Three appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Random Fighter Three has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Fighter Three counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Fighter Three gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Fighter Three is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith tries to roll over but Fighter Three keeps him under control.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Fighter Three looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Fighter Three looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fighter Three scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Fighter Three is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Smith has been cut.
Fighter Three prevents Smith from improving his position.#SUB#
Fighter Three is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter Three working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Fighter Three dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter Three sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Fighter Three gets the takedown into side control.
Fighter Three works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fighter Three working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Fighter Three scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Smith is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fighter Three can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
HFC 26 Johnson vs. Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Faup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter Three manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faup doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Faup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter Three manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter Three on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faup wants to clinch up but Fighter Three keeps it at a distance.
Fighter Three seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Faup wants to clinch.
Fighter Three changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Faup tries to clinch but Fighter Three moves out of range.
Faup has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Faup clinches up with Fighter Three and pushes him back against the cage.
Fighter Three tries to score a body lock takedown but Faup shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Faup swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter Three uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter Three blocks an elbow strike.
Faup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faup is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fighter Three is defending well for now.#TD#
Fighter Three is trying to trip Faup. He has hold of a leg but Faup is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fighter Three persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Faup trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter Three is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fighter Three stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faup strikes from his own guard.
Fighter Three keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faup's head.
Fighter Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter Three connects with a couple of short punches.
Faup wants to sweep here but Fighter Three controlling him for the moment.
Fighter Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faup is trying to keep Fighter Three in close.
Fighter Three landing with the ground and pound.
Faup 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.
Faup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fighter Three 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.#T2#
Fighter Three trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fighter Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Faup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fighter Three scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Faup trying to control the position.
Fighter Three landing with the ground and pound.
Fighter Three working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faup's head.
Faup is trying to keep Fighter Three in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter Three with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fighter Three stopping the sweep attempt from Faup.
Faup looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Faup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter Three doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter Three manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter Three lands a couple of digs.
Fighter Three landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter Three loads up on a big left hand. Faup felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fighter Three looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Faup can't hide his disappointment, as Fighter Three celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
HFC 23 Johnson vs. Brogue
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Fighter Three counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Fighter Three isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Fighter Three with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Fighter Three is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter Three. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter Three postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter Three is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.#T1#
Fighter Three in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fighter Three stops Silva from standing up.
Fighter Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Fighter Three slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Silva's cut even more.
Fighter Three 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.
Silva wants to stand up but Fighter Three is controlling him.
Fighter Three postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow. #CUT#
Antonio Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
HFC 20 Calypso vs. Johnson
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Laston tries to clinch but Fighter Three moves away #TD#
and Fighter Three counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fighter Three.
Fighter Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter Three with a nice head shot there.
Fighter Three scoring with some ground and pound.
Fighter Three postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Laston has been cut.
Fighter Three works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Nice strikes from Fighter Three there.
Still in half guard, Fighter Three seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fighter Three connects with a nice short shot to Laston's temple.
Fighter Three scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Laston pushes Fighter Three off, looking to escape but Fighter Three dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Laston is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
HFC 15 Silva vs. Fighter Three
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter Three's shoulder, as Fighter Three tries to avoid the shot.
Silva tries to bum rush Fighter Three with a series of wild strikes but Fighter Three uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter Three misses the jab.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter Three closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Random Fighter Three has been cut.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter Three looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fighter Three walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Fighter Three misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Fighter Three is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.#T1#
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fighter Three thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva tries to kick Fighter Three off but Fighter Three keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Fighter Three passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
A nice elbow there by Fighter Three.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Fighter Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter Three unloading with bombs!
Fighter Three tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fighter Three on the ground.
Fighter Three punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Antonio Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
HFC 12 Roberts vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Fighter Three scores with a shot to the body.
Van Der Weegh misses with a head kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Van Der Weegh has eaten all the pies!
Van Der Weegh moves to clinch but Fighter Three breaks away
and Fighter Three counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Der Weegh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter Three sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Weegh somewhat.
Fighter Three misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter Three throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Weegh's waist but Van Der Weegh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter Three off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter Three stuffs the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Van Der Weegh #TD#
and Fighter Three counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Der Weegh!
Van Der Weegh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fighter Three asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fighter Three definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter Three lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Fighter Three scores with punches from side control.
Fighter Three landing a few strikes.
Fighter Three lands a strong strike to the head of Van Der Weegh. That's dazed him! Fighter Three looking to finish here. Van Der Weegh is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fighter Three lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
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Event:
HFC 6 Joshua vs. The Tank
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fighter Three drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fighter Three working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Fighter Three landing strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.
Fighter Three scoring with punches and elbows.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound.
Fighter Three in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fighter Three 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.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor prevents Fighter Three from moving into mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Fighter Three lands a nice forearm strike.
Fighter Three cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Fighter Three knocks Taylor out cold with a massive hammerfist! Fighter Three Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
Jerome Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasn't at my best tonight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Fighter Three takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter Three takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdullah misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Fighter Three counters by moving into the clinch.
Abdullah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fighter Three goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdullah prevents it.
Abdullah prevents the takedown attempt.
Abdullah lands a right hand.
Fighter Three has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abdullah after a bit of a struggle.
Zaheer Abdullah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Random Fighter Three.
Fighter Three throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdullah.
Fighter Three looks winded!
Fighter Three drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abdullah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abdullah swings for the body but Fighter Three moves out of range.
Fighter Three appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abdullah throws a good cross that connects.
#KD#
Abdullah sends Fighter Three crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Abdullah is motioning to the referee to let Fighter Three up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Random Fighter Three has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdullah connects with a body shot that sends Fighter Three's belly button to the back.
Fighter Three walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fighter Three limp body while Abdullah jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zaheer Abdullah!
An out of breath Zaheer Abdullah 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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